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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.

When Fives had his inhibitor chip removed, he appeared bald afterward. Yet, after the Bad Batch had their chips removed, their hair was still intact. What explains this difference? The circumstances of their surgeries help provide some answers.  How Fives and the Bad Batch Got Their Chip Out of Their Heads With Fives’ mission to …

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A recent fan conspiracy theory about Season 2 of Andor posits that the Empire really didn’t need Kalkite. Instead, Galen Erso devised this scheme to distract and delay the construction of the Death Star. This theory has merits and could very well have been planted by Erso. It is also problematic and fitting for this …

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In the final season of The Clone Wars, Darth Maul revealed Palpatine’s plan to Ahsoka. We saw this happen in “The Phantom Apprentice” episode when Ahsoka asked Maul about why he was fixated on Anakin. In turn, Maul indicated how Anakin was central to Sidious’s plot to overthrow the Jedi and Republic. Aghast, Ahsoka called …

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Palpatine was the top Sith lord. So, he didn’t need a superweapon. Yet, he was obsessed with creating the Death Star. Why was that? The top reason concerns control, but he had other motivations like deterrence and defense.  Control by Fear Palpatine was obsessed with the Death Star because of his quest for control by …

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It may sound unlikely, but it’s true. According to the Star Wars: Vector comics, Darth Vader battled a 4,000-year-old Jedi. This winding story provides a larger context for the Old Republic and Galactic Empire. Through this duel, we find out more about Vader’s journey through the galaxy and gain insights into an ancient, unique Jedi. …

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Because of their prowess in battle, clone troopers and commanders stand out for their bravery and personality. Yet, many deserved better endings than they received in Star Wars. Here are ten clones that warranted better finales to their character runs.  1. Tech In The Bad Batch, fan-beloved Tech died in a drifting, inconclusive way. In …

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We may think first of how Disney has taken Star Wars in the wrong direction. At least that’s the case with many fans’ opinions of the sequel movies. However, we can identify many positive shifts with the Disney era. Here are 10 changes made to canon that are actually better.  1. Rogue One Released in …

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