Jedi

Born in Corellia, Han Solo was a human male, who made a name for himself as a smuggler. He began his life simply being called Han until he gained the name Solo from an Imperial Recruitment Officer.  Han Solo amassed galaxy-wide fame for his infamous twelve-parsec Kessel Run with the Millenium Falcon. From that point …

Every organization or being has things that help propel them forward in society.  Armies have their own information management services, and almost every other group has their method of recording and using data to ensure they are the best versions of themselves. Of course, the Star Wars universe is no different. Both the Jedi and …

The black lightsaber, better known as the Darksaber, is among the most unique of its kind in Star Wars. Given its rarity, I’m sure you’re wondering who can and cannot wield the Darksaber. The answer is more complex than you think.  A Jedi can have a black lightsaber because the Darksaber was made by a …

In the Star Wars universe, the galaxy is split between the light and dark sides of the Force. However, just as in our reality, there is always a middle ground.  For Force-users, that middle ground is the Gray Jedi. So what exactly is a “Gray Jedi?”  Well, Gray Jedi are sort of like the freelancers …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you’ve seen the Star Wars Prequels, you may have asked yourself, “Can Jedi use the Force on General Grievous?” It’s a commonly asked question, and there’s an interesting answer. Let’s check it out. Why Can’t Jedi Use the Force on General Grievous? In the Star Wars prequel film, Revenge of the Sith, General Grievous …

From the time we are born, we learn to form bonds. Outside of our families, the first type of bond we learn to make is friendship.  All throughout our lives we meet strangers, find connections with them, and boom: they become an integral part of our everyday routine.  Of course, Star Wars is a pretty …

Armies march by the hundreds and thousands, all to protect their country. Regardless of the size, one can be just as effective as the other.  Just take the movie, The 300. Leonidas only had an army of 300 people to stand up against thousands, not to mention men with supernatural abilities. He absolutely bodied the …

Anakin Skywalker was one of the most unpredictable and legendary characters in Star Wars. He was a Force-sensitive human who not only became a Jedi Knight but also had a stint on the dark side.  In fact, thanks to Anakin Skywalker shifting paths from light to dark, fans everywhere were given the most iconic character …

The exact number of Jedi Darth Vader killed is unknown, but it has been speculated the numbers are anywhere from nine to around thirty-five. This is based on whether you consider Star Wars Canon or Legends. Out of all the videos and websites I looked at, the following one is the most thorough. It doesn’t …

In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi can do amazing things. They can levitate massive objects by using Force. Yoda does this with Luke’s X-Wing Fighter in Stars Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.  By using the Force, Yoda lifts this enormous fighter out of the Dagobah swamp and onto land. Jedi-turned-Sith Lords can …

Padawan. Jedi. Master. “General Kenobi!” We’ve heard and read these ranks a thousand times and know them by heart. But what do they mean? Who decides who gets a promotion and when? And did they only follow one set of rules/circumstances or did they evolve over time? In the prequels, we can see that the …

When you think Star Wars the odds are good that you’ll be thinking about lightsabers (and want some). But how do they work? We know that the blade is plasma and can cut through almost anything. So, how do you keep it from melting through the hilt, or stop it from making a hole if …

Ever since their introduction to the Star Wars franchise, the Sith and the Jedi have been at each other’s throats.  Given that they both exist on opposing sides of the Force, the Sith and the Jedi are natural enemies. They butt heads in every conceivable way. Where the Jedi believe in peace and keeping themselves …

The Mandalorians originated from the planet Mandalore, which is located in the Outer Rim Territories of the galaxy. The Mandalorians aren’t just one species of people. Instead, they are an amalgamation of various species that are bound together by a common language, regulations, and ideologies. The Mandalorians were quite legendary in the Star Wars universe. …