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What 'Star Wars' Would Have Looked Like If Qui-Gon Had Lived
Dave Filoni once described the final duel in The Phantom Menace as the duel that determined the fate of the galaxy, and in many aspects it was. The most important of these outcomes was the death of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. His death was the catalyst for so many of the events that happened in the prequel and original trilogies. The fate of Anakin Skywalker was decided on that day as he was left in the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Young and inexperienced, the young Jedi knight tried his best to train the boy upon his late master's request. Sadly he was never the good fit for Anakin. Anakin needed a master like Qui-Gon, someone who was a maverick enough, and flexible enough to train an unconventional Jedi apprentice. Unlike other Jedi younglings, Anakin was old enough to have developed feelings for his family and his heritage. So the real questions in all of this are what if Qui-Gon had lived, and how would he change the Star Wars galaxy?
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy Leia Is The Most Important Skywalker
Leia Organa Solo held many titles in her lifetime: Princess of Alderaan, daughter of Bail, Breha, Anakin and Padme, sister to Luke, wife to Han, leader of the Rebellion and the Resistance, senator of the New Republic, and of course, Jedi. Her fighting spirit never wavered during her long and adventurous life. For years she has fought against the forces of tyranny and evil, and inspired millions. Her role in the Star Wars saga was quite frankly crucial to many of the events that we see both in the films and in the Expanded Universe.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow The Empire Celebrated The Order 66 Massacre With COOKIES
Every Star Wars fan knows that Order 66 was a huge turning point for the entire storyline and in the life of the characters we've come to know and love. In Revenge of the Sith, after succeeding in his plan to turn Jedi Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the Force, Palpatine contacts various clone commanders and tells them to "execute Order 66." This results in the clones turning against their once Jedi allies, and almost successfully wiping all of them out.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy The Millennium Falcon Is The Best Ship In 'Star Wars '
When you think of Star Wars, what ship do you think of? Maybe Luke’s X-Wing, Vader’s TIE Advanced, or a traditional TIE Fighter? But odds are that the first ship that comes to mind is the Millennium Falcon. The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy has stayed on top of the minds of Star Wars fans for generations since A New Hope, and the love of the ship has even been re-invigorated by Solo and the sequel trilogy.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Definitive Ranking of the 9 Skywalker Films!
The Star Wars fan base has always been very divided when talking about which of the films are the best. I think it has a connection to the generation of films you grow up with. I adore the prequels for this reason which I have found is a rare opinion in the Star Wars community. Everyone has a favourite Star Wars film and a lot of people have vastly different opinions.
Greg FalconerPublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy Palpatine's Return In 'The Rise of Skywalker' Made Sense
Somehow, Palpatine returned. When those lines were spoken in The Rise of Skywalker, fans raised an eyebrow as to how and why the once thought dead Dark Lord of the Sith returned from the grave. However, as Palpatine said himself in the film, he had died before, but how how he returned is what many wondered. Many didn’t think this particular plot point in the final installment of the saga made any sense. However, if one looks closely at the lore of Star Wars, be it the films and of course the ever growing Expanded Universe, one might find that the seeds were planted for the return of the Emperor.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism‘The Force Awakens’ Is The Best ‘Star Wars’ Movie, And Here's Why
It is a fair statement to say the highly controversial sequel trilogy has caused something of a large schism between fans of Star Wars. Each side is capable of putting forward a fairly good argument to support their claims, but are they as bad as many fans make out? Some of older fans will no doubt remember a similar issue raised when George Lucas brought out his prequel trilogy. Just like the new movies, a lot of fans did not like them, but many changed their minds as time passed. Those who hated them have actually gone on to say one or more of them is now their favorite in the entire series. Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective on things. With that in mind, today we are going to look at the first movie of the sequel trilogy, The Force Awakens, and highlight why it is a contender for the best Star Wars movie.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy Thrawn Is the Best ‘Star Wars’ Villain
In 1991, a little known book called Heir to the Empire came out. It was arguably the first major story since the climatic events of Return of the Jedi. Continuing the adventures of Luke, Han, and Leia, it told the story of what happened after the events of the original trilogy and how our heroes were trying to restore democracy and fend off the still lingering Galactic Empire. It was well received among fans and non-fans alike as they enjoyed the return of their favorite heroes in a new epic tale. However, its villain was what really stood out about this book, which was something many fans probably did not expect. Whose villainy could match Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine, the two greatest villains of not just the Star Wars saga, but of cinema history at that time. Well the answer came in a blue-skinned alien named Thrawn, an Imperial officer who held the rank of Grand Admiral. He led the remnants of the Imperial Forces against a fledgling New Republic. His tactical genius and usage of art to deduce his enemies tactics made him a dangerous foe. Because of such success, presence, and originality, he should be considered one of the best Star Wars villains
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhat '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?
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow 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.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow 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.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy 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.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism