Every religious group has its practices and set of rules that govern the everyday movements of its members. Whether praying, fasting, or having to do an excursion in nature, they all have something that brings them closer to the deity they recognize.  The Star Wars universe is not different. There’s a significant amount of realism …

The Jedi and Sith dominate the Star Wars universe and they’re synonymous with either the light, or dark side of the Force. But the Grays did not tap in exclusively to the light or dark. Since we know light-sided Jedi can become Force ghosts, does the same hold true for Gray Jedi? The Gray Jedi …

The Prequel Trilogy in Star Wars boasted two powerful Jedi in Mace Windu and Yoda.  They were so powerful that they held the highest ranks in the Jedi Order, with Windu serving as the Master of the Jedi Order, and Yoda, the Jedi Grand Master. So who was the stronger Jedi? Yoda once beat Mace …

Former Jedi Grand Master Yoda was among the most respected Jedi in Star Wars Canon and Legends. For over 800 years, he trained prominent Jedi and despite his old age, he never lost a step in combat.  Yoda came across as an insane hermit the first time Luke Skywalker met him on Dagobah. However, Yoda …

The Mandalorians are a collective group of various species that reside on the planet Mandalore. This clan is bound together by one language, affiliation, and common goal. The planet isn’t green and lush, rather it’s morse desert-like and sits in the Outer Rim Territories of the galaxy. Throughout galactic history, the Mandalorians were a flourishing …

Star Wars is not the classic good versus evil trope it once led us to believe. Instead, the saga gives us a different trope: one that seeks balance. Solely embracing one side of the Force over the other never ends well in the history of the franchise, Canon or Legends.  Luke wanted the Jedi to …

In Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker exclaimed the infamous line, “From my point-of-view, the Jedi are evil!” While the Jedi looked like a flawless bunch on the surface, their inherent flaws led Anakin to lose his trust in them and turn to the Sith.  The Jedi Code prohibited emotional attachments, forcing Anakin to keep …

Everyone needs a place to rest their head at night.  No matter how big, small, or important you think you are, everyone deserves a place to call home.  Of course, the Jedi are no different.  Everyone in the Jedi Order, from Padawans to Jedi Masters, resides in a collective place called the Jedi Temple.  Similar …

While non-Force-sensitives cannot be Jedi, they can tap into the Force with limited ability and even create a bond with a lightsaber.  Only those brought to the Jedi Temple as children can become Jedi because they demonstrated Force-sensitivity.  Non-Force-sensitives cannot be a Jedi since to become a Jedi Initiate, one must boast a higher midi-chlorian …

In both Star Wars Canon and Legends, the Jedi Temple fell to the Sith following Order 66. In the Canon, the Sith repurposed the Temple into the Imperial Palace while presumably destroying Jedi artifacts. In Legends, the millennium-old Temple fell into abandonment.  Following Order 66, Darth Sidious ordered Jedi artifacts to be replaced with those …

In the original Star Wars movies, the Jedi seem to come and go across the galaxy. They are either hiding from the Empire or engaged in some battle to save the Rebellion. In the prequel movies, the Jedi do have a more fixed home, but they are still on the move quite often and ultimately …

Every militant force has to have a way to protect itself.  Even the more illegal organizations have weapons in our society. This is surprisingly reminiscent of the Jedi and the Sith in the Star Wars universe.  In Star Wars the main weapon of choice is the lightsaber.  Lightsabers are formed from a substance known as …

Padawans serve as the middling rank in the Jedi Order, after that of a Youngling and before that of a Knight. With few exceptions, Padawan training takes years to complete. And given the actual rarity of achieving the rank, it is seen as a great honor to become one.  Padawans often train for at least …

In terms of someone granting her the title: no. But, she’s more than proved herself to be equal and superior to many Jedi Knights. And in an unexpected (and sadly not seen on screen), the Bendu from Star Wars: Rebels calls her a former Jedi Knight. This scene would have occurred right before Ahsoka Tano …

The Force was an energetic field that has been created by all living organisms in the galaxy.  The Force is the thing that flows through all living things, bonds them together, allows them to be more in tune with the universe at large.  Given that the Force was created by life, then it’s safe to …

All Jedi become one with the Force upon death. But, there are some (and some Sith), that find a way to come back stronger than ever.  (And they love to troll the ones left behind)! Despite their amazing abilities, Jedi, Sith, and every Force user remain mortal. The Jedi tend to accept this gracefully as …

The Force was created by all living beings in the Star Wars universe.  By extension, the Force is the essence of life throughout the galaxy. Whether you’re a part of the Galactic Republic or the Galactic Empire, the Force serves as a bonding agent amongst the galaxy’s inhabitants. It’s the thing that connects people to …

Rey Skywalker personifies balance with the Force, given her Palpatine lineage and her new surname. If Rey were to train more Jedi, evidence exists that her version of the Jedi Order will differ from the Order we became accustomed to in the Prequel Trilogy.  Rey could rebuild the Jedi Order, given the parallels of her …

Grandmaster Yoda. Teacher of many. Avatar of Light. (Troll). Old guy that steals food and then complains about how it tastes. He’s one of Star Wars greatest mysteries and that’s how George Lucas likes it. We may never fully understand him. But we can put the pieces together to gain lore from canon and legends. …

No matter which galaxy you live in, tattoos are both an art and a story, with many being earned through combat, bravery, or a rite of passage like becoming an adult. Despite the Jedi living like monks and wanting to sever ties to family, there are a few Jedi who get tattoos due to their …