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The 10 Best Clone Troopers In Canon
Clone troopers are the rank and file of the Galactic Republic. Bred for combat with unquestionable loyalty, the valiant soldiers served on the battlefield as guardians against the Separatists and their droid army, striving for an advantage of skill over numbers. First introduced in Attack of the Clones, the warriors' diversity and individuality were further fleshed out in the Clone Wars animated series, showcasing numerous individual clones that stood out amongst their brothers for their particular skills and/or personality, becoming fan-favorites as the show progressed.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Kenobi' Actor Teases 'Wonderful Cameos' Included In New Show
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series is fast approaching Disney's streaming service and fans could not be more excited to see Ewan McGregor's return as the titular character. Fans have been clamoring to see what Kenobi has been up to in the sands of Tatooine, and they will not have to wait much longer. With The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba bringing back so many fan-favorite characters from Luke Skywalker to Cad Bane, it leaves fans wondering who will make an appearance this time around. Within the Star Wars timeline, the series takes place ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and a few years before the events of A New Hope, leaving plenty of room for fans to speculate which one of their favorite characters can make an appearance.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' | The Politics Of The Galactic Republic: Well Crafted Or Beautiful Mess?
Over nine saga movies, two anthology movies, and a seven-season long cartoon, we see Jedi heroics with their laser swords, fantastic battles in the vacuum of space, and giant walking tanks blasting through battles on incredible planets. But how much do we actually understand about the way things work in the background? Much of the Saga takes place during three eras: the fall of the Republic, the reign of the Galactic Empire, and the struggle between the First Order and the New Republic. For a system of government that’s existed for thousands of years, there’s not much explicit discussion as to the workings of the Republic that gave way to the Empire. So how exactly did the Republic work? Without any explicit explanation, we have to glean what we can from the movies, shows, and books to really garner how this system worked, and how that allowed a fascist government to replace it.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How The Jedi Temple Became Palpatine's Biggest Insult After Order 66
For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic. They journeyed through the galaxy trying to help maintain the peace between systems, but they would return to their base of operations on Coruscant. The Jedi Temple housed all the Jedi, young and old, until the tragedy that was Order 66. It resulted in a mass attack on the Jedi Temple, slaughtering nearly all the Jedi, but that was not the end of the line for the Temple itself. So what really happened to the Jedi Temple after Order 66?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How The "I Don't Like Sand" Line From Could Have Actually Worked
Whether you are an avid Star Wars viewer or have only seen the movie in question once, the short monologue of Anakin Skywalker's disdain for sand has been engrained in our culture for better or for worse. Through the two-plus decades since the prequel trilogy's release dates, new and old fans have critiqued Lucas's portrayal of Darth Vader's origin story, from his early days as a slave to his rise in the ranks of the Jedi, only to be an enforcer to Emperor Palpatine and his dictatorial regime. At best, it's poorly written. At worse, it's contrived and reduces Darth Vader to that of a lovesick teenager. While his early portrayals are not what some fans might have thought, looking back at a more critical lens, not all of his moments are so horrible. Unfortunately, sometimes the transition from paper to screen doesn't provide the feeling the writer intended for their audience.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
What Star Wars Anthology Stories Could Have Been...
The Star Wars Anthology series has always been shadowed in mystery ever since it was first announced in February of 2013, just 3 months after Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm. Some of those mysteries were brought to light with the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story. However, many were yet to be revealed or were only teased when Disney decided to put the film series on hold in 2018. Since then we have had many different “standalone” Star Wars stories reach the surface through Disney+. Some of which were “home runs” according to fans and others not so much depending on who you ask. With Obi-Wan Kenobi (a cancelled and repurposed Anthology film) being released on Disney+ May 27th, lets take a look back at the fall of the “Anthology series” and theorize on what could have been.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Opinion: The 'X-Wing Space Combat Flight Simulator' Was The Best 'Star Wars' Video Game Ever
Most of the time, when people discuss the best Star Wars video games, the most recent games are mentioned. Games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order or Star Wars Battlefront II, and even some slightly older ones like Knights of the Old Republic, or The Force Unleashed, and brand new ones like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Don’t get me wrong, those are all excellent games, but they are not the best, in my opinion. Not even close. The best Star Wars game came when Star Wars was just coming out of the dark times. That game is the X-Wing Space Combat Flight Simulator. Nothing will ever compare.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
"Now This is Podracing": Some Sports And Games In The 'Star Wars' Universe
Competition is interwoven across the Star Wars franchise. From Watto’s loaded dice roll in The Phantom Menace to the basketball-like Booma Ball mini-game featured in Mos Espa in TT Games’ LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Games in the form of gambling, childhood games, games of the mind, challenges of the body, and sports are absolutely everywhere in the Star Wars universe. With the NBA playoffs upon us, the NHL playoffs coming in May, and baseball season having just started, we thought it would be a fun idea to learn about some of the sports and games in the galaxy far, far away!
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How This Prequel Character Found Out Darth Vaders Identity
Few have escaped the wrath of Darth Vader. Even fewer have escaped the wrath of Anakin Skywalker. But that clearly hasn't stopped Sabé from defying both at the same time. The current Darth Vader comic series from writer Greg Pak and artist Raffaele Ienco has been breaking new ground for the famous Sith Lord and various other aspects of the Star Wars galaxy. Solidifying itself with its fist five issues, Darth Vader (2020) began with an arc following Vader immediately after his duel with Luke Skywalker on Cloud City.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
10 Gags From 'LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' That Make Us Love 'Star Wars' Even More
As a long-time fan of both Star Wars and LEGO, The Skywalker Saga is another welcome addition to the LEGO series of Star Wars games. One of the things we love the most about The Skywalker Saga is the tongue-in-cheek storytelling relying heavily on visual gags. Especially when they take a rather unpopular moment from the movies and make us laugh at it. After beating all nine episodes of the game, we compile a list of some of our favorite scenes from the game that add to the absurdity of the Star Wars universe.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Bryce Dallas Howard Teases Fans With Update On 'Ahsoka' Series
Star Wars hype is in the air. More news is trickling in about the upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka, and Bryce Dallas Howard was giving us the details. In an interview with Romper, Howard talked about her excitement and her experience being in the Star Wars family and being able to direct episodes of both The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. She also went into her love for The Clone Wars animated series. She hinted that there will be plenty for Clone Wars fans to be excited about in Ahsoka.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
