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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.

Initially a stalwart Imperialist, Agent Kallus transformed himself into a devout Rebel. This was a surprising turn of events, going from one extreme to another. Why did Kallus defect from the Empire and the Rebellion accept him? Short and long-term experiences provide a good part of the answer.  Agent Kallus Defected Star Wars Rebels: Agent …

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Darth Maul was a deadly Sith who wielded a double-bladed lightsaber. We saw him defeat Qui Gon-Jinn with it. Yet, is this type of weapon really the best choice for a Sith or Jedi? How practical is a double-bladed lightsaber? Read on to find out. Merits of Double-Bladed Lightsabers As fans may know, double-bladed lightsabers …

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The Rise of Skywalker was the culmination of the Skywalker saga. As such, this film was unique because it concluded a story that has lasted more than 40 years. Yet, it drew the ire of fans and critics alike and reportedly was not even viewed by Disney beforehand. Why was The Rise of Skywalker so …

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Just as The Acolyte was canceled, we also discovered that Keanu Reeves could have played the Jedi Sol. Lucasfilm has indicated their interest in casting Reeves, and the John Wick and Matrix actor appears equally interested. What could that mean for an upcoming Star Wars project? Keanu Reeves Could Be in an Upcoming Star Wars …

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We know him as rebel leader Kanan Jarrus who gave his life so that his friends could live. In his final moments, Kanan’s vision was restored. Kanan Jarrus, Rebels, and His Death In the Star War Rebels, Kanan Jarrus was a Jedi knight survivor of the Clone Wars and Order 66. Kanan became a fugitive …

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In The Acolyte, we get a reminder of how powerful the Sith are. Qimir, or the Stranger, defeated a group of Jedi, and he may only be an apprentice.  If even a Sith apprentice could defeat a Jedi Master, how did the Jedi almost wipe out the Sith? Read more below to find out. The …

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After Darth Sidious, Darth Vader may be the next most powerful Sith. After all, Anakin had the highest known midichlorian count. Yet, Sidious easily defeated Vader. In comparison, Sidious struggled to defeat Yoda, who had a lower count than Vader.  How was Sidious able to overpower Vader so easily but struggle with Yoda? Read on …

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Anakin Skywalker was driven to the dark side of the Force to save Padmé. As we saw in Revenge of the Sith, he was lured to the dark side by Palpatine’s promise to help her “cheat death.” When she died, it seemed that Anakin would not have a reason to stay with the Emperor. Since …

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General Grievous was a fearsome sight. When he engaged in battle, most opponents were scared to face him. However, he was not without his own fears. Grievous was afraid of three people in particular.  Below are the only 3 Force Users General Grievous feared.  Fearsome Grievous General Grievous is usually thought of as someone to …

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When we think of lightsaber colors, we may first think of blue, red, or green. Those are the most common colors in Star Wars canon. Yet, Mace Windu departs from this color scheme. Why does Windu have the only purple-bladed lightsaber in the Jedi order? The answer comes from within and outside of the Star …

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