As we all know from A New Hope, Luke Skywalker became the hero of the Rebellion — one of the greatest pilots the galaxy had ever seen. But before he ever blew up the Death Star and saved the galaxy, Luke was already a skilled pilot in his own right. I’m here to point out …
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When we think about some of the worst miscalculations in Star Wars, Count Dooku’s underestimation of Anakin Skywalker has to be near the top. I mean, we all saw what happened aboard the Invisible Hand — Dooku lost his hands (and his head) in record time. But if you dig into the Revenge of the …
We all know that Yoda abandoned his fight against Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith. It was a lengthy battle that left Yoda distraught over his failure to beat the upcoming Emperor. If it was so vital to beat him, why did Yoda leave his duel with Darth Sidious? We have four main reasons to …
It may sound unlikely, but it’s true. According to the Star Wars: Vector comics, Darth Vader battled a 4,000-year-old Jedi. This winding story provides a larger context for the Old Republic and Galactic Empire. Through this duel, we find out more about Vader’s journey through the galaxy and gain insights into an ancient, unique Jedi. …
Because of their prowess in battle, clone troopers and commanders stand out for their bravery and personality. Yet, many deserved better endings than they received in Star Wars. Here are ten clones that warranted better finales to their character runs. 1. Tech In The Bad Batch, fan-beloved Tech died in a drifting, inconclusive way. In …
Given the relative ease of production and disposability of clones, it’s no wonder that they take the brunt of some of the harshest battles within Star Wars. Although there are times when Jedi are there to aid in the fight and help protect them, in most cases battalions of clones must fend for themselves on …
We may think first of how Disney has taken Star Wars in the wrong direction. At least that’s the case with many fans’ opinions of the sequel movies. However, we can identify many positive shifts with the Disney era. Here are 10 changes made to canon that are actually better. 1. Rogue One Released in …
In Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan gives Luke his father’s lightsaber—a blue-bladed weapon with a legacy we all know too well. It becomes Luke’s main weapon throughout the film, and we even see him training with it aboard the Millennium Falcon. But during the mission to rescue Leia and escape the Death Star, the …
When I rewatched Attack of the Clones, that final scene hit me differently. Padmé runs straight to Anakin after Geonosis, holds him like she’s about to break down, and Yoda is just… there (23:04 timestamp of the video below). Watching. Saying nothing. That’s when I realized — it’s not that Yoda didn’t see what was …
One of the longest-running debates in Star Wars is about what really happened to Palpatine’s face. Was it a side effect of his own Force lightning during the duel with Mace Windu? Or was the twisted, shriveled look his real appearance all along—just hidden behind some kind of Sith illusion? Turns out, Revenge of the …