Crusaders (The Grand Master)

This article is non-canon within the canon continuity. This article covers a subject from a Star Wars: Visions story that Lucasfilm declared is set in an alternate history within a reimagined galaxy.

The Crusaders^[2] were a sect of radical Jedi led by The Grand Master.^[1]

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Behind the scenes

The Crusaders first appeared in "The Duel: Payback", a non-canon short film released as part of the third volume of the Star Wars: Visions series. The animated short, produced by Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA, was released on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. The sect was first mentioned in a production brief document for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3, published on October 24, 2025.^[1]

Concept art gallery

"The Duel: Payback"

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In-progress artwork

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Annotated concept art

Appearances

• Star Wars: Visions — "The Duel: Payback" (First appearance)

Sources

• VISIONS FILMMAKER FOCUS: THE DUEL: PAYBACK on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
• "The Duel: Payback" Episode Guide | Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 on StarWars.com (backup link)

Notes and references

External links

• VISIONS SEASON 3 Final Production Brief by The Walt Disney Studios on Getty Images (October 22, 2025) (backup link) (First mentioned)