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Whenever someone thinks of Star Wars, more often than not, they instinctively think of Darth Vader. It doesn’t matter if you’re a super fan or a complete newb to the franchise, chances are you know of the Dark Father. What is less known is Lord Vader’s tumultuous journey to that position of power. Unless you’re …

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The relationship between Han Solo and Princess Leia spans the Star Wars saga. At times turbulent, other times loving, they are the central couple of the franchise.  We remember them racing through the Death Star to make their escape, exchanging insults along the way. And, we remember them coming together as a couple after the …

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Emperor Palpatine is a mysterious figure in the Star Wars galaxy. As possibly the most powerful Sith Lord, Palpatine sprang to power from the Senate, and his Force abilities were not known until it was too late. The Jedi were not aware that Palpatine was Force-sensitive or a Sith until he turned on them. That …

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Cad Bane is one of the more notorious characters in Star Wars. A well-known bounty hunter, Bane saw his fair share of battles with Jedi during the Clone Wars, and he even underwent missions during the age of the Galactic Empire.  Bane had a rather unique appearance, and one that gives him resemblance to several …

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 If one common theme exists in Star Wars, it is that many main characters suffer. And with so many characters in the franchise, we see suffering at nearly every turn. With so much misfortune, you may wonder which characters suffered the most in Star Wars. Many of the characters you will meet either fulfilled roles …

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Emperor Palpatine is one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history. His grotesque appearance and evil ideologies rank him second to none, while his Force lightning and knowledge of the Force make him a lethal opponent. Palpatine is often seen behind the scenes pulling strings and working in secret to achieve his Sith …

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One recurring theme in Star Wars is that the dark side tempts its main characters. Some, like Anakin Skywalker and Ben Solo, fell to the dark side. Others, like Luke Skywalker and Rey, resisted its temptation.  Luke, however, nearly fell to its temptation in Return of the Jedi. So let’s outline a scenario where Luke …

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One of the most evil characters in cinematic history, Palpatine’s accomplishments involved rising to Chancellor in The Prequel Trilogy, Emperor in The Original Trilogy, and using Sith magic to transfer his consciousness after death in The Sequel Trilogy to try and retake control of the galaxy.  Palpatine was evil since birth, believing that only a …

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All Terrain Armored Transports, or AT-AT Walkers, are massive combat vehicles used by the Empire. They first captured our attention in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. Audiences remember how these four-legged armored mammoths took center stage at the Battle of Hoth. Seemingly invincible, AT-AT Walkers were difficult to stop. Snowspeeders struggled to …

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In the Skywalker Saga, we learned that one of its most iconic characters, Anakin Skywalker, is fatherless. Or is he? There are several viable candidates who could be Anakin’s dad. The most notable candidates include Qui-Gon Jinn, Palpatine, Darth Plagueis, a stranger, and the Force.  There is evidence to varying degrees that Qui-Gon, Palpatine, Plagueis, …

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If you’ve spent any time browsing social media in the past few years, you’ve probably come across plenty of Mandalorian content.  During its initial release in 2019, it was making headlines and trending almost everywhere. It was difficult to scroll through Instagram without seeing at least a few “Baby Yoda” memes.  The Mandalorian captivated the …

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You will find varying opinions over which Star Wars characters are the strongest. When compiling this list, we looked at the accomplishments from each character in the saga, their skills with a lightsaber, and their Force-wielding capabilities. The characters listed below also played remarkable roles in trying to preserve or resurrect the Republic, or to …

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Order 66 served as the turning point of the Prequel Trilogy. The order forced each clone trooper to kill their Jedi commander without hesitation. Since they served as Palpatine’s pawns to purge the Jedi Order, you may wonder if the Empire had any use for them after Order 66.   The clones were used as the …

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