The Star Wars franchise has always been a topic of great debate among fans, and one of the most hotly debated topics is the true identity of Luke Skywalker’s father. While Darth Vader is revealed to be Luke’s father in the original trilogy, there are still some who believe that there might be another possible candidate – Hermes.
Hermes, also known as Trismegistus, is a character from the Expanded Universe novels. He was a Jedi Knight who lived in the time of the Old Republic, and he had a close relationship with Luke’s mother, Padme Amidala. Some fans speculate that Hermes might be the real father of Luke Skywalker.
There are several pieces of evidence that support this theory. First and foremost is the fact that Hermes and Padme were very close friends.
They fought side by side in numerous battles during the Clone Wars and were known to have a strong bond. It’s not hard to imagine that their relationship might have gone beyond mere friendship.
Another piece of evidence is Luke’s unique abilities with the Force. While it’s true that both Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) and his mother Padme were strong with the Force, Luke’s abilities seem to be on a completely different level altogether. Some fans believe that this could be due to his lineage – if Hermes was his father, then it would make sense for him to be exceptionally powerful in the Force.
However, there are also several arguments against this theory. For one thing, there is no concrete evidence in any canonical Star Wars material that suggests that Hermes and Padme ever had a romantic relationship or even children together. Additionally, it seems unlikely that George Lucas would introduce such an important character only in expanded universe novels rather than in movies or TV shows.
In conclusion, while it’s certainly an interesting theory to consider, there isn’t enough evidence to definitively say whether or not Hermes is Luke Skywalker’s real father. Until there is more concrete evidence to support this theory, it remains nothing more than fan speculation. Regardless of who his father is, Luke Skywalker will always be one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars franchise and a symbol of hope and heroism for fans around the world.