After his fight with Obi-Wan, Anakin underwent surgery that transformed him into the suited Vader we know. But did Vader have to look this way? Why didn’t he get reconstructive surgery? The answer mainly comes down to Palpatine. Why Didn’t Vader Get Reconstructive Surgery? Two main reasons explain why Vader did not get reconstructive surgery, …
Todd Wahlstrom
We can usually find hidden details when we rewatch a Star Wars movie. In Return of the Jedi, the Emperor visits Vader to check on the construction progress for the Death Star II. We watch Palpatine’s shuttle arrive and his royal guards disembark from afar. Then, we get a close-up view of Vader kneeling and …
In Episode I, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan swim to the Gungan city of Otoh Gunga. This underwater city has incredible bubble structures that allow its residents to live. We would expect that the two visitors would be drenched when they enter one of them, but they aren’t. What explains that discrepancy? Technology. Otoh Gunga and the …
Darth Vader once commanded an impressive fleet of Star Destroyers. The Death Squadron peaked at the Battle of Endor, fought against the New Republic, and then only had a couple remaining. Read on to find out about the fate of the Death Squadron. Vader’s Death Squadron We may associate Vader the most with the Executor. …
Until recently, Star Wars fans had not seen Yoda battle General Grievous in canon. That all changed with a comic from 2023. This issue shows the two engage in lightsaber combat. While we may see Yoda as the superior fighter, we have some reason for uncertainty. Yoda Fought General Grievous in Canon In May 2023, …
Among the many outstanding clone officers, we can recognize Commander Wolffe for his leadership. We may also point out how he chose a recon-style helmet instead of a Phase II one. Why did he do that? Wolffe wanted it for function, style, and to coincide with his personality. Commander Wolffe and His Helmet From The …
We have been waiting for new Star Wars movies. Excitement is in the air around the upcoming release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, but we have another film that is hopefully close behind it. As recently reported, Ryan Gosling is set to star in a movie that could really boost the Star Wars franchise. Not …
T-1 Tactical Droids like TX-20 were always confident with their predictions of success. Yet, they were often wrong, and in a hilarious way. Why is that so? The answer comes down to their programming and focus on the numbers. The Purposes and Intelligence of T-1 Tactical Droids The T-1 or T-series tactical droid was central …
Clone officers wear fully protective armor, and many distinguish themselves with unique style variations. Yet, Imperial officers don’t seem to do the same. Why is that? The answer depends on which Imperial officers we refer to. Clone Officers and Imperial Officers When we think of Clone Troopers, we may picture their distinctive generation one armor. …
Most fans are familiar with how Star Wars draws on history for its films. We may first think of Nazi Germany and the Empire. However, we may not be so sure about the historical references for the clones. Do they represent World War II? Yes and no, we can see how they do but also …