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The Wackiest 'Star Wars' Codenames And Their Hidden Meanings
There’s no shortage of strange names when it comes to Star Wars. From Yarael Poof, to Bib Fortuna, all the way to Ello Asty, the list goes on. Some of these names end up rolling off the tongue and sounding cool, while others aren’t so lucky. Whether by design or by accident, some of these names just end up sounding ridiculous. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, various characters or groups of characters in universe have codenames, aliases, and/or nicknames. Presumably to hide their given names, some like the rebel spies that go by Fulcrum sound cool, while others are equally silly to us earthlings. In addition to the characters of the franchise, movies, other projects, or secret plot points are often given amusing codenames on set as well, to ensure word doesn’t get out. Here’s a few of the more silly or weird codenames in Star Wars.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The Insane Real Reason That Emperor Palpatine Created The Empire, And The Death Star
So why did Palpatine actually create the Empire and the Death Star? We could be easily forgiven for thinking the Empire was created with the sole purpose of eradicating the Jedi and the Republic, and the Death Star to simply keep his galaxy in check after the fact. Well, what if there was more practical reason for this? That is exactly what I'm going to look at here. So let's dive in and look at the theorized reason behind this: something along the lines of an extragalactic invasion like the Yuuzhan Vong War in Legends, which happened a couple of decades after our heroes freed the galaxy and made a pretty firework display out of the second Death Star.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Top 5 Most Dangerous Bounty Hunters And Assassins Of The ‘Star Wars’ Prequels
Star Wars has dangerous people spread all over the galaxy. With Jedi and Sith running rampant throughout the galaxy, it is easy to overlook the "Force-less" foes that exist, but that would be a huge mistake. The galaxy is filled with hundreds of assassins and bounty hunters that could, and have, give several Jedi and Sith a run for their money. We are introduced to several bounty hunters in the original trilogy, but they are not given the spotlight they deserve in those films. The prequel trilogy, and, by extension, The Clone Wars series, does a much better job of showing what these bounty hunters, and assassins are capable of. For this reason, I am sticking solely to the prequels. However, I will also include characters that have a large amount of activity during the prequels and continue their run into the original trilogy.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
What 'Star Wars' Character Has The Most Kills
In every great epic, there are always those characters that have the highest “kill counts.” Star Wars is no exception to this. In fact, as far as characters with the highest “kills counts,” the Star Wars universe probably has characters with some of the highest counts of direct kills in all of cinematic history. That is, when you take into account the two Deaths Stars, Starkiller Base, and all the planets that were blown up…not to mention droids and people, both of which add significantly to the character kill counts. This does lead to the question: which Star Wars characters have the highest death counts? And what are those deaths that we are counting?
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Most Beautiful Moments In 'Star Wars'
One thing that makes Star Wars stand out from other rival franchises, especially for the time of the original and prequel trilogies' release, is the breathtaking cinematography and innovative techniques used to create stunning shots in the galaxy far, far away. This trait is no less passed on in newer productions. With the great many amazing shots throughout the movies and television series, we take on the daring role of picking the most visually beautiful moments in the Star Wars cinematic universe.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The 10 Best Non-John Williams Songs In 'Star Wars'
John Williams, without a doubt, defined the music of Star Wars. However, as the universe has expanded, there have been more composers thrown into the mix, especially for onscreen projects. So here is a list of what I consider the ten best Non-John Williams Songs in Star Wars.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The Original Script For 'Star Wars' Reveals That R2-D2 Had English Dialogue
As kids, many of us wondered what R2-D2 would sound like if he could talk and what all his beeping was about . Well apparently, we were close to actually knowing. In early drafts of A New Hope, Artoo does not have the beeps and boops, but rather actual lines of dialogue. Yes, once upon a time, R2-D2 was going to talk. How would this have gone, and what was it like? This is that story.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
How Boy Band *NSYNC Almost Ended Up In 'Star Wars '
Attack of the Clones culminates with the Battle of Geonosis, one of the largest scale fight scenes in all of Star Wars. It is a halted execution in a colosseum-like arena with hundreds of Jedi cutting their way through Separatist battle droids. It is the one of the first appearances for many Jedi who became fan-favorites, with their stories told in video games and The Clone Wars animated show. This includes Jedi like Luminara Unduli, Barriss Offee, and Shaak Ti. Numerous background Jedi make the final cut, most never to be seen again. One such team of Knights that ended up on the cutting room floor was one of the most popular boy bands of the early 2000s.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Showrunner for 'The Acolyte' Teases Heavy Influence From 'Episode I'
Following the release of the highly criticized sequel trilogy, Disney and Lucasfilm seem to be doing everything in their power to try and rectify their mistakes and reunite the fandom with a bunch of new content. They brought back The Clone Wars for a final season, gave us two seasons of The Mandalorian, and are currently streaming The Bad Batch. Within these shows, they are even bringing back fan favorite characters from long ago, and for the most part, fans seem to be loving it.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
How Mace Windu Could Have Survived 'Revenge Of The Sith'
When Grogu sent out his Force message from the ancient Jedi temple on the planet Tython, many wondered who would come to answer it. Among the obvious choices like Luke Skywalker or Ahsoka Tano was one particular name popping up time and time again: Mace Windu.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Why The Ghost Is The Best Ship In ‘Star Wars’
The flagship and home of the Lothal rebel cell, better known as the Spectres, the Ghost was heavily involved in the early days of the Rebellion. As agents for the mysterious Fulcrum, Specter cell used the Ghost to carry out multiple missions against the Empire. This resistance cell was captained by the extremely talented pilot, Hera Syndulla, who even earned praise from Grand Admiral Thrawn for her piloting abilities. Ranging from supply runs for refugees in crisis, to full frontal assaults on Imperial Star Destroyers, the Ghost saw action for the Alliance several years before the Millennium Falcon transported young Luke Skywalker off Tatooine. After being recruited by Ahsoka Tano to fight for the Rebellion, the Ghost and her crew gained a compliment of A-Wing fighters that went by the call sign "Phoenix Squadron." While some ships are more iconic and many are faster, for all around versatility and utility, nothing can beat the Ghost.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Explains The Differences Between Blue And Green Milk In 'Star Wars'
One of the biggest and weirdest questions in the Star Wars universe is the debate between blue and green milk. Colored milk has fascinated and weirded-out Star Wars fans since the introduction of blue milk in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Then, fans were introduced to green milk in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. And ever since then, fans have been wondering what the distinction is and which milk is better: blue or green? It has turned into quite a debate.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism