General Grievous was someone to be feared and not afraid of anyone, almost. General Grievous actually did fear one Jedi in particular, and it was not top lightsaber fighters like Anakin or Mace Windu. The one and only Yoda is who Grievous feared because he could not keep up with Yoda’s fighting style and connection …
Todd Wahlstrom
Darth Vader conveys a determination to strike fear into everyone he encounters. He is not known to fear anyone in the galaxy. Yet, Vader feared two people–Obi-Wan and Sidious. He feared them not because of their powers but because of his psychological state of mind. Vader Feared Obi-Wan Kenobi Obi-Wan was the first person that …
The 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 of recent …
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 packed with technological wonders—light-speed starships, planet-destroying weapons, and lightsabers that can cut through almost anything. It feels like a world far beyond our own. Or is it? If we really look at it, technology in Star Wars doesn’t seem to change much. Across thousands of years, blasters, droids, and hyperdrives …
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 …