When You Realize the Reason So Many Order 66 Survivors Are Padawans Is Because a Jedi Master Always Puts His Apprentice’s Survival First

We’ve all seen that iconic moment when Palpatine senses Maul’s rise to power and decides to personally deal with him.  As the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic, Palpatine was incredibly busy, especially with the Clone Wars nearing its climax.  So why would he take time out of his packed schedule just to pay Maul a …

Before facing Ahsoka in The Clone Wars Season 7, the last time Maul wielded his double-bladed lightsaber in a major duel was during his iconic battle with Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace.  But after being defeated and left for dead, Maul’s life took a drastic turn.  By the time he resurfaced in …

If you’ve watched Revenge of the Sith, you probably remember Palpatine’s bold claim: “If one is to understand the great mystery of the Force, one must study all its aspects, including the dark side.”  At first glance, it sounds like he’s offering profound wisdom.  But is there any truth to it, or is it just …

We all know that Order 66 changed the galaxy forever, wiping out nearly all of the Jedi and paving the way for the rise of the Empire.  Most of the Jedi who survived the initial purge went into hiding, trying to avoid the Empire’s relentless hunt. But one ex-Jedi took a very different path. Instead …

Released in 1983, Return of the Jedi was a ground-breaking film for its special effects, drama, and space action. This third installment of the original films has also been acclaimed for successfully completing a trilogy, whereas other film series fall short. The behind-the-scenes aspects of the movie are as interesting as the finished version. Here …

Anakin Skywalker and Darth Maul are central characters in the Clone Wars period. At this point, they are on opposite ends of the galactic struggle, yet they never interact directly. Why didn’t we see the two interact in The Clone Wars series? And, what would it have been like if they had intersected? Read on …

Alright, let’s dig into this topic because I know it’s one of those Star Wars ideas that keeps popping up. Some fans genuinely want Mace Windu to return, and I get it – Samuel L. Jackson’s portrayal made Mace unforgettable. But bringing him back? It’s a hard pass for me, and not just because I …

The orange-yellow eyes of Sith lords are a distinctive mark of their dark side powers. In the case of Anakin, his eyes turned that color soon after he became Darth Vader. Yet, Count Dooku’s eyes never changed.  Why do we have this divergence? Much of the explanation has to do with their relationship to the …

Have you ever wondered just how bsig Coruscant’s levels are in Star Wars? We see glimpses of its towering skyscrapers, packed cityscapes, and dark, gritty lower levels, but I always wanted to understand the sheer scale of this city-planet. Let’s break down what we know about Coruscant’s layout – how deep it goes, what life’s …

So, you’re watching The Rise of Skywalker, right? And suddenly there it is – the Emperor’s throne room, still hanging on after the Death Star’s explosion and a few decades of chilling underwater. It’s one of those moments that makes many wonder how did that throne survive all of that? Let’s get into, with a …