Order 66 is a landmark event in the “Star Wars” canon for more reasons than one. Not only does it effectively mark the end of the Galactic Republic and the birth of the Galactic Empire, but it also brings about the collapse of the Jedi Order. The vast majority of Jedi Knights die during the event, with only a few managing to evade capture or death at the hands of clone troopers. Even some younglings, such as Grogu, Caleb Dume (Freddie Prinze Jr.), and Cal Kestis (Cameron Monaghan), narrowly survive.
Considering the scale of the Jedi Order at the time, it’s possible that Starkiller could be one of these lucky young Force users. After all, in the first “Force Unleashed” game, it’s revealed that he’s the son of two Jedi, Mallie and Kento Marek (Tom Kane) — the latter of whom Darth Vader kills in front of him. In the current canon, it could be explained that the two planned to leave the Jedi Order behind, just as they do in “Star Wars Legends.” However, Order 66 prevents them from doing so, and they’re tragically killed, leaving their secret son, Galen, without parents.
Upon their demise, perhaps their son could be taken under the wing of fellow “Force Unleashed” favorite Jedi General Rahm Kota (Cully Fredricksen), much like he is in the games. Though this bypasses Starkiller’s time as a Sith, at least this route brings him into the current canon, gets him to the point of becoming a skilled Jedi, and fully solidifies Kota’s teased canon status.
