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Blood Feud: Mon Calamari vs Quarren
The Outer Rim planet of Mon Cala is the homeworld of two unique aquatic species attempting to share the seas while maintaining a fragile peace: the calm and thoughtful Mon Calamari and the aggressive Quarren. These differences have resulted in numerous conflicts, wars, assassinations, and other turmoil on the water world. In the words of Crown Prince Lee Char, "the Mon Cala and Quarren have always had a complicated relationship but it has always been respectful." While the Mon Calamari monarchy reigns over the planet, the Quarren are allowed to represent themselves on the Mon Calamari Council and are granted the same rights and protections as the Mon Cal while being allowed to practice their own cultures and beliefs within their own city, named simply Quarren City.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Gina Carano's Response After Being Fired By Lucasfilm
Over the last few months, Gina Carano, who has been playing Cara Dune in the live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian, has been stirring a lot of controversy on social media. By now, many are familiar with her anti-masking beliefs and how she has treated the inclusion of pronouns in bios in a joking manner. Earlier this week, she drew attention (again) when she seemed to be comparing modern life as a Republican to the suffering of the Jews in Nazi Germany. This was the final straw that made Lucasfilm decide to cut ties, and it became publicly known that they would not be working with her on Star Wars in the future, a topic on which we previously reported.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Concept Art Reveals Kylo Ren's Original Name
The look and name ("The Grave Robber") that Kylo Ren almost had in the Star Wars sequel trilogy are either cool or downright lame, right? Recently resurfaced concept art from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is drawing interest, and I am sure that a lot of chatter and debates will go on for a long time to come in the Star Wars fanbase.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Corellia: From Shipyards To Slums
Corellia: home of fast ships and daring pilots, the capital of the Corellian Sector. It is the birthplace of many starships in the galaxy. It is also where smugglers and scoundrels take their first steps into the lucrative underworld. Notable Corellians (other than our illustrious Han Solo) include Senator Garm Bel Iblis, General Crix Madine, Captain Wedge Antilles, the bounty hunter Dengar, and of course Han’s old paramore Qi’ra. The Corellians are known for their wanderlust. They are daring people who are not afraid to leave their homes to explore the unknown. You can usually find them congregating together in foreign spaceports. For this reason, there is usually a Corellian cantina at major spaceports. While humans make up more than half the native population of Corellia, other species that inhabit the planet include Drawlls and Selonians.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
How The Umbara Arc Of 'The Clone Wars' Could Have Been Better
The hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars was full of a lot of arcs and characters that resonated with the fans very well. Viewers were particularly fond of episodes that depicted the brotherly relationships between the clone troopers, who were mostly blank slates in the films. Perhaps one of the most shocking twists in any of these clone trooper arcs was season 4's Umbara arc consisting of "Darkness on Umbara," "The General," "Plan of Dissent," and "Carnage of Krell." Particularly, what breaks the arc for me is when it is revealed that Jedi Master Pong Krell has, unbeknownst to the troopers, turned the clones against each other, brother against brother. The Umbara arc has been hailed by some as one of the best arc of the show. However, after the aforementioned revelation, the story kind of falls apart for me.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
After 'The Rise Of Skywalker,' Daisy Ridley Wasn't Sure What To Do With Herself
When Disney announced that they were making an Episode VII for Star Wars, fans from all walks of life began asking, what will the future of Star Wars will look like? When the official trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens dropped, fans got their first look at our new heroes. One in particular gained the love from everyone instantly. That, of course, was Rey, portrayed by actress Daisy Ridley.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Don't Know About Han Solo
“I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon.” Han Solo: thief, gambler, scoundrel. He was a street rat on Corellia, an Imperial recruit, and a mud trooper. A smuggler for Jabba the Hutt. He followed a farmboy and an old fossil into the Death Star. Later, he became a general and a hero of the Rebel Alliance. He was a husband and a father and died on Starkiller Base, murdered by his own son.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
The Tragic Hidden Story Of Yoda And Dooku's Relationship
One of the main themes that has been a part of the Star Wars universe since the beginning has been redemption. One of the major Star Wars plot points are the journeys of the characters toward or from the dark side. From Darth Vader’s redemption arc from the dark side to the light side in the original Star Wars, to Kylo Ren’s redemption arc from the dark side to the light side in the sequel trilogy, and even in The Clone Wars animated series Asajj Ventress changed from the dark side to the light side before the end.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Darth Vader And Obi-Wan Could Face Off Again In Kenobi Series, Possibly Breaking 'Star Wars' Record, Report Says
Arguably, the most iconic moment in the original Star Wars film was the duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. It was the first time that we got to actually see a lightsaber in action beyond a brief flash in the Mos Eisely cantina. The dialogue between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan was dripping with an untold history between the two, and Obi-Wan's ultimate sacrifice came as a huge shock for viewers. Decades later, Revenge of the Sith would come out, showing a fast-paced duel between the same two characters, with Obi-Wan having no choice but to leave Anakin, now Darth Vader, burning to death on a molten slope in the volcanic planet Mustafar. The Revenge of the Sith fight is definitely flashier, and the fight from A New Hope had more depth to it. They remain the best fights in the series. But now it appears that we're getting a part three to their duels, or a part two, rather, from a certain point of view.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
How The Death Star Wiped Out The Ewoks After All
The Ewoks played a huge part in the defeat of the Empire during the Battle of Endor. Thanks to Wicket the Ewok, the Rebellion joined forces with the Ewok tribe and defeated the Imperial forces on Endor while trying to disable the second Death Star’s shield generator. After the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Han, and the rest of the Rebels celebrated their victory with the Ewoks.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Trading Post In Downtown Disney Opening February 19th
A brand-new store, the Star Wars Trading Post, is currently making its way through hyperspace, and is set to arrive on February 19 at Downtown Disney, just outside the Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California. Taking over the space originally occupied by Rainforest Café, the store is set to be a one-stop-shop for all of your Star Wars-related needs, including all sorts of collectibles, knick-knacks, apparel, lightsabers, droids, and creatures, as well as various items from the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction inside the park. The store itself is made out to appear similar to the Resistance’s jungle base in The Rise of Skywalker, with Rey’s Speeder hanging just outside the entrance for good measure.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
