Who else has ever pushed Darth Vader to his limits in a lightsaber duel? We’ve seen Obi-Wan Kenobi do it multiple times, and we all remember how Luke Skywalker—his own son—defeated him in Return of the Jedi. But let me tell you something—you might not realize there were other Jedi in Star Wars canon who …
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Anakin Skywalker was gone. In his place stood Darth Vader, but becoming the Emperor’s enforcer wasn’t as simple as just putting on the suit. The first year was brutal – physically, emotionally, and mentally. He had to adapt to his new body, endure Palpatine’s control, and carve out his place in the Empire. Let’s go …
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 …
So, you’ve been staring at the Star Wars galaxy map and noticed it looks pretty empty west of the Deep Core. Why’s that? Is it just a design choice, or is there some deep lore behind it? Turns out, there’s a lot to unpack here, and it’s not just one thing. Let me break it …
Blasters are everywhere in Star Wars. Stormtroopers have their E-11s, bounty hunters pack serious heat, and droids… well, they get stuck with the E-5 blaster rifle. This thing was the go-to weapon for Separatist battle droids during the Clone Wars, but if a human tried to use one? They’d regret it fast. So, why was …
I get it – if Yoda had just started training Luke and Leia as babies, the Rebellion might’ve been a whole lot stronger by the time they faced the Empire. Seems like a no-brainer, right? But Yoda had his reasons, and they’re more complex than just hiding from Darth Vader. He made a choice that …
For generations, the Jedi Order searched the galaxy for children strong in the Force, bringing them to the Jedi Temple to be trained as the next generation of peacekeepers. But were parents allowed to refuse when the Jedi came knocking? Let’s find out! Parents Could Refuse, But Saying No Wasn’t Easy The Jedi didn’t just …
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 …