Two decades ago, when Star Wars fandom was thriving in forums and gaming cafés, a group of determined superfans launched something wild: an open, collaborative encyclopedia for all things Star Wars. That project became Wookieepedia, and today it celebrates 20 years and over 200,000 articles chronicling the galaxy far, far away. From Modest Beginnings to Galactic Repository Wookieepedia didn’t launch with corporate backing or studio support. It was built from scratch by fans who cared enough to detail obscure Jedi Orders, species found only in one comic panel, and the difference between a Lambda-class shuttle and a Sentinel-class lander. Its growth wasn’t driven by hype—it was driven by passion, pageviews, and people who believed no character was too minor to document. 200,000 Articles Strong: The Depth of the Galaxy Hitting 200,000 entries isn’t just a technical stat—it’s a cultural marker. It reflects a shared obsession with cataloging every known piece…
