Count Dooku, (Darth Tyranus), didn’t make much of an impression when I first watched Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. But thanks to this job, I’ve become fascinated by him. As his name suggests, Count Dooku is a real aristocrat. His parents were either proud to have a Force-sensitive son (there are …
Sith
The Jedi and Sith spent centuries warring with one another, with the Jedi commanding the light side of the Force and the Sith, the dark side. But how did they use their respective sides, what powers do they derive, and why did they embrace them? The Jedi believed in benevolence, non-aggression, and although they were …
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 …
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 …
Duel-wielding is both cooler and a lot harder than using a single lightsaber, or any fighting style that involves using both hands. And though we’ve seen both Jedi and Sith use this style, (first appearance, Episode 2), not many seem to use it. From a historical standpoint, your dominant hand is meant for striking while …
Despite living for over 800 years and maintaining youthful athleticism in the Prequel Trilogy, Yoda looked as though he aged another century when The Empire Strikes Back rolled around. But did Yoda age quickly, or was age already catching up to him before Order 66? Yoda’s species naturally live to an older age. His ability …
Just like there is the Jedi on the light side of the Force, the dark side has its own group as well. This group of soldiers is known as the Sith. As every Star Wars fan knows, the Jedi are notorious for not harboring any intense emotions. Especially, those that are more negative in nature. …
The Sith were power-hungry Force-sensitive beings who used the dark side of the Force to achieve their goals. Rage, anger, hate, and passion were notable Sith traits, hence their red lightsabers. But given their corrupt ways could Sith become a Jedi? There are many examples of Sith turning to the light side and becoming a …
Throughout Star Wars Canon and Legends, Jedi have turned to the Sith. Anakin Skywalker is the most notable, having become Darth Vader in Episode III. Skywalker is one of many Jedi who have turned to the Dark Side for a variety of reasons, but he isn’t the only one. Jedi can use Sith powers since …
We Star Wars fans get some contradictory information about the Sith, and their use of the dark side. Yoda claims that the dark side is the easy path to power, but at the same time, Sith never hold onto that power for very long — why is that? This, combined with the impressive and showy …