No, but he did undergo a couple of name changes. One of which gave him a first name: Minch Yoda. Minch Yoda was used for a few years in early scripts, and as a result, many fans believe this was an earlier version of Yoda. However, there is a comic with a Minch Yoda in …

Power. Greed. Survival of the fittest. Revenge. These are some of the reasons why anyone would fight, but the Sith do this and more. Before we get started, let’s break the Sith into different eras/groups. Outlining their core beliefs and practices.  Starting with the Sith as a species. These humanoids were barbaric but also intelligent. …

If you have watched The Mandalorian series, you probably know that Boba Fett’s armor is made from Beskar steel. The episode called “The Tragedy” confirms that his armor is indeed made out of this special metal. Yet, this canon update may not end the ongoing debate over Boba’s armor. Is Boba Fett’s armor really Beskar?  …

Star Wars takes place in a fictional galactic universe. As such, there are species and races beyond what we have in our universe. In the galaxy, they are generally separated into three classifications: sentient, non-sentient, and semi-sentient.  The galaxy has over twenty million sentient species that are, more often than not, mistakenly referred to as …

Darth Maul was one of the most vicious and ruthless Sith in Star Wars. Of course, his stony-hearted personality was amplified because the one and only Darth Sidious trained him.  Darth Maul undeniably accomplished many impressive feats in his day, but despite everything we know about him, some things are still a bit puzzling.  He …

Tatooine is a dry, dusty world that is perhaps best known as the home planet of the Tusken Raiders, or Sand People. Yet, Tatooine is also home to the animals that the Sand People ride–banthas. Appearing in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, banthas were the first creatures of the famed film series. Yet, …

Yoda is a formidable Jedi, one who displays a wide range of Force abilities and general bad-ass-ery.  There seems to be no limit to what Yoda is capable of and his Force powers are many. His telekinetic abilities are unrivaled and his lightsaber skills are legendary. Buth these are just two examples of the Force …

General Grievous first made his on-screen appearance in the animated, non-Canon version of the Clone Wars. That was until he was given a more standout role in Revenge of the Sith.  Despite how loved he was as a character, there are quite a few things about the General that confused his fans. One such thing …

Born in Corellia, Han Solo was a human male, who made a name for himself as a smuggler. He began his life simply being called Han until he gained the name Solo from an Imperial Recruitment Officer.  Han Solo amassed galaxy-wide fame for his infamous twelve-parsec Kessel Run with the Millenium Falcon. From that point …

Leia is the first true protagonist we meet in Star Wars and we learn early on that she is a princess.  We later discover through backstory that she was Luke Skywalker’s twin sister and Darth Vader’s daughter. So how did she end up as a princess? To find out how Leia became a princess, we …

If you’ve ever seen any of the Star Wars movies, you know that the Millennium Falcon is an exceptionally fast, modified cargo ship. But have you ever wondered exactly how fast the ship can travel? There is no simple answer to how fast the Millennium Falcon is. A lot of people have speculated about its …

The Death Star was a massive space station that was equipped with super lasers capable of destroying planets. Needless to say, the Death Star would have sparked fear in all who saw it or knew its potential. The Death Star was the first in a long line of super weapons created to serve the Galactic …

You may be wondering whether Obi-Wan Kenobi knew if Anakin Skywalker survived their duel on Mustafar.  Following the fight, Obi-Wan took Anakin’s lightsaber and left him to die. So did he realize the man terrorizing the galaxy and hunting down the remaining Jedi was his old apprentice? Obi-Wan discovered Darth Vader was Anakin when the …

R2-D2 is one of those characters that everyone has heard of, whether they’re fans of the Star Wars franchise or not. His reliability, cute stature, and adorable noises of affirmation make him an icon in the movie world.  However, don’t let R2’s small stature fool you; he was far more than what meets the eye. …

Like other science fiction movies, Star Wars is based on both fantasy and reality. The blaster weapons used in the films are case in point. They blend fiction with physics.  How Do Star Wars Blasters Work? They are based on channeling particle-based energy in a similar way that laser weapons do. However, blasters actually convert …

Living up to the name “Star Wars,” the galaxy has had its fair share of wars. There have been ongoing battles such as the Mandalorian-Jedi War and the Jedi-Sith War.  Then there were more one-off, but arguably more impactful conflicts, such as the Galactic Civil War, the Invasion of Naboo, the Battle of Geonosis, and, …

In Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren fixates on Darth Vader. He sees Vader as his inspiration for leading the First Order and even calls him grandfather. Why Does Kylo Ren Call Darth Vader grandfather? Well, Vader is by family lineage Ren’s grandfather. However, this information was concealed from Ren and only …

Han Solo was a human male smuggler born on the planet Corellia. Just like every other smuggler, Han Solo had to complete the Kessel Run.  What made him different was how quickly he finished the run. Han Solo famously made this run in a mere 12 parsecs while piloting the Millenium Falcon, while most smugglers …

Mace Windu vs. Darth Maul would be a legendary duel, pitting one of the most aggressive Sith Lords in Star Wars history against arguably one of its fiercest Jedi Masters.  If you are a fan of ferocious fighting styles, a duel between Mace Windu and Darth Maul ensures can’t miss action.  Mace Windu served as …

Star Wars fans are quite familiar with the scene in Stars Wars Episode IV: A New Hope when Obi-Wan Kenobi allows Darth Vader to kill him. It occurs when Luke Skywalker and friends are attempting to escape from the Death Star.  Many of us might think that Obi-Wan let himself die to help them escape. …