Even The Biggest Star Wars Fan Can't Name All Of These Characters
- by Shaun Finlayson
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Star Wars has over 50 years of extended universe lore behind it. There are thousands of stories, and thousands of characters that have been built up and expanded on. And some of the most powerful and feared characters in Star Wars don't even belong to some weird, magic monk cult. They are just normal, ordinary people that have developed the skills necessary to make a mark on the galaxy.
In Star Wars you have space slugs, walking talking space calamari, weird cockroach flying people, its a galaxy with endless possibilities of life. And it goes further than that, you have flying space monks with superpowers dueling each other to the death all day.And some magical force energy that flows through all living things that gives people those powers. It is quite crazy when you think about it.
And because the galaxy is just that crazy, you have all these weird and wonderful characters, all with their own stories and tragedies to tell. But today, we are going to see if you can name a few of the more well known characters in the realm of Star Wars. Grab your bath robes, pull out your lightsabers, it is time to take the quiz.
Who is this guy?
This guy was the mentor of Obi-Wan and is constantly being confused with Space Jesus. In the prequels, we see him discover Anakin Skywalker, and straight up mic drop the Council when they refuse to train the poor kid. Obi-Wan and him were the best thing about the The Phantom Menace, and it is quite a shame that we never got to see more of him in the next three or so movies. Because he gets stabbed by Space Satan.
Who was this guy?
This old geriatric, master swordsman, Sith Lord badass who single handedly took on Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Yoda, still ruined their entire day, without even breaking a sweat. Fighting with more of a fencing style of combat, he trained Qui-Gon in his youth, later defecting to the Sith when he didn't like the way the Jedi Council handled their business. Teaming up with Palpatine, they both planned the down fall of the Republic, only to have Palpatine get Anakin to kill him.
Who was this annoying character?
Proudly holding the title of Most Hated Character In Star Wars, this guy definitely earns it. From his first appearance in The Phantom Menace, he was on the top of the lists of why people did not like the film at all. Qui-Gon, we have to assume accidentally, saves his life, and from then on proceeds to cause 90% of all walkouts during the film. But the original script showed him to be the secret dark lord operating with Palpatine.
Who is this guy with the awesome sword?
Armed with all the teenage angst one can humanly handle, this guy is determined to cry his way to power. Being the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, he does his best to kill them both, because he is the ultimate angsty teenager. And no matter how much of his family tree he kills, there will always be one stronger than him. This is proven when he gets rekt by another who has never so much as turned on a lightsaber before.
Who is this fan favorite?
Easily the best part about The Phantom Menace, this guy takes on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, making them work for it in the process. Everyone was left wanting more of him by the end of the film, and thankfully his story was expanded upon in The Clone Wars TV series. Spoiler Alert: He gets some nifty robot legs! And a black lightsaber! He was trained by Palpatine as a Sith assassin, in order help over throw the Republic and bring about the Sith Order.
Only Samuel L. Jackson could pull of a purple lightsaber
Easily in the Top 3 of Most Badass Jedi to ever live, walking the balance between the dark and light side of the force. No joke, his fighting style depends on him accessing the dark side of the force, and he loves it. He was one of the lucky ones to confront Palpatine in his office, and also the one guy who tried to save Star Wars by refusing to train Anakin Skywalker. It's sad that Quentin Tarantino hasn't directed a Star Wars film yet.
Who is this heroine?
This blank slate is the new hero for a new generation of Star Wars fans. There has been many speculation as to her heritage, but nothing has been proven. All we know is that the Force is strong with her, for some reason. She is the yang to Kylo Ren's yin. She tracked down Luke Skywalker in order to bring him back to the fight, or at least leave with some kind of training, although she was mildly successful on both counts.
Who is this?
Looks can be deceiving, and no character embodies that saying more than this one. Although she looks like an old granny, she is actually a deadly "Pirate Queen" that will, and wants to kick your butt. She and Han Solo have been friends for a long time, and Chewbacca and her share a long history too. She helped Rey try to understand where she comes from, and what she needs to do, but sadly Rey understands about as much as the audience at this point.
This dude survived the Sarlacc Pit
The genetic clone of Jango Fett, this guy has taken out more targets than most Sith Lords. In fact, he has gone up against a few and still bested them in one on one combat. He even once fell into a Sarlacc Pit, basically a giant mouth in the ground, and proceeded to just badass his way out of it. He has earned so much notoriety, that even Darth Vader respects him, and maybe even fears him a little bit.
Who was this nice guy?
Not much is known about this guy, only that he wields the Force like it is a toy. He has such control over it, that he was able to bridge the minds between Kylo Ren and Rey, creating a kind of Force Skype call. Nobody knows where he comes from, what he wants, or even how he became so powerful. All we know is that he looks kind of funny. Also, he does fear the legendary Luke Skywalker quite a lot.
Who is this manly man?
If you looking for the most manly man in the galaxy, look no further than this guy. Guys want to be him, girls want to be with him, and he wants his ship. He is so manly he even got a princess to fall in love with him, even tho he isn't royalty in any sense of the word. Also, he is a damn fine shot with a pistol. Against all odds, this guy became a war hero even though he didn't want to.
The Baron Administrator of Cloud City
This guy is a fan favorite from the original series of films, and is set to make a return in the upcoming Solo film. The fact that he betrayed Han in Empire Strikes Back, but that's okay because he helps save his life in Return of the Jedi. He was also the original owner of the Millennium Falcon, but lost it to Han in a game of Sabacc. One in which Han may have cheated. Or shot first, who knows.
The real villian
This guy is the real villain of Star Wars. It was not Darth Vader that blew up Alderaan, or Emporer Palpatine. It was this old guy right here. He is the most evil, heartless guy in the galaxy, and he does not think twice about it. In fact, he kind of looks more evil than any villain we’ve seen. Through and through, his allegiance lies with the Empire, and will serve them until his dying breath, the creepy old weirdo.
Who is this handsome fella?
This big slug guy here is one of the biggest criminal underworld bosses in the Galaxy. In fact, his whole lineage has ties to criminal activities, one way or another. He is also the slug that sentenced Luke, Han, and Chewbacca to death via the Sarlacc pit that Boba fell in. To add insult to injury, he also enslaved Leia and forced her to wear this weird golden bikini. On the bright side, she did get the last laugh on ol’ Sluggy.
The best friend you could ask for
The best little robot in the history of fiction, hands down. This cute little guy has saved our hero’s more times than they will ever admit, and he isn’t even fussed about that. Anakin and the little droid that could became the best of friends back in the day, and would help pilot Anakin’s spaceships in combat. But don’t let appearances deceive you, this little guy will throw down if he has too by shocking with a built in taser.
This poshbot?
The resident British butler droid in Star Wars, all this guy does is whine and moan about the current situation, instead of actually helping out and coming up with a plan. No wonder Anakin tried to kill him in the extended universe. He is also the only other character to be in every single Star Wars film to date, and won’t admit but R2 D2 is his best friend. He showed up recently with a red arm, which is weird too.
The true test for L'Oreal?
Han Solo’s best friend and partner in crime, this bear is not one to mess with. Armed with a crossbow, that he doesn’t even really need to give you a bad case of the ‘deads’’, he pilots the Millennium Falcon and is a renowned smuggler in his own right. Also, he communicates in a weird, loud series of roars and arm flailing’s. Enjoys long walks in the forest, small talk with Han, shooting storm troopers and threatening people in roar-speak.
Who was Anakin's padawan?
The not so often mentioned padawan of Anakin Skywalker just before Revenge of the Sith, this character is a well-loved jedi by fans. Unfortunately, she did end up getting tossed out of the Jedi academy, because the Jedi suck at investigations. Her name was eventually cleared by Anakin, and she was invited back into the Order. She ultimately lol’d at the offer, stating that she needed to follow her own path. She did later end up fighting her old master.
Who was Count Dooku's apprentice?
: The dangerous, bald Sith apprentice of Count Dooku, this character has given Anakin and Obi-Wan their fair share of trouble of the years. She did not always remain a Sith though. She later met Jedi Quinlan Vos, someone she fell in love with and was able to somewhat leave the Dark Side behind, although never fully. Scary, skilled, and bald, she is not one to mess around with. She also had two of these fancy curved-handle lightsabers that she used.
Who is this guy with the lightsaber?
This cool guy used to be a stormtrooper trained from birth to eradicate the First Order’s enemies, but after a few battles, his consciousness was woken up and he took to fighting back against the First Order. Not fully by choice though. This guy is a survivor by nature, and had considered abandoning the Resistance of a few occasions. Luckily, there is always someone there to bring him back into the fight, whether it is by choice or laser taser.
Who is squid head?
This is weird fish looking guy is probably one of the earliest and best Star Wars memes every created. Serving the Rebels for decades, he has gone on to fight countless battles, and never turned his back on a fight. The only thing he is really weary about are traps. He can smell them a mile away, and no one will ever catch him in a trap. He is to smart, alert, and cool, because he knows it’s a trap.
Who is quadra-pod?
Four lightsabers, four arms, and a bad cough, this guy is super weird. Trained by Count Dooku to be a master Jedi killer, he is very, very good at his job. He has a whole collection of lightsabers he has taken from the Jedi he has defeated, and absolutely loves to show it off. He also has this tricked out robot body that allows him to climb on walls and use four weapons at once, like some kind of lightsaber fan.
Who is the fly?
Probably the worst bounty hunter in the galaxy, this guy decided it would be a great idea to take a bounty on the legendary Han Solo. Unfortunately, he was a pretty dumb, quite slow, and a truly terrible shot. But you have to admire his go-getter attitude. Jabba the Hutt would occasionally hire him, probably because he felt a little bit sorry for him, but would get the job done somehow. He never did learn to shoot first though, sadly.
Who is this slick?
This is my kind of guy. He has the good looks, the skill, and the charm. He also happens to be best friends forever with Leia, even though he tends to irritate her to no end. He also has a really cool little droid that rolls around on this little ball. This guy is so cool; he took on an entire Star Destroyer by himself and made it look like it is the fourth time he has had to do that morning
Who is this C'thulu looking guy?
This guy looks kind of like a piece of space calamari. But don not let that fool you, because he is actually a very well spoken, level-headed individual who has led the Republic to many victories during his time on the Jedi Council. Of course, none of this really matters when all people see when the look at you is a piece of chewed up, orange flavored bubble gum. Sadly, he was ganked during Order 66 by stormtroopers and his best mates.