NOBODY LIKES A SPOILER: This Convincing Theory Explains How Rey Could Be Palpatine’s Descendan

Rey is one of the most intriguing characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Because the character was seen suddenly manifesting exceptional Force powers without any training whatsoever in the film…

Also for this reason, a handful of theories about her origins and parentage have been formulated. From being a Kenobi, to being a Skywalker, to having just regular parents, it seems like every kind of Rey origin theory is already out there.

Get ready! Rey is a Palpatine.

Now before you judge this new theory as impossible, it’s worth noting that the author has taken every bit of care to offer an explanation for every angle of the theory.

Below is a breakdown of 9 reasons why Rey could be a descendant of The Emperor:

Rey’s name.

Because names in the Star Wars movie universe have always had significant meaning, there are a list of possible meanings to the name Rey, including:

> Ray of light as the new hope for the Jedi > “Rey” means “king” in Spanish, from the Latin word “rex.” While this doesn’t necessarily imply anything, it could tread the path of Darth Vader’s name, which also meant Dark Father.

Rey’s fighting style.

Apparently, Rey’s horizontal stabby jab at Kylo, with both hands on the hilt and a “big forward shoulder thrust” during their momentous fight in The Force Awakens is exactly how Palpatine fought off Mace Windu in Revenge of the Sith.

Rey also didn’t perform the move once, but twice, during her fight with Kylo. It’s a fighting style that according to the theory, doesn’t fit into any of the traditional forms (say what!) and it’s a move that no other saber-wielder has done in any Star Wars movie except Palpatine.

Rey’s story follows well-known Star Wars tropes.