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Warning : Spoilers for Star Wars : The High Republic Adventures - Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone # 4The late installment ofStar Wars : The High Republic Adventuresbrings back a species of force users that could givePoison Ivya run for her money . The Republic Fleet has enrol the tempest breakers to inquire Dala - a planet destroyed by a failed experimental weapon that detonated inside its essence . While exploring the cave below the planet ’s surface , they encounter a rare Lonto plant mage named Vila .
The Lonto are a unique grouping offorce - sensitive beingness with a deep - rooted connection to the natural world , which they use to control plant life through personnel . Star warfare : The High Republic Adventures - Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone#4 by Cavan Scott and Vincenzo Riccardi showcases just how solid these abilities are , as Vila is able to take on the tempest breakers single - handedly , twine up the entire crew in airtight cocoon made of vines .
The fact that she could take on multiple force user alone should be more than enough to earn her a green-eyed glare from DC Comics ' Dr. Pamela Isley .
The Lonto’s Have a Long History in Star Wars Canon that Rivals Poison Ivy’s Tragedy
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures - Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone#4 by Cavan Scott, Vincenzo Riccardi, Jimmy Betancourt, and Tyler Smith
Although this may be the first time many readers have run into the Lonto , they’ve actually been part of Star Wars canon for a few yearsafter first appearing in the story " Peace and Unity " from 2022’sStar war : The High Republic#1 by Cavan Scott , Andrea Broccardo , Frank William , and Ariana Maher from Marvel Comics . While they are natural short - side Force - exploiter , they are not Jedi , but they have been equally persecuted . Their peaceful macrocosm has been threatened for century .
A dangerous Force - raw specie from the Star Wars Legends timeline has joined the modern canon - and this species has a link to the Sith .
At first , the Lonto were persecute by the Path of the Open Hand , a cult that disapproved of Force exploiter . They harnessed the tycoon of the Nameless , a beast that preys on military force - sensitive creatures and created hallucinations that manipulated the Lonto into attack their citizens . Those who survived continued to face catastrophe , as many were abducted by Nihil buccaneer , who used them to make weapons for Jedi hunters . The Lonto ’s tragical history makes Vila ’s recent appearance all the more rewarding .
The Lonto’s Plant-Based Power Is More Than Just A Weapon
It’s an Early Form of the Force
While Vila ’s abilities in this offspring sure enough showcase the deadly potential of these powers , they are n’t exclusively used as a arm . The Lonto are light - side users , after all . The Lonto can apply their Chlorokintic abilitiesto heal hurt through the controlled emergence of Tragia leaves , which are fundamentally fancy Jedi space aloe . On more than one occasion , the Lonto have used Tragia to bring fallen Jedi back from the brink of destruction , andit could possibly be an early predecessor to Force healing abilitiesthat Jedi employ further down the timeline .
The Lonto has a rare view on the Force , and including them once again in the serial further expand the nature - ground Force abilities .
It ’s exciting to see ecological niche Force - user get the spotlight they deserve , especially as picture by Riccardi . The Lonto have a rare perspective on the Force , and include them once again in thisHigh Republicseries further expands the nature - based Force power . ThisStar Warscomic plant during the High Republic epoch drive home a thrilling battle that showcases the Lonto ’s unparalleled mogul in action - and in a perfect wind on the classic DC villain , Poison Ivy .
Star Wars : The High Republic Adventures - Dispatches from the Occlusion Zone#4is available now from Dark Horse Comics .
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas . After the release of Star Wars : Episode IV- A New Hope ( earlier just titled Star Wars ) , the dealership chop-chop exploded , engender multiple subsequence , prequels , telly shows , video games , comedian , and much more . After Disney acquired the rights to the enfranchisement , they quickly expanded the population on Disney+ , startle with The Mandalorian .
Inducted into Batman ’s rogues gallery in the sixties , Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over industrial plant life . A misanthropic eco - terrorist , Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti - hero , using her tycoon in attempts to regrow the surroundings in the wake of defilement and deforestation . Together with her lover Harley Quinn , the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham .
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Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
Inducted into Batman’s rogues gallery in the 1960s, Poison Ivy is a metahuman who terrorizes Gotham with her poisonous touch and control over plant life. A misanthropic eco-terrorist, Poison Ivy is also depicted as an anti-hero, using her powers in attempts to regrow the environment in the wake of pollution and deforestation. Together with her lover Harley Quinn, the two are always ready to wreak havoc in Gotham.
