BIOGRAPHY
Born on the planet Ryloth in 48 BBY, Aayla Secura was a Rutian Twilek and heir to clan Secura. Discovered by Quinlan Vos to be force sensitive and inducted into the Jedi order. Training under both Quinlan Vos and Tholme and surviving several close brushes with the dark side, Secura eventually graduated to the rank of Jedi knight and later master, fighting on the front lines of the Clone wars and remaining a shining light of the Order until her death in order 66.
Although in many ways it was superior to the old order, the New Jedi order still had its fare share of failures: Alema Rar was one of them. raised in slavery alongside her sister, Alema fought for the Jedi on the front lines of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion, an experience that left her cold and bitter. Eventually aligning herself with the Gorog and later replacing Luminaya as the lady of the Sith, Alema was killed by Jagged Fel, ending the legacy of the insane dark Jedi.
INTRODUCTION
Greetings viewers and fellow Star Wars fans! This is Hondo Moonrazor here with another versus video, pitting two Rutain Twileks against each other. The old Republic Jedi master Aayla Secura versus the new Republic dark Jedi Alema Rar. Thats the introduction, so lets begin.
MARTIAL ARTS
Tutored in the seven classic lightsaber forms, Aayla Secura chose to practice Ataru like her master, giving her a fast paced and acrobatic style. In addition, she practiced Dejem So, although I don't think she would use this as a main form as it was not suited for someone of her build. Secura was a reasonably competent duelist, working with master Unduli to defeat Asajj Ventress, facing off against her own master Quinlan Vos (although she was ultimately defeated) and actually managing to hold her own against Genreal Grievous for a short time, even while being exhausted and completely unfamiliar with his fighting style. Most impressively, she went toe to toe with famed Jedi killer Aurra Sing and subdued her non fatally, even though Sing had many impressive kills to her name, including several Jedi masters and legendary Jedi Shared Hett.
Born into slavery, Alema Rar developed a love for dancing. Once a Jedi, Alema would combine this pastime with traditional lightsaber combat, creating a fighting from with graceful moves and advanced footwork. Fighting on the front lines of the Yuuzhan Vong war, Alema became extremely battle hardened, although she wasnt involved in an actual lightsaber duel until the Dark Nest crisis. Alema has dueled both Mara Jade Skywalker and Leia Solo, fighting evenly with them, even occasionally dominating the fights. That being said, she was completely and utterly outclassed by Grandmaster Luke Skywalker.....of course, Luke Skywalker pretty much outclasses EVERYONE from he saga, so that's not saying much. In short, I equate Alema Rar to your average Jedi master, but not your average Jedi council member.
Aayla Secura is your average Jedi master in terms of skill. Alema Rar has a average Jedi masters level of skill. Niether of them have a particularly unique or outstanding style of martial arts. For all intense and purposes, they are completely even in the martial arts edge.
FORCE POWERS
It should come to no surprise at this point, but Aayla Secura was adapt in the standard Jedi fare, self augmentation and telekinesis. Taught by spymaster Tholme and master Quinlan Vos Aayla Secura was very adapt at using the force for stealth, using it to sneak past even fellow force sensitives.
Although she to was originally restrained to mostly standard Jedi fare, Alema Rar would eventually gain many Sith powers as well. She was proficient in force choke and if I remember correctly, force lighting. She could also create powerful illusions and had a powerful telepathic link from being part of the Gorogs, but I don't think they will play any part in this.
Neither Alema Rars truly impressive ability's or Aayla Securas force stealth will play a part here, as they are not applicable in combat. This leaves there more standard force powers, which gives Alema Rar the advantage as she freely uses dark side force powers. I give Alema Rar the edge with the force.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Aayla Secura was a Rutain Twilek in the prime of her life. As such, she was very acrobatic and swift on her feet. She was also physically tougher than most female twileks and practiced the kinetically strong of Dejem So.
Although Alema Rar was also a Rutain Twilek of relatively young age. However, her abdomen, shoulder and lekku have all been severely damaged or sliced off, leaving her body wrecked and in bad physical shape.
Although both of these would be otherwise physically identical, Alema Rars many severe wounds leave her at a major disadvantage. Aayla Secura gets the edge.
WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT
Jedi master Aayla Secura is usually depicted as wielding a single blue bladed Jedi lightsaber. However, several sources have also depicted her as practicing Jarkai' and wielding a second, green bladed, lightsaber.
Alema Rar originally wielded a silver bladed lightsaber. However, when she fell to the dark side she replaced her original weapon with a dark blue bladed weapon. She also became quite proficient with a blow gun.
Alema Rar will most likely not be able to use her blowgun in a heated lightsaber duel. Aayla Securas second lightsaber on the other hand (even if she has never used it in a serious lightsaber duel) gives her more options and Alema Rar might not be familiar with dual wielding. Aayla Secura gets the edge.
THE VERDICT
These two are surprisingly closely matched. As the hear to the Sith legacy and with many arcane abilitys, I believed this battle to be one sided in favor of Alema Rar. However, upon further research, I actually switched sides. Secura and Rar will be fighting evenly with martial ability, with Rar driving Secura back with her force powers. However, Secura is in SO much better condition and (if she actually has it) her second blade gives her a major advantage. Add in Securas greater experience in lightsaber dueling, and I really do think the advantage switches to the Clone wars era Jedi master. I declare Aayla Secura the winner.
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