Editorial

Opinions, deep dives, and commentary on the Star Wars universe—exploring stories, themes, and fan perspectives.

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Inside the Stormtroopers: Part 3

S Michael Lyons December 23, 2016

In the final installment of inside the Stormtroopers we cover the seemingly benign, but in reality quite important topics of task organization, procurement, and force structure. So we’ve discussed what…

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Inside the Stormtroopers: Part 2

S Michael Lyons August 19, 2016

In part one of Inside the Stormtroopers we investigated why our subjects had such varying reputations. We concluded that their notoriety for inaccuracy as well as ineptitude was undeserved and that…

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Inside the Stormtroopers

S Michael Lyons August 13, 2016

In my series Inside the Stormtroopers, I’ll be examining one of the most iconic elements of the Star Wars universe. In part one we will consider their reputation and whether or…

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Battle of Yavin; Pyrrhic Victory?

S Michael Lyons December 23, 2015

Of course we are all familiar with the Battle of Yavin, the heroic triumph of the fledgling rebel alliance over the Galactic Empire during which the first Death Star was destroyed.…

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The Force Awakens; Star Wars Done Right

S Michael Lyons December 19, 2015

What can be said of The Force Awakens? Obviously it is one of the most anticipated movies of the year if not the decade, but I think that the excitement…

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Decorating for a Star Wars Christmas

Ashley Wilbanks November 30, 2015

We are at an amazing time in the history of Star Wars and an amazing time of year. Never before have we been able to celebrate Christmas along with the…

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The Prequel Trilogy, Story Telling, and Unreliable Narration

S Michael Lyons November 12, 2015

Regardless of your feelings about the Prequel Trilogy the fact remains that they are an indelible part of the Star Wars Saga. Given this fact we must consider them within…

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The Dark Reality of Life on Tatooine

S Michael Lyons October 5, 2015

At first glance the galaxy far, far away seems to be innocent enough. Sure there are your scoundrels, despots, and megalomaniacal evil warrior monks, but otherwise it looks like a…

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A Love Letter to the Good-Guy Cape

Walker McKnight October 1, 2015

This is a love letter to the good-guy cape. Lando Calrissian’s cape, specifically—because as far as I can tell/remember/imagine, he’s the only noble fellow in all the films to wear…

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Ewoks, Jawas, and Droids… Oh My.

Pete Wadsworth September 22, 2015

Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size, do you? Hmm? Hmm. (Yoda) One of the greatest aspects of the Star Wars Universe is the diversity that…

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Target the Main Generator

Walker McKnight September 21, 2015

My favorite stop this year at Dragon Con was the Game of Thrones panel, not because of anything Westeros-related, but because it included Julian Glover. Glover has had a magnificent…

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The Pros and Cons of the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy from a Fan’s Perspective

Pete Wadsworth September 17, 2015

Ever since 1983 fans eagerly awaited another journey to the galaxy they all loved, however after the first prequel movie Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, was released on May 19th, 1999, it at best…