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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 However, we may not be so sure about the historical references for the clones.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 …

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When we watched The Last Jedi, we may have noticed how the First Order Walkers on Crait appeared to have red eyes. We may wonder if engineers installed these eyes on purpose and, if so, what purpose they served. The red eyes seem to provide intimidation and function but are also not consistently used.  Did …

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For years, Star Wars fans have scoured The Phantom Menace looking for hidden details, but one Easter egg has just been officially confirmed: George Lucas himself appears in the film. Thanks to a former ILM (Industrial Light & Magic) matte painter, Caroleen “Jett” Green, we now know exactly where to find this long-rumored cameo. The …

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We’ve seen a lot of insane lightsabers in Star Wars, but this one? This one was straight-up terrifying. It wasn’t just some fancy-looking weapon – it absorbed energy, making it stronger with every fight. The longer the battle, the worse it got for anyone going up against it. It Drained Other Lightsabers Dry Most lightsabers …

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When I first noticed that Snoke looked so different in The Last Jedi, I thought I was imagining things. But after rewatching The Force Awakens, it was obvious – his face had changed in ways that didn’t seem random. Did something happen to him between movies? Or was this just another case of Star Wars …

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