Snoke , Master of the Dark side from the shadow.

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(This idea). Not your post. Not going to punish you with a DISLIKE for making a statement.

 

Personally I would prefer Snoke's identity to remain shrouded in mystery even when the sequel trilogy is over (like they did with Palpatine after the OT ended). Lucasfilm could slowly explore more of Snoke's background through anthology films and other media but only in form of small cameos (similar to what Stephen King does in his novels when he references a character from a different book). This would add to the idea of a shadowy figure who has been secretly pulling the strings for hundreds of years in the background. They should make him the G-Man of Star Wars whose true identity remains a mystery for years to come. This would help me stay more interested in future standalone movies beyond episode 9.

 

That seems to be the plan for Snoke according to a recent interview.

 

All that remains is for Kylo to strike him down and take over the order.

 

In hindsight since having viewed TFA multiple times, I had always considered this line to reference Rey and Kylo.

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That could/would be Kylo's atonement. It could also damage him (Kylo) severely (spiritually/through the Force). It would be a heavy price to pay even being an ultimately heroic thing to do.

 

This is such a fantastic idea. Turning Snoke into a jigsaw, which pieces are spread all across the SW canon. If they want to pursue such approach, these easter eggs need to be way subtler than the cameo of Ponda Baba and Dr. Ezavan in Rogue One or end-credit scenes of Marvel films.

 

oh please god don't shoe horn them in like the ridiculous Stan Lee cameos

 

I would prefer subtle references like this one for example:

Young Yoda movie. In order to become a Jedi Master Yoda needs to explore some ancient, Yavin 4 like temples that have driven the native Alien tribes insane whenever they tried to settle in that area. When Yoda investigates the temple we see ancient murals/statues that depict Snoke, indicating that he is even older than the temples and so powerful that former civilizations have worshipped him like a god. To the casual viewer it's just an old temple with murals and statues. To the SW Fan it's "OMG Snoke is really that ancient and powerful!"

 

I think exactly the same way.
Snoke is treasure chest for long lasting story over his origins which could be booster, teaser, and motivator in many future releases (books, films, cartoons).
Of course to maximise such story telling potential of Snoke he should be real bad ass in this trilogy, which I hope will be the case.

 

I completely get what you are all saying and even partially agree, but there is also the part of me that thinks that maybe we don't need the details for someone like Snoke.

In October we get that book about The Legends of Luke Skywalker that supposedly reads like stories about Luke that have been passed around. Supposedly some will be true and others will be myth and I absolutely cannot wait for this because to me, this is an amazing concept. To me, it gives the character more meaning because we get to see him as the galaxy sees him rather than just getting first-hand accounts of what really happened.

I think that Snoke is one of those characters, at least for me, that deserves to live in legend and tales rather than being full-on detailed.

Edit: To add, Lucas did it to us in RotS. Sheev dropped that oh-so-brief tale of "The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise" and that sparked a firestorm of speculation in the fandom (even somewhat controversially in regards to Snoke some years later). I personally don't want all of the details about him. I'd love to know a bit more, but the fact that he is a mythical legend makes the character all the more powerful to me. Getting all of the details could change that and maybe not for the good.

 

That will be great book , thank you for the information.
In my eyes gap in the story about Luke, what was he really doing in almost 30 years, is most puzzling fact of new trilogy that all by itself speaks about very important events and information beholded in that Luke 's story.

 

I have my own Snoke theory (with picture proof)

 

We're on to something here I am sure of that!

 

I am looking forward to the Legends of Luke Skywalker too. I wonder how hard they will troll fan theories. Or dredge up old EU stories (often where fan theories start).

 

So remnants of the Empire fled to unknown regions and adopted the first Dark Side Master they came across as their leader? Not hardly.

 

Snoke:

Looks like a zombie.
Is a master of the Dark Side.
Has "cheated death" to some extent.
Is described as wise.
Has an insight into the Skywalker family.
Remained hidden whilst the galaxy was up for grabs.
Built a super-weapon that could destroy entire star systems.
Is a 7ft tall, pale alien humanoid.
Has his apprentice murder his own father to further his training.

Plagueis:

*See above + theme tune.


I'll say it again - if Snoke is not Plagueis then he is the biggest rip off in cinematic history without the fulfilling backstory and ridden with contradictions.