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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.

In Season 5 of the Clone Wars, we saw Ahsoka leave the Jedi Order. In “The Wrong Jedi”, she was cleared of the charges against her and was asked to rejoin the Jedi but declined because she had lost faith in the Jedi. She may have left partially because of how Mace Windu spoke to …

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Once Luke saved his father, Anakin became one with the Force. After Return of the Jedi, we assumed Anakin shed his Darth Vader evil side. Yet, was Anakin entirely free from the dark side, or did he still have a part of Vader in himself? Read on to find out more.  When Did Anakin Reveal …

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The Mandalorian & Grogu recently finished filming and is scheduled for release in May 2026. While many Star Wars fans are excited about this new installation to the galaxy, others are not so sure about the title. Here we explore why the title is bad, but also how it may be fitting.  Why The Mandalorian …

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Star Wars fans know that James Earl Jones was the voice of Darth Vader. Jones provided the iconic deep tones that gave life to this dark lord of the Empire. Yet, we may not know HOW Jones became the voice of Vader. Read on to find out more.  How Did Jones Become the Voice of …

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The power of the Emperor extended throughout the Star Wars galaxy. Yet, he had elite Imperial Guards who were always with him. If Palpatine was so strong, why did he use the Red Guards? The answer lies in a continuum of protection and display. Read on to find out more. Why Did Palpatine Use Royal …

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Ever wonder if the Star Wars movies had the wrong titles? One fan did and provided alternate titles. Read on to find out what every film could have been called instead.  Why Every Star Wars Film Has The Wrong TitleWatch this video on YouTube The video posted on this Reddit discussion board suggests that every …

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After Obi-Wan Kenobi defeated Anakin at the Battle of Mustafar, Sidious could have pursued another option. If Palpatine had cloned Anakin, he could have developed a stronger version of Darth Vader.  Why didn’t he do it? Among the reasons is that a cloned Anakin could have been a true threat.  Why Did Sidious Never Clone …

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Star Wars is one of the most beloved franchises. Or is it? Renewed discussions have pointed to the idea that perhaps Star Wars could be the most hated by its own fans. Is this true? If so, what explains this hatred? Read on to find out more.  Do Fans Hate Star Wars the Most? This …

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Appearing in Rogue One and Solo, the Decraniated represent the true dark side of Star Wars. Doctor Cornelius Evazan created these servants on behalf of criminal boss Dryden Vos. The fate of these former people is scary and disturbing. Here are 5 facts about Decraniated servants you may have missed.   1. The Decraniated Served on …

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