Among the many outstanding clone officers, we can recognize Commander Wolffe for his leadership. We may also point out how he chose a recon-style helmet instead of a Phase II one. Why did he do that? Wolffe wanted it for function, style, and to coincide with his personality. Commander Wolffe and His Helmet From The …
Todd Wahlstrom
We have been waiting for new Star Wars movies. Excitement is in the air around the upcoming release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, but we have another film that is hopefully close behind it. As recently reported, Ryan Gosling is set to star in a movie that could really boost the Star Wars franchise. Not …
T-1 Tactical Droids like TX-20 were always confident with their predictions of success. Yet, they were often wrong, and in a hilarious way. Why is that so? The answer comes down to their programming and focus on the numbers. The Purposes and Intelligence of T-1 Tactical Droids The T-1 or T-series tactical droid was central …
Clone officers wear fully protective armor, and many distinguish themselves with unique style variations. Yet, Imperial officers don’t seem to do the same. Why is that? The answer depends on which Imperial officers we refer to. Clone Officers and Imperial Officers When we think of Clone Troopers, we may picture their distinctive generation one armor. …
Most fans are familiar with how Star Wars draws on history for its films. We may first think of Nazi Germany and the Empire. However, we may not be so sure about the historical references for the clones. Do they represent World War II? Yes and no, we can see how they do but also …
When we watched The Last Jedi, we may have noticed how the First Order Walkers on Crait appeared to have red eyes. We may wonder if engineers installed these eyes on purpose and, if so, what purpose they served. The red eyes seem to provide intimidation and function but are also not consistently used. Did …
A New Hope gave audiences the breakout entrance of Darth Vader. Once Vader and the stormtroopers overwhelmed the Rebels on Tantive IV, most of the defenders lay dead with their hands across their faces. We may wonder why the actors hid their faces this way. There were both storytelling and filming reasons. Why Did Most …
Rumors recently circulated about Kathleen Kennedy being fired. While that is not true, the prospect of her replacement is being discussed. Several candidates have been making headlines but only a few seem to be true prospects for taking over at Lucasfilm. News on Kathleen Kennedy Recently, Kennedy put to rest speculation that she was being …
The Clone Wars depicted a variety of weapons on both sides of the conflict. Yet, some vehicles are not used or do not appear very much. Why is that so? Some reasons include suitability for combat and budget decisions. Why Were Some Vehicles Not Used in the Clone Wars? A recent Reddit Star Wars discussion …
Darth Vader has many distinctive elements that come with his armor. His fearsome mask and helmet, belt, and chestplate are among them. Yet, we may not have noticed the chain around his neck. Why did Vader start wearing it and what purpose does it serve? The chain has useful and ornamental purposes, and possibly symbolic …