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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.

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 …

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You will find varying opinions over which Star Wars characters are the strongest. When compiling this list, we looked at the accomplishments from each character in the saga, their skills with a lightsaber, and their Force-wielding capabilities. The characters listed below also played remarkable roles in trying to preserve or resurrect the Republic, or to …

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In the original Star Wars movies, Luke Skywalker is the central character. He goes from a farm boy on Tatooine to becoming possibly the most powerful Jedi. From training with Obi-Wan to confronting Darth Vader, we see Luke’s power develop progressively. Yet, he does meet his obstacles, and other Jedi were quite powerful before him. …

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As the Supreme Leader of the First Order, Snoke was incredibly powerful. He took charge of the reborn Empire engineered by Emperor Darth Sidious. Snoke demonstrated his power through his mastery of the Dark Side of the Force. In Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, for example, Snoke effortlessly defeats Rey and controls Kylo …

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As a new character in the Star Wars franchise, Din Djarin appears as a battle-hardened, experienced bounty hunter who takes on the task of protecting Grogu. He is enclosed in Mandalorian armor and wears a T-shaped helmet that conceals his face. Like other Mandalorians, Din Djarin is equipped with a whipcord thrower, flamethrower, and jetpack.  …

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The Book of Boba Fett confirmed what Star Wars fans wanted to know for years. Boba Fett survived his fall into the Sarlacc pit. Audience members probably remember when Fett was accidentally pushed into the Sarlacc pit in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. Most of us thought he died in the mouth …

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From the prequel Star Wars movies, we became familiar with clone troopers. They originally served as soldiers for the Galactic Republic.  From the original movies, we came to know the stormtroopers that replaced the clone troopers once the Empire formed.  If we compare the armor that each wore, clone armor vs. stormtrooper armor, which would …

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