Whereas tragically underutilized within the Star Wars films, the Knights of Ren are nonetheless a captivating group of darkish aspect warriors separate from the Sith. Servants of “The Shadow”, the Knights of Ren and their historical past have steadily been revealed in books and comics since their 2015 debut in The Power Awakens.
Though they first appeared throughout the sequels, the Knights of Ren have been an lively group of darksiders many years prior, going again to the Imperial Period (and even earlier). Conserving that in thoughts, right here’s each named, recognized (and teased) member of the Knights of Ren, ranked by their presumed risk stage within the official Star Wars canon.
Knights of Ren Throughout The Imperial Period (Most Did not Final Lengthy)
As revealed in Marvel Comics’ canonical Crimson Daybreak trilogy, set between The Empire Strikes Again and Return of the Jedi, an Imperial Period roster of the Knights of Ren was revealed to be working with Solo’s Woman Qi’ra and her plot to destroy the Sith.
Solely a few members survived to be led by Kylo Ren throughout the New Republic Period, so this is our preliminary rating for these lesser-known Knights of Ren (based mostly on what little we all know):
Fyodor – A member of the Imperial Period Knights, Fyodor helped the Knights steal from Darth Vader’s fort, solely to be killed by the Darkish Lord himself. Nonetheless, his singular declare to fame was spitting in Vader’s therapeutic bacta reserves simply earlier than he met his demise.
Bazzra – A Twi’lek member of the Knights, Bazzra was famously probably the most foul-mouthed of the Knights, who was equally killed throughout the Knights of Ren’s partnership with Crimson Daybreak (not lengthy after Fyodor).
Massif – Seemingly named after the reptilian canine discovered on Tatooine, Massif was the smallest member of the Knights throughout the Imperial period (although dimension issues not). Whereas not a part of the sequel trilogy’s Knights, the destiny of Massif is presently unknown (his presumed survival giving him a leg-up over the 2 beforehand talked about Knights).
Marinda – Marinda’s destiny can be unknown, although she did have the belief and ear of their Ren on the time.
Moreover, Marinda’s twin white braids led many to invest that she might need as soon as secretly been the highly effective Jedi Grasp Barash Silvain of the Excessive Republic Period (and originator of the Jedi Order’s Barash Vow). Each characters share very related braids (and are creations of Star Wars author Charles Soule).
Trudgen
Trudgen was greatest recognized for his large vibrocleaver and fervour for amassing trophies from his previous kills, therefore his helmet coming from a part of an Imperial Dying Trooper, whom he’d as soon as slain. Resulting from his stunted Power sensitivity, Trudgen not often relied on his connection to The Shadow in fight, preferring bodily fight as a substitute.
Ap’lek
Ap’lek was one of many Knights’ extra unorthodox members along with his modified vibro-axe. Utilizing the Power to reinforce his strikes, Ap’lek’s specialty was ambushes and sneak assaults from behind, preferring deception as his major weapon.
Kuruk
Kuruk was each the Knights’ pilot and sharpshooter. Utilizing “The Shadow” to reinforce his senses, Kuruk’s long-range prowess was unmatched, with himself and Cardo being the one two Knights to not have a major melee weapon. As such, Kurk usually saved his distance throughout battles, giving him a larger view of the battle and targets to eradicate.
Ushar
A grasp of intimidation, Ushar was the Knights’ major interrogator, thriving on his victims’ concern and submission.
Relishing when prisoners begged for mercy, canonical supplies like The Rise of Skywalker’s visible dictionary verify Ushar believed those that whimpered and begged for mercy deserved a gradual punishment whereas those that fought again earned his respect and a fast loss of life.
In fight, Ushar wielded a heavy conflict membership able to producing concussive blasts, in addition to a number of devastating baradium expenses.
Cardo
One in all solely two Knights who served throughout each the Imperial and New Republic Period, Cardo’s damaging potential was immense as “a strolling turret.”
Outfitted with a custom-built arm cannon able to firing blaster bolts, grenades, and flamethrower blasts, he functioned because the Knights’ heavy weapons specialist. His engineering experience and adaptableness elevated him as one of many Knights’ greatest armorers. Nonetheless, like lots of the Knights, he lacked refined Power self-discipline, holding him simply shy of elite standing.
Vicrul
Vicrul was the opposite member who was lively throughout each the Imperial and New Republic Period, displaying extra Power-attunement than most of his fellow Knights.
Dubbed a “Reaper of Souls,” Vicrul is likely one of the most sadistic Knights of Ren. Utilizing his vibro-scythe to chop down his foes, Vicrul gained power from each soul he killed whereas utilizing “The Shadow” to challenge immense concern in his foes. As a longstanding Knight, Vicrul was simply some of the highly effective members (who by no means grew to become a frontrunner).
Tava Ren
Some of the current additions to the Star Wars canon, Tava Ren debuted in Marvel’s Legacy of Vader collection, revealed to be the Knights’ chief after Kylo Ren left the group to steer the First Order simply earlier than The Power Awakens and earlier than he resumed management in Rise of Skywalker.
Revealed to be a lethal rival to Kylo Ren between Episodes VIII and IX, Tava Ren managed to flee Kylo Ren following their preliminary duel (although issues don’t look good for her as Legacy of Vader continues).
Nonetheless, it has been confirmed that Tava Ren possesses a powerful connection to “The Shadow”, having taken command of the Knights with daring confidence backed by her darkish aspect energy and spectacular lightsaber expertise.
Ren, Chief of The Knights Earlier than Kylo
The primary confirmed chief of the fashionable Knights of Ren throughout the Imperial Period and New Republic earlier than Kylo Ren, the singularly named Ren along with his distinctive reflective masks was a charismatic darkish aspect warrior first launched in The Rise of Kylo Ren comedian collection.
Wielding a crimson lightsaber (like all main Rens), Ren’s reign ended when Ben Solo killed him to assert management of the Knights on the encouragement of Snoke, shortly after Ben Solo destroyed Luke Skywalker’s Jedi academy on Ossus. Nonetheless, Ren’s mastery of the darkish aspect as a longstanding chief of the Knights makes him one of many extra balanced and harmful members.
Qimir/The Stranger (Teased As The First Ren)
It has been teased that The Acolyte’s Qimir aka The Stranger was the First Ren, having based the Knights and their ideology throughout the Excessive Republic Period. As The Stranger, it was revealed that Qimir rejected each the beliefs of the Jedi and the Sith, searching for pupils and the liberty to make use of the Power as he wished.
Likewise, it is since been confirmed that Qimir’s helmet and visible look have been deliberately meant to tease a connection to the Knights, and the identical goes for a Kylo Ren musical cue in The Acolyte’s soundtrack.
If Star Wars ever confirms that Qimir is certainly the First Ren, it ought to go with out saying that he is simply one in every of their strongest threats, having taken on a complete pressure of Jedi Knights with ease throughout the Excessive Republic Period.