Star Wars Explained

Star Wars often uses abbreviations. R2-D2 and C-3PO, for example, are abbreviated names for models of droids.  Stormtroopers also use letters and numbers for their names. For example, TK-5331 is a stormtrooper who was stationed on the planet Lothal and part of Squad Five. Later films used the reference FN for stormtroopers.  What do TK …

If you’ve read anything online about Star Wars, you’ve probably heard the terms “BBY” and “ABY” thrown around. But what do they mean, and why are they important to the Star Wars universe? BBY and ABY are used to denote when certain events happened in Star Wars. BBY stands for “Before the Battle of Yavin” …

Lasers have become a really prevalent part of society. People use lasers every single day inside of their technology without really thinking about it. There are also handy devices such as laser pointers or laser distance measuring devices that are used by professionals. Whether you’re using a laser pointer for a presentation or if you’re …

If you have seen Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, you may have caught a glimpse of E.T.   E.T.’s species does appear briefly in one scene.  While E.T. is from a 1980s movie, is he actually part of the Star Wars universe?  Although there are some good arguments about E.T. and Star Wars belonging …

If there is one name in Star Wars whose meaning epitomizes a character, it’s Yoda. The name’s meaning fits Yoda’s persona and role within Star Wars. But here’s some fun trivia: he was almost given another name that appeared in early drafts of The Empire Strikes Back.  Yoda is derived from two words, Yoddha and …

I was raised on Star Wars, and it remains one of my favorite franchises ever. Thanks to certain video games, we now have a ton of lightsabers! And this is one of the rarest you can find.  There has been some debate over the canon lightsaber colors and their meaning, some say eight while others …

A pink lightsaber is not very common in the Star Wars universe. In fact, before Mace Windu in the Trilogies, these magenta- toned blades were never before seen!  There’s a reason why individual Star Wars characters are drawn to specifically colored kyber crystals; each color resonates with the individual jedi for one reason or another. …

In the movies, sword-like cylindrical weapons, called lightsabers, became an attraction for the viewers. These weapons have various colors and both the Jedi and the Sith are seen fighting with lightsabers, as well as some “non-Force” users too, like Han Solo. There was a lot of mystery surrounding the powerful weapon and who could wield …

A red lightsaber is almost synonymous with the Sith, but wielding a red lightsaber does not instantly make one a Sith.  A lightsaber that is red utilizes a “bled” kyber crystal inside it. This is usually done by a Sith by dominating the crystal using negative emotions like anger and passion. But the process does …

Throughout all of Star Wars and the lore that the Galaxy Far, Far Away has given us, one of the most intriguing topics is the debate and mystery surrounding lightsabers. This iconic weapon in pop culture has left fans amazed since its debut back in 1979, and to this day it still has us wondering …

When Rey ignites her lightsaber for the first time, the yellow blade shines bright against the sand swept landscape of Tatooine and introduces us to a new color of lightsaber.  But what is the meaning of the color yellow? Does the color of the lightsaber tell us anything about the path Rey will walk? There …

The meaning of lightsaber colors is a concept that’s found across all Star Wars media. The most common colors seen are green, blue, and red. But the colors and meanings go much deeper than those. One of the rarest lightsaber colors found is cyan, a combination of green and blue. Where is this color found? …

Mace Windu is a powerful Jedi set apart from others of his Order. He is famous for his wise sayings and his understanding of the Force. He is well-known for having developed Vaapad, a dangerous fighting technique banned from other Jedi. His showdown with the Emperor Palpatine stands out in Star Wars history as an …

Orange is a rare color for lightsabers. Most information about it is found in legends. However, it’s also featured in the Jedi: Fallen Order, which is considered canon. Only one character and a specific group were seen with a lightsaber of this color. If you’re familiar with the lore, lightsaber colors represent something about the …

Lightsabers are arguably one of the most fascinating and iconic aspects of the Star Wars franchise. Built by Jedi and wielded by Force-sensitive beings throughout the galaxy, lightsabers can tell us a lot about their user’s unique connection to the Force. This uniqueness, in fact, is part of why there are so many different lightsaber …