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The Inquisitors were a notorious band of former Jedi trained to hunt down former members of the Order that still roamed the galaxy in secret. They pledged themselves to the dark side and trained under Darth Vader. So how many did Vader have at his command? The initial number of Inquisitors sat between 10 and …

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Often, the difference between good and evil, right and wrong has been clear cut. However, things may not be as clear cut as they seem. In our world, everything is about balance. Because one side of the spectrum often cannot exist without the other, both sides must work in tandem for everything to remain in …

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Parachutes appear in both Star Wars Canon and Legends. However, they’re rare, occurring about 16 times throughout the franchise’s history. One reason you find a lack of parachutes in Star Wars is that Jedi freefall from great heights and survive while non-Force-sensitives often use specialized machinery over parachutes. Parachutes appear in Star Wars, but they’re …

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Happiness is one of the most sought-after things in life. In our reality, the pursuit of happiness drives most, if not all, people into many situations.  Of course, in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe, it’s expected to be the same. If you think about it, regardless of how different the light and dark sides of …

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Unfortunately, death is arguably the most natural thing in life. Just as easily as someone can come into the world, they can be taken out.  Given how much war occurs daily within George Lucas’ Star Wars universe, death is an integral part of the galaxy.  Naturally, every person deals with grief in their own way. …

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On both sides of the force, teachers are responsible for imparting the rules and guidelines of their organization to the young. The Jedi Order on the light side of the Force has a Jedi Master who will train the Padawans.  What’s interesting about the Jedi is that a Master/Knight can only train one Padawan at …

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Force-sensitive beings are taken from their families when they’re too young to develop emotional connections or any traits that deviate from the Jedi Code.  They go on to live a sheltered lifestyle, before a select few rise in the rankings as Padawans, Knights, and Masters.  Only Force-sensitive beings can become Jedi. However, it takes more …

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In this life, everything is fleeting. It is filled with major uncertainties, confusion, heartaches, and much more. The only things that are certain in life are pain, emotional or otherwise, and death.  When dealing with the death of another person or loved one there are many ways to grieve and cope.  There are places such …

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For those who aren’t familiar, alcohol is a beverage that has a high percentage of ethanol and octane. Alcohol has the ability to inhibit one’s intuition and has mind-altering effects.  As a matter of fact, alcohol has the potential to hold such power over the user that some deem it to be a diluted version …

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Revenge motivates people’s actions unlike any other. By definition, revenge is hurting or inflicting harm on someone in retaliation for the wrong that occurred at their hands. Of course, revenge works the same way in the Star Wars universe as well.  Throughout galactic history, revenge has been the main catalyst for the war between the …

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Most Jedi keep their lightsabers clipped onto a belt on their left side. Though there have been other ways to carry them, this is the most common. They’ve also used sheathes across their backs, (for saberpikes and sometimes broadsabers), as the hilts were too long to carry on their hip easily. The riflesaber was also …

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A variety of high-tech weapons exist in Star Wars, yet the Jedi primarily use lightsabers. You may ask why Jedi need lightsabers, and why don’t they seem to need weapons like blasters? Lightsabers are much more than combat weapons; they’re also part of a Jedi’s identity.  Most Jedi need lightsabers because using one lessens their …

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