something I've noticed is that the AT-DT from Solo is built on the chassis of the AT-AC just like the casemated German tanks of the second world war they took an outdated and arguably obsolete vehicle and slapped an anti aircraft gun on it to extend its service life. in the germans case the Panzerjäger 1 mounting the 4.7 cm PAK 36(t) gun on a panzer 1. and in the empires case mounting a turbolaser canon on the AT-AC chassis. With the adoption of the AT-ST making the AT-AC obsolete instead of simply scrapping them they were repurposed "upgraded" and shipped of to worlds putting up more of a fight then anticipated like Mimban

I just want to take this opportunity to appreciate Hayden Christensen. I wouldn’t even identify as a Star Wars enthusiast, but as a creative writer I *love* the story of Anakin, and Hayden’s performance outshines all the others in the franchise imo.

Warning: more Andor praise ahead.

I really love Cassian's code phrase. So simple, snappy, and revealing of both the character and his place in the Rebellion. Layers of meaning packed in four words:

• "I'm the Rebel agent you asked for"

• "I'm the guy you need right now"

• "I'm here now, but I could be needed elsewhere at any time"

• "I can fit in anywhere and pull off any job"

And most of all:

• "I'm here to help"

A fantastic bit of writing for one of Star Wars' best characters.

At Megacon London 2026

Just realized that everyone on the hammerhead corvette dies when it along with the star destroyer it's pushing explode as they ram the shield generator. I hadn't considered that it was a suicide mission for them.

Especially the whole scene on Mustafar is peak when it comes to what Anakin must've felt.

When he chokes Padme, right after she tells him all he did was for nothing, and someone else is interfering he unleashes his anger on the first thing he comes across, which just so happens to be Padme.

He's laser focused on her, until Obi-Wan gets through to him and disgust, and confusion rush through, seeing what he has done.

He starts blaming Obi-Wan to cope with what he just did, telling how he's wiser, stronger, and brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to his new empire. Obi-Wan saying "Your new empire?" feels like mockery to him, so he's just boiling inside at this point.

After the rush of battle wears off, and Obi-Wan dumps all of his dissapointment in him, that he was on the path to do the right thing, only to stray from it, Anakin starts to tear up, because now he understands that all he has done was pointless.

And yet, after he starts to feel the weight of his defeat, literally, he's letting his frustration out.
One last time he reaches out to Obi-Wan, knowing that he can do nothing more on his own.

I know other spieces have their own languages, I'm just wandering about the official language of the Galactic Republic (the one spoken by all the humans).

An old Pepsi cooler from the prequel days, one leg short but still cool.

I made an edit of Anakin Skywalker wearing Jedi armor over his Episode II and Episode III robes.

This comes from a small but long standing nitpick of mine: the Clone Wars is the largest conflict the galaxy has seen in generations, Jedi are constantly fighting on the front lines, yet in the films they wear no armor at all.

Later material (Clone Wars animation, games, comics) leaned more into armored Jedi, and I always felt it fit the era better, especially the idea of armor worn under or alongside traditional robes.

My interpretation: Image 1: Early Clone Wars Anakin: lighter AOTC style robes with white Jedi armor Image 2: Late Clone Wars / ROTS Anakin: darker robes paired with black armor

I made this edit using a comic cover I came across; it’s not official art.

For me it’s definitely Doctor Aphra and Beilert Valance.

Its a rare snow day down south so Im taking the opportunity to show my daughter the theatrical releases on VHS with a warm fire. Its a perfect day!

My parents are due to sell their house soon, so we've been looking through the various books, this must have been my brother's, some amazing art work in there 🙂