Author Archive: Manny Fernandez

Life Aboard The Death Star

The Death Star created an incredible level of mystique and wonder the moment the superweapon was first introduced in A New Hope. So large it could be easily mistaken for a small moon and powerful enough to completely destroy a planet, the Death Star and its inner workings have continued to captivate audiences through the generations that have followed. This continued interest has made the Death Star a true cultural icon recognized by people outside of Star Wars fandom. This…

One of the most beloved and memorable characters among Star Wars fans has been Han Solo’s trusted friend, the Wookie warrior, Chewbacca. This interest in Chewie extended to his fellow Wookies and their homeworld of Kashyyyk. Although Kashyyyk would technically be revealed during the infamous 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special, it would not be until it appeared in Revenge Of The Sith in 2005 that the planet would become canon. The earliest known reference to Kashyyyk would be in…