Cortosis: The Secret Revealed on Star Wars: The Acolyte

Drenched in a pool of suspense and action, the latest episode of “The Acolyte” brought a bucketful of surprises to its burgeoning spectator base. Among many revelations, the long-pondered mystery of Mae’s Sith Master’s secretive identity saw the light of the day. Surprisingly it was Qimir, the red herring we all overlooked, who turned out to be the miscreant. Talk about a well-masked villain.

But while one mystery met its solution, another enigma sprouted amidst the chaos – the curious case of Jedi lightsabers. Can’t blame the fans who were taken aback to see such an erratic behaviour from the otherwise reliable weapons. Absent a decapitating blow to their hilts, these glowing miracles of sci-fi weaponry work reasonably seamlessly till eternity. They don’t jam or run out of fuel. But this time, the lightsabers decided to buck tradition and started to malfunction mid-battle, much to the Jedi’s dismay.

The Mystery of Malfunctioning Lightsabers

Wondering why the lightsabers gave up their usual high performance? Well, the clue lies somewhere within the Star Wars canon. It relates directly to the distinctive attire salted with a special Star Wars metal “cortosis,” worn by none other than the cloaked antagonist, Qimir.

This potent mineral rose to fame early on, making its debut in the inaugural Star Wars novel of the current franchise canon, A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller. It’s a cut above beskar (the hardy substance Mandalorians use for their armor), capable of resisting even lightsabers, and causes them to backfire momentarily – precisely what we witnessed on “The Acolyte”.

Cortosis and The Hidden Mystique

To the uninitiated, exploring the Star Wars books can provide a more detailed inside scoop on the magic of cortosis and its peculiar relationship with lightsabers. And then there’s the likelihood of a future episode shedding more light on this exciting chapter.

Should we blame the dimly lit forest for not providing a clear view of the battle, or the director for shaping the fight scene amidst the jungle and moonlight, rendering it hard to decipher the intricate details? Regardless, knowing the truth about the upper hand of cortosis over lightsabers has made “The Acolyte” more intriguing.

Riding high on mystery, suspense, and unexpected twists, “The Acolyte” airs every Tuesday night on Disney+. The force is strong with this one; don’t miss it!