Star Wars reveals first ever transgender Stormtrooper
Date
10/17/2024 3:03:21 AM
(MENAFN) Disney's Star Wars franchise has made headlines by introducing its first transgender character, a Stormtrooper named Sister. This revelation has ignited significant backlash online, with many critics accusing the franchise of catering to "woke" ideologies.
Sister was first mentioned in the 2022 novel "Queen’s Hope," where she served alongside iconic characters Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi during the Clone Wars. In the newly released book, *Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers*, Sister has been formally integrated into the franchise's official lore. The character is depicted as a soldier adorned in armor painted in the blue and pink colors of the transgender pride flag, complete with dreadlocks.
An excerpt from the book elaborates on Sister's journey, stating, “When one of our kind expressed her gender identity differently than her fellow troopers, she feared she’d have to hide who she truly was inside. Fortunately, her brothers in the 7th Sky Corps gave her the name Sister as a constant reminder that she belonged.”
In the established Star Wars universe, Clone Troopers are genetically engineered soldiers based on the bounty hunter Jango Fett, designed to age at twice the rate of regular humans and conditioned to be more obedient. The decision to retroactively introduce a transgender character into this lore has not been well-received by many fans. Critics have taken to social media to express their disdain, labeling the move as “moronic” and a reflection of “utterly insane gender cult worship.”
The introduction of Sister has sparked a larger conversation about representation in popular media and the balance between inclusivity and staying true to established narratives. As the Star Wars franchise continues to evolve, the fanbase's reaction may shape how future characters and storylines are developed.
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