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The Most Underrated Clones In 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'
The Clone Wars successfully fulfilled George Lucas' vision for the clone troopers, transforming them from obedient, organic droids into soldiers with unique motivations and personality, striving for a common goal. Each clone exhibits their own traits and strengths that make them invaluable to the Grand Army of the Republic and favorites in the eyes of fans. Rex, Gregor, Cody, the Bad Batch, Fives, and many others are all common characters when discussing some of the best Star Wars storytelling. However, there are several clones who are not as highly ranked by most people. These troopers still valiantly served the Republic and often played key roles in The Clone Wars arcs and the dangerous campaigns of the in-universe Clone Wars. Here we will be examining three of these lesser known, yet still invaluable, warriors of the Republic.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Sony Drops Teaser Trailer For "Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic Remake
Star Wars fans rejoice, for a new teaser trailer has just been released today, making an announcement many, many fans have dreamed of. It is now official, a Knights of the Old Republic remake is indeed coming, exclusively, to PlayStation 5.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Canon vs. Legends: Han Solo
Han Solo is the favorite of many fans in the Star Wars universe. And after the original Star Wars trilogy, it makes sense that the many Star Wars fans wanted to see more of him, to see both where he came from and what happened to him. Over the years, many stories about Han have come out, but with the Disney purchase of Lucasfilm, the old canon literature was exiled into “Legends.” And subsequently, we have seen the Solo film come out to shore up the canon material where Han came from. But there are still some great Han stories in Legends, which have some great similarities and vast differences, from Han in canon.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales' Trailer Drops
LEGO Star Wars is essentially a franchise on its own. Starting off just as fun toys to play with, it branched out into video games and animated content over the decades. Sometimes we have gotten shorts, and sometimes we have gotten ongoing series. We have even gotten a holiday special, and we are about to get another one of those very soon, though it will be a bit different from the one that came out last year.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How The High Republic Jedi Handled Older Force-Sensitive Students
It is no secret that Force-sensitive children are eligible to undertake training to become Jedi only if it begins at a very young age, something which was highlighted in The Phantom Menace when Qui-Gon Jinn presented Anakin Skywalker to the Jedi Council as having immense potential. Despite Anakin eventually becoming an exception, the general rule was a strict one in the Galactic Republic era. However, in the age of the High Republic, the Jedi used to take an alternative approach towards such children. This topic was a central theme in Issues 1-5 of Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures, opening up the discussion of whether the Anakin's training predicament would have changed should his situation be normalized as in the High Republic.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Remembering When Carrie Fisher Brutally Roasted George Lucas
When the tragic passing of the much beloved Carrie Fisher was announced back in December 2016, the entire world went into mourning. Although she was best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars, she was also a wonderful human being who was always up for a laugh and didn't take life too seriously, brightening up every room she entered. I remember the moment my phone gave me the notification of the news and feeling completely sad even though I obviously didn't know her personally. That's the effect she had on her fans.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Dark Secrets Hidden Inside Mustafar
Mustafar, the world where Darth Vader was born... The planet has always had an air of legend in the galaxy far, far away. The same is true in the real world from an out of universe perspective as well. Star Wars fans have known about its existence for a long time even before the prequel trilogy. The Return of the Jedi novelization detailed how Anakin Skywalker became Darth Vader on an unnamed lava planet. Many wondered just what this place was. What were the great mysteries of this planet? Just what made the place that turned Anakin into Vader so special. Well, the planet Mustafar has a bit of history to it beyond its connection to the Dark Lord of the Sith. It is a very fantastical planet that Star Wars has chosen to develop beyond what was depicted on film.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Wedge Antilles, The Unsung Hero Of The Rebellion
It might be a headscratcher to casual viewers of the Star Wars films if one were to acknowledge Wedge Antilles as a hero of the Rebellion. He may not be Luke, Han, Leia, Lando, Chewie, Artoo, or Threepio, but he is present in all three films of the original trilogy, during which is is instrumental in the major battles. Despite being a side character, he is a familiar face who essentially becomes an underdog to root for.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Head 'Star Wars Resistance' Writer States We Almost Got Asajj Ventress Vs Kylo Ren
Star Wars Resistance was one of the first shows to be set during the New Republic era of Star Wars. Being set roughly 34 BBY, it is the only show that exists around the sequel trilogy era. The only other show to be set anywhere near this time is The Mandalorian, which takes place just a few years after Episode VI.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Rumor: ‘The Mandalorian’ Will End After Season And Be Replaced With This New Show
Disney Lucasfilm's hit live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, concluded its stellar second season in December 2020. Its spin-off show, The Book of Boba Fett, will fill in the gap until the release of its third season some time in 2022. Originally started in 2019, The Mandalorian introduced fans to a faceless Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, who roams the Outer Rim collecting bounties approximately five years after the events of Return of the Jedi. The show's premiere episode takes him on a major detour as he is assigned to track down, and deliver an alien child to a mysterious client. He delivers this to an apparent member of the late Jedi Master Yoda's species to the client. However, he becomes concerned about the motives of the client toward the child, and decides to flee with the child. By the end of the first season, his bounty hunting ways change as he is now tasked with the responsibility of returning this Force-sensitive child to the Jedi. The second season ends with him finally fulfilling this task, and leaving him open to new adventures. As theories and speculations arise about Book of Boba Fett and the third season of The Mandalorian, rumors have come out concerning changes the show might undergo in season 4 and beyond.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
‘Darth Vader’ Comics Suggest Crimson Dawn Was More Successful Than The Sith
SPOILER ALERT FOR DARTH VADER #15 Revenge seems to have been Maul’s prime motivation through all these years. When he was cut in half on Naboo by Obi-Wan Kenobi, his hatred and desire for revenge kept him alive. A decade later, he wanted revenge on his former master, who had seemingly tossed him away and taken on a new apprentice to take over the galaxy. Over time, Maul’s strategy changed and evolved. The most recent Marvel’s Darth Vader #15 shows that the former Sith Lord has come to rely on power by numbers, quite in contrast to the Sith’s Rule of Two.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
What Dooku Thought The Plan For Him Was
Count Dooku aka Darth Tyranus was the second and last apprentice of Darth Sidious before he would gain his ultimate apprentice in Darth Vader. However, that did not mean that Count Dooku wasn’t unaware of the grand plan to destroy the Jedi once and for all and finally bring an end to the Republic that would be replaced with an Empire once and for all. Though his views on the matter were slightly different from his master in one possible way. Count Dooku thought he was going to live to see all of this come to pass. Instead, he got his head chopped off, and the rest is history.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
