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I just learned that it would cost $7.7 octillion per day to run the Death Star, and honestly, that number feels more like something out of a sci-fi novel than actual math. I mean, forget Rebels blowing it up; the Empire probably went broke trying to pay the electric bill. I’m starting to think Palpatine’s …

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Alright, hear me out: Darth Vader’s breathing is the most iconic sound in Star Wars (don’t @ me). But have you ever tried to spell it? Like, if someone asked you to write it out, what would you even put down? I went down a rabbit hole of fan debates, and honestly, the creativity is …

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Why does Tarkin destroy the Empire’s own Central Archive in Rogue One? I can’t stop thinking about it. The Rebels were outnumbered, the TIE fighters had the skies locked down, and Imperial ships were already chasing the stolen plans.  It feels like the Empire had the situation under control. So why would Tarkin blow up …

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Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala share one of the most iconic and forbidden love stories in Star Wars history.  With the Jedi Code strictly forbidding attachments, their relationship was a perilous secret they had to guard carefully. But let’s face it—love like theirs isn’t something that can be hidden forever. However, their love story unfolded …

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Did you know that Dexter Jettster, the diner owner from Coruscant, once dated Maz Kanata, the pirate queen?  It’s amusing how Star Wars even explains this quirky part of the lore. Here are the details from the Star Wars canon. The Love Story Unveils in Star Wars: The Smuggler’s Guide Star Wars: Smuggler’s Guide is …

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In Season 3 of The Mandalorian, I couldn’t help but notice Moff Gideon surrounded by an elite group of troopers.  Their imposing presence immediately made me wonder—who are they, and what makes them so formidable?  It’s something I’ve been thinking about ever since, and I know I’m not the only one asking these questions. In …

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If you’ve seen Rogue One, you might recognize this prisoner in Andor. There’s something special about noticing familiar faces pop up in the Star Wars universe, and Andor delivers a subtle yet exciting connection to Rogue One.  Among the prisoners struggling on Narkina 5, one stands out as someone we’ve seen before—long before his days …

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To be honest, spaceships and space battles are some of the coolest elements in Star Wars. I’ve always been fascinated by the epic dogfights among the stars—I could name countless favorites.  But when I think about space battles, my mind often drifts to the ships themselves, and the TIE Striker is one that stands out …

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Did you know that we almost got to see Darth Vader battle Superman from DC?  However, it didn’t happen. Here’s the full story of why DC almost collaborated with Star Wars and why it ultimately fell through. Superman Took On Darth Vader Back in 2017, writer Kurt Busiek dropped a bombshell revelation that he and …

Read More about TIL DC Once Planned a Star Wars Crossover by Alex Ross and Kurt Busiek, But It Fell Through