The Mandalorian is the hit new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+ that has fans raving about its characters and storyline. The main character, Din Djarin, is just one of the Mandalorians shown in the series, but his presence proves to be more than just a faceless figure. Mandalorians wear armor like that of Boba …
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Chewbacca is one of the most well-known characters in Star Wars. Towering over the other characters and covered in long brown fur, it’s clear that everyone’s favorite “walking carpet” isn’t a human. So what is he? What is Chewbacca’s species? Chewbacca is a Wookiee. Like other Wookiees, he was born on the planet Kashyyyk. Because …
Force lightning is one of the most terrifying attacks in the Star Wars universe. It’s an ability that’s frequently used by the Emperor, but it is possible for others to learn this power. Although this ability was forbidden by the Jedi, it’s not exclusive to the dark side of the Force. Rey used Force lightning …
Count Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus, was the Emperor’s Sith apprentice and former Jedi master of Qui-Gon Jinn. Though he lived on both sides of the Force, his life experience as a Jedi and a Sith made him a powerful warrior. Dooku was the leader of the Separatist army, enforcing the will of the …
Emperor Palpatine is one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. His grotesque appearance and evil ideologies rank him second to none, while his Force lightning and knowledge of the Force make him a lethal opponent. Palpatine is often seen behind the scenes pulling strings and working in secret to achieve his Sith …
If you’ve spent any time browsing social media in the past few years, you’ve probably come across plenty of Mandalorian content. During its initial release in 2019, it was making headlines and trending almost everywhere. It was difficult to scroll through Instagram without seeing at least a few “Baby Yoda” memes. The Mandalorian captivated the …
Die-hard Star Wars fans know Ahsoka Tano from The Clone Wars animated series, but more casual viewers may still have questions about this relatively unknown character. Ahsoka rose in popularity during her time on The Clone Wars, but she never made an appearance in any of the major Star Wars films. Thus, not many casual …
The “chosen one” story trope isn’t new by any means, but Star Wars was one of the film franchises that pioneered this type of narrative. However, as Star Wars grew and more films were made, more characters took on the role of protagonist. While Anakin Skywalker was the original character who was prophesied to bring …
Star Wars is one of the biggest franchises on the planet and has created a massive cultural shift towards bringing sci-fi themes into the mainstream, but it wouldn’t be what it is today without Dune. While Star Wars is a household name, it may come as a surprise to hear about Dune. It’s not as …
Darth Maul was a fan favorite Sith warrior due to his ferocious appearance, aggressive fighting style, and undeniable power. He was frightening, devilish, and extremely strong in lightsaber combat. Even though Maul’s participation in the Star Wars saga only lasted from The Phantom Menace to the Star Wars Rebels animated series, he was still considered …