Vance

The Force was an omnipresent element throughout the galaxy. It came from within every living being and served as their connection to one another.  Some individuals had a stronger inclination towards the Force than others. They were known as Force-Sensitives.  Even though the Force technically intertwined all living things together, there was still a clear …

There are many characters in the Star Wars universe, and some are more well-known than others. Some, like Chirrut Imwe, remain a bit of a mystery to fans.  In Chirrut’s case, his strange abilities and heightened senses led many fans to speculate that he was affiliated with the Jedi–if not a member of the Order …

The Mandalorians, who resided on the planet Mandalore, were a group of multiple species who came together under a common moral and ethical code, language, and creed.  They were some of the more ruthless members of the Star Wars community who played integral roles in many of the wars throughout galactic history.  Even so, the …

The Tusken Raiders, simply known as Tuskens (or less politically correct, Sand People), were sentient beings native to the desert planet of Tatooine. The Tuskens were hostile people, especially to local settlers who found themselves on Tatooine.  Because they were indigenous to Tatooine, the Sand People became extremely territorial. They were protective of their domestic …

Although Darth Vader is seemingly all-powerful, he cannot do everything alone. After all, he is only one man and would need a team to help him accomplish his goals.  When Order 66 was executed, Lord Vader did not do it all by himself. He had a team to help him unleash the dark side’s wrath …

As any fan of Star Wars would know, Darth Vader had a rough life.  From the minute he was born as Anakin Skywalker, the odds were somewhat stacked against him. Anakin was born into slavery to his mother, Shmi Skywalker, on Tatooine.  He finally caught a break when he was dubbed the “Chosen One” by …

Darth Vader was one of the strongest Sith (and former Jedi) in the Star Wars galaxy. Lusting for power, Darth Vader trained endlessly to become the best. He was ruthless and did whatever it took to achieve his goal.  Given how outstanding Darth Vader was, it’s no wonder he was the target of many heroes …

From the smallest land speeders to the largest Star Destroyers, everything needs a means of propulsion. The Death Star is no exception, yet it appears to lack the powerful thrusters we’re used to seeing! Whichever source it uses, it must be powerful. But the questions remain: How did the Death Star move around, and could …

The Jedi are well known for building Jedi temples, places where Force-sensitives can study the ways of the light side and meditate. But what about the Sith? Did the Sith Order ever build a temple dedicated to the dark side? Yes, there are many Sith temples scattered across the Star Wars universe. Temples were erected …

Darth Vader proved himself to be an unquestionably talented and strong warrior. He was ruthless in battle and willing to do whatever it took to get the job done. This did not mean he was infallible, however. Darth Vader sustained so many injuries that it’s sometimes baffling that he survived them. He was able to …

Darth Vader was everything a great Sith lord should be. He was ruthless, callous, and an outstanding warrior.  Furthermore, Darth Vader was racked with guilt, self-loathing, depression, seething rage, burning hatred, and a thirst for power. These all worked together, creating the perfect cocktail to push the Sith Lord deeper into the dark side of …

Darth Vader is undoubtedly one of the greatest movie villains of all time. Regardless of how familiar you are with the Star Wars franchise, there’s a chance you’ve heard of the Sith Lord. Darth Vader began making a name for himself during his days as the Jedi Anakin Skywalker. When he made the switch to …

Darth Vader is arguably one of the most exciting characters in the Star Wars franchise. Not only does he have the trademark villain origin story that most villains have, but Darth Vader has complexities in his personality. Things such as his crippling depression and self-loathing, which a lot of us can, unfortunately, relate to. However, …

Lasers have become a really prevalent part of society. People use lasers every single day inside of their technology without really thinking about it. There are also handy devices such as laser pointers or laser distance measuring devices that are used by professionals. Whether you’re using a laser pointer for a presentation or if you’re …

When a Sith Apprentice is ready to be promoted to the rank of Sith Lord, they are given a new name by their master. The new name comprises both the moniker of “Darth” and a new second name to go along with it.  The term “Darth” (which translates to “Dark Lord”) was often worn as …

Darth Vader began his life as one of the galaxy’s best Jedi Knights. Naturally, he carried his work ethic, talent, and tenacity with him when he moved from the light to the dark side of the Force.  This doesn’t mean that the Dark Lord was infallible. In fact, Darth Vader sustained so many injuries that …

Most Star Wars characters have downtime during which they rest from the day’s activities. This is especially true for the warriors of the galaxy, i.e. the Jedi, Sith, and anyone else who engages in battle. These people would arguably need more rest than others who don’t engage in such strenuous activity.  Naturally, the Star Wars …

Throughout his illustrious career, the lord of darkness, Darth Vader, sustained multiple intense injuries. These injuries were so severe that any regular human who sustained them would have died.  We know that Lord Vader did not succumb to his injuries, so how was he able to survive? Well, the Galactic Empire outfitted him with multiple …

Humans have loved comparing things from ages untold, and we’re going to keep doing it! Someone needs to animate this fight between two legends, but first: a few rules. My main focus here is what happened in canon. This is both for my sanity and to avoid writing a novel instead of an article.  I’m …

All battles need warriors, and the eponymous clashes in Star Wars are no different. Legions were configurations of soldiers that first saw use in the Galactic Republic and, later, the Empire. But a collection of soldiers is only as strong as its numbers. So, how big were the legions used by the Republic and Empire? …