Anakin Skywalker: You said we couldn’t smash through the blockade. I decided that’s partly true. You also implied that my plans put a lot of people at risk and… I agree with you on that one.
Ahsoka Tano: That’s a first.
Anakin Skywalker: I decided the only way we can break the blockade is if I pilot the Defender right into their battleship and take out the commander.
Ahsoka Tano: What?!
Anakin Skywalker: This way I’m the only one at risk.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 19, with the title of ‘Storm Over Ryloth’ (1×19). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 19
- Episode Name: Storm Over Ryloth
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We chose this quote because it shows a rare moment of humility from Anakin. It’s significant to see him acknowledge that his reckless plans do indeed put others at risk, leading him to a “suicide mission” to protect his crew.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Anakin realizes that his previous attempt to break the Ryloth blockade failed because he took too many risks with his pilots. To rectify this, he decides to pilot a damaged cruiser into the enemy ship alone, taking all the danger upon himself.
Fun facts & Trivia
Anakin’s plan involves using the Defender, a Jedi cruiser that was heavily damaged in the previous battle, as a massive kinetic weapon.
