Jedi

Having shelter is one of the most important things for any living being. Unfortunately, every person does not have access to shelter, regardless of how necessary it is.  Certainly, the inhabitants of the Star Wars universe are no different.  Although they often engaged in many humanitarian missions, the Jedi still needed a place to call …

The Jedi are the closest characters the Star Wars fandom has to relate to. With all the intense battles they take part in and the strenuous activities they put their bodies through, it’s natural to compare ourselves to them. Think about it! How often do you watch (or rewatch) Star Wars and wonder if you …

One of the fascinating aspects of Star Wars is lightsabers. Unlike any other, they’re a weapon and are often inextricably linked to the Jedi Order that created them. With the ability to cut through almost anything, it’s hard not to wonder at various aspects of the life cycle of a Star Wars lightsaber. Let us …

The Force is thought to abide within all living beings, and it serves as the bonding agent among them. Naturally, some are more in tune with the Force than others. These people are known as Force-sensitives. Being Force-sensitive in the Star Wars universe certainly has its perks. Aside from the obvious ability to connect with …

In the film series “Star Wars Episode III: The Revenge of the Sith,” General Grievous is portrayed as an antagonist. He is the leader of the droid army. We learn over time that he hates Jedi. So why does General Grievous hate Jedi?  Here, we will explore this character’s background with an emphasis on his …

At some point, every Star Wars fan who wants to be a part of the light side has thought about what it would be like to be a Jedi. As awesome as it may seem to fight the good fight with your lightsaber in hand and comrades by your side, being a Jedi could still …

Why can’t a Jedi use the Force to turn off Lightsabers? Well, let’s find out! We’ll look at what turning off their lightsaber means, why they can’t use the Force to do it easily, and Why Jedi don’t deactivate Lightsabers to avoid being blocked? Can Jedi use the Force to Turn Off a Lightsaber? After …

From the minute we are born, many of us are deemed to be special. A gift from God himself. A miracle if you will.  As we grow older, it seems like we fall out of that alignment set up for us by our parents. However, this isn’t exactly true.  While many of us don’t go …

If the Jedi were so Force-sensitive, couldn’t they have figured out Palpatine before he issued Order 66 and ended the Jedi Order? Logistically, they could, but Palpatine had tricks up his sleeve the Jedi were unaware of, and it allowed him to hide his true identity.  Palpatine used Force stealth, among other tricks, to conceal …

The Jedi Temple is located on Coruscant and the Jedi have made their home on the planet for five millennia. But there is a dark reason the Jedi built the Temple here, and it goes far beyond Coruscant’s status as the Galactic Republic’s capital.  The Jedi built the Temple on Coruscant for two primary reasons: …

Some Jedi start training when they’re infants, and it was rare to see any beginning beyond five years of age. For the Jedi Order, the younger one began training, the better, as it allowed them to understand and master the Jedi Code.  The Jedi believed that those who started training later were often more prone …

Every living being in Star Wars is special in its own way. Whether it be through strength, intelligence, or simply being kind.  Of course, just like in our reality, some have a slight edge over others. In the case of Star Wars, these blessed beings are the Force-sensitives.  Force-sensitive individuals have an advantage because they …

Ever since the first Star Wars movie, it appears that some Jedi can become immortal.  In Episode IV: A New Hope, Obi-Wan Kenobi famously says to Darth Vader, “If you strike me down, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” He seems to indicate that he will live on even after dying …

A Jedi can jump far and sometimes an incredible distance. Starting with Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, we see Luke Skywalker jump clear out of the carbon freeze chamber. Then, with the prequel movies, Star Wars fans were greeted with numerous far jumps.  The Jedi are known for defying the laws of …

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker sees the Resistance’s final standoff against Supreme Ruler Ben Solo as well as the First Order. This Resistance is led by Poe Dameron, Finn and Rey.  This entire war was jump-started by the resurrection of the dark side Emperor, Darth Sidious, also known as Palpatine.  The Rise of Skywalker …

In the Skywalker Saga, we see many examples of Jedi who have become master pilots. From Anakin and Luke Skywaker to Rey Skywalker, their Force-sensitivity makes them just as effective from the air as they are from the ground.  Force-sensitivity is not a prerequisite to becoming a good pilot, and not all Jedi become good …

In 19 BBY, Barriss Offee, fed up with the Jedi Order’s role in the Clone Wars, bombed the Jedi Temple, resulting in multiple casualties. She framed her best friend, Ahsoka Tano, prompting a high-stakes court hearing. Although proven innocent, Tano left the Order.  Ahsoka, with little trust left in herself and having lost faith in …

Jedi are well-known for being peaceful, calm warriors with a zen-like focus on the Force, but does that mean that Jedi are incapable of negative emotion? Are they somehow immune to the frustration and pain that we all face? They’re not robots, after all. Fear, anger, hate, and suffering are the path to the dark …

In The Mandalorian, it seems like everyone forgot about the Jedi, despite the Clone Wars having taken place just two-and-a-half decades before. But, when someone like Darth Sidious called the shots, his demonization and erasure of Jedi history could serve as the culprit.  Order 66 was just the start of what became the erasure of …

The Force is one of the most important elements in the Star Wars galaxy. It abides within all living beings and serves as a binding agent for them. Some individuals have a stronger inclination to the Force than others. They are known as being Force-sensitive. These Force-sensitives were determined by their midi-chlorian levels. From there, …