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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 Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine’s office is decorated with Sith artifacts. Yet, the Jedi seem oblivious to what they are. Puzzling…but we can answer this question by looking into the dark side.  Reasons Why the Jedi Didn’t Notice the Sith Artifacts One idea to consider to explain this discrepancy is that the artifacts were …

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Andor has been an amazing series for many reasons, including what it reveals about Imperial officers. On that note, the show helps us realize why Grand Moff Tarkin didn’t abandon the Death Star in A New Hope. We can think of it as a captain going down with his ship, but it’s more than that …

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We know about when Vader challenged Palpatine for the last time. That occurred when he threw Sidious into the reactor shaft in Return of the Jedi. Yet, there were other times when Vader took his master to task, both directly and indirectly.  Three Times Vader Directly Challenged Palpatine In terms of direct confrontations, the most …

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While Star Wars has many background characters, one of them has the most tragic story. Maybe you’d think of minor characters like Owen and Beru Lars, who were killed by stormtroopers. Yet, a dancer at Jabba’s palace has an even more tragic life and death than they did.  Oola, The Most Tragic Background Character Beginning …

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The AAT is one of the stand-out assault vehicles around the time of the Clone Wars. This tank ultimately became the main infantry support vehicle for the Separatists. So, why was it outfitted as a droid, instead of using droid pilots? The time of production, cost, and nature of the Confederacy all help address this …

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As The Clone Wars evolved, we saw Anakin’s relationship with Padme grow. As this transpired, we may wonder why Obi-Wan didn’t inform the Jedi Council about Anakin’s feelings for Padme. There are several reasons why he didn’t expose Anakin, especially because of empathy and a desire for their happiness.  Why Didn’t Obi-Wan Inform the Jedi …

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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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