After his fight with Obi-Wan, Anakin underwent surgery that transformed him into the suited Vader we know. But did Vader have to look this way? Why didn’t he get reconstructive surgery? The answer mainly comes down to Palpatine. Why Didn’t Vader Get Reconstructive Surgery? Two main reasons explain why Vader did not get reconstructive surgery, …
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Before we get into the main topic, let’s put your Star Wars knowledge to the test. Here’s a question for you—can Darth Vader use Force Lightning? Most fans would say no, and there’s a good reason for that. But what if I told you that, in Star Wars canon, there was actually a time when …
We can usually find hidden details when we rewatch a Star Wars movie. In Return of the Jedi, the Emperor visits Vader to check on the construction progress for the Death Star II. We watch Palpatine’s shuttle arrive and his royal guards disembark from afar. Then, we get a close-up view of Vader kneeling and …
I’ve always found it funny how those B1 battle droids from Star Wars show up in so many different colors. At first, I just thought it was random, but nope – turns out each color means they have a different job. Let me walk you through what all those colors actually mean, because honestly, it’s …
People always talk about Vader wiping out the Jedi, but why does no one bring up what he did to the clones? The Jedi were labeled as traitors, but the clones? They were still loyal. And yet, Vader had no problem cutting them down like they were nothing. So what made him turn on the …
Luke Skywalker used Anakin’s lightsaber for years – the same one his father wielded before turning into Darth Vader. Obi-Wan handed it down to him, making it feel like a family heirloom, a symbol of his Jedi path. But eventually, Luke made the choice to leave it behind. He didn’t just lose it – he …
Yoda was always the wise old Jedi, the guy who kept everyone on the light path. For nearly 900 years, he stood as the ultimate Jedi Master, never swaying. But what if, just for a moment, he did? What if someone actually saw Yoda using the dark side? Well, that someone was Obi-Wan Kenobi, and …
In Episode I, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan swim to the Gungan city of Otoh Gunga. This underwater city has incredible bubble structures that allow its residents to live. We would expect that the two visitors would be drenched when they enter one of them, but they aren’t. What explains that discrepancy? Technology. Otoh Gunga and the …
Darth Vader once commanded an impressive fleet of Star Destroyers. The Death Squadron peaked at the Battle of Endor, fought against the New Republic, and then only had a couple remaining. Read on to find out about the fate of the Death Squadron. Vader’s Death Squadron We may associate Vader the most with the Executor. …
Until recently, Star Wars fans had not seen Yoda battle General Grievous in canon. That all changed with a comic from 2023. This issue shows the two engage in lightsaber combat. While we may see Yoda as the superior fighter, we have some reason for uncertainty. Yoda Fought General Grievous in Canon In May 2023, …