The bounty hunter Boba Fett is shrouded in mystery, this is the reason a spin-off show was made about him. His background is especially mysterious. Is Boba Fett a clone or a Mandalorian? While he wears the armor of a Mandalorian, Boba was born a clone and retains that clone identity. Is Boba Fett a …
If you have seen Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, you may have caught a glimpse of E.T. E.T.’s species does appear briefly in one scene. While E.T. is from a 1980s movie, is he actually part of the Star Wars universe? Although there are some good arguments about E.T. and Star Wars belonging …
You may think that Darth Vader wears a cape to complete his menacing look. His cape certainly does add to his intimidation. Yet, it actually serves practical purposes. So, why does Darth Vader actually wear a cape? It has more to do with the cape’s protective features than its evil look. Completing his appearance is …
Ever since his days as a Jedi, Darth Vader has been no stranger to being injured. He lost all his limbs, had broken vertebrae, a disfigured face, and destroyed lungs. It’s quite impressive that Lord Vader survived these injuries. If any regular human were to endure what he went through, they most likely would have …
No other character in the Star Wars series is as iconic as Darth Vader. His black suit, booming voice, and tall stature make him an intimidating villain. But just how tall was Darth Vader? According to Star Wars canon, Darth Vader stood at 6 foot 8 inches when wearing his full cybernetics and armor (suit). …
Jabba the Hutt is an immense creature. Sluglike in appearance, he and other Hutts are quite large. Hutts belong to a species of gastropods that are known for their size. But how much does a Hutt weigh? They are about as large as a small car or rhinoceros, but smaller than an elephant. Hutts weigh …
Most Star Wars fans recognize Gungans from The Phantom Menace, but their species exists beyond one movie in the Star Wars universe. Even so, we rarely see Gungans in episodes 2 and 3. The most famous Gungan by far is Jar Jar Binks, who has received harsh reviews from die-hard fans. We see Jar Jar …
In the Star Wars universe, Anakin Skywalker was known for having the highest midi-chlorian count of any Jedi. This means he was perhaps the most Force-sensitive being in the galaxy, and this high midi-chlorian count is part of why he was such a powerful Jedi. So, what was his midi-chlorian count? Anakin was said to …
The Star Wars universe has its own set of precious materials, and one such material comes in the form of metal. They have the basic metals that we have, such as gold, aluminum, and iron. On the other hand, some metals are specific to the fictional galaxy, such as Mythra and the infamous Beskar. Beskar …
Before becoming the Lord of all things dark, Darth Vader began his career as Anakin Skywalker. Anakin was a strong-willed, powerful, intuitive Jedi who joined the Order as a Padawan. Even though he technically became a Padawan at a later age than most (age nine), Anakin’s impressively high midi-chlorian count of 20,000 per cell, coupled …