In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke and Leia had a famous kiss scene. In The Return of the Jedi, Luke told Leia she was his sister. She responded, “I Know. Somehow, I’ve Always Known.” This is a perplexing situation. If she had known already, this could be the most disturbing line in Star Wars. Or, …
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The Battle of Geonosis marks the full onset of the Clone Wars. The two sides–the Republic and Separatists–fight the first main battle of a three-year conflict. The clone troopers are central to securing victory for the Republic. Yet, why are the clones wearing battle-weathered armor during the battle if it was their first real one? …
Fans probably remember the first appearance of IG-88 in The Empire Strikes Back. This assassin bounty hunter looked both innovative and menacing. Yet, we did not get to see this IG unit in action, only a short glimpse of his potential. The IG droid from The Mandalorian was so badass for several reasons, including this …
After The Acolyte was canceled, fans and writers discussed the reasons for it. Some pointed to creative decisions, while others contended it was about the Star Wars fan base. Here we explore whether The Acolyte failed for trying something “new” that defied fan expectations. Did The Acolyte Fail for Trying Something “New”? The Acolyte — …
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 …
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 …
The story shared by u/roelgj: It was 2005, and I was just eleven years old. My dad and I were looking for a movie to watch on TV when we saw The Phantom Menace was playing. We had never seen Star Wars before, but we were up for something new, so we decided to give …
General Grievous didn’t just kill Jedi – he collected the weapons that defined them. Throughout the Clone Wars, Grievous carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, cutting down Jedi and taking their lightsabers as gruesome trophies. As Supreme Commander of the Separatist Droid Army, he wielded these sabers not just as tools of battle, …
Star Wars is famous for its intricate attention to detail, which helps create an immersive world for fans. Subtle elements, like the dianoga in the Death Star’s trash compactor or the taxidermic wampa in The Empire Strikes Back, enhance the depth of the universe. This same level of detail is reflected in character wardrobes, especially …
Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader represents a complete severing from his past, especially the pain surrounding his mother, Shmi Skywalker. After becoming Darth Vader, his sole mission is to help the Emperor rise to power and conquer the galaxy. Many fans have noted that if Darth Vader had returned to Tatooine or visited his …