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 …
Todd Wahlstrom
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 …
The iconic Boba Fett got his own show. After appearing in The Mandalorian, Boba took on the starring role and filled out his character and story arc beyond the two original Star Wars movies that he was in. Boba grabbed attention back in 1980 with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and captured audiences again …
Boba Fett is one fearsome bounty hunter. He strikes fear into those he is tracking. As Daimyo, he has taken over Jabba the Hutt’s control of Mos Espa. Yet, Boba has seen better days. In The Book of Boba Fett, he seems aged and battered. He frequently recuperates in isolation inside a Bacta Tank. Audiences …
In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Han Solo assures his skeptical new friends, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker, that the Millenium Falcon is the fastest ship in the galaxy. At the end of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, the Millenium Falcon blasts into hyperspace to escape from Darth Vader. Han may be …