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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.

In the prequels, the Kaminoans focused on cloning the Grand Army of the Republic. That was their pinnacle cloning achievement. Yet, did they clone anyone or anything else? Yes, we have five main items to think about that reflect extended Kaminoan cloning.  1. Themselves Long before they cloned the Grand Army, the Kaminoans cloned themselves. …

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Love him or hate him, Jar Jar Binks was a military leader and politician. That he acquired his senatorial political position may be baffling to us. How could a Gungan with no political experience wind up in the Senate? Two main explanations are that he earned it and that it was intentionally part of the …

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Andor is full of surprises and hidden gems. In the final episodes, there is an unexpected easter egg that you may have missed. You have to look closely, but Darth Maul’s face is placed within a mural on Ghorman. This reference helps connect the show to Maul and the franchise.  Maul Easter Egg in Andor …

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In the two-episode finale of Season 2 of Rebels, Vader and Ahsoka met again. After an exchange of words, it seems that Vader revealed his identity to Ezra. Did he, though? Most likely not, and if he did, it probably would not have mattered.  Vader Did NOT Reveal His Identity In Twilight of the Apprentice, …

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In The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon needed to repair his damaged hyperdrive. We saw him win a hyperdrive generator from the unscrupulous Watto. But why didn’t he look elsewhere for parts of a new hyperdrive instead? We have both in-universe and movie explanations for this question.  In-Universe Explanations After Qui-Gon’s ship had to land on Tatooine, …

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The Last Jedi has suffered criticism from several angles. Plot holes and problematic writing are among the usual issues brought up by fans. We could also add how the Resistance was presented as not that smart in the movie. Here are 7 reasons that support that argument.  1. Should Not Have Used B/SF-17 Heavy Bombers …

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If you are like many fans, you probably watched Rogue One again after the second season of Andor. You may also have reconsidered who the main character is in the film. Although we may have believed Jyn Erso filled that role, Cassian seems to have surpassed her. His character arc is one of the main …

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After viewing two seasons of Andor and rewatching Rogue One, we may come away with a different perspective of A New Hope. Although the original movie still captivates audiences, we could see it as veering toward comedic grounds. We could see the Rebellion in a whole new light of outlandishness.  The Premise of Hilarious After …

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When we think of someone challenging Vader and Palpatine, a short list of opponents comes to mind. Perhaps Obi-Wan and Luke head the list. But what about a non-Jedi or non-Force-sensitive character? We do have an instance when an Imperial officer stood up to Vader and the Emperor. This character is not widely known, and …

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Kylo Ren’s lightsaber continues to elicit discussion. With its unique design and red, jagged blades, his crossguard lightsaber is a fascinating point of interest. One recent question is what would happen if someone tried to cut the vents on this type of lightsaber? We have two main explanations to explore to answer this question.  What …

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