The Evolution Of Star Wars

A guide to the interplanetary, multigenerational saga that follows heroes, villains and droids as they hurtle toward their ultimate destiny in the universe George Lucas created

THE FORCE, GOOD AND BAD

DARTH VADER In Episode I, Qui-Gon Jinn sees potential in 9-year-old Anakin Skywalker. By II, the teenage Jedi-in-training has begun to rebel against his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

AMIDALA The teenage Queen of Naboo defends her people in Episode I. In II, she falls in love with Anakin, the future father of her children, Luke and Leia.

LUKE AND LEIA Luke and Vader battle in V and VI but reconcile when the dark lord dies. Meanwhile, Luke's twin sister Leia strangles Jabba the Hut and fights for the freedom of Endor.

OBI-WANKENOBI In Episode II, the Jedi...

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