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The Inquisitors were a notorious band of former Jedi trained to hunt down former members of the Order that still roamed the galaxy in secret. They pledged themselves to the dark side and trained under Darth Vader. So how many did Vader have at his command? The initial number of Inquisitors sat between 10 and …

Parachutes appear in both Star Wars Canon and Legends. However, they’re rare, occurring about 16 times throughout the franchise’s history. One reason you find a lack of parachutes in Star Wars is that Jedi freefall from great heights and survive while non-Force-sensitives often use specialized machinery over parachutes. Parachutes appear in Star Wars, but they’re …

Force-sensitive beings are taken from their families when they’re too young to develop emotional connections or any traits that deviate from the Jedi Code.  They go on to live a sheltered lifestyle, before a select few rise in the rankings as Padawans, Knights, and Masters.  Only Force-sensitive beings can become Jedi. However, it takes more …

Many Jedi have fallen to the dark side and turned Sith. However, some throughout Star Wars Canon and Legends regretted their decisions and wished to return to the light side. But once a Jedi falls to the Sith, can they redeem themselves? The Rise of Skywalker revealed a Sith Lord can cheat death if they …

A variety of high-tech weapons exist in Star Wars, yet the Jedi primarily use lightsabers. You may ask why Jedi need lightsabers, and why don’t they seem to need weapons like blasters? Lightsabers are much more than combat weapons; they’re also part of a Jedi’s identity.  Most Jedi need lightsabers because using one lessens their …

Baby Yoda belongs to the same species as Yoda and Yaddle. But there is one strange thing about Baby Yoda’s aesthetics: He appears to be missing feet, while Yoda and Yaddle have them. So does he have feet, or does this mysterious species grow them later in life? Baby Yoda has feet, but his robe …

The Inquisitors were a notorious group of Force-sensitives tasked to hunt down surviving Jedi following Order 66. A powerful group, they tortured and killed many, with some resorting to sadistic techniques. Who was the strongest Inquisitor and who was the Inquisitors’ master? The Second Sister and the Grand Inquisitor were the most powerful since they …

Revenge of the Sith is arguably the most tragic film in the Skywalker Saga. And it contains a Shakespearean flair, with the disintegration of both a Republic and a romantic relationship. But how long did the events between the battle over Coruscant and the fall of the Republic take? Revenge of the Sith occurred in …

Thousands of Jedi existed throughout the galaxy compared to just two Sith. Given their differing goals, with the Sith seeking power and the Jedi seeking peace, it made sense for the Sith to drastically reduce their numbers if they were to survive as an organization.  The Sith craved power, and with larger numbers in the …

Yoda’s species is among the galaxy’s most mysterious. We don’t even know where their home planet is located and Star Wars Creator George Lucas remains silent on the species’ details.  But has he given us enough information regarding whether the species has a tail? While little is known about Yoda’s species, descriptions of their anatomy …

When you go back and view the Skywalker Saga, you may notice that the term Sith does not appear in the Original Trilogy. The Original Trilogy also does not cover too much history in the saga apart from the Clone Wars and the implication that the Empire purged the Jedi.  Sith is first mentioned in …

In the Sith Order, the name Darth signified a high rank equivalent to Jedi Master. The name further signified a new life for the Sith Lord, and it was an honor to receive the title. Darth has a winding history, and a few theories explain the term’s origins.  Sith names correspond with some negativity, such …

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the Star Wars universe’s most popular Jedi.  He’s one of a few Jedi in the Canon that fans watched train as a Padawan under a Jedi Master, become a Jedi Knight, and ultimately a Jedi Master, before becoming one with the Force.  Obi-Wan became a Jedi Master in 22 BBY, …

When Jedi die, those strong enough to connect to the Force may return as Force ghosts. So does the same hold true for the Sith, or do Sith Lords who fully retain their identity following death go somewhere else? A realm called Chaos awaits Dark Jedi and Sith who retain their identity after death. It …

Throughout Star Wars Canon and Legends, Jedi appear to be stronger and faster than the galaxy’s average beings. Although their immense athletic ability raises the question: Is the average Jedi as strong and athletic as they look, or is this the Force at work, or a combo? The average Jedi is physically stronger than the …

The Darksaber is arguably the most unique weapon in Star Wars, given its one-of-a-kind look from its hilt to its blade. The Darksaber is further unique in the franchise since, for one to be recognized as its true owner, they must win it in combat.  Created by Tarre Vizsla, the Darksaber’s craftsmanship stemmed from Mandalorian …

Power, anger, and hate defined the Sith. And through passion, they believed they could achieve power and become victorious in their quest to rule the Galaxy. But did they succeed in ruling the Galaxy, and by extension, care about the Galaxy? Sheev Palpatine was a madman, but plenty of evidence exists that he cared about …

Disney is one of a few brands that offer customized lightsabers. And if you’re looking to use your lightsaber for dueling, lightsabers featuring the Galaxy’s Edge brand ordered online or created in-person at Galaxy’s Edge may hold up in dueling against the brand’s primary competitors.  Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge brand is ideal for fans five years …

Upon Mace Windu’s death in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Sidious exposed his true colors and executed Order 66. Commander Gree, also known as CC-1004, faced the tall task of striking down the galaxy’s most powerful Jedi Master. Yoda sensed something was off during Order 66, given his body language during the Battle of Kashyyyk. …

Nobody sensed a potential turn to the dark side like Yoda. So when Count Dooku’s passion as a Jedi Youngling affected his emotions, Yoda took action. But Dooku’s passion led to frustration during his Padawan days, and it led him down a dangerous path. Yoda served as Count Dooku’s Master because he feared the young …