Sorting Out the Skywalker Family Line: Are Kylo Ren and Rey Cousins or Half-Siblings?

In the vast and complex universe of Star Wars, questions about familial ties often arise. One of the most intriguing ponderings is whether Kylo Ren and Rey could be cousins or half-siblings. Let's delve into the details and unravel the truth.

Clarifying the Misconception

No, Kylo Ren and Rey are not related in the sense of being cousins or half-siblings. This misconception tends to circle around the notion that Palpatine somehow "impregnated" Shmi Skywalker using midichlorian magic, taught by Darth Plagueis. However, this theories have been debunked, and it is now clear that Palpatine is not the father of Anakin Skywalker, nor is he the grandfather of Luke and Leia. The Star Wars canon firmly states that Anakin's father is unknown, and Palpatine did not create the pregnancy.

The Family Tree Explained

Let's break down the family lines:

Kylo Ren

Also known as Ben Solo, Kylo Ren is the grandson of Darth Vader. His lineage can be traced back to Jacen Solo and Anakin Skywalker (his maternal grandfather). This connection places Kylo Ren as a Skywalker by blood, albeit a distant one.

Rey

Rey, on the other hand, is not a literal Skywalker. She was found on the Jakku desert by Unkar Plutt and took the surname Skywalker as a way to distance herself from the dark legacy of the Palpatines. Rey's true background is that she was adopted by the Palpatine line.

According to the fan-created narrative, Rey's father is a character named Doofy McGoo, who was a clone of Palpatine and was kicked out of the Imperial household. Doofy and his wife, Annie Oakley, had Rey as their daughter. After their death, she was left in the care of Unkar Plutt.

Palpatine's Role

Palpatine's clone, Doofy McGoo, was indeed a clone of himself, but he did not wield the Force. He was kicked out by Palpatine, leading to Rey's birth to Annie Oakley and Doofy McGoo. Later, Palpatine discovered that Rey was Force-sensitive and began to monitor her.

This makes it clear that the Palpatine line and the Skywalker line do not intersect in their traditional sense. Rey and Kylo Ren are not cousins in the classical biological or adoptive sense.

Conclusion

After a detailed look at the family tree, it is evident that Kylo Ren and Rey are not related in any direct familial sense. While it can be fascinating to ponder such connections, the established canon of the Star Wars narrative provides a clear answer to this common question.

Just to reiterate, Kylo Ren is a Skywalker, while Rey is not. Their backgrounds explain why they are sometimes incorrectly thought to have familial ties, but the truth is more straightforward than it may appear.