Fifth Brother
STAR WARS

Fifth Brother

Portrayed by Sung Kang

Also played by Philip Anthony-Rodriguez (voice) — Star Wars Rebels
Homeworld
Artemesium
Species
Unidentified species
Born
Unknown
Gender
Male

Profile

Masters
Darth Sidious Darth Vader
Died
3 BBY, Malachor
Cybernetics
*Right handn*Left forearm

About Fifth Brother

The Fifth Brother represents one of the Empire’s most formidable Jedi hunters, a towering Pau’an who traded his allegiance to the light side for the dark teachings of the Inquisitorius. Originally a member of the Jedi Order during the Clone Wars, he survived Order 66 only to be captured and twisted into an instrument of Imperial oppression under the direct tutelage of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine.

Standing nearly seven feet tall with the characteristic elongated skull and sharp teeth of his species, this former Jedi cuts an intimidating figure across the galaxy’s Outer Rim territories. His cybernetic right hand and left forearm serve as permanent reminders of battles fought in service to the dark side. Armed with a distinctive double-bladed spinning lightsaber, he methodically hunts surviving Jedi alongside his fellow Inquisitors, showing particular ruthlessness in rooting out Force-sensitive children before they can be trained.

Throughout his pursuit of the Ghost crew and other rebel cells, the Fifth Brother demonstrates tactical cunning and brutal efficiency, though his arrogance often proves his weakness. His partnership with the Seventh Sister creates a deadly duo capable of tracking quarry across multiple star systems. Philip Anthony-Rodriguez’s commanding voice work brings gravitas to the character’s menacing presence in both animated appearances.

The Inquisitor’s relentless hunt ultimately leads him to the ancient Sith temple on Malachor in 3 BBY, where his quest for power and revenge against his former Jedi ideals reaches its fatal conclusion in a confrontation that reshapes the fate of several key rebel figures.

Appearances

  • Star Wars Rebels TV
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi TV

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Fifth Brother die?
The Fifth Brother died on Malachor when Darth Maul used the Force to crash his TIE Advanced prototype into the Sith temple during his confrontation with Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka.
What happened to the Fifth Brother's hand and arm?
The Fifth Brother has cybernetic replacements for his right hand and left forearm, though the specific circumstances of how he lost these limbs have not been revealed in canon.
Is the Fifth Brother a former Jedi?
Yes, like other Inquisitors, the Fifth Brother was a former Jedi who was turned to the dark side and recruited into the Inquisitorius after Order 66.
What species is the Fifth Brother?
The Fifth Brother's species has not been officially identified in Star Wars canon.
Who trained the Fifth Brother as an Inquisitor?
The Fifth Brother was trained by Darth Vader and served under both Vader and Emperor Palpatine as part of the Imperial Inquisitorius program.