In the final episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, the star character Din Djarin won the Darksaber from his opponent Moff Gideon. When the Mandalorian, or Din Djarin, returned in The Book of Boba Fett, he had that very Darksaber with him. But does the Mandalorian actually own the Darksaber?  Yes and no. He …

Yes! In ancient times, purple was the second color acceptable for the Sith, and they hated it more than any other color. The color doesn’t prevent someone from picking up a lightsaber. It can show some meaning for the one who made the lightsaber. Since red and blue make purple, I’ll cover their meanings before …

There’s no question that the Force users of the galaxy have an advantage over the non-Force-sensitive beings. This is because those that are trained in using the force have access to special techniques. Given that the force is split between the light and dark sides of the force, many of the techniques are also split. …

The Inquisitors were a notorious group of Force-sensitives tasked to hunt down surviving Jedi following Order 66. A powerful group, they tortured and killed many, with some resorting to sadistic techniques. Who was the strongest Inquisitor and who was the Inquisitors’ master? The Second Sister and the Grand Inquisitor were the most powerful since they …

Revenge of the Sith is arguably the most tragic film in the Skywalker Saga. And it contains a Shakespearean flair, with the disintegration of both a Republic and a romantic relationship. But how long did the events between the battle over Coruscant and the fall of the Republic take? Revenge of the Sith occurred in …

Affectionately known as the Palace of the Jedi, the Jedi Temple was the headquarters of the Jedi Order. The temple contained housing for the Padawans, Jedi Knights, and Jedi Masters alike. Between the timeframe of the Great Sith War and the Great Jedi Purge, the Palace of the Jedi was used for training and important …

Sabine Wren gave the Darksaber, or black lightsaber, to Bo-Katan Kryze. But was it even hers to give? Before we can answer that, let’s go over what we know about the Darksaber and what it means in Mandalorian culture.  History of the Darksaber The Darksaber was made by the only Mandalorian to become a Jedi, …

Arguably the most important thing in the Star Wars universe is the Force.  The Force is created by amalgamating all living things across the galaxy. It is also what bonds all of these living things together, whether they lie on the dark or light side.  Despite being a natural thing, the Force can be measured …

Ever since Obi Wan Kenobi achieved immortality by becoming a Force ghost in A New Hope, the concept of Force-based life after death has captivated Star Wars fans. In the original trilogy we see Obi Wan, Yoda, and even Annakin Skywalker manifest into glowing spirits and communicate with the living. However, little is known about …

Throughout our world, there are governmental structures that are put in place to keep various countries in check. There are even structures that are subsets of the overall head.  People such as mayors or constituent leaders are usually put in place to handle specific parts of a country while still reporting to the overall head.  …

Thousands of Jedi existed throughout the galaxy compared to just two Sith. Given their differing goals, with the Sith seeking power and the Jedi seeking peace, it made sense for the Sith to drastically reduce their numbers if they were to survive as an organization.  The Sith craved power, and with larger numbers in the …

Whenever I look up lightsabers (or anything Star Wars), I find one of several ads pop up. All to do with buying your own lightsaber. Founded in 2008 by Phillip Isherwood, Saberforge has gone from a one man hobbyist working in a closet to a whopping 15,000 feet of shops and roughly 50 employees, located …

Yoda’s species is among the galaxy’s most mysterious. We don’t even know where their home planet is located and Star Wars Creator George Lucas remains silent on the species’ details.  But has he given us enough information regarding whether the species has a tail? While little is known about Yoda’s species, descriptions of their anatomy …

When you go back and view the Skywalker Saga, you may notice that the term Sith does not appear in the Original Trilogy. The Original Trilogy also does not cover too much history in the saga apart from the Clone Wars and the implication that the Empire purged the Jedi.  Sith is first mentioned in …

In the Sith Order, the name Darth signified a high rank equivalent to Jedi Master. The name further signified a new life for the Sith Lord, and it was an honor to receive the title. Darth has a winding history, and a few theories explain the term’s origins.  Sith names correspond with some negativity, such …

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the Star Wars universe’s most popular Jedi.  He’s one of a few Jedi in the Canon that fans watched train as a Padawan under a Jedi Master, become a Jedi Knight, and ultimately a Jedi Master, before becoming one with the Force.  Obi-Wan became a Jedi Master in 22 BBY, …

From the moment we are in our mother’s womb we start forming attachments.  These bonds only get stronger as we grow older and learn more about ourselves and what we do and do not like.  We form attachments to our friends, families, romantic partners, coworkers, teachers, sometimes even our bosses.  These attachments allow us to …

A Jedi’s greatest weapon is not a blaster or even a lightsaber; it’s the Force. As old Ben Kenobi once said, “The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together.” The Force is what gives …

If you’re new to Star Wars, you probably have questions about the different planets and creatures presented in the franchise. Jedi Grand Master Yoda is one of the most recognizable faces in Star Wars. His powers and abilities in the Force are incredible, especially given his small size and advanced age. You only have to …

When Jedi die, those strong enough to connect to the Force may return as Force ghosts. So does the same hold true for the Sith, or do Sith Lords who fully retain their identity following death go somewhere else? A realm called Chaos awaits Dark Jedi and Sith who retain their identity after death. It …