Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens introduced a new deadly weapon. The Starkiller base is capable of destroying entire planets. Sounds like the Death Star, but the Starkiller base can wipe out entire star systems.  The first Death Star from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope destroyed the planet Alderaan. The Starkiller base …

With the return of Hayden Christiansen as Darth Vader in the new Disney+ series Kenobi, it seems as if the franchise is breathing new life into the previously deceased character. This has made fans wonder if Disney will launch a new Vader-centered movie soon. Darth Vader is, in many ways, the centerpiece of the first …

Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan or completely new to the franchise, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about “Canon” vs. “Legends.”  Specifically, there’s a lot of debate about which category some of the movies fall under. Are all of them Canon? Even the Sequel trilogy? Which have received harsh scrutiny from the …

Every character in Star Wars has certain nutrients that they need to continue leading a healthy life. This is especially true for warriors like Darth Vader. Naturally, during his days as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, there would have been a heavy dependence on food and drink (and even sleep) as a means of recharging. Furthermore, …

Star Wars is a franchise filled with many competent characters. Even so, some were unquestionably more skilled than others. There were the likes of Jedi Grand Master Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Darth Sidious (Chancellor/Emperor Sheev Palpatine), and more. These characters possessed Force and combat abilities that made them appear unstoppable. Count Dooku, the Jedi-turned-Sith, …

Star Wars occurs in a fictional universe that sometimes mirrors our own. Of course, there are some outlandish technologies and ideas (like the entire concept of Force Powers), but some postulations have an intriguing premise about them. The galaxy’s concept of space travel is one such idea. In the franchise, there are two possibilities for …

For good reason, Darth Vader was voted as television’s greatest villain.  In battle, he was ruthless, cold-hearted, and willing to annihilate anyone in his way if it meant he could be one step closer to his goal.  On a deeper level, Lord Vader is a complex, intelligent individual whose emotional turmoil often mimics that of …

As many Star Wars fans know, Darth Vader began his life as Anakin Skywalker. He was a brilliant and talented Jedi, on track to dominate the Jedi Order. Of course, being regarded as the “Chosen One” gave Anakin a bit of an ego. Because of this, he felt entitled to certain things, like promotions, even …

Darth Vader, previously Anakin Skywalker, endured many hardships in his life. From the Clone Wars, to Anakin’s “death” on Mustafar, it’s understandable that he’d end up having trouble with his memory. A prominent example that fans frequently ask about is Darth Vader’s encounter with R2-D2 and C-3PO in Cloud City. His actions suggest that he …

If you’re a diehard Star Wars fan or a complete newbie to the franchise, there’s a high chance you’ve heard of Lord Vader. Whether it’s because of his strained breathing, intimidating armor, or famously misquoted line, “No, I am your father,” Darth Vader’s allure stretches far and wide. More often than not, watching Darth Vader’s …