You may know that several characters in Star Wars know that Anakin Skywalker is Darth Vader. One of Anakin’s closest friends during The Clone Wars, Captain Rex, may have also known about Vader’s true identity as Anakin. Captain Rex may have known that Anakin became Vader. However, it is not the most well-kept secret, as …
Order 66 was one of the most devastating events to take place in the Star Wars universe. A single command from Darth Sidious –“Execute Order 66”– turned an entire army of cloned soldiers against their Jedi generals and led to the near-complete destruction of the Jedi. But not all of the Clones carried out Order …
Captain Rex became a fan favorite in the 2008 TV series The Clone Wars. And while millions of clone troopers existed, Rex was one of the few granted a spot on the main cast. The character has a winding backstory that originally started in Legends. Like many Legends characters, Rex shifted into Star Wars Canon. …
You may think the Grand Army of the Republic would boast a grand number of clones. However, the earliest number of clone troopers in Star Wars was rather minute when Obi-Wan first made his trip to Kamino. But that number would soon expand to one even larger. The overall number of clones created rapidly reached …
The Clones (also known as the Clone Troopers) were expertly trained soldiers who fought for the Grand Army of the Republic. As the Galactic Republic’s reign drew to a close, the Clone Troopers became an integral part of their military. The conception of the Clone Troopers occurred on the Planet Kamino. The Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas …
Money is something that we all need. It helps us afford the necessities of life like food, shelter, and clothing. Money is also needed for comfort items to make our everyday lives on this earth more cheerful. There’s no doubt that the residents of the Star Wars universe have the same need for money. Those …
Jabba the Hutt and his extended family of Hutts are known as powerful crime lords. Jabba controlled the illegal activities of Tatooine and surrounding Outer Rim areas, while other Hutts held similar reigns of wealth and power. How did the Hutts get so powerful, rich, and protected? Criminal activities are partially responsible, but manipulation and …
The famous Star Wars opening crawl, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” conjures up a distant fantasy world setting. We may assume the story takes place in a different, very far-off galaxy from our own, perhaps billions of years ago. Yet, the Star Wars galaxy could be closer to us than …
The Death Star was one of the most innovative aspects of the first Star Wars movie. Its immense size made it as large as a moon. That’s what Han Solo thought it was until Obi-Wan Kenobi corrected him and said, “That’s no moon.” Audiences were greeted with a second Death Star in Star Wars Episode …
Princess Leia Organa (together with Han Solo) gave birth to Ben Solo. With parents like these, it’s no wonder that Ben began his life as a part of the Jedi Order. As a result of Princess Leia Organa’s blood coursing through his veins, Ben Solo was a powerhouse. He possessed such strength in the Force …
Darth Vader is one of the most well-known villains throughout cinematic history and landing the role of playing this villain is no easy feat. You need to have serious acting chops and meet the size and height requirements to fill out Darth Vader’s iconic suit. Below we take a look at the top 10 actors …
In a central scene from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi negotiates with Han Solo for a flight on the Millenium Falcon from Tatooine to Alderaan. The cost shifts between 10,000 and 17,000 credits. As Luke Skywalker protests, the first figure is enough to buy his own spaceship. Star Wars thus uses …
One trait that most warriors in the galaxy have is their piloting skills. Once selected to be a part of their respective side’s defensive forces, an individual is taught how to pilot a ship. There are a plethora of great pilots who have graced our screens with their presence. Most notable among them is Anakin …
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens introduced a new deadly weapon. The Starkiller base is capable of destroying entire planets. Sounds like the Death Star, but the Starkiller base can wipe out entire star systems. The first Death Star from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope destroyed the planet Alderaan. The Starkiller base …
With the return of Hayden Christiansen as Darth Vader in the new Disney+ series Kenobi, it seems as if the franchise is breathing new life into the previously deceased character. This has made fans wonder if Disney will launch a new Vader-centered movie soon. Darth Vader is, in many ways, the centerpiece of the first …
Whether you’re a lifelong Star Wars fan or completely new to the franchise, you’ve probably heard a lot of talk about “Canon” vs. “Legends.” Specifically, there’s a lot of debate about which category some of the movies fall under. Are all of them Canon? Even the Sequel trilogy? Which have received harsh scrutiny from the …
Every character in Star Wars has certain nutrients that they need to continue leading a healthy life. This is especially true for warriors like Darth Vader. Naturally, during his days as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, there would have been a heavy dependence on food and drink (and even sleep) as a means of recharging. Furthermore, …
Star Wars is a franchise filled with many competent characters. Even so, some were unquestionably more skilled than others. There were the likes of Jedi Grand Master Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Darth Sidious (Chancellor/Emperor Sheev Palpatine), and more. These characters possessed Force and combat abilities that made them appear unstoppable. Count Dooku, the Jedi-turned-Sith, …
Star Wars occurs in a fictional universe that sometimes mirrors our own. Of course, there are some outlandish technologies and ideas (like the entire concept of Force Powers), but some postulations have an intriguing premise about them. The galaxy’s concept of space travel is one such idea. In the franchise, there are two possibilities for …
For good reason, Darth Vader was voted as television’s greatest villain. In battle, he was ruthless, cold-hearted, and willing to annihilate anyone in his way if it meant he could be one step closer to his goal. On a deeper level, Lord Vader is a complex, intelligent individual whose emotional turmoil often mimics that of …