The Introduction of Kylo Ren and the Meaning of a Mask
Our first meeting with the villain in The Force Awakens tells us only part of who he is — or wants to be.
Category: Characters + Histories
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Rebels Revisited: 5 Essential Sabine Wren Episodes
Brush up on the journey of the Ghost crew’s artist and explosives expert.
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Rebels Revisited: 5 Essential Ezra Bridger Episodes
Revisit the journey of Star Wars Rebels‘ Padawan with this easy episode guide.
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Much to Learn You Still Have: 10 Aliens You Should Know from Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s Canto Bight
From the casino city’s tables to its fathier stables, these are the guys to get familiar with!
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8 Things That Go Bump in the Star Wars Night
It’s Halloween — get to know mynocks and other creepy crawlies and creatures from a galaxy far, far away…
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Descend Into the “Lair of Grievous”…If You Dare
StarWars.com revisits a chilling Star Wars: The Clone Wars classic.
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The Playlist: A Guide to Scary Star Wars Tales
Celebrate Halloween with the most frightening stories from a galaxy far, far away.
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From a Certain Point of View: What’s the Scariest Scene in Star Wars?
Two StarWars.com writers debate the saga’s most chilling scene.
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How the Nightsisters Added a Fun Spookiness to Star Wars
In the spirit of Halloween season, StarWars.com looks back at the galaxy’s warrior witches.
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Creature Feature: 8 Things You Might Not Know About the Dianoga
With Halloween closing in, we look back at one of Star Wars‘ first creatures.
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Creature Feature: 6 Things You Might Not Know About Rancors
It’s Halloween season. Let’s learn about one of Star Wars‘ greatest monsters.
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7 Times Battle Droids Made Us Laugh Out Loud
Roger roger.
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How Rey’s Introduction in The Force Awakens Tells Its Own Story
With just a little dialogue and some powerful imagery, we learn a lot about this desert-world scavenger.
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8 Great Obi-Wan Kenobi Quotes
Words of wisdom from a legendary Jedi.
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Creature Feature: 7 Things You Might Not Know About Nightwatcher Worms
Behind-the-scenes and in-universe details on Jakku’s sand-dwelling, scrap-seeking scavengers.
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8 Star Wars Creatures We Want to Hitch a Ride On
From desert wastelands to ice worlds, these are the best ways to travel.
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The Playlist: A Guide to the Legendary Darksaber
Follow the story of an ancient, one-of-a-kind Jedi weapon.
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7 Reasons Iden Versio Rules in Battlefront II: Inferno Squad
The leader of the Empire’s elite strike team is a major new force in the Star Wars universe.
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Much to Learn You Still Have: 7 Things You Might Not Know About Togrutas
How much do you know about Ahsoka’s people? Find out now!
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Creature Feature: 6 Things You Might Not Know About Happabores
Learn all about Jakku’s giant beasts from The Force Awakens.
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5 Ways to Think Like Grand Admiral Thrawn
He may be a villain, but he’s a brilliant villain.
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From a Certain Point of View: Who is the Galaxy’s Best Dressed?
Two StarWars.com writers debate which Star Wars character — whether scoundrel, alien, Jedi, Sith, or princess — has the sharpest wardrobe.
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9 Reasons Why the Mos Eisley Cantina is So Special
Celebrating 40 years of everyone’s favorite Tatooine watering hole.
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Thank the Maker for The Clone Wars and Asajj Ventress
The former apprentice of Dooku became one of Star Wars‘ most complex characters.
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5 Spectacular Imperial/First Order Demises
No one said being a bad guy would be easy.
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Yoda Almost Looked Like a Garden Gnome, Plus 4 More Early Star Wars Character Concepts
See art and hear the stories behind early concepts for the iconic Jedi Master and more.
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The Playlist: A Guide to Clone Wars Legend Cham Syndulla
The essential appearances of a legendary freedom fighter — and father of Hera Syndulla.
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How Mon Mothma Became a Star Wars Icon
StarWars.com explores how a now-classic Star Wars Rebels episode reinforced and expanded the rebel leader’s impact.
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8 Great Life Teachings from Yoda
Follow these lessons, you should.
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Creature Feature: 5 Truths You Might Not Know About Bor Gullet
Now, the tentacles are turned: you will know the secrets of Saw Gerrera’s lie-detecting creature.
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