In the vast cosmos of Star Wars characters, there’s one that’s leaped, quite literally, into the hearts of fans across the globe: Turgle. This delightful, frog-like alien has left a lasting impression, despite his initial introduction involving a rather unceremonious toss into the path of protagonist Cal Kestis by a group of angry raiders. Meet Turgle: The Star of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Turgle, whose name rhymes with “turtle,” is a three-foot-tall frog who walks on two legs, a charming character design that is reminiscent of Aogaeru from Spirited Away. Although he may not represent a significant innovation in character design, his simple yet engaging presence has made him a priceless addition to the Star Wars canon. Despite being a bit of a scammer and a troublemaker, which led to his altercation with the raiders, Turgle’s high-pitched voice and defensive tone add an endearing dimension to his character. He’s managed…
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The Star Wars Codename Unveiled: Fulcrum
Star Wars, a name that ignites a flurry of emotions and memories in the hearts of millions, if not billions, around the globe. The epic tale of good against evil, set in a galaxy far, far away, has been a cornerstone of popular culture since its inception. Among the multitude of characters and plotlines, there are some elements that remain less in the limelight, yet play a pivotal role in the grand narrative. One such element is the codename “Fulcrum”. You may wonder, “Who or what is Fulcrum?” Well, strap in, dear reader, because we’re about to embark on an exciting journey exploring the unseen force of the Star Wars universe – Fulcrum. Fulcrum: More Than Just a Codename In the intricate web of the Star Wars universe, “Fulcrum” is a codename used by various characters throughout different timelines. It’s not a moniker exclusive to a single individual. Instead, it’s…
The Decraniated: A Chilling Addition to the Star Wars Universe
Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” Who could forget this iconic distress call from Princess Leia, holographically beamed from R2-D2, in the very first Star Wars film? This call to action launched a saga that has continued to captivate audiences for decades. With each new addition to the canon, we’re introduced to new characters, creatures, and concepts that add depth to the galaxy far, far away. But few additions have been as dark and disturbing as the Decraniated. These characters, introduced in the Disney era of Star Wars, are a chilling reminder of the potential horrors of a galaxy at war. The Decraniated: Stripped of Humanity The Decraniated are human beings stripped of their individuality and identity, robbed of their humanity, and transformed into subservient creatures through surgical alterations. These alterations include the removal of the tops of their skulls, which are then replaced with a neuro-box interface,…
Lando Calrissian: The Gambler as Hero in the Star Wars Universe
In the vast cosmos of the Star Wars universe, filled with Jedi knights, Sith lords, and intergalactic politics, there’s a character who stands out for his charm, wit, and penchant for high-stakes games. Lando Calrissian, the smooth-talking gambler, embodies a unique archetype in this space opera – the gambler as a hero. But what does this mean within the context of the Star Wars saga? Let’s roll the dice and find out. The Gambler’s Charm: Lando Calrissian’s Introduction When we first meet Lando in “The Empire Strikes Back,” he’s the Baron Administrator of Cloud City, a man who’s gambled his way up the social ladder. His charm and charisma are as much a part of his arsenal as any blaster or starship. He’s a risk-taker, a trait that’s as much a part of his character as his cape and smooth talk. High Stakes: Lando’s Role in the Rebellion Lando’s gambling…
Vanishing Act: Unraveling the Mystery Behind the Disappearance of Ezra Bridger
In a galaxy far, far away, brimming with countless heroes and villains, one name that carved a unique niche is Ezra Bridger. A charismatic Jedi-in-training from the planet Lothal, Ezra’s journey was a central plotline of the animated series Star Wars Rebels. However, the intriguing storyline took a surprising turn when Ezra Bridger disappeared into the unknown, leaving a vacuum and myriad questions in his wake. So, where did Ezra Bridger go? What happened to this young, promising Jedi Knight after his climactic act of selflessness in the Rebels series? Let’s dive into the intriguing world of speculation, theories, and possibilities surrounding the mysterious disappearance of Ezra Bridger. The Final Act of Star Wars Rebels and Ezra’s Disappearance To understand the mystery, let’s first set the stage. In the climactic finale of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra made a daring decision that left fans awestruck and bewildered. Using the power of…
Surviving Order 66: Ahsoka Tano’s Resistance against the Galactic Empire
In the vast expanse of the Star Wars universe, brimming with innumerable tales of heroes and villains, few stories strike a chord as deeply as that of Ahsoka Tano, a young Togruta forced to grapple with incredible adversities. From a determined Padawan to an insurgent leading the fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire, Ahsoka’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and an unyielding spirit. At the heart of her narrative lies a critical event – her survival of Order 66. This cataclysmic decree led to the almost complete eradication of the Jedi Order, yet Ahsoka emerged from the ashes, forever altered, yet unbroken. The Prelude: Ahsoka Tano Before Order 66 To fully appreciate the significance of Ahsoka surviving Order 66, it’s essential to understand who she was before the order was enacted. Ahsoka was introduced to us as a spunky, somewhat brash Padawan, assigned to Anakin Skywalker. Throughout the Clone…
Mastering the Chessboard of Conflict: Dissecting Admiral Thrawn’s Tactical Genius
In the expansive universe of Star Wars, no character embodies strategic prowess quite like Mitth’raw’nuruodo, known more commonly as Admiral Thrawn. He is a legend among the Imperial Navy and a nightmare for his adversaries. Born into the Chiss Ascendancy in the uncharted areas of space known as the Unknown Regions, Thrawn rose to become one of the Empire’s most feared leaders. Thrawn’s military strategies are akin to a grandmaster’s moves on a galactic chessboard, each maneuver meticulously planned, each counter-strike precisely timed. His genius lies not in commanding vast armadas or wielding overpowering forces, but in his unique approach to warfare, and his uncanny ability to predict the moves of his opponents. This article aims to dissect several of Thrawn’s most iconic battles, delving into his strategies, foresight, and the influences behind his brilliant decisions. The Genius of Admiral Thrawn Admiral Thrawn’s reputation as a tactical genius isn’t unearned…
The Path to Redemption: Unraveling the Story of Visas Marr in the Star Wars Universe
Chapter 1: Visas Marr’s Dark Origins – The Apprentice of Darth Nihilus Visas Marr’s early life was pretty much one big tragedy with a side of “how could this get worse?” As a Miraluka, she was born on Katarr, a peaceful planet where her people, though physically blind, “saw” through the Force. Everything was all Force harmony and tranquility until Darth Nihilus decided to crash the party. And by “crash,” I mean he devoured the entire planet’s life force. Imagine having a nightmare where everything you know and love is obliterated—yeah, that was Visas’s reality. After the catastrophic destruction of her home, Visas became the last survivor of her species, handpicked by Nihilus to become his apprentice. Not because he liked her, mind you, but because he saw potential for manipulation. Darth Nihilus wasn’t exactly winning any “Best Boss” awards—he had a tendency to treat people like walking snack packs,…
Why Darth Malak Is WAY More Powerful Than Many People Realize
Darth Malak is a character from the Star Wars franchise, specifically the video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Within the game, he is portrayed as a Sith Lord and the main antagonist. Despite not being as well-known as other Star Wars villains such as Darth Vader or Emperor Palpatine, Darth Malak is actually a formidable and powerful character who is often underestimated. One of the key reasons why Darth Malak is so powerful is due to his mastery of the dark side of the force. As a Sith Lord, Malak was trained in the ways of the dark side and became highly proficient in its use. He was able to harness the power of the force to enhance his physical abilities, including strength, speed, and agility. He was also skilled in the use of force lightning, a deadly force power that allows the user to generate and…
Starkiller’s Thoughts When Seeing Darth Vader’s Face Without his Mask On!
Few have ever been able to look upon Darth Vader’s face without his mask. His apprentice, Starkiller, was one of these few. Starkiller struggled with the battle between the light and the dark side and this epic duel between the two of them was monumental. Starkiller had to realize that behind the mask was not a monster or evil creature, but a man, just like him. A man who still had the ability to feel fear and pain. With the mask, Vader was a legend. Behind the mask, he was still a man. His humanity showed through, which had to be a very powerful circumstance for Starkiller. This video from Star Wars Reading Club breaks down the story of how and why this happened, and what Starkiller was thinking when he say Vader sans mask. See it here: What do you think? Was any of this new knowledge for you,…
How the Jedi Order Created GRAY Jedi – The Fall of Jolee Bindo Explained
Here we have another fun video for you. If you love Star Wars, you have to love Star Wars history and lore. This is a really interesting video about how the Jedi Order created Gray Jedi. The Non-Canon Expert looks at the sad and tragic fall of Jolee Bindo from Jedi Padawan to Jedi exile who rejected the teachings of the Jedi Order to follow a path that walked the line between the light and dark sides, explaining how it was the Jedi High Council’s failure that would push Jolee down this path. This is a Legends story for Jolee Bindo with information primarily found in the “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” video game, the “Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide,” and the Legends novel “Star Wars: The Old Republic: Revan.” I hope that you enjoy it! Check it out here:
Know your legends: The Celestials, Rakatan Infinite Empire and Unification
Hello, Star Wars and SWTOR fans! I am here today to share an awesome video from one of my favorite Star Wars YouTube channels, Star Wars Reading Club. It’s actually from back in 2017 but I don’t know if you have ever come across it and it’s so good, we figured this was a great time to highlight it. If you did see it back in 2017 when it first came out, it’s still worth another watch. Plus, they have a bunch more videos you can check out now, too. This one is a complete history of the Celestials, Rakatan Infinite Empire and Unification. If you’re a big canon, SWTOR and Star Wars history nerd, you’re going to love this. If you love the Old Republic, you’re going to love this. About this video: In our first Prelude episode of Star Wars The Old Republic: A Complete History multi-video series,…
How Marka Ragnos Created The Most Powerful Sith of All Time
“The chains of the grave cannot hold a Dark Lord of the Sith…“―Marka Ragnos Who was the most powerful Sith of all time and how did he come to be? Over the history of Star Wars, we’ve seen fallen Jedi and those who swapped sides. Marka Ragnos was a half-breed Dark Lord of the Sith with very rare, powerful ability and strength. He lived during the time of the first Sith Empire. Ragnos defeated Simus, who was beheaded in the battle with the other aspiring Dark Lord. He lived for more than a hundred years, growing in power. He died shortly before the Great Hyperspace War and lived on as a Force ghost after his death. Ragnos would go down in history for more than just his own standing as a great, strong Dark Lord. However, he would also be known for inspiring the Sith with respect, and also for…
The Annals of Star Wars: Pre-Republic Era
13,000,000,000 BBY: The Big Bang, the galaxy is formed. According to most sources, the galaxy was 120,000 light years across, and had a supermassive black hole at its core. The galaxy was orbited by 7 satellite galaxies (Aurek, Besh, Cresh, Dorn, Esk, Forn, and Grek), most being described as having ancient, metal-rich remnants of stars but little life. A hyperspace disturbance on the perimeter of the galaxy prevented hyperspace travel into extra-galatic space. 5,000,000,000 – 2,000,000 BBY: Life emerges In this period of time, over 180 billion stars had formed planets that could support life. 10% eventually developed life, while intelligent life formed on 1/1,000 of these worlds. It was estimated that only 1 billion systems were eventually populated. These populations consisted of a wide array of creatures such as the Gorothites, Chevin, pre-arboreal Wookiees and many many others. 2,000,000 BBY: The Oracle is built on the world of Pelgrin…
Know your Lore: Lucien Draay
Lucien Draay was a Human Jedi Master stationed at the Jedi Temple on Taris as of 3,964 BBY, and was apparently the leader of the Masters there. He was trained in the Jedi arts by Haazen and eventually trained Zayne Carrick as his own Padawan. He alone of the Jedi Masters on Taris was a Warrior Master, and he wielded a blue lightsaber. He was also a member of the Jedi Covenant. Biography Born into a prestigious family with a substantial fortune and respected Jedi heritage, Lucien was son to Krynda Draay (a talented but distant seer) and Barrison Draay (a Jedi warrior who died in the Great Sith War). His mother neglected him in favor of students who, like her, demonstrate clairvoyant aptitude, but Lucien took after his father. Krynda made Lucien the guardian of her young seers circle, becoming First Watch Circle of Krynda’s Jedi Covenant, sworn to…
Know your Lore: Zayne Carrick
Since it was announced last weekend that Zayne Carrick would return in the KOTOR comics, we thought it would be time to do a “Know your lore” Piece on this interesting character. Many fans have speculated about Zayne’s future. If the Jedi Masters’ fears turn out to be accurate, there is a possibility that Zayne could become one of the characters from the Knights of the Old Republic games. In particular, many fans predict that Zayne may become the Jedi Exile. Others theorize that Zayne may be Darth Nihilus, judging by the “destroyer of worlds” prophecy. Non of these theories came through though, but we might see him or notes about him when the game comes out. Zayne Carrick was a young Padawan learner in the Jedi Order during the Mandalorian Wars who wielded a yellow lightsaber. He was brought to the Jedi Order when he was several years old, coming from a…
Know your Lore: Karness Muur
The Sith Lord Karness Muur was one of the earliest Sith Lords of the old Sith Empire, creator of the Muur Talisman and the Codex of Karness Muur. Before that, he was amongst the members of the Jedi Order who turned to the dark side of the Force and caused the Second Great Schism. Biography Karness Muur was one of the Dark Jedi during the Hundred-Year Darkness, alongside XoXaan and Ajunta Pall. He seemingly was one of the creators of creatures such as Leviathans as well. Muur fought in the Battle of Corbos and was amongst the surrendering survivors. Alongside Pall and XoXaan, Muur was exiled from the Republic and arrived on Korriban with his fellow Dark Jedi. At the time, he carried a yellow-bladed protosaber. fter conquering the Sith species, Muur, like his fellow Dark Jedi, became a Sith Lord. He created the Muur Talisman to turn those in…
Know your Lore: Odan-Urr
Odan-Urr was a long-lived Draethos male, who served as a Jedi Master and Jedi librarian during the height of the Galactic Republic. He preferred reading and studying rather than combat, though he was a master of the little known Jedi art of battle meditation. He was trained by the Celegian Jedi Master Ooroo. Odan-Urr was a Jedi Padawan in 5,000 BBY, and during his time as the Watchman of Koros, he had a series of visions depicting the impending Sith invasion. He and his Jedi companion, Memit Nadill, attempted to warn the Galactic Senate of the Sith attack, but the Senate refused to listen. However, Odan-Urr had the backing of the armies of Empress Teta, and participated in the Battle of Kirrek, where Naga Sadow‘s Sith Empire attempted to crush the Republic. The Republic emerged victorious, though only at the expense of the life of Master Ooroo. In the aftermath…
Know your Lore: Simus
Simus was a Sith Lord who lived during the first Sith Empire. Around a century before the Great Hyperspace War of 5,000 BBY, Simus dueled fellow Sith Lord Marka Ragnos for the title of Dark Lord of the Sith and total control of the Sith Empire. Ragnos defeated Simus, who had been beheaded in the battle with the other aspiring Dark Lord. However, Simus did not give up. Rather than letting himself die, he used his ancient Sith powers to preserve his life. However, very little of him was left; he lived as a severed head in a special jar for the rest of his days. He was carried around by heavily-armed, hulking Sith servants, and joined the Sith Council. He became a respected member of the council, and his opinion was highly valued by the other Sith on the Council. He lived for over a hundred years, and watched…
Know your Lore: Yuthura Ban
Yuthura Ban was the Twi’lek apprentice of the Sith Master Uthar Wynn, the head of the Sith Academy on Korriban during the Jedi Civil War. Even though she herself was an apprentice, Yuthura was also a lead instructor and mentor at the Sith Academy. She respected initiative and cunning in her students and was not short of either herself. Like most of the Force-sensitives at the academy, she wore the uniform of a Sith officer as opposed to robes. Originally from Sleheyron, Yuthura was a slave to Omeesh the Hutt, a cruel Master who tortured his slaves regularly. Craving vengeance and determined not to simply be “nothing,” Yuthura maneuvered herself into a position to strike out at her master, slitting “the drunken worm”‘s throat while in his bedchamber. As she fled Sleheyron by stowing aboard a cargo ship, it was inevitable that she would be discovered by the crew. They…
Know your lore: Uthar Wynn
Uthar Wynn was a Sith Master and the leader of the Sith Academy on Korriban during the Jedi Civil War. His Sith Apprentice was Yuthura Ban. Uthar Wynn was created as a villain for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Wynn was voiced by veteran voice actor Tom Kane. Wynn later received an entry in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, which was released in 2008. There are multiple choices for the player to make in Knights of the Old Republic regarding Uthar Wynn’s fate. Revan could side with Ban and kill Wynn. Once completed, Ban would turn on Revan. After her defeat, Ban would plead for mercy and Revan would spare her life and allow her to assume the position of the Academy Headmaster. A second choice involves Revan not allying with either Wynn or Ban; both Wynn and Ban attack him and are killed. A third option has…
Know your lore: Dustil Onasi
Dustil Onasi was a member of the Onasi family, and son of the war veteran Carth Onasi who served the Galactic Republic Navy during the Mandalorian Wars, Jedi Civil War and aftermath at the Battle of Telos IV. Dustil was born on Telos IV and raised mostly by his mother due to his father being of the soldiery. During the bombardment and destruction of Telos IV’s surface during the Jedi Civil War, his mother was killed and Dustil was assumed dead, but in fact he survived and gained dislike for the Galactic Republic and his father for their inability to save Telos IV. He, as a Force-sensitive, trained in the Dreshdae colony of Korriban at the Sith Academy to become a Dark Jedi. However, he was discovered by his father and Revan and convinced to return to the light. He also convinced several of his friends to turn from the…
Know your lore: Warb Null
Warb Null was a dark side apprentice and King Ommin’s armored commander of the Naddist forces during the First Battle of Onderon in the Freedon Nadd Uprising. Originally named Shas Dovos, Null was formerly an aspiring young student of metalwork, though when a sinister Sith spirit tricked him into constructing a tainted suit of armor, he became a mindless servant of the dark side. The spirit resided in the very pages of an ancient Sith book discovered by Dovos in the wilds of his native planet Onderon, and eventually the spirit fused Dovos to the dark armor and renamed him Warb Null. Null became the leader of the Naddists who raided the city of Iziz during the Freedon Nadd Uprising. They defeated the Onderonian forces, as well as a team of Jedi sent by the Galactic Republic, and successfully recaptured the sarcophagi of Ommin’s late wife Amanoa, and the former…
Know your Lore: Noab Hulis
Noab Hulis was a Jedi Master prior to the Great Sith War. He was the father of Krynda Hulis, later known as Krynda Draay, and her two sisters, as well as the husband of a Human female. Noab Hulis was first mentioned in the Tales of the Jedi Companion, published in 1996 and written by George R. Strayton. Twelve years later, the character made his first appearance, in flashbacks of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic comic series issue Vindication, Part 2. He was also rendered for the first time, by Bong Dazo. In the issue, Hulis is shown to cover his useless Miralukan eyes, whereas in the Tales of the Jedi Companion, he is said to leave them exposed. Biography Noab Hulis was a male Miraluka who served the Jedi Order. In time, he sired two daughters, both of whom entered the Jedi Order, and then a…