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Chewbacca, Klaud,
and Poe Dameron
at the controls of the
Millennium Falcon.




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FORCES OF GOOD

A rag-tag fleet of ships composed of battered
freighters, capital ships, and starfi ghters held
together by spare parts and hope, the Resistance
has gathered all the forces it can muster for one

final confrontation against the First Order and
an even darker enemy.





































THE MILLENNIUM
FALCON
The old Corellian YT-1300
freighter, formerly owned
by Lando Calrissian and
Han Solo, and which is
now in possession of the
Wookiee Chewbacca,
has long been a totemic
icon of freedom, fi rst for
the Rebel Alliance and
now to the Resistance.
Recent modifi cations to
the Falcon have included
gravimetric compensators,
so that the ship is able to X-WING STARFIGHTER
safely execute suborbital Synonymous with the fight against galactic

hyperspace jumps; a new oppression, the Resistance’s squadron of
military-grade sensor dish; Incom-FreiTex T-70 X-wings are now in short
and improvements to the supply following a year of intense combat
quad laser cannons. action, with a mere 8 ships remaining in active
service and ready to engage the First Order.





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A-WING STARFIGHTER
An improved upgrade over the original RZ-1, the RZ-2

version of the tenacious A-wing fighter is capable of
high speeds without engine burnouts, hull compromises,
he earlier model.
or the loss of stability that blighted the earlier model.


Y-WING STARFIGHTER
In service as long ago as the
Clone Wars, the Resistance’s
fleet of Y-wings come courtesy

of pilots who brought their own
ships into the fold as well as
vessels brought from those who
dwell in sympathetic systems.
Each one is individually modifi ed
to its owner’s specifi cations.

















TANTIVE IV
The Alderaanian consular ship that that
played a key role in the theft of the plans for
the original Death Star has been pressed into
service once again, after spending several
decades mothballed in the Yarma system. The
ship now acts as the hub of the Resistance base
on Ajan Kloss, providing power and additional
facilities to keep the base operational.








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AXIS OF EVIL
With all the might and resources
of the First Order, and a secret

fleet of Star Destroyers hidden in
the depths of space, the odds are
stacked in favor of the agents of
the dark side. Evil’s goal? Total
domination of the galaxy.











TREADSPEEDER
A shielded patrol
bike with a distinctive
hybrid design, the
UA-TT WALKER treadspeeder is
The First Order’s literally pulled along
Urban Assault the ground by its
Triped Transporter rugged forward
(UA-TT) is designed tread, while a
for urban pacifi cation rear repulsorlift
and to nullify any makes the vehicle
opposition met lightweight and
during a planet’s maneuverable.
subjugation. Its
central limb is an

effective tool for
clearing obstacles
or subversives from
its path.























THE NIGHT BUZZARD
Formerly a dungeon ship used to transfer
prisoners to the penal world of Osseriton,
the Oubliette-class transport was liberated
by the sinister Knights of Ren and extensively

modified into a menacing portent of doom.



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THE HIDDEN FLEET
Deep in the Unknown Regions, a secret
fleet has been under construction on

the secluded planet Exegol, built by
order of the mysterious Sith Eternal
cult. Only the mismatched armada
of Resistance ships stands in the way
of the Sith Eternal fleet jumping into

hyperspace and enslaving the galaxy.




TIE DAGGER

A Sith affiliated craft, the TIE dagger’s TIE WHISPER


triangulated wings spread deflector shield energy A stealth variety
and keep the ship’s power cells energized. In of TIE, fi tted with
addition to the laser cannons below the cockpit, enhanced and

the fighter also includes heavy lasers in its wings. braced solar
panels, sensor-
inhibiting stealth
systems, and a
hyperdrive.



















TIE FIGHTERS
A devastating symbol of domination, the TIE
fighter was the backbone of the Imperial Navy,

and new variations on the basic design continue
to wage war in the era of the First Order.









Kylo Ren pilots a
well-armed and heavily
modified TIE whisper.









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PATHS OF


DESTINY






Tracing the relationships that

connect the Skywalker saga.



Spanning a galaxy of star systems and unfolding
across multiple generations, the Skywalker saga
swirls with complex action and intricate detail. Yet
the tremendous galactic events portrayed are driven
by the associations formed between a core group of
characters. To graphically illustrate the connections at
the center of this epic adventure, Star Wars historian
David West Reynolds has crafted a trio of diagrams
that reveal the fateful links between father and son,
master and Padawan, Jedi and Sith, and more.

Words: David West Reynolds










espite hailing from latent potential that will not be denied,
D origins somewhat for good or for ill; of the temptations
of evil; and the challenge and power of
obscure and most
forgiveness. It teaches us over and over
mysterious, members
of the Skywalker family again that obscure circumstances do not

took multiple leading define someone’s identity. A person may

roles in conflicts that toppled the Republic wait a lifetime, but when opportunity
and shook the entire galaxy. In mapping knocks and we see their spirit put to the
out the lineage of this extraordinary test, we discover who they really are. We
group, we see individuals go from the learn that our choices and contributions
humblest of beginnings to the greatest do matter, and can matter for countless
heights of galactic power. Becoming others in ways that we cannot predict.
involved with the Skywalkers can sweep Whether your side wins or loses in the
even a smuggler from obscurity to the chronicle of the moment, what measures
center of titanic political revolutions. you are the choices you make and the
In the Skywalker saga we recognize degree to which you step up and make
the recurrence of certain themes: of the contribution that you were uniquely
adoptive parents; of hidden identity; of equipped to make.




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THE HOUSE OF SKYWALKER



The Force Runs Strong in Their Family
There is a restlessness in the Skywalker line, a latent impulse
that drives one member after another to great heights or to
terrible depths. Traits repeatedly resurface, even when children are
separated and raised by adoptive families. Leia Organa becomes
a powerful political leader in the mold of her mother, Padmé; Luke Anakin Skywalker
Skywalker dreams of living a life of adventure like his father, Anakin;
It’s a bitter irony that the pure love that Shmi Skywalker had
and Ben Solo lacks discipline and generosity, choosing self over for her son was to be the trigger for his undoing. Anakin’s
duty—much like his grandfather, who became Darth Vader. Through feelings for his mother were simply too strong for him to
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a and death. Such emotion combined with his strength in the
F Force was a dangerously unruly combination.
Anakin’s profound attachment to his mother was
mirrored in his relationship with Padmé Amidala. Again
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and pressures of galactic turmoil, the former slave became
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trials of a slave’s life with the
same calm resolution that she
showed in the face of torture
and death at the hands of the
Sandpeople. Her strength of
spirit was a key wellspring of
the extraordinary nature of
the Skywalker clan.


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Luke Skywalker
Growing up among moisture farmers with
Cliegg & Owen & no real knowledge of his parents, Luke
Skywalker felt different to those around
Aika Lars Beru Lars him, forever aspiring to a more exciting life
Separated from Owen inherited his that seemed eternally beyond his reach.
his fi rst wife, Aika, father’s stubbornness Longing for something more throughout
Cliegg Lars and his and practicality. As the his early years, he developed a certainty
son Owen settled somewhat reluctant of identity that remained steadfast, even
on the outer-rim guardian of Luke when his inner strength and clarity of
world of Tatooine. Skywalker, Owen feared judgement were sorely tested later.
Cliegg later freed the forces that corrupted Facing Darth Vader and the
and married Shmi Anakin would resurface in devastating truth about his parentage,
Skywalker. the boy. Beru, on the other Luke held fi rm against all temptation,
hand, recognized and mastering his Skywalker heritage instead of
accepted the differences letting it master him. A largely self-taught
that set Luke apart from individual, Luke Skywalker’s achievement
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dedication to public service can
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Padmé Naberrie took the royal name Amidala as Naboo’s
elected queen at the age of fourteen, and led her planet
through the crisis of the Trade Federation invasion with
remarkable grace and intelligence for a leader so young. After
two terms as Naboo’s queen, Amidala became a member
of the Galactic Senate. Padmé successfully navigated the
challenges of the complex warren of galactic politics as a
senator, a post that made her days as Queen of Naboo seem
quaint and simple by comparison. But all her strength and
experience could not aid her when she fell helplessly in love Han Solo
with her Jedi bodyguard, Anakin Skywalker. After witnessing A simple job transporting an
Anakin’s turn to evil, suffering violence at his hands, she bore old man and a farmboy with no
their twin children before dying of a broken heart. questions asked saw the smuggler
become entangled with the
Skywalkers, resetting the trajectory
of his life. The principled bravery
Bail & Breha he saw in Luke Skywalker, Leia
Organa, and Ben Kenobi shamed
Organa Solo into discovering his better
Senator Bail Organa and his nature, and the one-time loner
wife Queen Breha Organa threw his full support behind the
were ideal foster parents to Rebellion. His personal devotion to
the infant daughter of Padmé Leia led to love and marriage, but
Amidala, championing the their relationship failed, and Solo’s
same values that Padmé’s own son became the greatest
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The child of Leia Organa and Han Solo was the heir to the
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and power of the royal House of Organa. A charismatic leader in the Galactic heritage. What’s more, Ben was raised in ignorance of his evil
Senate and a clever negotiator behind the scenes, Leia became a leader of the ancestor, Darth Vader, and the revelation of that connection
Rebellion against the Empire, just as in the aftermath of the Galactic Civil War only furthered the pressure he felt. Riven with chaotic impulses,
she led the Resistance against the First Order. Her personal life was marred by Ben was not an individual who responded easily to discipline,
a failed marriage to a Corellian smuggler and the horror of seeing her son, Ben and in an impulsive moment of confused self-defense he turned
Solo, become a devotee and champion of all that Leia holds in contempt. on his teacher—and on everything the Jedi had ever stood for.
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LINEAGE OF THE FORCE



Masters and Their Apprentices
Over a thousand years the Jedi became brilliant teachers, to the Jedi Order difficult to adapt to.


able to draw out of their Padawans a deep connection with However, the Jedi Council set aside this ancient wisdom
the Force that was formerly the privilege of only a few of the and accepted nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker for Jedi training.
most fortunate and dedicated Jedi Masters. The Jedi Order This decision was one of the most momentous in galactic
also learned that such power easily overwhelms an untrained history, for Anakin’s subsequent fall to the dark side of the
psyche, and thus arose the strict policy of taking recognized Force and rise to tremendous evil power as the Sith Lord Darth
Force-sensitive children from their parents at an early age, Vader, right hand of Darth Sidious, resulted in the destruction
before family bonds made the more austere life of dedication of the Republic that the Jedi were sworn to protect.












Count Dooku /
Darth Tyranus
Yoda A man of singular brilliance and
Yoda’s tremendously long lifespan allowed him to appreciate better individuality, Count Dooku resigned
than his fellow Jedi the gravity of the profound changes occurring in from the Jedi in frustration at the
the fi nal days of the Republic. Yoda knew how much work it had taken Order’s restrictions and failures.
to build the great edifi ce of galactic civilization, and how deeply it could He reveled in the freedom to do
be damaged, perhaps irretrievably, in a short span of critical neglect. anything his abilities allowed,
The diminutive Jedi Master trained numerous Padawans who and quickly became one of the
became prominent fi gures in galactic history, each of whom went on to most powerful voices in galactic
have a profound infl uence on subsequent generations. government. Openly a leader of
the Separatist cause, he secretly
schemed with Darth Sidious,
becoming the Sith apprentice
Darth Sidious Darth Tyranus and working on both
A master of patience and profound sides to foment the civil war that
duplicity, Darth Sidious obscured would destroy the Republic.
himself beneath his public identity as
the kindly Senator Palpatine, as he
rose from modest interstellar political
power to become a leading voice in
the Galactic Senate. The profound
cunning of Sidious’ slow-burning
plan to become Emperor was
exceeded only by his utter treachery
to those foolish or greedy enough
to trust him. He trained others in
the dark arts for his own ends, and
disposed of them ruthlessly when
those ends were met.





Darth Maul
Darth Sidious considered the realm Anakin Skywalker
of action beneath him, cultivating With no father fi gure in his life, Anakin Skywalker
Sith underlings for such purposes. He was easily captivated by the friendly, informal
exploited no individual more effectively tutelage of Chancellor Palpatine, who gradually
than Darth Maul. For Sidious, Maul was drew the troubled Padawan away from his
a blunt instrument, whose interest in allegiance to the ways of the Jedi. Without the vital
Sith knowledge was restricted to those grounding that other Jedi took for granted, Anakin
insights that made him more physically was left bewildered by their rules and his own
powerful and invincible in combat. emotional impulses, which Palpatine exploited.




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Rey
The young scavenger Rey
appeared on the galactic
scene as an unprecedented
Force prodigy, astonishingly
Luke Skywalker capable of lightsaber
Yoda’s decision to train Luke Skywalker was mastery and other
fraught with peril, justifi ed only by the extreme advanced abilities even
circumstances enveloping the galaxy. Luke was without any experience
far older than Anakin had been when he was or training. Awakening
accepted as a Padawan, and it had cost the to her potential as heir to
galaxy dearly, so Yoda’s willingness to accept tremendous unexplained
Luke was extraordinarily brave—and deeply power, and desperate for
insighful. The last Padawan of the great guidance to defi ne her own
Yoda became one of the purest and identity, Rey sought out the
greatest the Jedi Order ever knew. legendary Luke Skywalker
as a mentor. Despite
Skywalker’s embittered
rejection of the Jedi ways,
he eventually agreed to
Qui-Gon Jinn teach her three lessons, and
in the process learned a few
The prophecy that a “Chosen home truths about himself.
One” would bring “balance
to the Force” made a lasting
impression on Jedi Knight Qui-Gon
Jinn, and when the Republic began
to falter, the headstrong Jinn became
fi rmly convinced that the time of the
prophecy had come.
Jinn persuaded the Jedi Council
to set aside their age restrictions and
allow him to train Anakin Skywalker, in
the hope that in him they had found
a solution to the galaxy’s intractable Ben Solo /
problems. Trained by Dooku, with Kylo Ren
whom he shared several personality The wildly violent and
traits, Jinn’s natural defi ance and chaotic Kylo Ren was
rebellious individualism went largely governed by no principles
overlooked by the Council, and the but the pursuit of power
results were incalculably catastrophic. and the worship of self.
Loyal to nothing and no
one, Ren murdered his
own father even as he
would go on to murder
his master, Snoke. The
product of a deeply
corrupt age, Ren acceded
by his bloody acts to
Supreme Leadership.
His experience of
a Force-bond with Rey
made him seek her as an
ally, offering to help her
fi nd her full potential—an
offer she recognized as
leading to a dark path.

Supreme
Leader Snoke
A great master of the dark side of
the Force, Snoke apparently had
no mentor to reveal the ancient
teachings and secret insights
of the Sith. With totalitarian
Obi-Wan Kenobi authority and unprecedented
The wise and cautious Obi-Wan Kenobi recognized Anakin military might at his command,
Skywalker’s dangerous potential from the beginning, but inherited his only vulnerability was his
the responsibility of training the boy upon the death of Qui-Gon obsession with the galaxy’s few
Jinn. They became friends and brothers during the Clone Wars, and remaining Force adepts. Fearing
Kenobi took personal responsibility for not recognizing Anakin’s Luke Skywalker and fi endishly
fall to the dark side sooner. Years later, Kenobi imparted a powerful manipulating Rey, Snoke
centering infl uence on a new student, Luke Skywalker, who in turn compassed his own doom by
never wavered from his commitment to the light side of the Force. cultivating Kylo Ren.




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BEARING WITNESS



The Story of Two Droids and a Galaxy
Star Wars creator George Lucas envisioned C-3PO and Akira Kurosawa’s medieval Japanese adventure fi lm, The
R2-D2 as a connecting thread running through the Skywalker Hidden Fortress (1958). Lucas liked the irony of the humble
saga. The two were inspired in part by the pair of complaining characters being the only ones who were in a position to
servants who bumble their way through Japanese director witness the entire story.






R2-D2
C-3PO R2-D2 racked up a lot of mileage
Protocol droid C-3PO served in the Skywalker saga, but four
major periods in the droid’s
high-level political leaders and eventful service life can be
found himself at the center of distinguished by his alignments
galactic affairs, but his origins to his principal masters.
could not have been humbler.




1. The
Astromech
1. Reanimated
Assembled from spare parts Posted aboard Queen
Padmé Amidala’s Royal
scavenged from the scrapyard Starship, R2 became a
of junk dealer Watto, Anakin faithful and useful member
Skywalker reconstructed of her entourage, continuing
C-3PO as a companion and to serve Padmé when she
helper for his mother, Shmi.
became a Republic Senator.
2. Into Battle
2. The Moisture Farm After helping Anakin Skywalker
After Anakin left Tatooine to train as a pilot a starfi ghter during the
Jedi, C-3PO remained with Shmi. When Battle of Naboo, the Jedi Padawan
she married Cliegg Lars, the droid labored became the astromech’s sometimes
on his moisture farm, tending vaporators. master during the Clone Wars,
It was during this period that C-3PO was although R2’s primary allegiance
fi tted with secondhand plating. remained with Padmé.



3. Serving the Senator 3. A New Mission
Anakin inherited C-3PO following his mother’s Upon Padmé’s tragic death, R2-D2 was
death, and the droid was assigned to serve his inherited by her infant daughter Leia
secret wife, Padmé, during the Clone Wars. Organa, and posted to the service of the

C-3PO was fitted with polished golden plating Royal House of Alderaan. Leia trusted the
more appropriate for his role as a senator’s doughty droid to deliver her desperate plea
protocol droid. In this new role, the droid for help to Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine.
witnessed the political schisms at the heart
of the Republic.
4. Luke Skywalker
4. Rebellion and Resistance Luke Skywalker became R2-D2’s master
C-3PO entered the diplomatic service of Senator Bail after the droid was legally sold to his
Organa following the death of Padmé and became the family by Jawas. The droid joined Luke on
offi cial counterpart of R2-D2 aboard Leia Organa’s ship, the numerous adventures until the Jedi went
Tantive IV. He followed R2-D2 on the astromech’s quest to into self-imposed exile on Ahch-To. R2-D2
fi nd Obi-Wan Kenobi, when they both became the property went into hibernation mode until being
of Luke Skywalker. After Skywalker disappeared years later, reunited with his counterpart C-3PO, and
C-3PO continued to be a loyal servant to General Organa, former masters Leia and Luke, as the First
considering her—along with cohorts Chewbacca, BB-8, Rey, Order gained dominance in the galaxy.
Finn, Poe, and of course R2-D2—to be his friends.




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The Dune C



(That’s “C” for Cara)



Tough, brave, and resourceful characters defending
freedom and fighting the good fight have always


been central to the Star Wars mythos. But what of
those women who exist in the shadows of the galaxy
far, far away, who must survive in the lawless orbit
of crime lords, crooks, and bounty hunters?
Can’t they be heroes too?


As The Mandalorian’s no-nonsense Cara Dune, actor
Gina Carano introduces a new and intriguing character
to the Star Wars pantheon of characters.


W O R D S : TA R A B E N N E T T








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ormer mixed That must have been the defi nition 01
F martial artist of a goosebumps moment? “I was
Gina Carano
I’ve had a couple of moments in
my career where I’ve been blessed
exudes the
enthusiasm of enough to have that feeling that wondering
someone who this could be a game changer, you who I was
is grateful to be welcomed into know? And that was defi nitely
a world that is likely to change one of those moments. I think my going to be,
her life. For Carano, playing Cara adrenaline shot through the roof. thinking, ‘Are
Dune in The Mandalorian marks He probably kept on talking and
her transition from struggling trying to explain stuff, but my mind they going
actor to emerging star, and she had switched to autopilot. (Laughs)
can’t wait for fans to discover the to put me on
secrets she’s been keeping about How much did Jon Favreau reveal some stilts
the live-action Star Wars TV show. to you in that meeting?
and make me
Jon showed me all the concept
Star Wars Insider: What was it art, and then he brought over
like spending many months this concept of a female character the female
workin in complete secrecy on in armor, and asked me what I Chewbacca?’”
The Mandalorian? thought of it. I said, “That’s badass.
Gina Carano: It was really That’s really cool.” Then he told
fascinating, the secrecy part of me, “That’s your character.” It did
it. It’s a good reminder of how look like me, but I hadn’t wanted to
important Star Wars is to so many. make any assumptions. Plus, I don’t

It’s such a powerful thing. To be think I was firing on all cylinders
a part of it all just gives me chills. at that point. Jon told me that they
hadn’t interviewed anybody else
How did the role first come to for it, and that I was the fi rst actor

you? Was it a standard audition? they’d met with.
I’ve been working in the indie fi lm
world for a while now, and it can That revelation must have been
be tough out there as an artist. overwhelming, considering that
My agent at the time called me, in a Star Wars project, you could
and he said to me, “Hey, a phone be playing anything?
call just came in from a casting Yes! I was wondering who I was
agent, and they said Jon Favreau going to be, thinking, “Are they
wants to meet you.” And I was like, going to put me on some stilts and
“Did I hear that right?” I’ve been make me the female Chewbacca?”
a fan of his since I was a little girl, (Laughs). I thought they were just
after watching Swingers (1996), going to cover me with a mask,
to the point of telling myself as a which, by the way, I totally would
teenager, “I’m going to meet that have done as well. But then here
man one day.” For me, this was a I am. I can see my character. She
big deal. So, I asked my agent, “Do doesn’t have a mask on. She’s
you know what it’s about?” And he herself, but she is wearing this
had no clue. He didn’t know! cool armor.
So, when I met Jon, he asked me,
“You know why you’re here?” I said, Once you were onboard, what did
“No. It’s just such an honor to meet you do to prepare for the part?
you.” That’s when he told me, “Well, I feel like I had so much catching
you’re here for a Star Wars project.” up to do. When you become
involved in Star Wars, you form
a different relationship with Star
“Star Wars is Wars, so you go back and you pay
such a powerful attention. And, I tell you, watching
the original movies again from the
thing. It stands beginning to the end, I was like,
“Oh my God, this is why people are
on its own.” obsessed!” I hadn’t paid attention




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PROFILE
GINA CARANO
Born in Dallas,
Texas in 1982, Gina
Carano’s impressive
sports career began
in high school,
where she excelled
in girl’s basketball,
volleyball, and
softball. After
majoring in
psychology at
college, she became
an accomplished
competitor in Muay
Thai (Thai boxing).
This led to a career
in mixed-martial
arts (MMA), which
she retired from
in 2009 to pursue
a career in acting.
Director Steven
Soderbergh cast
her in the lead role
in Haywire (2011),
starring alongside
Michael Fassbender,
Ewan McGregor, and
Michael Douglas.
Roles on television
and in other
blockbuster action
fi lms followed,
including Fast &
Furious 6 (2013), and
Deadpool (2016).









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01 Former rebel
shock trooper
Cara Dune
(Gina Carano) is
always ready for
a fight in The
Mandolorian.
02 Gina Carano
with co-stars
Pedro Pascal
and Carl
Weathers
on stage at
Star Wars
Celebration
2019.




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WHO IS CARA
DUNE?
Played by Gina Carano, Dune is
a former Rebel Alliance shock
trooper-turned-mercenary. In the
aftermath of the Empire’s fall,
she now dusts it up with bounty
hunters and other mercenaries
on the outer rim of the galaxy.
Tough, savvy, and independent,
Dune’s path intersects with a
bounty hunter known only as
the Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal),
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03 Gina Carano
as Cara Dune.
04 Cara Dune
(Carano)
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before. I was in tears, thinking “I 04
cannot believe this.”
And when I got the script… I’ve
really been struggling trying to
make acting my career, and I’ll be
honest, it hasn’t been easy. So, to be
given this opportunity, surrounded
by so much talent across the board,
it’s been a dream come true. I am so
incredibly grateful.
What was it like working with
Favreau, after being a fan of his
for so many years?
I remember thinking how much I
admired this man. And at the same
time, how comfortable and warm
he was to be around. I think he’s an
emotional genius and he’s brought
in an incredible team. Even though
there were different directors on
several episodes, Jon would still
come in in the morning, and he
would sit down with the actors and
we’d go over the scene. Then he
would take that to the next level
and talk it out through everybody
there. He blows my mind. He’s so
caring, and at the same time, when
you’re sitting next to him and he’s
eating a bowl of rice, you realize,
“Hey, he’s just a regular guy.”

How was it working with
director/executive producer,
Dave Filoni?
Dave is pretty cool. He’s so relaxed.
It wasn’t even until halfway The series looks amazing, with environments, keeping it current.
through the shoot that I realized the scale of the Star Wars fi lms. Somehow, they were able to protect
who Dave Filoni really is and his Had you worked on anything like all of that through their own passion
incredible contribution to Star Wars. that before? for the saga. They’re very intuitive.
The passion that he has put into The show looks so amazing because They’re delivering something that,
Star Wars for all of these years is everyone who is working on it is I think, any genuine Star Wars fan
completely amazing. so committed. Even on the longest is going to absolutely adore.
days, the whole crew would say,
“But we’re working on Star Wars! Are you ready for what being a
“The commitment We don’t really have that much part of the Star Wars family is
going to bring to your life?
to complain about.” (Laughs) I’ve
shown by everyone been in indie-land, and it has been I’m grateful, I am eager, and I am
on this project has hard, so I’m happy to say, “I’ll stay excited to be where I’m at. I put
my nose down and I’ll work harder
all day—all day. I’ll just live in this
helped capture the studio if it’s needed.” than anyone. I just want to live
I feel like the commitment shown
feeling of the original by everyone n this project has helped an honest, passionate life. I don’t
want to do stuff I don’t want to do.
Star Wars movies, capture the feeling of the original Finally, this job came to me, and it
was so refreshing when I showed
Star Wars movies, from the characters
from the characters to all the quirkiness, Dave and Jon up to set. Everything was bigger
to all the quirkiness.” have taken all those things and put and better than I could’ve ever
possibly imagined.
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Familiar to audiences around the world for
playing tough-guy roles, Carl Weathers joins the
Star Wars galaxy as Greef Carga in Lucasfi lm’s new
Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. And as far as his
grandchildren are concerned, it’s the coolest thing
he’s ever done.

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01
hen it was television work, which began
W announced that in the 1970s with appearances
in Starsky and Hutch, The Six
respected actor
Million Dollar Man, and Kung
Carl Weathers
was joining the Fu. In the wake of those iconic
cast of the fi rst shows, Weathers is now taking PROFILE
CARL WEATHERS
ever Disney+ live-action Star on the mantle of Greef Carga,
Destined for a
Wars television series, the “must leader of a bounty hunters’ career in sport from
watch” factor of the show was guild, in The Mandalorian. an early age, Carl
upped tenfold. Across his four- As a person negotiating Weathers won an
athletic scholarship
decade movie career, Weathers clandestine missions in a world at the prestigious
has become one of cinema’s most broken by the war between the St. Augustine High
School when he was
recognizable faces, bringing to Rebellion and the Empire, Carga
in eighth grade. A
life a host of iconic characters is the personification of how natural sportsman,

such as Apollo Creed in the complicated it is to survive in the at high school he
boxed, wrestled,
Rocky films, Colonel Dillon in parts of the galaxy where picking a played soccer, and

Predator (1987), the eponymous side—good or evil—is a luxury. learned judo, among
lead in Action Jackson (1988), It’s also a role that Weathers never other disciplines, but
eventually focused
and more recently voicing expected to come his way, although on football while at
Combat Carl in Toy Story it looks like the 71-year-old former college, later playing
professionally from
4 (2019). That’s without professional football player has yet
1970 to 1974.
mentioning his laundry list of another unforgettable character to His acting career
add to his impressive resumé. began in 1973 with
various bit parts on
television and in
Star Wars Insider: You’ve starred movies before his
“I don’t in many famous fi lm franchises career took off in the
original Rocky (1976),
remember ever throughout your career, but in which he starred
alongside writer/
you’ve never been in anything
approaching a related to Star Wars. Was the director Sylvester
Stallone as the
saga on your acting bucket list? eponymous boxer’s
character that Carl Weathers: Not on a bucket list, rival, Apollo Creed.
I’ve played as no. Of course, I knew of the Star
Wars galaxy—it’s not even a galaxy,
being a good guy it’s so much bigger—and I know so
many people who are fans, but it
or a bad guy.” wasn’t on my radar particularly.
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01 Carl Weathers
plays Greef
Carga, leader
of a bounty
hunter guild.
02 The
Mandalorian
(Predro Pascal)
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“When you work

on something that
is unlike anything
you’ve ever done
before, there’s so
much opportunity

to learn.”



































So how was it that you became a he sent me a script, which he’d also that’s one of the most important
part of The Mandalorian? written, and I’m sure he mentioned things. You not only get a chance
The way this all came about in the email who the character to play in a sandbox with people
was that I know Jon Favreau was. After I read it, taking the part that you really want to play with,
through the Directors Guild of was a no brainer. I thought, “Wow, but also there’s a lot to learn from
America (DGA). I’m also a DGA man, this is really good!” I liked people of great talent. That whole
member, and I’ve been a very the character, and I liked the story, combination was super enticing.
active participant for a number and I liked the world. And then, of
of years now. Jon is also an active course, on top of all that it’s Star So, Carga is the leader of a bounty
member, so over time we’d made a Wars. It’s one of those offers you hunter guild, and you connected
connection there. He approached can’t refuse (Laughs). with Jon through the director’s
me with his idea for the show. guild. There’s some synergy there!
Was the prospect of working with I hadn’t thought of that one,
Did he immediately pitch the Jon Favreau also a big sell for you? necessarily! (Laughs)
character of Greef Carga to you, To get to work with Jon, I thought,
or was it more a case of showing “That’s a great one. I’d love that!” Anyone who represents bounty
you the script? Good people are always the fi rst hunters is likely to have an
Boy, I don’t really remember consideration. To work with really ambiguous moral compass. Is
exactly what the sequence of events talented people is, I think, for all that how you approached Carga?
was. But I know that, at fi rst, he of us who are professionals—no I don’t remember ever approaching
just talked about the project. Then matter what industry you’re in— a character that I’ve played as




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being a good guy or a bad guy. My something happens that dials them time you read the script through to
approach has always been that a different way, which is very much going into wardrobe and makeup
this is their story, and if it’s their like life. and hair or dealing with the sets.
story, how does this character With Greef Craga, there are times It’s all just so spectacular that you
work his way through his world to when he is tested. And what’s most can’t help but submerge yourself
basically get what he’s after? When fascinating about him is that I, the into that world. This show is really
characters, particularly in cinema, actor, get a chance to delve into why phenomenal. I mean, when you
are after whatever they’re after, he decides to go one way or another. see it, and all of the talent that’s
sometimes they’ve been “ruled” I get to see how far I can take him, involved and how it all comes into
out. So, they’ll break those rules, while staying in the realms of reality being, with all the multifaceted
or sometimes just bend them, to within the context of the piece. areas of creating something of this
achieve what it is they want to size, you just think, “Wow, am I
achieve. Those characters are far You’ve been on a lot of sets lucky or what?”
more interesting because they may during your career. What stood
be headed down the wrong path, out about this production? As more of a casual Star Wars
then something occurs to them, or What this team provides is such fan, was it intimidating entering
dynamic professionalism from each a project with so much history
area. Whether it’s wardrobe or set and detail surrounding it?
“Working in scenes design, or the effects aspect of it. For me, it was a joy, because there’s
And then there are the directors. something about learning, and
with Werner Herzog, We have Dave Filoni, who has constantly being open to learning,

I must tell you, are been with Lucasfilm forever, and that provides such enjoyment in the
who knows that brand, and that
job. When you work on something
some of the highlights galaxy, as well as anyone. There’s that is unlike anything you’ve
just such an array of professionals ever done before, there’s so much
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opportunity to experiment, 03 Carl Weathers
as Greef Carga.
that you inhabit the set and
the story in a different sort 04 Greef Carga,
of way. It’s been an awesome armed and
dangerous.
experience, really. In its own
strange way, it reminds me 05 For Weathers,
of the feeling that I had in working with
actor Werner
Rocky, or the feeling that I Herzog on The
had in Predator, because those Mandalorian
was a career
worlds were so new in their
highlight.
own ways. All of the talent was
so spectacular that you had
an opportunity to walk through
something unlike anything you’ve
walked through before. And so, for
me, The Mandalorian project has
been very much the same.

Director Dave Filoni is something
of a walking repository of Star
Wars knowledge. Did you fi nd 05
yourself picking his brain to help
you navigate that world?
Dave is truly an encyclopedia of
all things Star Wars. It’s been really should be. It gave us a wealth of
wonderful to be around him, and knowledge to draw from.
to ask questions of him because
you get so much background. The series has an incredible
Sometimes, when you don’t have cast. Was there a co-star you
background and you’re working had particular fun with?
in a vacuum of sorts, it’s a little Working in scenes with Werner
tougher to fill out the space as an Herzog, I must tell you, are some

actor. If you have background, you of the highlights of my career. His
have context. If you know nuggets presence and his commitment
about how this relates to past Star to the role, and to every scene,
Wars stories, and what this means and to getting it right was just
in relation to that past, then you phenomenal. What an absolute
have some chance of utilizing it joy! I never could have imagined
in the present. Dave is a wealth that would happen in that capacity,
of information and a wealth of actor to actor. But I’m telling you,
nuance that otherwise I wouldn’t it was truly one of the highlights of
have, so it’s really been a joy to my career. He’s stunningly chilling
be around him. I continue to ask in that role, in what he does and
questions about things, you know? the way in which he does it. And
It’s just great. of course, that voice. I’m really into
And Jon was always there on set. voices, and his is just spectacular.
You had the guy who wrote all of
these scripts, so what you had was You’re a grandfather, and your

the benefit of his vision translated grandchildren love Star Wars. Has
through the vision of the director taking the role of Greef Carga
of the episode. In my mind, Jon’s upped your cool factor to new
an invaluable talent and somebody heights with them?
I really, really admire. As a director, I think my cool factor has gone
as a creator, as a producer, he’s up a couple of notches, for sure,
a phenomenon, he really is. In because that was the operative
conjunction with Dave Filoni, what word when I told them: Cool.
we also had were two guides who They’re really excited about seeing
04 know the franchise really well and it, and now I’m a lot cooler than I
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Your Favorite Moments Revealed
your most momentous star wars moments of Luke Skywalker and his sister Leia Organa, worried about Anakin
On May 4, 1977, a story set in a galaxy far, far away began to
unfold. Spanning more than four decades, it has inspired legions of
fans around the world. Audiences have thrilled to the adventures

Skywalker’s life choices, and witnessed the pain of his doomed and
self-destructive love for the Skywalker twin’s mother, Padmé. As for
Leia’s son—boy, that kid has some issues!

This tempestuous family saga, played out across the backdrop of a
galaxy in turmoil, has captured the hearts of generations—and to
commemorate its fi nale Star Wars Insider asked our readers to vote

on the defining moments of this awe-inspiring story. With those votes
counted, calculated, and quantified, we’re delighted to present this
snapshot of opinion on the highlights of the epic Skywalker saga.

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F A T H E R A N D S O N

Anakin Skywalker/

Darth Vader




“No, I am your Father.”



Darth Vader’s shattering revelation of his connection to Luke ALMOST THERE
Skywalker in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is often Polling 26% of the
ranked as one of the most memorable scenes in cinema history votes, Vader’s last
by cinemagoers. It comes as no surprise to confi rm that Star words—“Tell your
Wars Insider readers feel the same way. Most of you, 46% to be sister, you were

exact, cited this pivotal scene as being the defining moment for right,”—have a power
the character who had once been Anakin Skywalker. all of their own.
For fans who lived the movies in release order rather than Luke’s belief that
episodically, it is always tempting to view the game-changing there was still good
scene solely from Luke’s perspective—battered and bruised in his father was
from his duel with Vader, our hero is at his lowest ebb, only to proven well-founded
discover that everything he has been led to believe has been in Star Wars: Return
based on a lie. But we can also see it through Vader’s eyes, of the Jedi (1983),
thanks to our understanding of Anakin Skywalker from the when Vader defi es
prequel trilogy. For the Sith Lord, the truth is nothing but a his Emperor and
means to an end, a cold attempt to turn a potentially powerful saves his son. Their
asset to the dark side of the Force. What it reveals to us is the reconciliation is one
absence of love and compassion in Vader, of anything surviving of the saga’s most
of the Anakin that we knew, and the terrible corruption of the emotional exchanges.

hopeful boy we first met as a slave in Mos Espa. An honorable
mention goes to the
moment of Anakin’s
fall, when he gives
himself and his Most
destiny to the dark Momentous
Moments
side in Star Wars:
Revenge of the Sith Matt Mendes,
New Jersey,
(2005), having stood U.S.A.
by as Darth Sidious “The biggest moment for me was
murdered Jedi Master when Anakin Skywalker appeared
Mace Windu. Of the alongside Yoda and Ben as a Force
spirit at the end of Return of the
votes cast, 10% of
Jedi. I was fi fteen, and it was the
you rated “I will do fi rst time a moment in a movie had
whatever you ask,” truly moved me. ‘Wow,’ I thought.
‘Redemption and forgiveness!’
as Anakin Skywalker’s
Without exaggeration, that brief
defi ning moment. visual permanently altered my
outlook on life.”






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M O T H E R A N D
D A U G H T E R

Padmé

Amidala


As we learned in Revenge of the Sith, the
transition between the Old Republic and the
Galactic Empire was not forged on the battlefi eld
Luke Skywalker but in the rarified atmosphere of the Senate, to

the thunderous applause of representatives from
a thousand worlds. Senator Padmé Amidala was
“I’m a Jedi, like there to bear witness to Palpatine’s declaration,
to which she could only reflect with remorse, “So

my father before me.” this is how liberty dies.”
This moment, which secured 52% of

reader votes as Padmé’s defining scene, is a
Drawing a whopping 63% of ALMOST THERE painful watch, not least because everything
votes in this category, Luke It’s surely no the senator has fought for is being swept away

Skywalker’s defiance in the face of coincidence that 15% before her very eyes. Her realization that it is
the Emperor in Return of the Jedi is of readers considered now impossible for her to change things is
arguably the most powerful moment a similar moment in heartbreaking enough, but it’s easy to imagine
in the entre saga, as far from Star Wars: The Last that she holds herself partly responsible for the
Anakin’s abject surrender to the dark Jedi (2017) to be fate of the galaxy. After all, it was she who tabled

side as you can possibly imagine. worthy of their vote. the motion of no confidence in Chancellor
Luke casts aside his lightsaber, On the salt fl ats of Valorum that resulted in Palpatine’s ascension
standing alone and defenseless Crait, Luke Skywalker to the role, and ultimately his self-appointed
against the most evil being in the bests Kylo Ren, having elevation to Emperor. Unfortunately for Padmé,

galaxy, and affirms his belief in tricked the newly she would not have time to ruminate on such
the light. It is brave, selfl ess, and anointed Supreme matters for long.
wonderful—and so Luke Skywalker. Leader by dueling
Looking a little deeper, however, with him by way of ALMOST THERE
Luke’s daring move serves another Force projection from Things soon go from bad to worse for Padmé
purpose, attempting the same trick distant Ahch-To. Ren when the choices her husband has made turn the
that Vader employed during their is understandably one person she truly relies on into a monster. Her
encounter on Cloud City—but beside himself, if desperate plea to Anakin on Mustafar (“You’re a
whereas the Sith Lord had tempted not actually beside good person. Don’t do this.”) took third place in
Luke with the prospect of ultimate Luke, who resolutely our poll, but let’s leave Padmé’s story on a more
power, Luke’s actions are designed informs him, “I will positive note when, as Queen of the Naboo, she
to appeal to the Anakin of old, the not be the last Jedi,” was able to make a difference. Her rousing appeal
good within, buried beneath the before fading from to Boss Nass, asking the Gungans to join forces
armor and all-consuming hatred of view enigmatically. with her people in resisting the Trade Federation
Darth Vader, reminding him that It’s another trademark invasion, garnered 20% of your votes, and second
real power lies in hope and love. Skywalker zinger. place in this section of the survey.
Coming a close
third, with 10% of the
Most vote, is the moment
Momentous Luke takes heed of Ben
Moments
Kenobi’s advice (“Let
Michael Oszust,
Michigan, U.S.A. go, Luke!”) and turns
off his X-wing fi ghter’s
“My favorite scenes in the
Skywalker saga are at Jabba the targeting computer,
Hutt’s Palace and on his sail barge. placing his trust in
Even when I was a kid watching the Force during his
Return of the Jedi, I thought it
would be so cool to hang out at Death Star trench run
Jabba’s Palace.” in Star Wars: A New
Hope (1977).




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Leia Organa


“Into the garbage Most Momentous Moments
Paul A. Viebranz, U.S.A.
chute, fl yboy.” “In The Last Jedi, Luke truly upholds the
tenets of the Jedi. Without attack, without
aggression, he employs his knowledge of and
power in the Force in a breathtaking display of
Leia’s winning moment, collecting 38% of reader votes, expertise, creativity, and control, saving the Resistance and
may on the face of it seem like a throwaway line of dialogue. the Jedi Order in one selfl ess, non-violent act of sacrifi ce.”
However, the scene it represents is one that perfectly defi nes
her character: brave, resourceful, smart, and unwilling to put
up with nonsense from anyone—especially a bunch of hapless
rescuers without an actual escape plan.
Released from her cell by a complete stranger in ill-fi tting
stormtrooper armor, Leia quickly takes control of the situation,
and no doubt gets the measure of Han Solo and “walking
carpet” Chewbacca in less time than it takes her to recognize
the immediate danger they’ve put her in. No damsel in distress,
Leia’s lateral thinking saves her would-be saviors, even if they
end up dunked in trash a few seconds later. Dare we also
suggest that, as first dates go, Leia and Han’s “when I met

your mother” moment pretty much sums up their entire
future relationship.
ALMOST THERE
The numbers were so close for second place in this category
that we’ve bent our own rules and allowed Leia two equally

defining moments, taking joint silver medal position with 16%
of the vote apiece. And who could really choose between the
rebellious contempt Leia displays for Grand Moff Tarkin in A
New Hope (“I recognized your foul stench when I was brought
on board.”), and her unexpected declaration of love for Han
Solo in the carbon freezing chamber of Cloud City?

General Leia had many fine moments in The Last Jedi, but
her assurance to Rey on the Millennium Falcon that, “We have
everything we need,” is more evidence of her resilience and
eternal hope, scoring third place with 11% of your votes.




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Kylo Ren/Ben Solo


“I will fi nish

what you started.”


Linking the sequel trilogy neatly with the
original, Kylo Ren’s conversation with the
twisted mask of his grandfather, Darth Vader, in
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was your
choice for ultimate Kylo Ren moment, with 42%
of votes cast. If you’ve already seen The Rise of
Skywalker before reading this, then you may well
know exactly what it was he set out to fi nish, but
back in 2015 it was all to play for—all we can ALMOST THERE
confirm here, for the sake of avoiding spoilers, Rey Grabbing 18%

is that it wasn’t his lunch. of votes, Rey
In The Force Awakens, it’s clear that Kylo Ren “Don’t do this.” summoning Luke
has a conflicted soul, determined to be one thing Skywalker’s lightsaber

but unable to fully resist the pull of another. Is to her hand while
this a fight between his light and dark sides, or Having already shown that she facing Kylo Ren on

between the opposing facets of his lineage as could defend herself from Kylo Starkiller base—
the son of rebel heroes and the grandson of the Ren’s mind-probing powers in having previously
Empire’s most fearsome enforcer? Of all the crises The Force Awakens, Rey is equally refused to take it on
of the Skywalker saga, that of Kylo Ren versus Ben capable of parrying his mind-games Takodana—was your
Solo is the most existential. in The Last Jedi. Standing amid the second choice for her

carnage of their battle with Snoke’s defining moment. In
ALMOST THERE Praetorian Guard, Kylo is even terms of the classic
The Last Jedi supplied our runners-up for the more set on his chosen path, much hero’s journey arc, it’s
most defining Kylo Ren moment, although the to Rey’s horror and regret. Begging the point at which

events of The Rise of Skywalker could send them him, “Don’t do this,” her tears she accepts the call to
tumbling in your estimation. Gaining 24% of your show that she recognizes her cause action and truly takes
votes, Kylo’s cunning turn of a lightsaber saw him is lost as he first tempts her to join her first step on the


fool Supreme Leader Snoke and strike the vile First him in ruling the galaxy, and then path to learning the
Order villain down. Or rather, in half. invokes the truth that her parents ways of the Force.
Proving once again that he’s not a man to be were nothing more than fi lthy Of course, no
trusted (just ask his old boss, except, well…), Kylo junk traders who didn’t care about path is entirely clear
Ren’s insistence that Rey came “from nothing. her. Much as Darth Vader tried to of obstructions,
You’re nothing,” was another cruel dig designed manipulate Luke’s emotions on although Rey couldn’t
to break her, scoring 6% of your votes. What a Bespin, Ren offers Rey something have imagined her
nasty piece of work. he believes she lacks—someone biggest obstacle would
who cares about her. But Rey has be a disillusioned
found her true family in Finn and Luke Skywalker.
Leia, in BB-8, Chewbacca, and the Taking third place
Resistance, and she makes a choice in this category was
of her own, turning decisively Rey’s admission to
towards the light. Just over a third Kylo Ren, during
of you chose this as Rey’s moment. their Force-connected

fireside chat in The
Last Jedi, that the
answers she’d sought
on Ahch-To were not
to be found there.




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Double Acts
Han Solo and Chewbacca


There were only ever two teams realistically in the
running for this category, which boiled down to whether

you prefer your heroes to be flesh and blood or buckets of
bolts. Ultimately, the win went to pair of galactic reprobates Most Villainous
from Corellia and Kashyyyk, with Han Solo and his Wookiee
first mate Chewbacca scoring 51% of your votes. That’s the Sheev Palpatine

kind of deal that could really save their necks! and Darth Vader
Taking second place as your favorite Star Wars double act
were R2-D2 and C-3PO, whose odds of winning we wouldn’t With each taking a 42% share of your votes,
dream of telling you (but they got 31% of your votes). who are we to argue that both Sith Lords don’t
deserve equal billing as the Skywalker saga’s most
villainous bad guys?! Yes, Vader turned out okay
in the end, but try telling that to Admirals Motti,
Ozzel, and anyone else who crossed him along the
way. And as for the former senator from Naboo,
Palpatine is the irredeemable rotter’s rotter.
Meanwhile, Kylo Ren would no-doubt be
more than happy to bask in the shadow of his
grandfather, in second place with 10% of the
popular (or should that be “unpopular”?) vote.
Scoring 5%, crime lord Jabba the Hutt was the
surprise third placer, stealing his position from
the likes of also-rans Boba Fett and Darth Maul.



Battle Stations
The three critical battles that
put the war into Star Wars:
1] The Battle
Most Epic Duels of Endor
Momentous Fought on three fronts, this high-
Moments The top three lightsaber duels
that had the most impact on stakes battle to destroy the second
Lisa Marie.
U.S.A. the Skywalker saga: Death Star and bring down the
“The Battle of Yavin. It Empire polled more than half the
really set the standard. It 1] Anakin vs. Obi-Wan votes cast, making it our defi ning
has amazing music, and the tension on Mustafar clash of the Skywalker saga.
as Han and Luke both fulfi l their
respective destinies is incredibly
well done. Honorable mention The marathon confrontation 2] The Battle of Hoth
goes to the Battle of Coruscant, as between the former friends and 3] The Battle of Yavin
that has my favorite opening music comrades is both visceral and
from any of the movies. I’m fi nding
that in many ways I can’t separate heartbreaking, resonating with 42% of
some of these moments from their our readers as the duel to beat all duels.
musical cues.”
2] Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan vs. Darth
Maul on Naboo
3] Luke vs. Darth Vader on Bespin




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FROM ART TO ARTIFACT



































“We wanted to allow
the artists to take

creative liberties
in expressing their
personal take on the
Star Wars galaxy.”
Masahiro Miyazaki































01 The first release
in the Artist
Series was Rey,
Descendant of
Light, designed
by Kamome
Shirahama.
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From Art



To Artifact





With a new line of Artist Series Star Wars statues due
to ship in early 2020, Masahiro Miyazaki of
Kotobukiya and artist Takashi Okazaki reveal how
2D artwork is transformed into 3D masterpiece.

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hen Star Wars these beloved characters with a sort
W Insider last of anime or manga feel was born.”
Once the project was underway,
spoke to the
Miyazaki-san started searching
creative team
at Kotobukiya, for more artists to work with,
the Japanese and the team realized they could
model-making company was recreate the Star Wars characters

about to release the first of its in more styles specific to Japanese

ARTFX+ Bounty Hunter series, an art than only manga. Through a
ultra-realistic collection of the six collaborative effort with the Product
mercenaries hired by Darth Vader Development Manager at Lucasfi lm,
to hunt down the occupants of Brian Merten, they worked towards
the Millennium Falcon in Star finding the best way to harness

Wars: The Empire Strikes Back each artist’s freedom to design while
(1980). Their latest range, the maintaining character integrity.
Artist Series, takes a different “We wanted to give the artists
approach, reinterpreting iconic some direction for designing their
characters from the movies as concepts, but our main guideline
finely crafted statues in a variety was that the artist would choose the

of artistic styles. characters they wanted to work on,
“We were looking to bring rather than Kotobukiya,” explains
something novel and exciting to Miyazaki-san. “The second was that
Star Wars product, and through they must be passionate about Star
our discussions with Lucasfi lm Wars, of course. With these simple
we considered what Kotobukiya rules in place, we wanted to allow
uniquely can bring to fans,” says the artists to take creative liberties
Miyazaki-san about the new line. in expressing their personal take on
“From there, the idea to stylize the Star Wars galaxy.”








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Descendant Of Light

The first artist to be brought on
board for the Artist Series was
Kamome Shirahama, a popular
manga artist in Japan who has also
made a name for herself by drawing
cover art for Marvel Comics that
has included several issues of Star
Wars: Doctor Aphra and issue #2
of the Star Wars: The Last Jedi
comic-book adaptation.
“I met Kamome Shirahama at
Tokyo Comic Con, and we bonded
over our shared interest in Star
Wars,” Miyazaki-san reveals. “I
felt she perfectly represented the
type of artist that I was looking
for in this new series. Her manga,
Atelier of Witch Hat, is a comic that
has been translated and released
worldwide, so she has the ability to
create characters and designs that
are unique to her style, yet can be
seen as a work of art by fans.”
The eventual outcome of this
initial meeting was the release of the

first two statues in the Artist Series
line-up: Rey, Descendant of Light,
and Kylo Ren Cloaked in Shadows.
But what was the process that took
place between these two points?
“We started things off with
a concept meeting where we
discussed which characters the
artist would be most interested
in drawing, and the themes that
the design might include. After
that had been decided, we began
to expand the initial concept into 02
a full work of art,” Miyazaki-san
explains. “That’s the part that takes
a long time. Each character has its
03
own particular concept and theme,
and we work with the artist and
Lucasfilm to develop a title that

best represents those themes.”
Armed with a fully realized
character drawing, the team at
Kotobukiya communicate with

Lucasfilm’s product development
team to refine each concept still

further, before a detailed sketch for
the eventual sculpt is undertaken.
It’s at this point that modern
technology and Kotobukiya’s
modelling expertise comes into play.
“It can take some time turning a
2D piece of art into a 3D version,”
says Miyazaki-san. “We mainly




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04
“Becoming
involved in a
project where I
get to represent
the Japanese Star

Wars community
is astonishing,
and a dream
come true.”
Takashi Okazaki






use 3D software sculpting 02 Takashi be seen as works of art that people depict the Tusken Raider from
Okazaki’s
techniques. First we create worldwide would want to collect.” Star Wars: A New Hope (1977).”
depiction of
3D data, based on the sketch a Tusken For his part, Okazaki-san is
provided to us by the artist, and Raider. Over To Okazaki proud to have been given the
that model is then printed using The second artist designing statues opportunity to explore the Star
03 Kamome
a hi-resolution 3D printer. We Shirahama’s for the Artist Series is Takashi Wars galaxy with his art.
then meticulously fi netune the line art was Okazaki, who is best known for his “Becoming involved in a
transformed
sculpt by hand and add more into a 3D striking character designs in both project where I get to represent
delicate details to the statue.” sculpt. manga and animation. the Japanese Star Wars comm-
Once that sculpt has been “Okazaki-san is somebody I have unity is astonishing, and a dream
04 Shirahama’s
completed, a further round of Kylo Ren known for many years, and he’s a come true,” Okazaki-san says,
approval discussions takes place, concept art. huge Star Wars fan,” Miyazaki-san revealing that his dominant
with the 3D model undergoing enthuses. “When I asked him to memory from watching A New
05 Artist Takashi
further edits until it fl awlessly Okazaki. participate in this series, he was Hope in the theater was the fi rst
represents the image that the ecstatic about the opportunity, appearance of the Sand People.
artist set out to depict. “This statue and has applied his unique style to “I was four years old at the time,
series takes much more time than and was absolutely enthralled by
our others,” adds Miyazaki-san, “So, the Tusken Raiders. They are so
05
we really hope fans appreciate all mysterious and scary, yet cool
of the detailed planning that went all at the same time! The image
into it!” of them riding on a bantha left a
Of the many characters that lasting impression on me.”
have appeared in the original, The artist was determined that
prequel, and sequel trilogies, are his evocative design capture the
there any that lend themselves dangerous Tatooine native, and the
particularly to being depicted in atmosphere of the planet itself. “I
the Artist Series? wanted to depict this badass and
“The best part about this almost savage character that made
range is that it gives artists the me a fan of the Star Wars galaxy,”
opportunity to interpret characters he says. “I hope fans will almost be
from any of the Star Wars series, able to smell the world of Tatooine
be that the movies, television and in the way that the robe, hood, and


animated shows, or the comic fl ag flies and flutters. I want people
books and novels. By working with to feel like they are actually there
a broad range of artists, it opens a while staring at this statue.”
gateway for new fans to learn about
the movies. We strive not only to For the latest news on upcoming
offer statues that cater to Star Wars Kotobukiya releases, search for
fans, but to create statues that can twitter handle @Kotobukiya_EN.




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MR. AND MRS. DAPPER FETT



The steampunk cosplay story of a whirlwind Mandalorian romance

andalore may be known for felt that an in-costume ceremony costumes—made for San Diego
its warrior culture, but the would perfectly suit their nuptials. Comic-Con,” states Alex. “Again, we
M planet’s infamous armor is a “The bridesmaids walked in with a mixed Star Wars with another

symbol of love for Alex and Meghan bouquet of flowers while my aesthetic that we really enjoy.” The
Vargas. Although both Star Wars groomsmen walked in with a Star couple’s laidback clothing poetically
fans prior to dating, the pair each Wars helmet,” recollects Alex. “And contrasts with the masked visages
took a renewed interest in cosplay we created a wedding helmet for of the notorious First Order leaders.
after their relationship began, and my wife.” Two friends from the 501st Alex is already a member of the

their first major build together was Legion wore scout trooper armor 501st Legion, and Meghan hopes to
centered on Mandalorians—with a and escorted Alex and Meghan join its ranks in the near future. “The
twist. “The Steampunk Mandalorians throughout the celebration. 501st does a lot of outreach, which
are our perfect combination of Star The newlyweds have since we’re looking forward to doing
Wars and the Victorian aesthetic,” continued to express their creativity together,” declare the couple. The
comments Alex, “and the costumes by reinterpreting Kylo Ren and two are also excited about
are uniquely ours.” Captain Phasma’s distinctive collaborating on a scout trooper
A ectionately referred to as “Mr. headgear as part of a recreational uniform for Meghan. “We enjoy the

and Mrs. Dapper Fett,” when the ensemble. “Tiki Captain Phasma and planning process, the build, and the
time came to tie the knot the pair Tiki Kylo Ren are our most recent time we spend together while we




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Dan Voltz enjoyed
Jyn Erso’s journey
in Rogue One: A
Star Wars Story
(2016) so much
that he was
inspired to capture
the courageous
spirit portrayed
by Felicity Jones
in his art. “Her
commitment to
hope—to rebel
in the face of
oppression—was
a big inspiration,”
says Voltz. The
dedication
and tenacity
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create these costumes,” relays Alex.
“We try to make them unique to us.
We spend a lot of time on the
designs, making sure they refl ect
02. “VAL” AND “MOLOCH” BY JORDI PARRIS
our personalities.” As their devotion
to one another and their passion for
To celebrate Solo: A Star Wars Story, Spanish fan artist Jordi Parris decided to
cosplay blossom in tandem, Meghan draw some of his favorite characters from the film, including Val and Moloch. Each

and Alex prove that Star Wars can image began with rough sketches, from which Jordi then selected his favorite ones
spark romance... even among to ink and color with markers. He scanned the illustrations and experimented with
Mandalorian warriors. different background mockups to complete his Solo series.



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essawankenobi’s passion for cosplay
stems from the amount of time it
N allows her to spend with her mom, as
much as it does from her zeal for Star Wars.
While Luke Skywalker and Star Wars: Return
of the Jedi (1983) were her favorites growing
up, she was immediately drawn to Rey in The
Force Awakens. “I love how compassionate
she is and how intrinsically motivated she is
to do what is right, yet she’s fi erce and SABERS IN SAN DIEGO
strong,” the fan explains.
As fate would have it, she had a chance to
meet Mark Hamill while cosplaying as Rey, Friendships forged through lightsaber training
and came up with the brilliant idea of
recreating a behind-the-scenes photo of ince the age of six, lightsaber temple had more than 20 years
Daisy Ridley giving Hamill a piggyback ride, connoisseur Steve Kirk knew of sword-play experience, and the
just as Luke had carried Yoda during his S that he needed to follow trio decided to create their own
training. “I don’t know what kind of gibberish the path of a Jedi. “I have always informal training group. While the
came out of my mouth,” Nessawankenobi associated myself with the light side initial meeting included only nine
says, “but somehow I managed to mumble of the Force,” the lifelong fan reveals. attendees, the fans who now
piggyback and he knew EXACTLY what to “Ironically, while many kids wanted regularly gather for a fun-fi lled
do. He took such care to get it right and I am to be Luke Skywalker, I was always a evening of sparring numbers in
just grinning at the camera like a big goof. He bigger fan of Obi-Wan Kenobi. excess of 30.
was so cool and kind,” adds the fan, whose Perhaps it was the mystery and the “I feel very proud of creating this
costuming adventures can be found on mysticism that surrounded him.” new family,” grins Kirk. “Star Wars
Instagram at @Nessawankenobi. The underlying message of hope has become, for me, like the Force;
that permeated the original Star ever present in all things, and the
01
Wars trilogy particularly resonated story of hope—the foundation of the
with the San Diegian, and as an adult, franchise—keeps me going every
Kirk has immersed himself deeper day.” The bonds formed are dear to
in Jedi mythology by studying its the saber enthusiast, but there’s one
lightsaber techniques. “I had toys thing that he truly relishes. “I greatly
and props, but you couldn’t do much appreciate that the TSA have a
with them besides swing them page on their website talking about
around,” he says. “The fandom how lightsabers are allowed to
was strong with me, and I wanted travel,” he laughs.
to learn to really duel with them.”
Kirk searched through various
online video tutorials for the right
master to acquaint him with the
basic forms of the fantasy weapon,
before connecting with one of his
friends who held the same interest
in saber sparring. The Force smiled
upon the duo when they met a
third kindred spirit during the
release of Star Wars: The Force
01 Mark Hamill, the actor known to many as Luke
Skywalker, recreates his viral piggyback picture Awakens (2015). The newest
with fan Nessawankenobi. member of their growing Jedi




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Photos by Shelby Kariya






Lisa elected to infuse her
BUILDING A BANTHA creation with terrestrial design
components, in addition to other
Honoring the elephant behind the iconic creature Star Wars elements. “I chose to
exaggerate the bantha’s facial
irst impressions last, and Star to craft a bantha costume in honor features, and in doing so I realized
Wars: A New Hope (1977) of the film’s unsung animal star. the similarities of aesthetics,

F certainly made a lifelong A complex project that took symbolism, history and interplay
impact on artist, carpenter, and more than 250 hours to complete, with Chinese Lion Dancing,” she
cosplayer Lisa Mei Ling Fong. “As a the costume is an engineering reveals. “My Mardji the Bantha

little kid, the first images of A New marvel. “The bantha is mounted on a costume then became a puppet,
Hope that I could remember always rollator walker and built up with a and evolved into a hybrid bantha
mesmerized me,” proclaims Lisa. PVC pipe framing,” relates the and Chinese lion I nicknamed
“I could barely understand why creator. “Her head is chicken wire, “Banthalion” (BAN-THA-LEE-UN);
the Sand People hurt Luke, but I hardware cloth, tapered half-dome an homage to my own Chinese
was fascinated by the that huge, strips of foam, paper maché, kilz cultural heritage.”
horned animal they rode.” When primer, Montana ‘Sand’ spray paint, With her partner Adam and
the Oakland native discovered that highlights of various acrylic paint cousins, Shelby and Katrina, to assist

Mardji, the elephant inside the colors, plus di erent fabrics for skin her, Lisa debuted Mardji the Bantha
bantha costume, had been brought and fake fur.” A moveable mouth, at Star Wars Celebration Chicago,
in from the nearby California-based blinking eyes, and roll-out tongue where the costume was an absolute
Marine World Africa U.S.A, the round out the ensemble, allowing success. “We stopped repeatedly for
dedicated artist knew she wanted Lisa to interact with others. pictures, videos were taken, and I
felt a lot of joy from people’s
laughter when Mardji’s tongue rolled
out,” she smiles. A chance encounter
with a group of children and their
parents even presented her with an
opportunity for a brief lesson in
construction. “I showed a handful of
the kids how Mardji is mounted on a
rollator,” says the carpenter. “I loved
trying to answer so many of their
curious questions, and ended by
telling them, ‘Go build things!’”




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Adam Driver (Kylo
Ren) rehearses his
combat moves on the
set of the Supremacy,
during filming of Star
Wars: The Last
Jedi (2017).
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Nothing is ever



really gone















































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LIFE AFTER SKYWALKER


















The Skywalker saga has ended but Star Wars lives on. Insider looks to the future,

and how embracing the past will help us all take our first steps into a larger world.
W O R D S : J AY S T O B I E


tar Wars: The “No one’s ever previously unnoticed themes,
S Rise of Skywalker really gone.” and be caught up once again in
(2019) represents
the action that drew us to these
Luke’s comforting advice to Leia
the epic
trilogies in the fi rst place.
conclusion to the during a desperate moment on When Anakin Skywalker
Skywalker saga; Crait in Star Wars: The Last Jedi consulted Yoda about the prospect
an unprecedented and historic (2017) takes on new meaning of losing loved ones in Star Wars:
story arc that has spanned nine when placed in context with Revenge of the Sith (2005), the

films and ignited the imaginations the release of this monumental Jedi Master wisely advised, “Mourn

of Star Wars fans for more than final chapter. The story may be them do not, miss them do not.”
four decades. It’s a real possibility complete, but the nine episodes Yoda recommended rejoicing for
that many audience members will forever endure in our hearts those who transform into the
may feel disheartened and bereft and minds, as well as in our home Force, and we should do the same
as they exit the theater, perhaps entertainment libraries. With for the films that have provided us

yelling “No!” into the void, à la The Rise of Skywalker screening with countless hours of adventure
Darth Vader upon learning of across the globe, we can now over the years. In addition to
Padmé Amidala’s demise. Dealing appreciate this saga in its entirety. simply viewing and enjoying
with bittersweet emotions is The sheer depth of these movies the episodes again, our fandom
never easy, but we can rely upon makes them perfect for endless has the unique opportunity to
one another for support as we re-watches, during which Star Wars continue discussing our favorite
celebrate our beloved franchise’s enthusiasts old and new will surely elements depicted in the fi lms,
journey into a new era. discover surprising details, explore from memorable moments and
scene-stealing quotes to iconic
characters and exhilarating space
We can rely upon one another for support battles. A friendly debate is a
as we celebrate our beloved franchise’s healthy outlet to keep yourself
engaged with Star Wars while
journey into a new era. bonding with other fans.






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“You’ve taken your a young Han Solo during his 01

first step into a escapades with Chewbacca, Qi’ra,
Tobias Beckett, and Lando Calrissian
larger world.” in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018).
Prefer animation? Then go back and
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s elation at check out the fan-favorite series Star
witnessing Luke connect with Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars
the Force for the first time aboard Rebels, and Star Wars Resistance.

the Millennium Falcon stemmed Combine these programs with an
from his excitement about young expanding array of novels, comic
Skywalker’s potential. In a similar books, games, and projects that we 02
sense, Star Wars will now move are not even aware of yet, and you’ll

forward into uncharted territory, find no shortage of tales to distract
as exciting live-action projects you from dwelling on the end of the
that include The Mandalorian, Skywalker saga.
the currently untitled Cassian
Andor series, and a slate of fi lms “Its energy
debuting in the near future move
to serve as the franchise’s fl agship surrounds us and
programming. From exploring the binds us. Luminous
realm of post-Return of the Jedi beings are we.”
(1983) bounty hunters to pondering
the secretive storylines related to Yoda’s iconic description of the bonus that it allows for countless
upcoming features, a staggering Force applies equally as well to opportunities to meet other fans
amount of intriguing content is the Star Wars fandom as a whole, in our ever growing community.
on the horizon for every fan who and there are numerous hobbies, Meanwhile, Star Wars: Galaxy’s
cherishes the galaxy far, far away. activities, and venues that extend Edge and Star Wars Celebration
In addition, the Star Wars Story beyond the big and small screens provide places to immerse yourself

films offer alternative perspectives that have the potential to bolster in the franchise and show off
on the stories we know so well, any post-The Rise of Skywalker your costuming expertise, while

affording aficionados the chance ennui that takes root. Constructing grabbing a refreshing blue milk in
to follow Jyn Erso’s pursuit of the Star Wars cosplay attire is a fun social settings. The most crucial
Death Star plans in Rogue One: way to spend your downtime while thing to remember is that you’re
A Star Wars Story (2016) or meet learning new skills, with the added not alone. We’re all coping with
saying farewell to the Skywalker
saga, and can support each other
The most crucial thing to remember is that by withstanding this process as a
you’re not alone. We’re all coping with saying united Star Wars family.
farewell to the Skywalker saga. “Pass on what you

have learned.”
03
That pint-sized source of wisdom,
Master Yoda, presented Luke with
this challenge on Dagobah, and we
encourage you to do the same. Star
Wars may not be everyone’s cup
of Jawa Juice, but there are many
people who simply haven’t had the
chance to watch these cinematic
marvels. Share your enthusiasm
with friends, family members, and
neighbors by introducing them
to the saga on a special movie
night. Whether or not they opt to
invest themselves in the trilogies
any further is obviously their own
choice, but you will at least have
one memorable get together where




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04

you can showcase the reasons 01 All-new Star
why you adore the franchise. Wars tales,
such as The
And if nothing else, it will give Mandalorian,
those closest to you the chance can be found
on Disney+
to finally understand the Star

Wars references you’ve been 02 Share your
making for all these years! passion for
Star Wars
A large percentage of us fell with newer

in love with the films when we fans.
were mere younglings, so parents
03 Take time out
might want to gauge if the saga to enjoy your
will appeal to their children. favorite Star
Wars movies,
Consider the entertainment
over and over
that your kids enjoy and tailor again! 05
a viewing experience that suits
04 Live Star
their interests. A New Hope is an Wars for real
excellent place to start that does at Galaxy’s “We are what they Force spirits of Anakin Skywalker,
not require any prior Star Wars Edge. Yoda, and Obi-Wan Kenobi stand
knowledge, while Star Wars: The 05 Celebrate grow beyond.” together, and just as that spectral
Force Awakens (2015) is a logical the saga at The Skywalker saga will always Jedi triumvirate manifested to
Star Wars
option for those who want be the foundation upon which remind Luke that he was not alone
Celebration.
to begin with a more recent Star Wars is built, but the time on his journey into the future,
episode. Aside from the fi rst time has arrived for the franchise to the three Skywalker trilogies both
you saw the saga yourself, nothing continue to blossom, and branch honor Star Wars’ origins and pave
compares to the magic of observing out toward a future that appears the way for the franchise’s next
your children as they look on in to be as bright as Tatooine’s twin steps into a larger world.
elation and astonishment at the suns. We can embrace the past However, if that is not enough
enchanting story unfolding before while simultaneously taking solace to ease your anxiety, you can
their eyes. Savoring Star Wars with in the fact that Star Wars is poised always draw strength from the
your family will surely counteract to thrive for decades to come. In guidance that Obi-Wan memorably
any melancholy that might Return of the Jedi’s fi nal moments, delivered to Luke: “Remember, the
otherwise spoil your day. audiences were thrilled to see the Force will be with you... always.”




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