Palpatine was the top Sith lord. So, he didn’t need a superweapon. Yet, he was obsessed with creating the Death Star. Why was that? The top reason concerns control, but he had other motivations like deterrence and defense. Control by Fear Palpatine was obsessed with the Death Star because of his quest for control by …
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From R2-D2 to Chopper, the Star Wars universe has had its share of unique droids. Yet, the reintroduction of K-2SO in Season 2 of Andor brings back a droid with a particular personality that may distinguish him from all the rest. Below are 10 things you didn’t know about K-2SO. Even if you do know …
During the timeline from Revenge of the Sith to A New Hope, C-3PO had his memory erased. Yet, R2-D2 did not. What explains this divergence? One main explanation is that 3PO could reveal too much, while R2 would not. We can also see how R2 may have been scheduled for a memory wipe, but it …
We all know that Yoda abandoned his fight against Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith. It was a lengthy battle that left Yoda distraught over his failure to beat the upcoming Emperor. If it was so vital to beat him, why did Yoda leave his duel with Darth Sidious? We have four main reasons to …
It may sound unlikely, but it’s true. According to the Star Wars: Vector comics, Darth Vader battled a 4,000-year-old Jedi. This winding story provides a larger context for the Old Republic and Galactic Empire. Through this duel, we find out more about Vader’s journey through the galaxy and gain insights into an ancient, unique Jedi. …
Because of their prowess in battle, clone troopers and commanders stand out for their bravery and personality. Yet, many deserved better endings than they received in Star Wars. Here are ten clones that warranted better finales to their character runs. 1. Tech In The Bad Batch, fan-beloved Tech died in a drifting, inconclusive way. In …
We may think first of how Disney has taken Star Wars in the wrong direction. At least that’s the case with many fans’ opinions of the sequel movies. However, we can identify many positive shifts with the Disney era. Here are 10 changes made to canon that are actually better. 1. Rogue One Released in …
Palpatine eventually emerged as the hidden Sith Lord. Yet, he was not revealed as such until the end of Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi didn’t suspect him until too late. Who did they think was the Sith lord? Someone close to Palpatine or someone tucked away from the action. Who Was the Hidden Sith …
Fans often think of Palpatine as invincible, including in lightsaber combat. Yet, his mentor Darth Plagueis believed there was a Jedi who could beat Palpatine in a duel. This Jedi was none other than Count Dooku. Read on to learn more and whether this was really possible. The Jedi Darth Plagueis Believed Was a Superior …
In Revenge of the Sith, Mace Windu defeated Palpatine and only lost because Anakin intervened. It would have made sense then for Yoda and Obi-Wan to team up and take on Sidious together. So, why didn’t they? The heart of the explanation comes down to strategy but also some overconfidence. Why Didn’t Yoda and Obi-Wan …