Why did Palpatine want Anakin Skywalker to kill General Grievous in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith? Explore the chilling theory behind Darth Sidious’s proposed mission to Utapau and how defeating the Separatist general could have pushed Anakin closer to becoming Darth Vader. From building Skywalker’s reputation as the hero of the Clone Wars to encouraging his anger after Count Dooku’s death, Palpatine had something to gain from either outcome. Discover how the Jedi Council’s decision to send Obi-Wan Kenobi instead gave the Sith Lord another opportunity to manipulate Anakin, deepen his distrust of the Jedi, and prepare the galaxy for the rise of the Empire.
Discover the tragic Star Wars Legends story of Yoda’s mission to Dathomir and the deaths of fourteen Jedi trainees. Explore the history of the Witches of Dathomir, the fallen Jedi Allya, and the deadly conflict with the Nightsisters that left a lasting mark on the Jedi Order. Why did Yoda counsel caution toward Dathomir, and how did Luke Skywalker later become connected to this unfinished history? This forgotten chapter reveals a devastating clash of cultures, the dangers of the dark side, and a story spanning two generations of Jedi Grand Masters.
Was Darth Revan really the greatest lightsaber duelist of the Old Republic? Comments from Knights of the Old Republic writer Drew Karpyshyn make the case that Darth Malak and Meetra Surik, the Jedi Exile from KOTOR II, may both have been better with a blade. In this Star Wars Legends breakdown, we revisit the duel that cost Malak his jaw, examine how Revan turned their final battle aboard the Star Forge in his favor, and explore what made Meetra so dangerous with all seven lightsaber forms. If Malak had the edge in pure lightsaber skill, how did Revan beat him twice? The answer comes down to how Revan used the Force, read his opponents, and exploited weaknesses that a more skilled duelist could still leave open.
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