Have you ever noticed that at the end of each Star Wars trilogy, Palpatine ends up electrocuting himself with his own Force Lightning? Despite his brilliant, well-crafted plans, the Emperor always seems to meet the same fate in each saga. But why does one of the most manipulative masterminds in the galaxy keep making this …
Tai Luu
Star Wars: The Force Awakens gave us many unforgettable moments, and one of the standout scenes was when Finn ignited the blue lightsaber and faced off against the First Order stormtroopers. Seeing a former stormtrooper wielding a Jedi’s weapon made us think, “Finally, someone’s going to take on a stormtrooper with a lightsaber!” You’d expect …
In The Phantom Menace, we see Jedi Masters Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi confidently taking on Trade Federation battle droids. Their lightsabers deflect blaster bolts with ease, and they cut down wave after wave of droids with little hesitation. But when Droidekas roll into the room, everything changes. The moment these destroyer droids arrive, Qui-Gon …
As the Star Wars sequel trilogy unfolds, we’re introduced to new characters, villains, and lightsaber battles, with Kylo Ren standing out thanks to his unique crossguard lightsaber. For those familiar with established lightsaber forms, Kylo’s stance raises a question: what exactly is he doing? It doesn’t seem to follow the traditional Jedi or Sith combat …
By the time The Rise of Skywalker wraps up, it’s hard not to think about what Lando’s lost. Sure, he’s still that suave gambler, but the people who once defined his life—Han, Leia, even Chewbacca—aren’t beside him in the same way. He’s watched the galaxy change and the old crew slip away, leaving him as …
If you’ve heard about Star Wars: The Old Republic, then you already know there’s been a time when the Sith and Jedi set aside their differences to work together. But that’s not exactly what we’re talking about here. What we want to see are the iconic characters from the films or series teaming up, imagine …
If you’ve ever wondered why C-3PO’s red arm didn’t get much explanation in The Force Awakens, you’re not alone. When C-3PO interrupts Han Solo and Leia’s reunion, he says, “You probably didn’t recognize me because of the red arm,” and that’s the only time the movie addresses it. The fast pace and focus on bigger …
When Order 66 hit, chaos erupted across the galaxy as Clone Troopers turned on their Jedi allies. Even the strongest Jedi Masters couldn’t escape the sudden betrayal. But have you ever noticed how many of the Jedi survivors owe their lives to the sacrifices their masters made to protect them? I’ve put together a list …
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 …