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Saw Gerrera

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Saw Gerrera is a fictional character from the expansive Star Wars universe. He was originally created for the animated series 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' but has since appeared in several mediums including the live-action film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. Gerrera is portrayed by actor Forest Whitaker in the live-action adaptations of the character. He was the leader of the Onderon Rebels who fought against the Confederacy of Independent Systems during The Clone Wars.

Gerrera was known for his radical views and willingness to go to extremes, which put him at odds with many other characters. His advocacy for the use of unconventional warfare, though successful in driving the Separatists from Onderon, earned him a reputation as a radical and led to him becoming estranged from the mainstream Rebel Alliance. Nonetheless, Gerrera's militant group, known as the Partisans, continued to operate independently and was still a major thorn in the side of the Galactic Empire.

Despite his extreme views and methods, Gerrera was a deeply principled individual. He was deeply committed to the cause of freedom and was willing to sacrifice anything and everything, including his own life, to achieve it. He was also characterized by his deep-seated hatred and distrust of the Empire, which only grew stronger over time.

In 'Rogue One', Gerrera was portrayed as a more broken and paranoid individual, having been made all the more so by his long fight against the Empire. Despite this, he was shown to still possess a modicum of affection towards Jyn Erso, the film's protagonist, who he had sheltered and raised after the murder of her parents.

To summarize, Saw Gerrera is one of the most complex characters in the Star Wars universe, a freedom fighter driven to extremism by his hatred of the Empire. He stands as an example of how even noble intentions can become twisted when driven by fear and hatred. His story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism, even in the face of tyranny.

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