| “ | I'm Sidon Ithano. I don't die so easily. | „ |
| ~ Sidon on himself. |
Sidon Ithano, nicknamed the "Crimson Corsair," the "Blood Buccaneer," and the "Red Raider," was a male Delphidian pirate in the Outer Rim Territories in the decades after the Galactic Civil War. Ithano, who wore a distinctive red Kaleesh mask, led a crew of pirates and gained a reputation as the best pirate in the region.
He was a crew member of the New Gilliland and worked with Scorza until his betrayal. Surviving the attack, Ithano had enough credits to leave and started his own crew, leaving behind Scorza. He and his crew discovered a downed Separatist ship from the Clone Wars and raided it under the assumption that they would find valuable kyber crystals that once belonged to Count Dooku, but instead they found a Galactic Republic clone trooper named Kix who had been frozen in stasis—along with the location of former Separatist bases.
During the Battle of Exegol, Sidon Ithano fought with the Resistance against the Sith Eternal forces and later joined the celebration of their victory at the Resistance base on Ajan Kloss.
The character appeared in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens as a pirate leader that Finn offers to join. He was portrayed by Cavin Cornwall in the film.
What Makes Him an Ensemble Dark Horse?[]
- Sidon Ithano is introduced as a pirate captain in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a brief but memorable appearance. Despite his relatively small role, his backstory and persona spark curiosity. The audience knows very little about him, but his iconic red armor and swaggering presence stand out, leaving many to wonder about his history and character. His relatively unknown past adds an air of mystery, making him an intriguing figure.
- His cool design and a cool character in a story involving the Clone Wars as artifacts and welcoming Kix to his crew have led to him and his crew getting at least one more story in Adventures.
- His appearance—featuring red armor and a somewhat "pirate-like" aesthetic—also stands out in a franchise filled with numerous iconic characters. His distinct look, complete with a high-tech blaster and his tactical, leadership skills, make him visually and narratively memorable, even though he doesn't have much screen time.
- Sidon Ithano's role becomes more fleshed out in Star Wars novels and comics, specifically Star Wars: The Force Awakens – The Official Guide and Star Wars: The Crimson Corsair novel. These expanded universe materials help establish him as a skilled pirate captain who commands a crew of spacefaring rogues. His backstory and the dynamics of his crew have earned him a following among fans who appreciate characters with depth outside the core saga.
- While he isn’t a main character in the Star Wars films, Sidon Ithano embodies the "ensemble dark horse" archetype in that he is a side character who, through the development of peripheral media, has the potential to become a fan-favorite and an even more prominent figure in future Star Wars stories. His characterization as a morally ambiguous pirate with his own code and his leadership skills hint at a much deeper personality, making him a character who could grow beyond his initial presentation.
- Despite being a “pirate,” Sidon Ithano exudes a sense of charisma and professionalism that makes him relatable.
- His role as a rogue, who is not inherently evil but acts in a morally gray space, makes him more complex than the typical villain or antagonist.
- Not to mention that his tie-in story reveals that Kix from The Clone Wars found out about Order 66 after Fives did and was captured by the Separatists, only for an accident caused him to go into cryostasis into the time of the Sequel Trilogy.A surprising number of people wished that Finn had joined Ithano's crew because of how awesome they are.
- His appearance in Star Wars Resistance episode "The Mutiny" was one of the most well-watch episodes.
External Links[]
- Sidon Ithano on the Disney Wiki
- Sidon Ithano on the Wookieepedia
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