8 Even More Star Wars Questions That Always Confused You

2. Why Didn't Zam Wesell Just Shapeshift? - Attack Of The Clones

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After her attempts to take out Padmé Amidala were foiled by Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi during Attack of the Clones, Clawdite bounty hunter Zam Wesell eventually fled into the Outlander Club on Coruscant.

However, the fact Wesell, disguised as a humanoid as this moment, then proceeded to try (and fail) to catch Kenobi by surprise within the establishment, soon left many Star Wars fans scratching their heads.

If this alien had the ability to simply change into another humanoid, why didn't she just do that and disappear from her pursuers?

Well, after years of wondering what Wesell was thinking in foolishly sticking around long enough to be caught by the Jedi and eventually assassinated by Jango Fett, a recent Star Wars: Secrets of the Bounty Hunters book finally offered an explanation: she was out for revenge.

As seen in the character's bio within said book (via u/IllusiveManJr on Reddit), Wesell could have very much chosen to blend into the crowd as another humanoid. But the pages reveal that "for some, revenge is just as rewarding as a pile of credits. Wesell could not resist the chance to strike bad at the Jedi who had ruined her job."

Hilariously, the book then goes on to add that trying to sneak up on someone who has mastered the Force "never ends well." You can say that again.

 
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