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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.

Palpatine eventually emerged as the hidden Sith Lord. Yet, he was not revealed as such until the end of Revenge of the Sith. The Jedi didn’t suspect him until too late. Who did they think was the Sith lord? Someone close to Palpatine or someone tucked away from the action.  Who Was the Hidden Sith …

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Fans often think of Palpatine as invincible, including in lightsaber combat. Yet, his mentor Darth Plagueis believed there was a Jedi who could beat Palpatine in a duel. This Jedi was none other than Count Dooku. Read on to learn more and whether this was really possible.  The Jedi Darth Plagueis Believed Was a Superior …

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In Revenge of the Sith, Mace Windu defeated Palpatine and only lost because Anakin intervened. It would have made sense then for Yoda and Obi-Wan to team up and take on Sidious together. So, why didn’t they? The heart of the explanation comes down to strategy but also some overconfidence.  Why Didn’t Yoda and Obi-Wan …

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We may be surprised to learn that the comic adaptation of Return of the Jedi was released before the movie. While this incident caused a stir, it is not the only time this pre-release has occurred. We may even have a Star Wars trend with books and comics coming out first.  Return of the Jedi …

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When we look at a Super Star Destroyer, we see what appears like a city resting on top of it. These massive ships are well-equipped, but do they go so far as to host a city? In many ways, they do just that. Read more about the quasi-cities on Super Star Destroyers. Executor-Class Dreadnought The …

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Recently, Maryann Brandon commented on her role in including the Rey and Ben kiss scene in Rise of Skywalker. She revealed how she had to fight to keep it in the movie. This revelation prompts several questions, including whether this scene was good for character development, what it reflects about the film, and what the …

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The Inquisitors wielded red lightsabers but were not Sith. So, they would not automatically have had red lightsabers. This fact prompts the question: where did they get the crystals for their double-bladed lightsabers? While no definite answer has been provided, we can piece together two main ways and a third that may be more compelling.  …

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While some fans liked the Solo: A Star Wars Story movie, many did not. Several explanations have surfaced to explain the general disapproval of this 2018 stand-alone film. From the script and timing to Han’s character and predictability, here are seven reasons Solo was disliked.  1. Bad Script For starters, Solo suffered from a bad …

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We know that background characters play a vital role in Star Wars. Yet, we may not know how Lucas’s family was cast in some of these roles. Three of Lucas’s children and Lucas himself appeared in the prequel movies. His daughters made seven combined appearances, his son two, and Lucas was on-screen once.  Lucas’s Two …

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