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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.

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 be …

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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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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 more than …

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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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