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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.

We may know that Darth Vader’s suit helps him survive and gives him power. Yet, we may not know how it operates, including the buttons on the front chest plate. What do Vader’s buttons on his suit do? They help keep him alive, as well as other key functions.  Vader’s Suit and Buttons What Do …

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Until the end of Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader appeared invincible. He was the top Sith lord next to the Emperor, ruthlessly pursued the Jedi, and closed in on defeating the Rebels. We may think Vader was too powerful to be harmed or killed, but that would not be accurate.  There were 3 times …

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After Order 66, Darth Vader hunted down many of the Jedi who had managed to survive. Vader ruthlessly pursued those he considered to be his ultimate enemies, and he did it effectively.  Why was Vader so good at defeating Jedi? He developed several advantages based on his Force power that made it easier for him …

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Ultimate Sith lord, redeemed fallen Jedi, and most hated boss are all ways we could describe Darth Vader. As potentially the most famous character in Star Wars, Vader was also the most despised within the Empire. Why did everyone hate working for Darth Vader? It had much to do with his temper.  Why Everyone Hated …

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We know Obi-Wan Kenobi as a brave and wise Jedi. He was the one who guided Anakin and Luke Skywalker and sacrificed himself to Darth Vader to become one with the Force. Yet, we may not think of Obi-Wan as the most powerful Jedi. Despite a low midi-chlorian rate, Obi-Wan was way more powerful than …

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At the end of Revenge of the Sith, we saw Anakin left in ruins after his lightsaber duel with Obi-Wan. Palpatine rescued him and brought him to surgery to transform into Darth Vader. How did Palpatine manage to create Vader’s suit so quickly? He had several advantages that would speed up the process.  How Did …

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Thanks to The Acolyte, Darth Plagueis has made it onto the screen. As a Legends character previously described by Palpatine, Plaguies’s cameo provided a glimpse into his power. Fans may know that Darth Plagueis the Wise is a dark, mysterious Sith lord, but he is way more powerful than we realize. Read more to find …

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In 2019, actor Daisy Ridley had expressed how she could understand if fans did not like The Last Jedi. More recently, she went further and expressed her true thoughts about the movie. Does Daisy Ridley hate The Last Jedi? Read on to find out. Daisy Ridley on The Last Jedi Ridley’s original remarks were posted …

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General Grievous is best known as the imposing cybernetic villain of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. He was a powerful Separatist commander second only to Count Dooku.  Fans may not know that Grievous almost became Force-sensitive and Dooku’s apprentice. How did this happen? Read on to find out. How Grievous Almost …

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