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Cut Scenes - Episode IIIClick on the thumbnail to see the larger picture! Shaak Ti's DeathEXT. SPACE BATTLE Some dialogue ensued between Anakin and Obi-Wan about Jedi Master Shaak Ti's homing beacon while they were maneuvering through the battle to reach the Invisible Hand. These parts were eventually cut. ANAKIN: The last message we had from Master Shaak Ti, she
was still with the Chancellor. Later: INT. HALLWAY-TRADE FEDERATION CRUISER GENERAL GRIEVOUS: Anakin Skywalker, the "hero with no
fear." We've been waiting for you. Frankly, I was expecting someone
with your reputation to be a bit... older. Shaak Ti sits passively and broken, on the grimy floor, with General Grievous towering behind her. She apologizes for failing the Jedi and General Grievous talks about looking forward to adding Obi-Wan and Anakin's sabers to his collection. More conversation ensues. GENERAL GRIEVOUS: Shaak Ti, your lightsaber seems a little battle-worn. It will need considerable cleaning, but it will do the job. Then he crouches down behind Shaak.
There's a sharp intake of air from Shaak Ti as she arches her back. Grievous plunges the saber through her chest. Her body slumps.
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here to watch the cut scene. Shaak Ti was also filmed being killed by Anakin Skywalker during the siege of the Jedi Temple. She sat on one of the thick disc-like ottomans Jedi have in their private quarters. The slatted window-shade casts a film noir shadow on her. Anakin, wearing his dark hood up, steps into frame. INT. CORUSCANT - JEDI TEMPLE - NIGHT "What is it, Skywalker?" asks Shaak Ti. There's no answer, other than a stab in the back. This scene was also never used. Ultimately, this murder raised more questions, and was incongruous with the preceding shots of Anakin marching up the steps of the Jedi Temple with a column of clone troopers. Surely troopers weren't waiting patiently at the door while Anakin killed Shaak Ti, but if they were storming the temple, why was Shaak Ti meditating? How did she not know that her brethren were dying just outside her door? Ultimately, it didn't work cinematically. Back to Revenge of the Sith Cut Scenes
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