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They weren’t just handmaidens—they were protectors, confidants, and warriors. From Sabé to Moteé, these women risked everything for Padmé Amidala. Explore all 13 of her handmaidens, where they appear in Star Wars, and how their quiet strength helped shape the fate of the Republic.
Over five decades, Star Wars has recast dozens of characters across films, series, and animation. From Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan to Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka and Marjorie Eaton’s Emperor Palpatine to Jimmy Smits’ Bail Organa, let’s explore all the major characters recasted in the Star Wars universe.
Dedra Meero’s downfall in Andor Season Two is one of the show’s most powerful twists. Once a rising ISB star, she ends the series as a prisoner of the very regime she served. This deep-dive explores her arrest, imprisonment, and the brutal irony behind her final scenes.
Lightsabers aren’t just weapons, they’re reflections of each Force user’s identity. From blue’s stoic bravery to red’s corrupted rage, each color tells a story. This guide breaks down every lightsaber hue in canon and Legends, revealing their meanings and the iconic characters who wield them.
During the Clone Wars, there were approximately 10,000 Jedi. However, only 54 survived Order 66. Several turned to the dark side, others were killed by the Inquisitors, while others survived to the Galactic Civil War or even the New Republic Era. Here are the Jedi who survived Order 66 and what happened to them.
The Bail Organa recast in Andor Season 2 surprised fans, with Benjamin Bratt taking over for longtime actor Jimmy Smits. The change wasn’t due to controversy or death, but simply scheduling conflicts. Instead of CGI, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy opted for a fresh performance.
Many Star Wars fans are questioning Dedra Meero’s age after a surprising line in Season Two. As the icy ISB Supervisor and a key antagonist in Andor, her age has become a source of speculation — and potential controversy. Let’s dissect that quote to figure out how old she is in Andor.
Ahsoka Tano Day is the fan celebration of the beloved Star Wars character. Ahsoka Day is celebrated annually on January 29th to honor her legacy and recognize her impact on the Star Wars universe. Here is everything you need to know about how and when to celebrate Ahsoka Tano Day.
He wears black, carries a red lightsaber, and uses the dark side. But is Kylo Ren really a Sith Lord? Defined by intense emotional conflict and torn between the light and dark, we explore whether he is a Sith, compare him with Vader and Palpatine, and try to definite how he aligns with the Force.
In Star Wars, the Battle of Yavin plays an important role in determining when different stories take place. Typically abbreviated BBY and ABY, they establish how from from the original 1977 Star Wars each story is. They are also used form character birth and death years and to track the most important events.
