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Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2 were both decent games. The graphics, the weapons, the characters, the story, overall just a decent game. Every time I hop on my PS4, I almost always end up playing Star Wars Battlefront 2. Personally, it’s my favorite game, but that's my opinion. Others may not have the same feeling about the game. There were high expectations upon the release of the 2015 Star Wars Battlefront, as it’s the developer was EA, a high-end gaming company. But when the first reviews were coming out, they weren’t good ones, some even calling it a waste of money. 2017′s Star Wars Battlefront 2 received better reviews, but not exactly what EA was looking for. EA knows it needs to step up its game in order to compete on the market against other games and developers. They hope to find this redemption in the form of Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order. The game is set to release in November of 2019, and with the trailer release, this game is predicted to become an instant hit.

This game is set to be the first main Star Wars game based on a single player and a single main protagonist. Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order takes place right after the events of Revenge of The Sith, when order 66 is still happening around the galaxy. You will play as Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan who survived order 66 and is now hiding from the Empire and it’s Inquisitors. Cal Kestis is all alone in the galaxy, as everyone he knew was murdered by the order. Cal is running, hiding, just trying to survive in general. He knows that if he gets caught, he will be killed on the spot. 

Since he is still a Padawan learner, he needs to complete his training, so he journeys on to various places, uncovering clues to complete his training. Also, he tries to find ways to rebuild the Jedi Order. To him, he is one the handful Jedi remaining, so he feels the need to complete the puzzle of rebuilding the past, piece by piece. Such great burdens and tasks for only a Padawan learner. But did I also mention that he has to do so without getting caught by the Empire’s Inquisitors? These Inquisitors are tasked by Vader and the Emperor themselves to hunt down and kill any remaining Jedi left in the galaxy. 

EA hopes to redeem themselves after so many bad reviews and ratings from Star Wars Battlefront 1 and 2. Although they exceed in other games such as Fifa and Battlefield, they couldn’t seem to get a good grip on Star Wars games. This Fall they hope to change that. In the meantime, all we can do is wait, wait for more sneak peeks, demos, until the game is released. You can bet that I’ll get the game. Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order will be a game like no other. 

Picture Creits: 

https://wccftech.com/chris-avellone-interview-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order/

https://ew.com/gaming/2019/04/13/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-trailer/

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Rise of the Skywalker

Ever since The Last Jedi came out on the big screens two years ago, there has been a lot of mixed feelings and reviews about the movie. While some Star Wars fans loved the movie, some other Star Wars fans hated the movie, commenting that it didn’t live up to the expectations. Personally, I liked the movie, but there were some parts that I would’ve changed. Now that the Rise of the Skywalker trailer came out, there has been a lot of speculation about how the movie will turn out. Some fans have just accepted the fact that Star Wars won’t be the same. There are a lot of ways that director JJ Abrams could end the saga, many chances, but judging by the title, the Skywalkers are going to be the main protagonists in the movie. The movie is set to come out in December, and in the meantime, it’s time for predictions and reviews. Let’s get started!

The trailer is a teaser one, which only shows us shots of scenes that we should expect. This trailer did not give us one true plot line or storyline that we can expect. All of our favorite protagonists that we saw from The Last Jedi are back and are back in action. Supposedly the movie takes place a year after the events from the previous movie. This time jump makes sense, as the Resistance needed time to rebuild itself. Also, this will be good too for the characters as well. In this time period in between, the characters had to have time to bond, to get to know each other, as well as reflecting on themselves too. Take Kylo Ren as an example, he was angry that he couldn’t live up to the expectations, so he damaged his helmet, terribly. But now in this trailer, we get a glimpse of someone or something repairing the mask again. It’s the little things that are worth to keep an eye out for. The lightsaber too, in The Last Jedi it was broken in half but now it’s all fixed. 

But most of you don’t care about the small stuff so let's go to the main points. In one shot Rey, Finn, and Poe come across what looks like a sea, with debris all scattered in it, along with a giant piece of some sort of machine or station, maybe it came from both? The piece indeed comes from the Death Star, it’s interesting how the history of the Death Star is going to play out in this movie. At that same shot, we get voiceovers from Luke talking, and he says that “No one is ever really gone.” At that instance ladies and gentlemen, is when we hear the same laugh that we last heard from a great sith. The laugh came from none other than Palpatine, or Darth Sidious himself. By the way it looks, it means that Darth Sidious is alive in some sort of way. It is still unclear, but by just hearing that laugh, there are a lot of ways of how things can change. Only until we get a full trailer is when we might know what Palpatine has to do with this last movie. But for now, we have to live on thinking about that laugh, the laugh that brought down the Jedi, that wicked laugh.

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Star Wars Season 6 Sneak Peak

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the time has come. At Star Wars Celebration 2019 in Chicago, Disney and Lucasfilm released trailers for the new film coming out in December, a new game set to release soon, and the new trailer for the next Star Wars The Clone Wars season. I will talk about the new trailer for the movie and the trailer of the new game in upcoming weeks, for this blog is about The Clone Wars. If you didn’t know already, I am a huge Clone Wars fan, watching the cartoons every Saturday morning on Cartoon Network for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching these shows, watching the story of the Clone Wars. When i found out that the series would be cancelled, I felt like part of my childhood was taken from me, and literally thrown away. But now that the new season trailer is here, you can bet that I’m all crazy for it. Enough life stories, let’s get to it!

The trailer starts with the scene where Ashoka hands over to Anakin her Jedi bearings, and exits the temple, saying she needs to think, without the Jedi and ultimately without him. Next you have Ashoka on the lower levels of Coruscant, talking to what seems to be a new character, that new character goes on to talk about how Ashoka will be fine here, she wouldn’t have to be worried about finding any Jedi there, as they are busy above, starting wars and conflict. This is where we get new footage of Mace Windu and what appears to be Obi wan, leaping behind a whole force of droids, it seems that it is going to be the start of a battle. We then get scenes of Ashoka and that new girl running away from people, and the camera focuses on what it seems to be a Mandolrian, reminding the audience about the tensions in Mandalore. At this point we get the idea that Ashoka will have a strong leading role in the new season, as she grown in both, as a Jedi and the person she is. Next we see Anakin greeting his Askoka. showing she came back. but now, she is a commander, and now she has her own legion of clones. My favorite part of the whole trailer is when a door opens and Rex greets Ashoka holding a helmet, but not just any helmet, it’s the helmet with the print and color of Ashoka’s new legion : the 332nd Clone Trooper Legion. Ready to fight, ready to command, and now at the hands of her own legion.

We see this legion in brief action, then the screen goes black and all you here is Darth Maul’s voice saying he wanted Kenobi, why is she here, and they start fighting. This trailer surely lived up to the expectations, now Star Wars fans everywhere are eager to see more teasers, leading up to the start of the season. Although these were the highlights of the trailer, we still get introduced to new things. We get introduced to a simple yet strong picture. The picture consists of Commander Cody, Rex, alongside Clone Trooper Kiks, and Jesse. But now, Jesse is an Arc Trooper, showing that he somewhere during the time, got promoted to Arc Trooper. It makes sense, how both Arc Troopers Echo and Fives were killed.  

 Next we get introduced to experimental clone force 99, the name paying homage to clone “99″ from the series. We didn’t get much detail about the clone force, but from what we saw, they sure are crazy, and skilled in combat. It would be interesting to see these clones in action and how they play out in the new season. 

 Ashoka will also rock a new color on her lightsabers, changing from green to blue. The new Star Wars The Clone Wars season will drop in November of 2019, and you can say that I’m definitely ready.

 Picture Credits: 

https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefrontTWO/comments/7gf567/332nd_clone_battalion_half_of_the_501st_that_went/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/196328864990822830/

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Clone_Force_99

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Capital Supremacy Game Mode

Along with adding two new types of troopers, the new Star Wars Battlefront 2 update brings a new game mode. Capital Supremacy is different and very unique mode, more challenging than any other game mode in the game. The idea to the mode came from battles during the Clone Wars, where you would out smart your opponent by using clever tactics. During the Clone Wars, it was anybody’s war, as the droids or the clones could’ve won the war. In the end however, it came down to the brainstorming of ideas that you can use to win the battle. Capital Supremacy is a tactical based combat mode, where you have to work as a team to win and complete the objectives.

You start off in an area on the planet of Geonosis, complete with great terrain surrounding you. The area is shown to have already hosted a battle, with clone army and droid army vehicles and scraps all scattered around the map. There are six command posts that your team has to take in order to get the most points. As the game begins, with each team on each side of the map, you quickly take two command posts each, leaving the other two in the middle of the map, ready to fight for. It’s an intense and open-ended conflict, where you can utilize a wide array of tactics, trooper classes, land vehicles, reinforcement units, and hero characters to attack and defend different areas across the surface.

First team to get to fifty points by capturing and maintaining the most command posts eventually wins the ground phase of the game. Your side, sends a transport ship, where you have to go to board. This is just to get extra troops besides the fifty that your team already has for the invasion phase. The more people that board the transport ship, the more reinforcements that you will get. The transport ship takes you to board the enemy’s dreadnought, or command ship. The goal of this invasion phase is simple, destroy the ship. But if you are defending your ship, you have to fight all the way, until the opposition has no more troops.

As an attacker, you need to fight your way out of the hangar and breach the first line of defense by overriding one of two security consoles. This will grant access to the hallways leading to the two chambers hosting the ship’s weak points. At the beginning, attacker or defender, you will be met with heavy fire. The defending team has the upper hand, all they need to do is hold the line enough until the opposition has no more troops. But with one big offensive push by the attackers, the defending team will eventually need to fall back, and take defensive positions leading up to the two chambers. Reaching one of the chambers, the attacking team needs to put a bomb on it, and need to defend it until the bomb goes off. This has to be done to both chambers in order to win the game. However, if you fail and the defending team successfully eliminates all your reinforcements, you will be taken back to the ground phase, to restart the game again. Any team can win this game mode, as it is not about which side has the best players, it’s about how good you can use strategy and tactics while playing the game. Capital Supremacy starts off with only one location, but on later dates, there will be more locations added on. With dynamic shifts between the open-ended Ground Phase and the attacking or defending of two unique capital ships in the Invasion Phase, you are able to take on a tactical, Clone Wars era authentic tug of war,  where you have the agency to tackle combat scenarios in many different ways.

Picture Credits:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEQT2ED6ALU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqugv_y38l4

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Just when you thought Star Wars Battlefront couldn’t get better, after all the new heroes and all the new modes, the EA team is at it again. This new update brings us a new type of class; the infiltrator, two new “infiltrator” troops. These infiltrator troops are meant to be the new and improved “Enforcer” troops. With all new abilities, and new ways are playing styles, you are guaranteed to be satisfied.  Without further to do, lets get started !

The new infiltrator troops bring more depth into the amount of playable characters in the game. This class is now a better version of the “enforcer” class. Starting of with the Separatists, the iconic BX Commando Droid is the unit for the new class. These droids are specially made and used for stealth missions, and used for reinforcements in heavy assaults. The BX Commando Droid is known for it’s tactical approach in battle, using plans and intelligence to out play the enemy, and get the mission done. Just like every class in the game, the infiltrator class has three slots for star cards, unlocking new cards as you progress in the game. Carrying the precise E-5 blaster rifle, the BX Commando is well equipped to pick off targets at a distance. But it’s a lethal foe at close range, too. With an intimidating blade sheathed on its back, the droid commando can chain up to three quick slashes with the Vibrosword Ability. Furthermore, the Smoke Screen Ability has the BX Commando tossing a device on the ground, filling the immediate area with thick smoke. This diversion can be used to escape the scene if in a tight spot. Of course, to strike the prey from cover. The last ability is the scanner ability, which allows the droid to precisely spot enemies to hunt them down.

Next off we have the Republic infiltrator reinforcement troop. This troop comes in the form of well respected “Arc Troopers”. These troopers are one of the most skilled, and most intelligent Clone troopers in the Clone army. Some well known Arc troopers include Arc troopers Fives and Echo. It was an immense honor to be promoted to serve as an ARC Trooper. It required valor, courage, and skill.  In Star Wars Battlefront II, the ARC Trooper wields two DC-17 hand blasters, a pistol carried by high-ranking members of the clone army. Making the ARC Trooper a lethal opponent in close quarters, the dual blasters are fired individually by pressing the triggers. The primary DC-17 can be charged up to deal out a precise Power Blast, as well. This Ability builds up a significant amount of heat to the weapon, but pays off with a long-range shot, inflicting high damage on infantry and vehicles alike.The ARC Trooper is protected by a unique set of armor with experimental components, vastly modified from the standard kit. One such feature that you can make use of is the Helmet Scanner, sending out periodical pulses to reveal the positions of enemies through obstacles, walls, and smoke.They also carry another tactical device; the Shock Trap. The Shock Trap sticks to any surface, triggers manually, and is thrown by the ARC Trooper to topple incoming enemies in the opposite direction with a sudden outburst of electricity. Mainly a tool used to disrupt the enemy and get an upper hand on more powerful rivals, it deals a small amount of damage at the same time. An awesome trooper with awesome abilities.  

Personally, after playing with both of these troopers, they are now my new favorite class. Both are capable of taking down heroes and villains, and possibly any trooper class. In fact they are so well equipped, that these new infiltrator class troopers are capable of taking down entire squads. Enough talk, I’ll see you on the battlefront.

 Picture Credits:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Advanced_Recon_Commando

https://www.starwars.com/databank/commando-droid

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The Worst Star Wars Movie

Ever since The Last Jedi came out on the big screens in December of 2017, many fans were disappointed, and started to say that The Last Jedi was now the worst movie in the Star Wars Franchise. Yes, The Last Jedi isn’t the best, but personally, it is also not the worst movie. Disney did make changes to the Franchise, but some of the changes were good. Overall, The Last Jedi was an OK movie, a solid six or seven rating. For me, the worst Star Wars Movie is obviously, The Phantom Menace. At an attempt to reboot the series Lucas film made a desperate and fast approach. The outcome, a movie with a good story plot and background, but the characters and the choices were not the best.  

The industry did bring promising young actors, such as Natalie Portman and Ewan Mc Gregor. Mixed in with some already known actors like Liam Neeson and Samuel L. Jackson, the movie, from the start was already daring. The Story plot seemed to be good too, not the best, but decent.  But with all things aside, there is one thing that most if not, every fan can agree on. The Phantom Menace introduces probably the most annoying and useless character in the Star Wars Universe : Jar Jar Binks. Everyone hates him, and Jar Jar just isn’t a good fit. You have seriousness around the whole movie, the start of a new war, and then you have Jar Jar. The character is just clumsy, and has no use. Since the beginning, Jar Jar always creates problems, even his own native people are annoyed with him because of his clumsiness . Jar Jar is like the person someone sees, and that someone rolls their eyes or gives like a sigh of “Oh, him again”. Jar Jar is also annoying, making noises that no one wants to hear. Jar Jar is also the person who suggested that Palpatine be the next Chancellor. This is why there have been theories circling Jar Jar that he is a Sith Lord in disguise. 

These theories have not been confirmed, and are most likely not true, but at the same time, they haven’t been put down either. Jar Jar is one of the huge reasons for me why the Phantom Menace is the worst Star Wars movie.  As I said before, this is just my personally rating of the movie, some people might say different. As the new movie comes out this year, fans are anxious to see it, to either see how bad Disney messed up, or if Disney is going to redeem themselves. 

Picture Credits:

https://www.amazon.com/EPISODE-PHANTOM-ORIGINAL-AUTHENTICITY-WATERMARK/dp/B00NIX1SKM

https://www.themarysue.com/jar-jar-abrams/

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Top 5 Star Wars Droids

Star Wars other than being known for it’s intense battles and a wide variety of different species from many different planets, was also known for it’s droids. Star Wars droids through out the series, have shown to be brave, fierce, clever, crafty, and comedic. However, of all the droids to have been introduced in the Star Wars universe, only a few have played very vital roles, or only some have stood out than the rest. Whether it was a huge pivotal point, or the droid is simply a stand out favorite, these bunch of droids are the best. Out of solely my opinion, I have put together a list of the top five Star Wars droids to have been introduced in the Star Wars Franchise. So without further to do, let’s get started!

5. K-2SO

K-2SO was a big reason why Rogue One was such a great movie. The droid alone performed many of the comedic lines in the movie. The droid made the movie funny and entertaining, even during times of battle. This just shows that K-2SO can keep cool under intense fire, literally ! That is why Captain Cassian Andor trusted this droid more than anyone in the universe. His trusty partner, they endured many missions together . The reprogrammed Empire droid always knew when and how to get stuff done. On the mission to Scarif, he single handed fought over 20 Stormtroopers when protecting the door that led to the storage room that Cassian and Jyn were in. He died, standing his last ground, protecting his friends. Without K-2SO, the mission on Scarif would’ve not been successful. The reason why the rebels blew up the first Death Star  is because of the success on Scarif. The reason why the mission on Scarif was successful was because of K-2SO. Major respect for the droid. He has become a certain fan favorite among the audience. 

4.  R5-D4 

R5-D4 was about to, ABOUT to be sold to Luke and his uncle own by the Jawas. Suddenly the droid malfunctioned and broke down. At that instance, Owen and Luke decided to buy R2-D2 instead of this broken droid. Then they took R2-D2 and the other droid they bought him. Luke found out who R2 really was and the rest is history. But just imagine if R5-D4 had not broken down then ultimately sold to the Lars family. R2-D2 would’ve been discovered and the Empire would know all the Rebel secrets. The end of the Rebel Alliance would have come so quick. But luckily, the R5 broke down in time so Luke and Owen would purchase R2. A simple plot, but one of the most important in the entire Star Wars universe! Over the years, conspiracy theories have even arose about the droid. The theory states that R5-D4 was a force sensitive droid. So the droid knew that R2 was important to the Rebels, thus when R5 was about to be bought, the droid PURPOSEFULLY broke down, so Luke and Own would buy R2. The theory makes sense, but it has not been confirmed by anyone. Personally, I say that the theory is true, but we may never know. 

3. BB-8   

Ah yes, BB-8, who is now one of the most popular characters in Star Wars to many fans, especially young ones. Disney wanted to introduce a new, fan favorite droid to the big screens. They did so in the form of BB-8. This droid has been part of an important plot to the new sequels. Fun, comedic, and above all adorable, this droid has caught the eyes of many. BB-8 is most known as Poe Damaron’s trusty companion. Poe, arguably the best pilot in the Resistance force, always trust his little orange droid to carry out almost any task. If it weren’t for BB-8, then the missing piece of the map to Luke would’ve never reached the Resistance. Although new, this droid has big plans for upcoming movies. But personally, BB-8 would’ve been #4 on this list, the only reason it isn’t is because BB-8 has way more screen time than R5-D4. Nevertheless though, BB-8 is still more familiar and more favorite.

2. C-3PO   

C-3P0, has been in pretty much every important, big Star Wars plot there has been shown. From the first invasion of Naboo, to the Resistance defense on Crait, this droid has been through it all. Built by a six year old Anakin Skywalker, C-3PO is a protocol droid, and can speak over six million different languages spoken across the galaxy. Although actually not being involved in the battles, and is known to be scared most of the time, C-3P0 is high on this list because of his popularity and for being trusted by many characters. These characters include General Leia, Luke Skywalker, and many high officials. C-3PO has gained intelligence and is skilled in tactics, I guess from hiding and staying behind all the battles. But still, this has come use full. C-3P0 is set to make his 9th movie appearance on the 9th Star Wars film. 

1. R2-D2    

Surprise not surprise, you must have already assumed that R2 was going to be top on this list. Let me just start off with that, R2 is just the real one, he is the “OG” of all droids. R2, just like C-3PO have been in all films of the Star Wars franchise, including the TV shows too. R2 is a brave little droid, who is not afraid to go into battle. He has been through it all as well, the only difference is that R2 fought in most of the battles. Flying with six year old Anakin to eventually destroy the battle droid command ship, to flying with an anxious Luke Skywalker to destroy the first Death Star. R2-D2 has been the main droid companion of both, Anakin and Luke. Without R2, the death star plans would have been stolen back by the Empire and the Rebel Alliance wouldn’t have destroyed the first Death Star. Other than his screen time and all the plots that R2 has been involved in, R2 is just a favorite. R2 is my favorite droid, and it’s for the many ways that the droid acts around different characters. Growing up, I would always watch R2 in the Prequel movies and in the TV show Star Wars The Clone Wars. Now days, it looks like Disney is trying to make BB-8 take the place of R2-D2, but for me, I will not let my youth die. After all, the originals are always better than the sequels. 

Picture Credits:

https://screenrant.com/k-2so-rogue-one-star-wars-droid-trivia-facts/

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/R5-D4/Legends

https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/star-wars-bb-8-hot-toys-903188

https://www.gundamplanet.com/1-12-c-3po.html

https://aliens.fandom.com/wiki/R2-D2

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Battle of the Rishi Moon

Rishi Moon Outpost is a base stationed on Rishi Moon, the base holds a key strategic location for the route to Kamino. The base can detect crafts en route to the clone home world of Kamino. Therefor, if any invasion were to come to Kamino, then the base signals can detect it and the clones stationed on the base can send out an incoming invasion alert to the rest of the republic. All through the Clone Wars, there has been no threat going to Kamino, so the base was usually on low distress. Clones stationed on the base are usually rookies, and are commanded by low ranking officials.  

Domino Squad was stationed there as their first assignment. The consists of clone troopers Cutup, Hevy, Droidbait, Echo, and Fives. They join another group of clones along with their sergeant in command, O’Niner. It seemed to be just another normal night on the base, as the clones were mostly joking around. It made sense, there has never been an attack on Kamino or the base, so everything was normal and fine. But just as things seemed fine, there came incoming meteor shower, to impact the station. The shields were raised, so it wasn’t much of a threat. Some asteroids did hit the shield, but most of them just impacted on the land around the base. A clone on patrol went to check out the asteroids, but it was revealed that they were Separatist transports, that were carrying Commando Droids ! But before the clone can go and tell his comrades, he was taken down and killed by the droids. The surprise attack has started, and no one was ready.   

After not hearing from the clone on patrol, O’Niner sent clone troopers Nub and Droidbait to see what was the problem. After opening the doors for the commando droids, a blaster fight occurred. O’Niner and another clone went on to go support the other two, but they were no match for the droids. O’Niner was the last to survive, and in his last moments, he yelled at the last four to remain; Echo, Cutup, Hevy, and Fives to warn the Republic about the attack. With no choice, the four escaped the base through the ventilation system, and at that moment, O’Niner was gunned down. The base was now in the hands of the commando droids. 

Meanwhile back at a Republic Cruiser, Rex and Cody were given the task to go to the base and get some info. As they were landing, they noticed that there was no patrol on duty, immanently Cody started to talk about how that is bad and how they are not ready enough. Rex shrugged it off as an innocent mistake from the rookies. Walking on the base hanger, they were greeted by a lone “clone”. The clone told them everything was fine and they can leave. Rex and Cody knew something was wrong since the clone didn’t answer their questions. At that point Rex shot the clone in the head. Cody was shocked, but Rex told him to calm down, and after taking off the helmet, his suspicions were correct. The “clone was a commando droid just wearing clone armor. 

At that moment, they see a droid attack flare in the sky, and are then surrounded by blaster fire from the base. Rex and Cody knew they were outnumbered, so by using cables and hooks, they skillfully jump of the base platform and onto the land. The droids assumed that the clones escaped and returned to the base. The four clones who escaped, were now aware that someone, an ally at least, was there too. So as they head to the base again, they come across a native Rishi land eel from one of the craters. The eel grabs Cutup by it’s mouth and starts to chomp the poor clone. After the eel is done eating Cutup, it looks at the other three clones for it’s next meal. Suddenly it gets shot right in the eye. A clean shot, a deadly blow to the eel as it collapses and dies. The rookies are shocked and turn to find Rex and Cody standing behind them, Rex holding the gun to show that he killed the eel.  

Cody orders the clones to take off their helmets, to show that they are not droids. After proving that they are not the enemy, Hevy tells them that they are all whats left from the base. Their sergeant, dead. They all start to devise a plan to take back the base. After making one, they head for the base. Using the head of one commando droid who was taken down, they gained access by the screen monitor. The door opened, and the three commando droids waiting at it are all gunned down by the droids. They all storm the base, shooting any droid they see. After a brief, but heated blaster and fist fight, the base was taken back. 

They discover that the communications grid is damaged, and that the green light to the Republic is still on. They were planning to fix the grid, but then Echo notices that more Separatist landing ships are arriving. It was a full scale invasion. The next stop would be Kamino. The clones realized that there was no time to fix it and instead suggested that the base is to be blown up. By doing so, the green light would be turned off, alerting the Republic of a potential invasion. The clones prepared for battle one last time.  So as the other droids reach the door, they are greeted with fire. Cody, Fives and Hevy all fire at the droids from the door.

 All they need to do is buy Rex and Echo enough time to setup the explosives. Back at the entrance, the three slowly retreat from the door, backing up at each moment, as the base starts to be filled with droids. The close the the last door reaching the main room. Rex couldn’t seem to connect the explosives with the controller, so he tasks Hevy to do so. The four start to leave using the same ventilation system that the rookies used the first time. Hevy soon discovers that fixing the problem is a lot harder than he imagined. So as the droids start to breach through the door, he communicates with Rex that he has to stay and blow up the base, manually. Rex, Cody, Echo and Fives have all reached safety. The four planned to go back, but Hevy told them not too. The droids have cut through the door, and Hevy puts up a fight of his own. He was no match as he is shot multiple times in the back. The droids are now in hands of the base (again) and have contacted their general. They failed to realize Hevy crawling to the explosives, and at the last moment before he is shot at, he pushes the button which blows up the station. From the bottom, the four surviving clones look at the destruction.

In the end, the Republic is notified by the explosion and sends reinforcements to Rishi Moon and Kamino. The four clones are eventually rescued. Fives and Echo are awarded for their bravery and are assigned to fight alongside Captain Rex in the 501st Legion. What could’ve been a full scale attack on Kamino was stopped by some unexperienced rookies.

  Picture Credits:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Rishi_Station

https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/spartan-ivs-vs-commando-droids.319890/

https://www.starwars.com/tv-shows/clone-wars/rookies-episode-gallery

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_the_Rishi_moon/Legends

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The Chosen One Update

One of the biggest updates have arrived to Star Wars Battlefront 2. EA has been in the works on this for a very long time, so they knew that the update had to be a good one. All the hype leading up to it, all the expectations, were exceeded.  Called “The Chosen One Update”, this update brings Anakin Skywalker to the game as a playable hero. The update also brings minor bug fixes and more custom clone skins that the player can unlock.

Anakin Skywalker was considered to be the “Chosen One”, destined to bring balance to the force and unite the galaxy in one. Anakin trained under Obi Wan Kenobi, together they endured many battles and missions together. The two became more like brothers instead of a  “master and apprentice” title. During the Clone Wars, Anakin commanded the 501st legion, and together they won many battles. Skywalker was a great leader, and led his troops from the front. He wasn’t afraid to get reckless at points, but in the end, the result would be a victory. Anakin cared for his friends and companions, often putting them first before anything. But the downside of young Skywalker was that he couldn’t control his anger and hatred. In battles he would fight recklessly, destroying and killing any enemy in his way. Only at the help of his friends, is when his anger can calm down.  His anger, is what made him one of the most powerful Jedi in history.

Coming to Star Wars Battlefront 2, Anakin is the strongest hero available, on both the light and the dark side. Unlike the rest of the heroes who have three abilities, Anakin comes with four abilities! The first is a light saber strike called passionate strike. This strike is able to break through block from other light saber wielders and deals high damage. His second ability is called heroic impact. Being the chosen one, he his very strong with the force. This ability allows Anakin to build up force and then send all his enemies flying in 360 degree force push. The damage that Anakin absorbs when building up this power is decreased and then added to damage done to his enemies in the force push. Next is his ability called pull dominance. Anakin pulls his enemies in front of him, leaving the targets vulnerable to follow-up attacks. This Ability is especially effective combined with an ally’s area of effect attack. Anakin’s last ability is a very strong and powerful one. The retribution ability allows Anakin to force choke all his enemies in one stand, dealing damage over time. This was added to show how strong Anakin’s anger can become. He comes with his default Jedi Knight appearance, with another Jedi Robed appearance in the game store.  

Along with bringing Anakin to the game, the update also include fixes and ways to customize clone trooper skins. First of all, two new clone trooper legions were added to the game, those being the 501st legion and the Courascant Guard. 

501st Clone Legion

Courascant Guard trooper skin. 

The update brings the choice to play as a phase 1 trooper skin, or as a phase 2 trooper skin. Changes were made to most skins , with their appearances. Now the details within each legion is more unique and more detailed. Each soldier category now has a different detail from the other categories. For example,  a 501st assault skin would look different than a 501st heavy skin, and so on. Also, now players have the opportunity to play as an armored officer, instead of playing with the officer that does not have the clone trooper skin. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51b4GRRupfY&t=78s

Personally, this is my favorite update, as it brings more detail to the clone skins and Anakin Skywalker. Growing up watching Star Wars The Clone Wars, I always have wanted to play as different legions, and now I have the chance to do so. Enough talking, I’ll meet you on the battlefront !

Picture Credits:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/778489485562554042/

https://www.artstation.com/artwork/y1R5Q

https://en.softonic.com/articles/star-wars-battlefront-2-anakin-skywalker

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The Battle of Kashyyyk

In the final stages of the Clone Wars, there were many decisive battles and pivotal points. It was anyone’s war, so each side was eager to just take it all. The Republic forces were on the defensive side most of the time now, since it was the Saperatists who were launching most of the attacks and invasions on different key planets and areas. During their Outer Rim Sieges, one of the sieges took place on the planet of Kashyyyk. By invading the planet, the Separatists hoped to claim the Kashyyyk hyperspace junction, as well as gain information on secret hyperspace routes rumored to be in Wookiee archives. Victory would turn the tide of the war immensely in favor for the Separatists. 

The planet of Kashyyyk is well known for it’s green forests and it’s sandy beaches. The planet is considered one of the most beautiful in the galaxy. Filled with many wildlife and different climate zones. When the droids started the attack, they were doing so by leading one on the water and charging towards the shores. At first the Clones were out-numbered at a scale of 5 droids to 1 clone trooper. Defeat was on the horizon for the poor soldiers. But what most clones did not know is that Kashyyyk is the home planet of the native Wookies. Fierce warriors who are loyal to the Republic. The Wookies do not want their planet to be invaded, so they fought side by side the clones. Having the Wookies on their side now, many of the clones felt that now it was a fair fight, if not fair, it was now favored towards the Republic. As the droids reached closer and closer to the shore, that’s when the real fighting started to happen. 

As the battle raged on, there were many causalities on both sides. Having the better weaponry though, the Clones and the Wookies were gaining the advantage. It showed too, as the droids started to retreat. But right when things started to look easy, Order 66 was sent to all Clone leaders, with the order to kill any Jedi they see. Commander Gree, who was commanding the 41st corps at the battle, attacked Yoda. Sensing the attack, Yoda quickly jumped into action and killed Gree. Yoda managed to escape, but the other Jedi commanders on scene weren’t and were killed by their clones. During this short period, it was a confusing one for everyone. The clones started to attack the Jedi, but also repelling the droid forces too. The Wookies were shocked and many opted out the battle, some even helping surviving Jedi escape off the planet. In the end, the Clones won the battle, and all the Wookies who were left were taken into custody, orders from the Emperor. The Battle of Kashyyyk would go on to be one of the last battles of the Clone Wars.  

  Picture Credits:

https://www.starwars.com/databank/kashyyyk

https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/762163936916015744/

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Kashyyyk

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Best Lego Star Wars Kits

Invented in 1932 and introduced in the United States in 1962, Lego sets have always been a popular toy for people of any gender and all ages. The famous “6-99” age limit, Lego sets are famous for having the consumer construct a toy. Using different pieces and different ways to construct the toy, each Lego set is unique. The consumer can either build from the guide, or build something straight out of his/her mind. There are very little limits in what you can build with Legos. Personally, I like to build the main item itself out of the guide, then I fix the minor details myself. I end up with a very unique object, that is only out of my mind. Today I am going to talk about the best overall rated Lego Star Wars sets ever made. Using various websites who have made their own lists, I have put together my own list of the top six Lego Star Wars sets.

 6.  Poe’s X-Wing Starfighter 

This Lego set includes three Lego mini-figures, one BB-8 Lego figure, a mini shuttle, landing support, and the X-Wing fighter itself. At a respectable 717 pieces, the building time is from 30 minutes to a hour. What this Lego X-Wing has that sets it apart from the other ones is mainly the color and the design. A unique orange on black look, this X-Wing looks striking compared to mostly any other starfighter. Holding the design of a Resistance X-Wing, the look is much more slick, and more modern. An easy pick for the number six spot.

5. Boba Fett’s Slave 1 Ship

Boba Fett’s Slave 1 ship is probably one of the most well known ships throughout the Star Wars Universe. At 1996 Lego Pieces, this Lego ship is one of the most tallest in the whole collection. This set includes 4 Lego mini-figures, a Han Solo in carbonite stand, and the ship itself. There is no ship in the entire galaxy like it. This ship was feared by the whole galaxy, and the main owner being Boba Fett after he inherited it from his father, Jango Fett, when he died in battle. Working for whoever would pay the most, Bounty Hunters are ruthless, and would get the job done no matter the cost, doing anything for the money. Boba Fett was arguably the most famous of all, carrying out many duties. The best Bounty Hunter, the best ship to get the job done, the perfect duo.

4.  Assault on Hoth 

The wonderful recreation of the Battle on Hoth, this Lego Set is a pure beauty. With 14 mini-figures, this Lego set does not disappoint. This set includes 2144 pieces, and although it is not one main object, it does take a good amount of time to complete this set. With a Snow speeder, many turrets, the Rebel wall doors, generators, and a medical base, this set is any Lego lover’s dream. One of the best battles in the Star Wars Universe, deserves one of the best Lego sets.

3. Sandcrawler 

First appearing in “A New Hope”, this set is part of the Legos themed “Hard to Find”. Hence the name, there were limited quantities of the Lego set produced. This Lego set includes seven Lego mini-figures, six droids, a retractable claw, and a mini station post. Used by the native Jawas, the Sandcrawler would scavenge parts and objects across the vast deserts of Tatooine and later sell them to buyers. In this case, the Lego set recreates the scene where Luke and his uncle Owen bought R2-D2 and C-3PO from the Jawas. Having over 3,296 Lego pieces, this Lego set is a must buy for collectors. This Lego Set is also one of the most heaviest and largest on the Lego Star Wars Market.

2. The Death Star 

Ah yes, the Death Star. The infamous Imperial base/weapon. You knew Lego had to go big if they were to make a Death Star set, and exceed expectations they did.  The set includes 23 mini-figures, the most out of all Star Wars Sets. The Lego Death Star’s insides are exposed, showing the inside rooms. In the rooms, you can put the mini-figures in it, creating many scenarios in it. The set has the second- most pieces out of all on this list, 4016. Lego did release a second Death Star from the movie “Return of the Jedi”, but that Death Star is no match for the first one. The original is always better than the sequels, remember that.

1. Ultimate Millennium Falcon

The crown jewel of all Lego Star Wars sets, the pride joy, the ultimate collector’s item; The Ultimate Millennium Falcon. With 7541 pieces, this set holds the most pieces on the list. Shown in the picture above compared to a hand, this ship is big. The most iconic Star Wars ship used by Chewbacca and Han Solo, this Lego set never dissapoints. The set has 10 mini-figures, and can be placed inside the ship. The top is retractable, but personally, I would only move it when i have too, to minimize any accidents. The Lego sets with the most pieces are the most delicate ones. The Falcon is known as the “fastest ship in the galaxy”. The greatest ship with the greatest legacy, deserves the best set. Truly, the ship is a living legend.

Picture Credits:

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-star-wars-153-poe-s-x-wing-fighter-153-75102/-/A-21505870

https://shop.lego.com/en-US/product/Slave-I-75060

https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Slave-75060/dp/B00NHQHX8G

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-Wars-TM-Assault-on-Hoth-75098/51720885

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Star-Wars-Sandcrawler-Play-Set/34976659

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-star-wars-153-death-star-153-75159/-/A-51295932

https://geekculture.co/new-lego-star-wars-ucs-millennium-falcon-75192-to-launch-from-oct-2017/

https://geekculture.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ucs-millenniumfalcon-2017.jpg

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Battle of Umbara

The Clone Wars held many decisive battles, each battle with it’s own purpose and outcome. Sometimes winning the battle might mean freedom for the planet and it’s people. Other times winning the battle might mean winning precious resources that the planet holds. Point is there can be many outcomes of the battles that can affect the tide of the war. Towards the end of the Clone Wars, the battles got more and more decisive. The Battle of Umbara occurred in 20 BBY , near the end of the Clone Wars. This battle was an important one, as it was mainly fought for a vital trade route. The natives have just lost their senator to a murderer, and Umbara have withdrawn from the Republic and joined the  Separatists. Since Umbara is part of an important trade route vital to the Republic, the Republic need to get the planet back. Meanwhile the Umbarans have organized into militias, ready to repel any incoming Republic forces.

This was the first battle ever on Umbara, therefor everything was new to the clones and the Jedi. The native Umbarans having the major home advantage. Right away, soon after the Republic force landed, you can get the feeling that this task would not be an easy one. Despite the heavy losses and the immense ground fire, the forces did eventually get to their destinations. Obi Wan taking his legion one way and Anakin taking his legion another way. There were many hard fought battles, and heavy losses on both sides. The clones fought on, and did take great deal of ground. Soon after, Anakin was called back to the Jedi Temple, with Jedi Pong Krell taking his place. Krell was considered a war hero to some, winning many battles. But there was one flaw of his, he has the highest death numbers in clones. His tactics are reckless, not thought well enough, but effective. His first task was to capture an Umbarian air base. The first attempt was a total failure, leading to a retreat, and many clone deaths. Many of the survivors started to criticize the Jedi’s orders and tactics. Rex and Fives went to talk to the general, explaining the problems. Krell was not interested at all, Fives kept urging the Jedi to make change. Pong finally got enough and drew his lightsaber to the clone, threatening him.

The attempts after that took a heavy toll, but it all payed off, finally capturing the air base. The next plan was to capture the capital. The plan was that Kenobi take a group and flank behind. Krell was to take control of the rest of the 212th and the 501st legion. In a scene alone, it was reveraled that Krell turned to the Dark Side, thus explaining his reckless tactics and the many clone deaths. He devised a plan for the clones to kill themselves. He contacted the two clone leaders of each legion separately, saying that the enemy is wearing the armor of the other legion. Once the two legions met, they fired upon each other. There were many deaths.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=o6QC_oPLVFs

Rex then came upon a dead 212th soldier, and was shocked to find out it was a clone. He rushed back, urging his side to stop firing and ordering them to take off their helmets to show the other side that they are not the enemy. The two sides were shocked, who would give such an order. Waxer, the leade of the 212th was found, dying, and on his last breath, he told Fives and Rex that it was Krell who gave the order. After rounding up all the troops, they stormed to Krell’s headquarters. Rex took a group with him to Krell, ordering the Jedi to surrender. Raged, Pong quickly drew, and went on a killing spree. He jumped out the window. But by doing so, he found himself surrounded by even more clones. With ease, he fought his way out.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dcfV6yUUMhs

He led the clones to the dark forest. After intense battle, the clones finally captured the turned Jedi. He was executed for treason. The Republic ended up taking the capital and won the battle. This battle showed that there are still turned Jedi, and urged the Jedi council to double check for any traitors. This would lead to many uncoverings. 

Picture Credits:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Umbara

https://swfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Battle_of_Umbara_%28Clone_Wars%29

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Clone Troopers vs. Stormtroopers

People often get confused between the two types of soldiers. Both served under grand armies at different time periods in the Star Wars timeline. Although they might look and seem similar, rest assure that there are many differences between clone troopers and stormtroopers. With the the many differences that separate the two types of troopers, the question of who was the more elite soldier often arises. 

The armour that the stormtroopers used was basic, just like an extra layer of clothing. When Captain Rex put on stromtrooper armour for the first time, he described it as “useless” and that the armour doesn’t protect you from anything. He also stated that you cannot see anything through the helmets of stromtroopers. “Maybe that’s why they can’t shoot right” he stated. “Clone armour is way superior to this”. From the words of a well known leader during the Clone War, it’s safe to say that we can take his word for it, and agree. 

Phase II Clone Armour

Stormtrooper Armour

Anyone can be a soldier and fight, but what really separates a good soldier to a great soldier is their training. The amount of training put in meant the greater amount the individual was ready for battle. Imperial stormtrooper cadets were first trained at Imperial academies at around the ages of 12 and 13.  They would undergo about 7 or 8 years of training before being deployed in battle. Early in the reign of the Empire, previous clone commanders would train the new stromtrooper cadets. One of these famous instructing commanders was Clone Commander Cody, who fought alongside Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi. Clone trooper cadets would train since birth, undergoing numerous amount of tests. But since clones had accelerated growth and aging, this meant that they would train for about 10-11 years before being deployed on the battle field. Every clone trooper had the same built and structure, but their mentality was different. Each clone trooper had a mind of it’s own. Stromtroopers were different people, taken from different planets and families. Therefor, each trooper had a different built, shape, and mentality. Some stromtroopers would excel in training, while others had to be punished and pushed to do good. There were many Imperial Academies around the galaxy dedicated to a special unit or task. Clone cadets all trained in the same facilities on the same planet of Kamino.

Clone Training Exercise on Kamino

Imperial Training Facility 

Clone troopers were genetically modified clones of the notorious bounty hunter and Jedi killer, Jango Fett. They have perfect eyesight, hearing, and coordination. They were genetically predisposed to be versatile, growing accustomed to different weapons and fighting styles quickly. Clone troopers were trained to fight in different scenarios, different planets. Storm troopers were clearly not trained for different planet types, and it showed on the Battle on Endor, where the helpless clones were no match for the native Ewoks. After saying everything, it’s pretty clear who the most elite trooper was, and it was the Clone Trooper.

Picture Credits:

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Stormtrooper

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Clone_trooper

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Imperial_Academy

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/431008626817942756/

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Latest Star Wars Battlefront II Updates

In order to keep up with demanding pressure from consumers and ongoing new ideas, video game developers make updates for their respective games. With the new updates, consumers will be able to play new levels, maps, and new customs, all while playing the same video game they love. Star Wars Battlefront II developers are constantly introducing new weapons, vehicles, and ultimately new characters to the game. Star Wars Battlefront II ended on a good note in 2018, introducing the planet Geonosis to players and two new characters.   

The two new characters introduced were General Greivous and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Being very important characters in the Star Wars Saga, it was only a matter of time for EA  to put these characters in the game. General Greivous was the general of the droid army during the Clone Wars. Greivous is often known for his four arm look, being able to wield four lightsabers at a time. He obtains his lightsabers by killing Jedi, and keeping their lightsabers as trophies. Trained in the Jedi Arts by Count Dooku, Greivous was feared among the galaxy, including many Jedi. Obi- Wan Kenobi was a Jedi Master during the time of the Clone Wars. General of the 212th Clone Attack Battalion, Obi- Wan was a skillful, strategy based Jedi Master who won many battles. Unlike many of his fellow Jedi, he was not afraid of Greivous, and often challenged him to duels when he got the chance. The game developers did a great job in the characters, and are now contenders for the best hero/villain in the game.  

Determined to a strong year in 2019, EA would not stop, and continued to find new ways to update the game. In late January, EA released a huge update to the game, bringing in new battle points, bug/glitch fixes, and the newest villain to the game; Count Dooku. It was known that EA would release Count Dooku for a time, but it was never known when. For everyone who plays the game, it was a huge surprise.   

Count Dooku would bring new abilities, including his iconic force lightning ability. But with his arrival, this meant that there were more villains than heroes in the game, and would be a major advantage to the “bad guy team”. With much speculation about what new hero would come out, it was finally confirmed that Anakin Skywalker would be released soon, along with the clone trooper skins of the 501st Attack Battalion. Now we play the waiting game for Anakin’s arrival. In the meantime, players can now enjoy playing and defeating opponents as Count Dooku.

Picture Credits:

https://kotaku.com/battlefront-iis-clone-wars-update-is-the-star-wars-i-wa-1830719584

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/11/27/geonosis-star-wars-battlefront-ii-november-28/

https://en.softonic.com/articles/count-dooku-star-wars-battlefront-2

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Star Wars Viewing Order

This has been an ongoing debate ever since the prequels and the animated series came out. The order in which the star wars movies came out is pretty weird and confusing at first, so let me explain, 

When A New Hope came out in 1977, there was already a backstory to the main plot, but the audience did not know this of course. They all just assumed that the story started with Luke and his life. So when “Empire Strikes Back” and Return of the Jedi” came out in their respective years, fans assumed that those movies would be the end of a great story. When it was later announced that there would be prequel movies on the events that happened BEFORE the original movies, many fans were confused. When “ The Phantom Menace” came out in 1999, there was already the mindset of what the actions are in the future, but while watching the movie of the events that happened in the past. “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” finally ended most of the confusion in the Star Wars timeline. Telling the stories of characters who would influence on how the galaxy would turnout during “A New Hope”. In the late 2000′s, Star Wars The Clone Wars came out as an animated series that tells the stories and events of The Clone Wars. Based on the events  between the movies “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” Nearly a decade later, “Star Wars Rebels came out, taking place after the events of “Revenge of the Sith” and before “A New Hope.     

A lot to take in, the movies and animated series were all released at different times, and all take place at some time in the Star Wars timeline. That why the debate on what movies to watch first is one that is very popular. Fans who have seen the movies since the late 1900′s would say to watch the Original Trilogy movies first, then the prequels, then the animated series, and finally the sequels. However, a fan who grew up in the 2000′s would probably argue to watch the movies in order of the timeline, which would be the prequels, then Star Wars The Clone Wars, and then the original trilogy movies, and finally the sequels. I grew up watching the prequel movies first, then watching the original trilogy movies. The order in which you watch the movies, is really your choice and preference.  

If you prefer to watch the movies in chronological order, then do so. But if you want to put yourself in the shoes of a fan in the 1990′s then watch the original trilogy movies first, and then the prequels. This debate topic would always be a classic, as fans of all ages continue to argue on what movies to watch first. What do you think, what set of movies would you prefer to watch first ?

 Picture Credits:

A New Hope:

 https://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope

Star Wars Memes:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PrequelMemes/comments/92zv2u/when_your_friend_says_he_likes_star_wars_memes/

https://www.lifewire.com/best-star-wars-memes-4165290

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My All Time Star Wars Favorites

To start the new year off, I’m going to do an entry about my Star Wars favorites. I have been doing posts about many Star Wars topics, but I have yet to do a post about me, about my Star Wars Favorites. Without further to do, let’s get started!

Favorite Jedi

There are many great Jedi in the franchise, and it is often hard to choose to who is the best Jedi. Many people have different favorites, whether it’s Yoda, Anakin, or even Mace Windu. Out of all of these great Jedi, my favorite one probably has to be Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Obi-Wan has been part of the Star Wars Franchise since the beginning, protecting Luke and guiding him to the ways of the force. Even before this, he fought in the Clone Wars, successfully winning many battles and defeating many opponents. Obi Wan is most famous for training both Anakin and Luke, killing General Grievous, and killing Darth Maul. Kenobi is also the protagonist for one of the greatest Star Wars memes ever: The High Ground meme.

Favorite Droid

Star Wars fans right now have favored BB-8 as the new, favorite droid. Don’t get me wrong, BB-8 is a cute, fun, friendly little droid that has won the hearts of every Star Wars fan. But now, we have forgot the droids that we grew up with. R2-D2 is the droid that I grew up watching and loving. Also there since the beginning, R2 is s droid that has much experience in battle, but can also be friendly. R2 started off as a maintenance droid on a ship, but quickly got adjusted to battle after flying with Anakin into battle. Throughout the Clone Wars, R2 was often Anakin’s #2, next to Ashoka of course. This Man to Droid bond was one of the strongest in the Star Wars Franchise. Even after the Clone Wars, R2 was still a great droid, flying with Luke into battle against the Death Star and protecting Luke’s whereabouts from anyone.

Favorite Clone

Growing up watching Star Wars The Clone Wars, I became more and more interested in the Clones and the Clone Army. At first one might think that all clones are the same, but as you watch the show, your learn that each clone is very different from the other. Some clones might be short tempered, others might have quick thinking, some are tough, and some are weak. Each clone is unique. Most fans agree that Captain Rex is the best clone ever to live, but watching the show, I was more interested in a clone named Fives. His background, and the missions he has been through, is different from many clones in the whole army. Fives was part of Domino Squad, hense the name, they all died one after the other, they all met their demise each at a different time, one at a time, just like domino. Fives was very clever on and off the battle. He was very close to discovering the true reason for their inhibitor chips. Having been promoted to an Arc Trooper, he was respected among many clones and even Jedi.

Favorite Starfighter

Every era had it’s each own unique bunch of starfighters, from the prequels all the way to the latest movie out. Every star fighter has it’s own design and purposes. In general, there are regular fighters, bombers, and interceptors, or scout ships. Personally, I like the designs of the :

Arc 170 Starfighter

Resistance X-Wing

Rebel Y-Wing

But to fly into battle, I prefer an A-Wing Starfighter, as they are fast, and use rapid fire guns. These starfighters are mainly used for recon and scout missions, butt are also great for battle. In the game Star Wars Battlefront 2, the A-Wing is always my go-to fighter.

There you have it, some of my all time Star Wars favorites. Most of the choices came from the fact of what time I grew up in. Kids who grew up watching Star Wars at the time when Disney bought it, may have different picks than me. Feel free to tell me your picks and opinions. Let’s have a great year!

Picture Credits:

Favorite Characters:

https://doddlenews.com/rumor-a-new-star-wars-trilogy-with-obi-wan-kenobi-starring-ewan-mcgregor/

https://www.picsnaper.com/p/Jedipedia-FANDOM-powered-by-Wikia

http://clonewars.wikia.com/wiki/Fives

Starfighters:

http://www.finescale.com/product-info/kit-reviews/2008/08/two-reviews-revell-star-wars-arc-170-starfighter-and-luke-skywalkers-x-wing-snaptite-kits

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Bomber

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/RZ-2_A-wing_interceptor

https://otakumode.com/shop/59b1f749f4e7fec22a43c287/Star-Wars-The-Last-Jedi-1-72-Scale-Blue-Squadron-Resistance-X-Wing-Fighter

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Star Wars Christmas Gifts

With the holidays arriving fast, you scramble to get those last minute gifts to your friends and family. It is important to know what to get them, and at the best price possible. There are many great Star Wars items on the market right now. I’ve chosen out a few which in my opinion, are the best gifts to hand out this year. The main consumer for Star Wars gifts are children and the youth, but there are some items that are for all ages! Let’s jump right in!

Action figures are great for any last minute ideas, and they are pretty convenient too. Most children would love to play with these realistic figures. 

At Walmart, you can buy this 4 pack of 3.75 inch action figures from The Force Awakens. The regular price is 13.99, but online with shipping and taxes, the price comes up to a rounded $21. This is a very great deal as many individual action figures of the same size and quality sell for over $12. Here is the link:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-Force-Link-Battle-on-Crait-3-75-inch-Figure-4-Pack/444145535

Willing to spend a little more ? Well, I have the right action figure gift for you.

At Target, you can buy this amazing six character pack. The price is $43.99, which is not bad for six, 3.75 inch action figures. Only available at Target, this gift would be perfect for many kids who love to play with storm-troopers. Based on the latest movie “Solo”, it would appeal to most kids from a younger generation. The link for the gift is :

  https://www.target.com/p/star-wars-force-link-2-0-3-75-figure-6pk-target-exclusive/-/A-53321795

Lego Star Wars gifts are also great for many kids, but also, many adults love to build the Legos, as it brings them many great star wars memories from their childhood. There is a wide selection of Lego Star Wars gifts on the market right now, but i’ll show you my favorite two.

Target beats out Walmart for Lego gifts, as they have the lowest price for the same product. For a very low price of $24, you can buy this awesome Rebel Y- Wing Lego Star Fighter. Complete with four characters and an Astromech droid, this gift is the jackpot. But be aware, this is a hot item, therefor it sells out fast. Here is the link for the Y-Wing: 

https://www.target.com/p/lego-174-star-wars-153-y-wing-starfighter-153-75172/-/A-51295922

The second Lego Star Wars item is The Resistance Defense on Crait.

This Lego Star Wars pack contains five characters, a Resistance Ski Speeder, Resistance tower, and a Resistance turret. For a reasonable price of $47.60, this gift would be a great one to anyone who loved the movie “The Last Jedi”. Online, with shipping and taxes, the price comes up to about $53. Prices would surely rise after the holidays, so make sure to buy your set now: 

https://www.target.com/p/lego-star-wars-153-defense-of-crait-153-75202/-/A-52674909

Note that on platforms such as E-bay and Offer-Up, there might be the same products for lower prices, but they are not guaranteed to be in new condition. So shop at your own risk.  

The final gifts I present to you today are the Star Wars Sphero droids. These droids are app-enabled droids, meaning you can control their movements all on your smartphone or tablet. They are interactive as well, and come with many great features such as sensors, LED lights, and authentic movements just like in the movies. There are four droids, but the most popular two are BB-8 and R2-D2.

The R2-D2 Sphero App- Enabled Droid is a great gift for people of all ages. This droid comes with enhanced radio systems, authentic LEDS, an integrated speaker, and authentic movements from those shown on movies. This is the perfect Star Wars companion to have at your home. For a decent price of $59.99, this great item would be perfect for any Star Wars lover. You can buy it at Fry’s Electronics: https://www.frys.com/product/9460211

The most popular Sphero droid is the BB-8 App enabled droid. 

This droid is based on a sphere, with a magnetic head. This droid is cool, as it has almost the same movements as shown in the movies. The reason I say almost is because sometimes, the droid would go to fast, and the head would move forward. A major downside, but that is no reason to not buy the droid. A fan favorite, the movements and sounds are almost all authentic. The droid cannot stand upright by itself, so included is a stand made exclusively for the droid, and as a bonus, the stand charges the droid too. For a price of $68.99 at Walmart, it is not a bad choice to get. Personally, I prefer the R2-D2 model, but that’s just me, as the majority of the consumers prefer the BB-8. The link to buy the item is here :  

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sphero-BB-8-App-Enabled-Droid/54446643?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=14943&adid=22222222227047340902&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=123252752198&wl4=pla-255586970613&wl5=1014207&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=127137359&wl11=online&wl12=54446643&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAjNjgBRAgEiwAGLlf2tEkEfTgVgj-qQbxg5R0DWRRMGAdq6ckQ_zlXbyeSi58UMqBmFbuLxoC2KoQAvD_BwE

These are some of the hottest items on sale right now. Many of these are on sale because of the holidays approaching, so make sure to buy your product as soon as possible. May the Force be with you, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

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https://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Wars-Defense-Building/dp/B075QTPSWR

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