When we think about the Jedi who gave the Sith the most trouble, names like Mace Windu or Yoda probably come to our minds. But there’s an entire branch of the Jedi Order that the Sith feared in a very different way—not because of overwhelming power, but because of their ability to uncover secrets, operate …

We tend to associate Star Wars with Jedi and Sith, and Rebels and Imperials, not gods. Yet, there are gods, several of whom have tremendous dark-side powers. From canon and Legends, Celestials to the Sith, here are the top 10 gods in the Star Wars universe.  1. The Celestials As “ancient entities in the Force,” …

Fans remember how Anakin’s eyes turn yellow in Revenge of the Sith. This change helped announce his transition to the dark side, but how it came about was not straightforward. And, his yellow eyes came with interesting contours that fit Anakin’s division between the light and dark sides.  How Anakin’s Eyes Turned Yellow Originally, Anakin’s …

In A New Hope, Darth Vader stepped on Obi-Wan’s robe to make sure he was really gone. It seemed that Vader was confused and not aware of Force Ghosts. In The Clone Wars, Jedi died with their bodies intact. These two intervals set up a compelling question–why did some Jedi disappear while others did not? …

Watto is a despicable character that we know from The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. He is known best for being the slaveowner of Anakin and his mother Shmi. Because of these acts, Vader enacted revenge upon Watto. From several sources, we find out that the end result was death, but it still …

Everyone, buckle up—we’re heading to Tatooine! Good news for all the Star Wars fans out there, especially the die-hard Original Trilogy crowd—this news is for you. Scientists have just discovered a planet that orbits two stars. Sound familiar? Yep—this newly found world bears an uncanny resemblance to Tatooine, complete with twin suns. According to astronomers …

We all remember the moment. The haunting music, the silence in the Jedi Temple, and Anakin Skywalker—now Darth Vader—marching with the 501st to carry out one of the darkest orders in Star Wars history. After pledging himself to Darth Sidious, Anakin didn’t hesitate when given his first task: lead the assault on the Jedi Temple. …

We all know how close the Jedi came to discovering the truth—before it was too late. Some Jedi had their suspicions. Others were manipulated. And a few… well, a few came dangerously close to exposing everything. One of them was Ronhar Kim, a Jedi Master from Naboo. And if things had gone just a little …

We all know the story. Luke Skywalker comes home to find the Lars homestead burning, with the charred remains of Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru left behind—an image that stuck with every Star Wars fan forever. Officially, it was stormtroopers who did it, tracking the stolen Death Star plans back to Tatooine. But if you …

We all remember what went down in Episode III—Palpatine finally pulled the trigger on his grand plan, and just like that, the clones turned on the Jedi. One of the most shocking betrayals in Star Wars history. We’ve all seen it play out on screen, and those moments are burned into our memories. But here’s …