Handmaidens to Queen Amidala Amidala has five handmaidens: Rabe, Eirtae, Sabe, Sache and Yane. Dedicated and low-key, the royal handmaidens shadow Queen Amidala at all times. This select group maintains Amidala’s regal image, assisting behind the scenes with elaborate make-up, dresses, hairstyles. They also quietly protect Amidala, acting as secret bodyguards. Upon Amidala’s coronation, the […]
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What are Gungans?
The most famous Gungan of them all is, of course, Jar Jar Binks. However, there is more to their illustrious species. Gungans evolved in the swamps of Naboo, becoming almost equally well adapted to life on land and in water. The amphibious beings live in underwater cities hidden in deep lakes, breathing air or water […]
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What is a Bulk Transport?
Cargo ships that are the workhorses of the galaxy, they haul goods from planet to planet. Lightly armed bulk freighters depend upon hyperdrive engines andwell patrolled space lanes to steer clear of trouble, Most of these midsized ships belong to private owners
The following is the 4th in a series of articles originally produced on GalaxyFarAway.com in the fall of 1999, coinciding with the release of Star Wars Episode I in India. Duel of the Fates: Sanskrit Lyrics Korah Matah Korah Rahtahmah Korah Rahtamah Yoodhah Korah Korah Syahdho Rahtahmah Daanyah Korah Keelah Daanyah Nyohah Keelah Korah Rahtahmah […]
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What are Dianogas?
When the strange creature in the garbage compactor attacks Luke, Leia, Hand and Chewbacca in 1977’s, one may wonder where the creature came from and what it’s purpose in life was. Dianogas (or garbage squids) have spread throughout the galaxy, growing up to ten metres long and thriving especially in sewers. Feeding on refuse, these […]
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What was the X-Wing Fighter?
One of the Rebel Alliance’s most advanced fighters, the X-wing plays a major role in the assault on the first Death Star. The one-man T-65 X-wing starfighter, which measures 12.5 meters from nose to engine block, was the final design of its kind by the Incom Corporation before Incom was nationalized by the Empire.
The following is the third in a series of articles originally produced on GalaxyFarAway.com in the fall of 1999, coinciding with the release of Star Wars Episode I in India.
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What is an Assault Frigate?
These Rebel, and later New Republic ships are actually Imperial Dreadnaught heavy cruisers that have been painstakingly and cleverly modified to create combat starships 700 metres lonf. While Imperial ships required crew of 16,000, the Alliance retooling has reduced the crew requirements by more than two-thirds. Removing tons of superstructure has increased engine capacity while […]
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What is the Corellian Gunship?
A dedicated combat capital ship, it is designed to be fast and deadly. At 120 metres long, it usually carries eight double turbo laser canons, six quad laser canons, and four concussion missile launch tubes. Engines fill more than half its interior. With a small command crew and technical staff- the ship is an excellent […]
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What are Bothans?
Mon Mothma mentions Bothan spies in Return of the Jedi and with no further mention of their kind in the rest of the films, one could easily remain confused forever. That’s where the expanded universe comes in. A species from Bothawui, Bothans are renowned as the best spies in the galaxy. Prior to the battle […]
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Yesterday by Luke Skywalker
Wrote this with my sister many, many years ago when this site began. Recently rediscovered. (later re-done by The Beatles) Yesterday, the rebellion seemed so far away Now it looks as though they’re here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, ObiWan’s half the man he used to be, And his shadow’s hanging over […]
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Star Wars in India: the Lines
The following is the second in a series of articles originally produced on GalaxyFarAway.com in the fall of 1999, coinciding with the release of Star Wars Episode I in India. From the Lines Hi! I (DevanJedi) just saw it in Hindi; and I must say, the dubbing was done well. I knew every line in […]
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Star Wars Poster Store
We have joined forces with AllPosters to provide you with a customized Star Wars Poster Shop here at GalaxyFarAway.com.
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Sources for the Star Wars FAQ
The following are some of the major sources for the Star Wars FAQ. I will add more as the FAQ grows. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace The Star Wars […]
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Kenobi and the Extraterrestrial Duck
Before Howard, there was another duck in George Lucas’ life. There was a curious bit of dialogue between Ob-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker in the novelization of 1977’s original Star Wars. In the scene where Kenobi mentions Luke’s father and their past in the “Clone Wars”, the following interchange occurs:Kenobi: I understand you are quite […]