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Todd Wahlstrom

Todd Wahlstrom is a creative and analytical freelance writer and life-long Star Wars fan. He has covered such topics as Darth Vader, the Jedi, Boba Fett, and AT-AT Walkers. Todd has published a non-fiction book, holds a Ph.D. in history, and enjoys hiking, running, and reading about science.

He is easy to miss. But if you slow down the Anakin and Obi-Wan fight scene in Revenge of the Sith, you can spot a hidden character on Anakin’s left shoulder. Just who this person is was uncovered through an interesting tale of investigation. In the end, we almost know the identity of Mustafar Man, …

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The Battle of Exegol may have been the climactic battle of the Skywalker saga, but it was riddled with holes. We witnessed a clear defeat of Palpatine’s forces, but in a ramshackle way. Reviewing the dynamics of the battle reveals several problems and inconsistencies, starting with the composition of the Sith Fleet.  The Battle of …

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The Rise of Skywalker concluded with Rey pronouncing how she had the backing of the Jedi to overthrow Palpatine. As fans, we may have speculated about this moment and whether Rey was actually drawing on the powers of the Jedi. In fact, she was channeling the power of the Jedi and defining her character at …

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Recently, when we wrote about the Tusken Raiders and Mark Hamill, we included how the bantha in A New Hope was actually an elephant. Mardji was the famed female Asian elephant disguised as a bantha. This extraordinary elephant helped complete the first movie and offers us five interesting facts, including her matriarchal role.  1. Mardji …

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Perhaps he doesn’t strike us as the most lethal villain in Star Wars. Yet, Hux earned that status. Vader was certainly “a terrifying instrument of fear and personal punishment,” but Hux was the one responsible for “the most successful mass killing in the galaxy.” Hux was the one who ordered the killing of billions or …

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We didn’t realize it until recently, but Krennic is the scariest villain of Star Wars. Although we may first think of Palpatine for that spot, Krennic proved in Andor that he surpasses Sidious as the most uniquely cruel villain. His cunning manipulation is part of the reason, but he also displays an Imperial-infusing coldness that …

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“Imagine a radioactive waste filled ocean with creatures that survived” for thousands of years. This waste and creatures swimming may be part of what we would find on the lowest levels of Coruscant. It’s hard to say definitively. Yet, we do find specific, intriguing elements on the lowest levels, some more about terrain and creatures, …

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The enormous Sith fleet we saw in The Rise of Skywalker was impressive, and not just for its intimidating presence. The fact that it existed at all was a construction miracle. Just how did Palpatine manage to build this fleet at Exegol? His planning was robust, thorough, and supported by devoted followers.  The Sith Fleet, …

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