Sith

Before we get to the fun part, let’s cover exactly what it means to “cheat death.” In Star Wars, cheating death could mean prolonging life through Force Hibernation, true resurrection, Holocroms, Essence Transfer, and cloning. It could also mean staying alive through sheer will power. Sith Specters (evil Force ghosts) will also be discussed here. …

The Star Wars galaxy is split into multiple planets with distinct characteristics. There are city-scaped planets, such as Coruscant, dry desert-like planets like Tatooine, and swampy, lushly green planets such as Dagobah.  Regardless of the environment, each planet had something specific that it was known for.  Coruscant was known for housing the Imperial Center, the …

In the Star Wars universe, there are two types of people: regular people and those who have a higher sensitivity to the Force. These individuals are known as being force-sensitive.  What sets the Force-sensitives apart from the regular folks is their midi-chlorian count. Although everyone is born with midi-chlorians, the Force-sensitives have a much higher …

The Sith are known for living a usually long time. Some Sith may have even become immortal. So, how long can a Sith live? On average, a Sith lives about 200 years. Yet the age range varies quite a bit. To answer how long a Sith can live, we need to look at the average, …

In Star Wars, the Jedi undergo a stringent lifestyle and training regimen dictated by the Jedi Code. The Sith train in a similar fashion, with the Code of the Sith serving as a guideline to their teachings. Despite the similarities, Sith train quite differently from the Jedi.  The Sith have a rough training regimen, characterized …

You’re probably wondering how Sheev Palpatine evolved from a galactic citizen on Naboo to becoming the most feared Sith Lord in Star Wars. Palpatine’s descent to the dark side is a tragic tale, and it ended with him committing an unspeakable act to become a Sith.  Palpatine discovered the Sith Doctrine and believed its claim …

Count Dooku is one Sith Lord in Star Wars that doesn’t get as much attention as his predecessors like Darth Maul and Darth Sidious. He’s not as evil-looking or intimidating as them, and lacks the visual aspect of being a villain. Regardless, Count Dooku is still one of the main villains in Attack of the …

In Star Wars, we know the Sith are stereotypical bad guys. But you will find thought-provoking information out there that there is more to Sith Lords than meets the eye. While the Sith are power-hungry people, it does not mean evil is a prerequisite to joining the Sith Order.  Most Sith are evil, but outliers …

You may find it ironic that even if a Sith’s endgame is to become the most powerful Force-sensitive being in the galaxy, they still take apprentices. Despite a Sith Lord’s desire for more power, the Sith Order’s survival comes before their own interests.  Sith Lords wanted apprentices who craved power, ensuring the Sith Order continually …

The Kaminoans made their canon debut in Episode Two: Attack of the Clones, and they played a crucial role in the Clone Wars. Without the Kaminoans, the Separatists would have won the war easily, since droids outnumbered Jedi and were mass produced at a fast pace. But, thanks to the Clones and Order 66, the …

In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Chancellor Palpatine tells Anakin Skywalker an interesting story about Darth Plagueis. A Sith Lord that arose before the Clone Wars, Darth Plagueis is said to have held the power to escape death.  Could this be true? Can the Sith Prevent Death? Some Sith do have the …

Since the inception of the galaxy, the most prominent organizations have been the Jedi and the Sith.  It is well known that the Jedi Order had around 10,000 members. That was until Order 66 when the Sith stormed the Jedi Temple and annihilated 99% of the Order. On the other hand, the Sith Order also …

The distinction between good and evil isn’t always black and white. Sometimes, there are situations where a person has to make decisions that blur the line between good and bad.  There is no better example of this than George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. In Star Wars, the force is split between the light and the …

When you consider all the Star Wars fan theories that have emerged over the years, by far one of the most intriguing is the possibility that Jar Jar Binks could be a Sith Lord. This seemingly ridiculous theory is enough to make anyone laugh, but is there any stock in it? It may be tempting …

In everything, there is good and evil. The light and dark sides, if you will. And, of course, George Lucas’ Star Wars universe is no different.  The whole idea behind the Force is that it must be balanced for harmonious living to take place.  Thus, even though the force is balanced in and of itself, …

In the Star Wars universe, the galaxy is split between the light and dark sides.  On the light side, there is the Jedi Order, which is under the ruling of the Galactic Republic, and on the dark side, there is the Sith Order, under the ruling of the Galactic Empire.  Naturally, these two organizations have …

If you watched Revenge of the Sith, odds are, you probably want to know everything about Sheev Palpatine and when his training days as a Sith Lord began. If that’s the case, prepare to be mind-boggled by what this article reveals.  There is no true timetable as to when Palpatine became a Sith. But we …

You recently discovered Star Wars, but you are unsure of the correct order to watch the saga. You conducted research and discovered The Clone Wars became Star Wars Canon since Disney took control of the franchise.  So should you watch The Clone Wars before Revenge of the Sith? The Clone Wars debuted in 2008, three …

Meditation is the practice of using mindfulness or intense focus to train the awareness of an individual. This is done to achieve mental clarity, emotional peace, and general control over one’s entire self.  It is exactly the same in the Star Wars universe. The Jedi meditate as much as possible in order to become the …

With everything in life, there is good and evil, light and dark, right and wrong. Of course, it isn’t always that clear-cut, but the division between the two moral standpoints is a good jumping-off point.  George Lucas’ wonderfully crafted Star Wars universe is a perfect example of this division. The Force is split between the …