The new Star Wars television show Andor follows on the heels of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but is much different from these series. It is slower-paced and does not have standout characters like Din Djarin, Boba Fett, or Kenobi. It may appear to be a downturn in the success …
May 4 Be With You is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read more.
Todd Wahlstrom
Star Wars shields are found in all of the major films and provide much-needed protection to starships, planets, droids, and humans. When we refer to shields in Star Wars, we are mainly talking about deflector shields. There are two main types of deflector shields, and the technology behind them is energy-based and could become a …
Since 1977, the Empire has been a definitive aspect of Star Wars. Thanks to the Andor television show, the Empire continues to captivate audiences in 2022. The First Order sprang from the Empire and starred in the three Star Wars sequel movies. This new and improved Empire 2.0 sought to reclaim the galaxy with a …
The Star Wars universe is filled with technological wonders. From light-speed spaceships to armor-piercing lightsabers, this is a world apart from our own. Or is it? While Star Wars is synonymous with technology, it appears that technology has not advanced much across the films. There is certainly not a lack of technology in Star Wars, …
We do not directly see it, and probably do not think of it right away when we think of Star Wars. But it’s there all the time and is important to the movies and shows we love. Gravity, or, more accurately, artificial gravity, is a central part of Star Wars. How does it work? Starships …
Han Solo is known for being a leader of the Rebellion and a smuggler. After the defeat of the Empire, Han resumed his smuggler role. In Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Han smuggles dangerous beasts called Rathtars. This cargo is the latest in a line of items that Han has transported illegally. What did Han …
The Empire’s strength came from its Imperial Navy. Yes, Darth Vader and the Emperor were impressive, but a commanding navy was central to the power of the Empire. The massive presence of Star Destroyers and the menacing sound of TIE fighters announced and spread this power. Without these ships, the Empire would have crumbled earlier …
When we think of the sounds of Star Wars, John Williams’s Main Theme or the Imperial March may come to mind. We might even recall the Creature Cantina Band’s song. Then again, we may just as quickly think of Chewbacca and his distinctive voice. The Wookiee audiences have adored since 1977, Chewie is large in …
The iconic Boba Fett got his own show. After appearing in The Mandalorian, Boba took on the starring role and filled out his character and story arc beyond the two original Star Wars movies that he was in. Boba grabbed attention back in 1980 with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and captured audiences again …
Boba Fett is one fearsome bounty hunter. He strikes fear into those he is tracking. As Daimyo, he has taken over Jabba the Hutt’s control of Mos Espa. Yet, Boba has seen better days. In The Book of Boba Fett, he seems aged and battered. He frequently recuperates in isolation inside a Bacta Tank. Audiences …
In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Han Solo assures his skeptical new friends, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, that the Millenium Falcon is the fastest ship in the galaxy. At the end of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Millenium Falcon blasts into hyperspace to escape from Darth Vader. Han may be …
The Mandalorian, Din Djarin, is one of the latest and most popular characters in the Star Wars saga. Boba Fett is a classic and intriguing character who was reborn in The Book of Boba Fett. These two skilled bounty hunters are known for taking out multiple opponents at once. If they were to fight each …
The famous bounty hunter Boba Fett has many distinguishing characteristics. His jetpack, T-shaped visor, and menacing presence are just some of the things that make him stand out. So too does the distinctive dent in his helmet. Ever since The Empire Strikes Back, that dent has helped define Boba as a hardened bounty hunter. How …
The Millennium Falcon is the ship that Han Solo and Chewbacca made famous. Or, perhaps, the Falcon made them famous. The Falcon is known for its speed and for eluding Imperial Star Destroyers. With such capabilities, the Falcon must have cost quite a bit. How much did the Millennium Falcon cost? We can arrive at …
If we asked Darth Vader about his suit, he would probably say it was “most impressive.” Indeed, Vader’s suit is highly protective and intimidating. In A New Hope, Vader’s entrance is enhanced by his thick armor. Vader’s suit is strong, but we may wonder just how protective his suit is. Is Darth Vader’s suit fireproof? …
The relationship between Han Solo and Princess Leia spans the Star Wars saga. At times turbulent, other times loving, they are the central couple of the franchise. We remember them racing through the Death Star to make their escape, exchanging insults along the way. And, we remember them coming together as a couple after the …
The Emperor, or Sheev Palpatine, was known for using Force lightning. In Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, the Emperor mercilessly inflicts Luke Skywalker with these blasts of lightning. Other Sith were known for using Force lightning too. It is a power that coincides with the Dark Side, but can only the Sith …
Emperor Palpatine is a mysterious figure in the Star Wars galaxy. As possibly the most powerful Sith Lord, Palpatine sprang to power from the Senate, and his Force abilities were not known until it was too late. The Jedi were not aware that Palpatine was Force-sensitive or a Sith until he turned on them. That …
All Terrain Armored Transports, or AT-AT Walkers, are massive combat vehicles used by the Empire. They first captured our attention in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Audiences remember how these four-legged armored mammoths took center stage at the Battle of Hoth. Seemingly invincible, AT-AT Walkers were difficult to stop. Snowspeeders struggled to …
Chewbacca is one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars franchise. He is the enormous, strong, yet very caring Wookiee that we first encounter in Episode IV: A New Hope. Chewbacca is the best friend and travel-fighting companion of Han Solo. They face adversity and the Empire together. As we know from the …