Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Foreshadows Cal Kestis’ Path to the Dark Side

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Foreshadows Cal Kestis’ Path to the Dark Side

As a seasoned gamer with years of Star Wars lore and emotional investment under my belt, I can confidently say that if Merrin dies in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor‘s sequel, it would be a game-changer for Cal Kestis, much like when Han Solo got frozen in Carbonite or when Darth Vader revealed he was Luke’s father. The bond between Cal and Merrin is reminiscent of the tragic romance between Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala, and losing her could push Cal over the edge, much like it did for Anakin.

Given the intriguing hints in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, it seems quite possible, even probable, that Cal Kestis will be drawn towards the temptations of the dark side once more during Respawn’s third and concluding Star Wars Jedi installment. The ambiguity surrounding Cal’s adherence to traditional Jedi rules and his alignment with the Force gives his character depth, as it leaves his ultimate destiny uncertain. If we look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order individually, Cal consistently seemed to resist the dark side, yet Star Wars Jedi: Survivor seems to challenge that assumption.

The implication here is that even a character like Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, who was previously seen as upright and virtuous, might succumb to the dark side if driven by intense anger or sorrow. This makes Cal more intricate than the hero who aimed to rebuild the Jedi Order five years ago, given that he’s dealing with mounting losses in his life. The game doesn’t explicitly predict that Cal will descend into darkness like many other fallen Jedi, but it does hint at the particular loss that could trigger such a downfall: the death of his lover, Merrin.

Merrin Dying in Star Wars Jedi Would Have a Massive Ripple Effect on Cal Kestis

As a dedicated fan, I find myself drawing parallels between the bond shared by Merrin and Cal Kestis on one side, and Santari Khri and Dagan Gera on the other. The connection between Santari and Dagan seems to foreshadow potential consequences if Cal were ever to lose Merrin. In a chilling echo of Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker’s story, it’s not hard to imagine how the allure of the dark side could corrupt Cal, causing him to turn against Merrin.

In essence, Merrin has demonstrated her remarkable skills with Nightsister magic, matching Cal’s prowess with the Force. She has also shown that she can help Cal regain control if he starts to lose himself. Merrin manages to dissuade Cal from using the dark side of the Force to kill Denvik, the ISB chief supervisor. Even without a romantic connection, it’s clear that Merrin serves as a pillar for Cal, anchoring him not only to the light side of the Force but also his fundamental human qualities.

Without the boulder of troubles weighing him down, particularly since she has become more than just another trusted Stinger Mantis comrade but also a love interest, Cal may find himself unraveling and lacking someone close enough to him to keep him from losing control, as Dagan does in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Merrin’s Brush with Death in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Might Be a Sad Precursor

The near-fatal attack by Bode Akuna on Tanalorr significantly heightened the intensity of the final battle, perhaps even to an overly emotional level. Given that Merrin was a non-player character (NPC) traveling with Cal throughout this confrontation, it added an element of tension since she was constantly vulnerable to harm or death. If Merrin had perished in this fight, particularly considering the recent losses of Cere Junda and Eno Cordova, there’s a strong possibility that Cal would have succumbed to the dark side completely.

In a different turn of phrase, when Bode attacked Cal, he endured far fewer consequences of the darkness compared to what could have happened if Merrin’s situation deteriorated, potentially leading to a significantly more brutal demise for Bode.

In the potential sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, there’s a chance Cal may experience another tragic loss with Merrin’s death. This event could serve as a significant turning point for Cal, who has managed to remain composed until now, but the betrayal by Bode and the deaths of his loved ones have intensified greatly. The sequence of losses throughout Cal’s Star Wars Jedi journey, dating back to Jaro Tapal and Prauf in Fallen Order, has been heavy. However, the death of Merrin might be the final straw that pushes him over the edge.

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2024-11-29 16:34