Throughout the galaxy, the various military forces have been broken down into military ranks. This division shows an individual’s place within the military hierarchy.  The Galactic Republic’s clone army is broken down into factions such as Clone Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Commander.  As for the Jedi Order, their ranks are broken down into Youngling, Padawan, …

You may think that, during the events of The Mandalorian, the Sith were all but extinct. And this is true to a certain extent.  Not a single Sith Lord was wreaking havoc in the galaxy. However, during The Mandalorian, several Sith were alive off-screen, either biding their time or becoming proxies. Darth Sidious is the …

Star Wars can be quite confusing at times, given its Canon and Legends categories. And since Disney purchased the franchise, they have canonized many Sith Lords since 2019.  Who are these Sith Lords and what purpose did they serve in Star Wars?  While you may know prominent names like Darth Vader and Darth Sidious, you …

Grogu, also affectionately known as Baby Yoda or The Child, has been an anomaly in the Star Wars universe since his debut.  His miniature stature and adorable features made him a pleasure to watch. Still, he seemed to have power far beyond his years.  Baby Yoda’s journey began as a Jedi Initiate. Even then, he …

For as long as fans can remember, the Jedi and the Sith have been at odds with each other.  Of course, it’s safe to say that their being on opposing sides of the Force, as well as their contrasting philosophies, play a role in this ongoing battle.  As per the Jedi Code, the Jedi are …

Before we get to the fun part, let’s cover exactly what it means to “cheat death.” In Star Wars, cheating death could mean prolonging life through Force Hibernation, true resurrection, Holocroms, Essence Transfer, and cloning. It could also mean staying alive through sheer will power. Sith Specters (evil Force ghosts) will also be discussed here. …

Yoda grew frail in his old age and was rarely seen without hunching over his cane. But when it was time to duel, he transformed into an acrobatic titan capable of defeating Sith Lords in lightsaber combat within minutes.  Yoda was well-versed in Force speed and wielding the Force to flow through his body, explaining …

Grogu, affectionately known as Baby Yoda or The Child, is one of the most adorable Star Wars characters.  Of course, Baby Yoda is a part of the same species as Jedi Grand Master Yoda. Unfortunately for us, that species isn’t exactly known.  As a Jedi Initiate, Baby Yoda was raised in the Jedi Temple with …

Yoda faced some antagonistic opponents throughout his lifetime, and we caught a taste of his skills when he battled Count Dooku and Darth Sidious. Yoda prevailed in both lightsaber duels and held his own in Force lightning battles, proving he can take anyone in his old age.  But can he beat a man who took …

The darksaber is a unique type of lightsaber wielded by the Mandalore but is this one-of-a-kind weapon any stronger than a traditional lightsaber? In specific scenarios, yes, the darksaber is stronger. It is heavier, allowing the wielder to deliver heavier strikes. It can super-heat beskar, the famously impenetrable metal. But like any weapon, the advantages …

Picture this: you have multiple things to do and there just does not seem to be enough hours in the day. You want to split yourself into multiple people, just to make your life a bit easier.  Being a human can sometimes suck but, luckily, we can live vicariously through the Star Wars universe. You …

In life, unfortunately, everything must come to an end. Plants wither, communities evolve, and most painfully of all, people die.  As the facts of life go, people passing on from our realm is completely normal. However, the abnormal part is when individuals pass on before it’s their time. That being, of course, when another person …

The Star Wars universe is filled with multiple species.  Everything from humans, to beasts, and let’s not forget the robots like R2-D2 and C-3PO. Now, the term robot actually became politically incorrect after the formation of the Galactic Republic.  After this era, the more mechanical inhabitants of the various planets became known as Droids.  While …

The Star Wars galaxy is split into multiple planets with distinct characteristics. There are city-scaped planets, such as Coruscant, dry desert-like planets like Tatooine, and swampy, lushly green planets such as Dagobah.  Regardless of the environment, each planet had something specific that it was known for.  Coruscant was known for housing the Imperial Center, the …

In the Star Wars universe, there are two types of people: regular people and those who have a higher sensitivity to the Force. These individuals are known as being force-sensitive.  What sets the Force-sensitives apart from the regular folks is their midi-chlorian count. Although everyone is born with midi-chlorians, the Force-sensitives have a much higher …

Sleep is a state of unconscious rest that is needed by most of the species in our world. It’s needed for many reasons.  Sleep allows us to recuperate and rest our muscles as well as our minds. Sleep is especially important when we aren’t well.  During this time, our body is weak and lacking in …

The path to becoming a Jedi is long at the best of times, and often full of conflict. In most eras, Jedi Knights or Masters would choose their Padawan, but we learned in The Clone Wars that Jedi are sometimes assigned a Padawan by the Jedi Council. Padawans would undergo a series of trials, ending …

The weapon of choice for many warriors in the Star Wars universe is the lightsaber.  Whether they were on the light or dark side of the Force, almost all Force-users wielded lightsabers. But how are lightsabers crafted?  To begin with, lightsabers can only be created by Jedi. The Sith get lightsabers by taking them off …

Forget colors. Ignore which side of the Force you follow. Silence all doubts that you’re wasting time, money, and space on a toy… You want a lightsaber. I want a lightsaber. But not all are created equally, and it’s an expensive hobby to get into. None of that matters because we work hard and deserve …

The Sith are known for living a usually long time. Some Sith may have even become immortal. So, how long can a Sith live? On average, a Sith lives about 200 years. Yet the age range varies quite a bit. To answer how long a Sith can live, we need to look at the average, …