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Although theKnights of Renare fascinating and a force to be reckoned with in theStar Warscanon , there ’s not much that has been revealed regarding their story following their debut in the sequel trilogy . Led by Ben Solo ’s Kylo Ren during the New Republic era , the Knights of Ren were his enforcers operating in the background knowledge untilThe Rise of Skywalkerwhen their true allegiance to Palpatine was let out . However , the bequest of the Knights of Ren goes back much further beyond Darth Vader ’s grandson .
credit by Supreme Leader Snoke as"master of the Knights of Ren"inThe Force Awakens , Kylo Ren ’s group of marauding dark - side user were briefly show up during Rey ’s first Force vision but did n’t fully debut untilThe Rise of Skywalker . However , not much was reveal about the Knights in the last chapter of the Skywalker saga , though optical guides and comic strip set in the establishedStar Warscanon have revealed a smattering of key insights . To that ending , here ’s everything we know about the Knights of Ren , its appendage , and their story .
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Every Member Of The Knights Of Ren In The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Era
Led By Kylo Ren
Name
Role
Vicrul
The Reaper of Souls
Cardo
A Walking Arsenal
Ushar
A Merciless Punisher
Trudgen
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The Trophy Collector
Kuruk
Force - Sensitive Sniper and Pilot
Ap’lek
Deception And Strategy
The most prominent Knights of Ren roster is have during theNew Republic eraas seen in the sequel trilogy . However , the Knights ' various names of its member and their several personality were divulge elsewherethrough various visual guides , canon comics , and even trading cards . For exemplar , two of the longest serving members are Vicrul and Cardo , both of whom were Knights during the Imperial Era , long before Ben Solo take the rein of the morose side junto as Kylo Ren following his corruption to the dark side .
A " harvester of souls " , Vicrul believed every kill increased his force in the dark side , untamed as it was just like the rest of the Knights with their restrain force-out - sensitivity . Cardo was a walking arsenal , preferring long - range weapon as defend to close combat . Ushar was without mercifulness , preferring to slowly penalise prisoners , while Trudgen was obsess with collecting trophies ( his helmet was counterfeit from an Imperial Death Trooper ) . Kuruk served as the Knights ' pilot and sniper , his focus enhanced by the dark side , and Ap’lek preferred to deceive his targets by rely on stealth and deception to pop his prey .
The Knights Of Ren Originate In The Galaxy’s Unknown Regions
Mysterious Dark Side Legends
It ’s been confirmed that the Knights of Ren earlier came from theUnknown Regions in theStar Warsgalaxy . Although the detail are scarce , it does make sense that the Unknown Regions was a sector in which they largely operated for bombastic portions of theStar Warstimeline . This would explain the Knights ' lack of presence at earlier points in the Skywlker saga , only come out of the shadows during the Empire ’s rule when the Jedi were believed to have become extinct .
The Knights Of Ren Have Existed For Centuries
Long Before Kylo Ren
While not much is known about the Knights of Ren and their inception , it ’s been confirmed that they ’ve existed for C as dark side legends . However , it ’s been suggest inStar Wars : Crimson Reignthat the more current Knights of Ren operating during the Galactic Civil War and beyond were pale impersonation of black side warriors from the ancient past tense . The implication is that the current Knights were simply using the name and its legend to increase their reputation(while not partake in their same point of power ) .
The Knights Of Ren Are Force-Sensitives… But Neither Jedi Nor Sith
The Knights Wield The Shadow
While neither Jedi nor Sith , the Knights of Ren are dark side wielders . Referring to the benighted side as " The Shadow",the Knights of Ren are far less disciplined and take aim in the dark side of the Force compare to their Sith Lord counterparts . At one point , Luke Skywalker support the Knights ' use of the Force was akin to wielding a pounding , while Jedi exert the Force with more precision and grace like a blade .
The Emperor still take care the Knights ' value , pressure their service in the final months of the Galactic Civil War .
To that conclusion , even Emperor Palpatine himself reiterated this sensing by referring to the Knights as " blunt instruments " . However , the Emperor still understand the Knights ' note value , coercing their service in the final months of the Galactic Civil War with his great power . After turning on Lady Qi’ra and Crimson Dawn to save the Emperor and Darth Vader as see inHidden Empire , the Knights became Palpatine ’s secret agentive role out of fear ( setting up their ongoing dedication as seen inRise of Skywalker ) .
The Armor Of The Knights Of Ren Was Crafted At A Sith Forge
Served By The Sith Alchemist Albrekh
Having their own moody forge aboard their ship , the Knights employ the services of the Sith Alchemist Albrekh to craft and repair their weapons and armour in between their raids and hunts . This includes the restoration ofKylo Ren ’s helmet as seen inThe salary increase of Skywalker . To that end , Albrek ’s only appearing in theStar Warscanon thus far has been inThe Rise of Skywalkerwhen he put Ren ’s helmet back together , and much of his past and history has remain a mystery .
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The Knights Of Ren Traveled Aboard The Night Buzzard
A Heavily Modified Dungeon Ship
The Knights of Ren ’s elemental mode of transportation was an all - black cabin cruiser known as theNight Buzzardwhich was briefly shown inRise of Skywalker . Billowing noxious inglorious smoke as it traveled across the galaxy , theNight Buzzardoriginated from a planet in the unidentified Regions known as Osseriton where it was build as a donjon shipthe Knights heavily modified for their motivation , all of which was first confirmed inStar Wars : The Rise of Skywalker : The Visual Dictionary .
The Knights Of Ren Worked For Crimson Dawn (Against Darth Vader)
Led By Star Wars Original Ren
This major heist resulted in one of the Knights ' deaths and a abbreviated duel between Ren , the Knights ' then - leader , and Vader himself before the marauders ultimately made their escape with Qi’ra ’s pillage .
One of the Knights ' full-grown moments was their confrontation with Darth Vader in the backwash ofThe Empire Strikes Back . Before their commitment was given to Palaptine , the Knights were in league with Crimson Dawn ’s Lady Qi’ra who essay to destruct the Sith and their grip on the galaxy at large . To that end , Qi’ra has theKnights slip an ancient artefact from Vader ’s own fort on Mustafar . This major heist resulted in one of the Knights ' deaths and a abbreviated affaire d’honneur between Ren , the Knights ' then - leader , and Vader himself before the marauders in the end made their escape with Qi’ra ’s prize .
How Kylo Ren Became Leader Of The Knights Of Ren
Slaying The Preceding Ren
The Knights of Ren were originally led by Ren who inherited the titlefrom the premature loss leader , a tradition that had been passed down for one C . Although Ren head the Knights during the Imperial geological era and most of the New Republic era , Ben Solo ’s depravity to the non-white side lead to a change in leading . Having burned down his uncle ’s Jedi academy , Ben Solo was motivated by Snoke to take up a newfangled name and to join the Knights of Ren .
As a termination , Kylo ends up challenging Ren and bests him in scrap due to his greater power in the Force . As such , Ben Solo officially became Kylo Ren before long before creating his red-faced - bladed crossguard lightsaberin theStar Warstimeline . However , the Knights of Ren would continue to secretly be loyal to Palpatine .
Other Known Members Of The Knights Of Ren
The Imperial Era Led By Ren
During the Imperial Era , the Knights of Ren ’s roll was somewhat unlike . Beyond Ren as their original leader along with Vicrul and Cardo who survived into the New Republic to be led by Kylo Ren , there were four Knights who made their debut in sanctioned comics when the dark siders were briefly ally with Crimson Dawn .
Marinda
Ren ’s Right Hand ( And Former Jedi ? )
Bazzra
Foul - Mouthed Warrior
Fyodor
Spit In Vader ’s Bacta
Massif
The small-scale Knight
WhileMarinda seemed to have Ren ’s capitulum and trust ( and may have once been a Jedi ) , Bazzra was bed for being unbelievably afoul - mouthed and at long last kick the bucket during Crimson Dawn ’s attempts to destroy the Sith . too , Fyodor massively disesteem Darth Vader by spatter into his healing bacta tanks during the Mustafar rip-off , only to be pour down by Vader himself moments subsequently . Massif was also an original extremity of theKnights of Renduring the Imperial Era was renowned for his tiny summit . That say , the ultimate fates of both Marinda and Massif are nameless in theStar Warscanon .
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