How The Life Of Grievous JUSTIFIES His Hatred Of The Jedi

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Before his transformation into the fearsome cyborg commander known for his extensive lightsaber collection, General Grievous was known as Qymaen jai Sheelal, hailing from the rugged terrains of Kalee. During these early years, the Kaleesh people found themselves embroiled in a brutal conflict against the Huks, a technologically advanced species that enslaved many of Kalee's inhabitants. From a young age, Grievous was taught by his father to master the use of a primitive slugthrower rifle. Demonstrating a prodigious aptitude for marksmanship, by the tender age of 8, he had already claimed the lives of over 40 Huk warriors. As he matured into his early twenties, Grievous, alongside his beloved Kummar, became a formidable force against their oppressors. The duo's prowess in battle elevated them to near-mythical status among their people, revered as demi-gods for their relentless onslaught against the Huk invaders.

Tragedy struck when Kummar fell in battle against the Huks, a loss that deeply scarred Grievous. In his grief, he took ten new wives and fathered many children, yet none could fill the void left by his first love. It was this profound loss that catalyzed his transformation into Grievous, a name that echoed his enduring sorrow and rage.

Fuelled by vengeance, Grievous rallied an army, at the heart of which stood his eight elite bodyguards, the Izvoshra. Together, they not only expelled the Huks from Kalee but pursued a relentless campaign against the Huk colonies, desecrating entire worlds in a show of unmatched ferocity. The Huks, in desperation, sought aid from the Galactic Republic, which, unaware of the Huks' initial aggression, sided with them and imposed crippling sanctions on Kalee. These actions plunged Grievous's homeworld into despair, marked by widespread famine and poverty.

During these tumultuous times, the Intergalactic Banking Clan recognized Grievous's potential, offering him the role of enforcer in exchange for financial aid to his beleaguered people. With heavy reluctance, Grievous accepted, becoming an effective debt collector for the clan. However, his duties abroad left Kalee vulnerable, allowing the Huks to desecrate sacred Kaleesh burial sites—a sacrilege to the Kaleesh belief in an afterlife for their heroic dead. This desecration, coupled with the Republic's inaction, only fueled Grievous's resentment towards the Senate and the Jedi.

Severing ties with the Banking Clan, Grievous returned to Kalee to avenge the desecration. Yet, in a twist of fate, the Banking Clan orchestrated an attack on his ship, leaving him near death. It was at this critical juncture that Grievous received his cybernetic enhancements, marking his rebirth as the relentless Jedi hunter leading the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) droid army. The discovery of falsified evidence by Dooku, suggesting the Republic's involvement in the attack on his ship, cemented Grievous's allegiance to Dooku's cause.

Grievous's legacy endured far beyond his death on Utapau. On Kalee, he ascended to godhood in the eyes of his people, remembered as a savior who stood defiant against a corrupt Republic. Despite a decade of resistance against the Empire, led by one of Grievous's former bodyguards, Kalee eventually succumbed to the might of Grand Admiral Thrawn. However, the Kaleesh's spirit of defiance saw them rise within the ranks of the Imperial bureaucracy, a rare feat for a non-human species. Grievous's strategic genius continued to be celebrated across the galaxy, immortalized in the painting "Utapau Surrenders." On his homeworld, a temple erected in his honor stands as a testament to his enduring legacy, revered not just as a military tactician but as a divine protector who fiercely championed the cause of his people against overwhelming odds.
All Comments (10)
  • @markloroff
    Once you hear his story you cant help but feel sorry for him. Loses his wife and then a good chunk of the galaxy turns against and actively tries to destroy your people or stands by while it happens. Hard not to be full of rage after that.
  • @billyccall5774
    Obi Wan: "call an ambulance" Also Obi Wan: ( pulls out a blaster)"but not for me!"
  • @khamul64
    Say what you want but Grevious became one of my favs in Star Wars. Especially with all the extended lore about him.
  • @azimuddin1890
    Which one? General Goofy Groovy Grievous (before R.O.T.S movie and T.C.W 2008)? or General Grievous from the two listed?
  • @dragonlord498
    given how the jedi are supposed to be the good guy force users like at times it seems half of the problems and conflicts in the galaxy seem to be because of the actions of the jedi like they are the ones who turned the sith into such a violent and xenophobic culture in the old republic era as well as their disconnect from the general population of the galaxy made them often fairly unempathetic. plus im quite certain they didn't even only target dark side factions for elimination given how few force groups are as prominent as they are with mainly more primative cultures beneath the notice of the jedi or ones that don't bow to the jedi or the republic seeming to exist that im aware of
  • @toastyunavailable5197
    Wait until General Grievous’ Cybernetic Body’s Featureless Butt echoes with the lies about Jurassic World being the Best Movie ever 😂😂😂🤣🪦💀