The clone troopers were literally made for war. They trained from the moment they were born, followed orders without hesitation, and proved themselves in battle over and over again. Some led thousands of soldiers into combat. So why didn’t any of them ever become generals? It wasn’t about skill or bravery. There were deeper reasons …

If you’ve ever seen a clone trooper hauling around a monstrous, four-barreled cannon that looks like it belongs on a starship rather than strapped to someone’s back, you were probably looking at the Reciprocating Quad Blaster Cannon—or as some clone commandos like to call it, the Cip-Quad. This weapon isn’t just big—it’s smart, brutal, and …

Stormtrooper helmets have interesting features. We may first think of the shiny, white dome look. Or, we may be drawn to the darkened eyes and frown expression. Yet, these helmets have many features that serve an important purpose. The side slits on the helmet are one such feature that helps stormtroopers breathe.  What Is the …

Star Wars tends to intersect with real life. World War II is a major influence on the films, including X-Wing and Tie Fighter battles. Weapons have also been incorporated into the movies from this historical period. The Tusken gaffi stick is one weapon that derives from a different time and location. Here we can point …

In the world of “what if” questions, many focus on Anakin. What would have happened if he had been made a Jedi Master or had gone with Mace Windu to confront Palpatine are some of those lines of inquiry. Topping the list, though, could be answering what would have changed if Anakin were Windu’s Padawan? …

Located in the Outer Rim, Tatooine is a distant desert world. We may think of the planet as only a home to criminals and outcasts, and not central to the Star Wars universe. However, we can make a strong argument for how Tatooine is at the center of it all. Here are 5 reasons to …

It’s one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history—Luke Skywalker and Han Solo walk down a grand hall inside the Rebel base on Yavin 4, surrounded by a sea of soldiers, as Princess Leia steps forward to award them medals for destroying the Death Star. The music swells, everyone stands tall, and Chewbacca …

We’ve all seen that moment in Revenge of the Sith. Ki-Adi-Mundi is leading a clone assault on Mygeeto when his troops suddenly stop behind him. He glances over his shoulder, confused. Something’s wrong. You can almost see it click in his eyes, he knows. And yet… he still dies. He doesn’t ignite his lightsaber. He …

When Darth Vader first examines Luke’s green lightsaber in Return of the Jedi, it feels like a turning point. Most of us remember that moment as part of Luke’s attempt to reach his father, to pull him back from the dark side. And yes, it’s true that Anakin Skywalker doesn’t fully return until the Emperor …

I always thought the Battle of Endor took place on the actual planet Endor. Like most fans, I just assumed the forest planet with Ewoks, speeder bikes, and the shield generator was Endor. Simple, right? But after some late-night doomscrolling on Reddit, I came across a post that completely flipped what I thought I knew. …