He knew it’s what they wanted, even if the cost was war, and he exploited that desire. It’s why Lord Sidious promised the Separatists peace. Evil thrives when desperation gives way to exhaustion. You don’t need to look back to a story from a long time ago to know how easy it is for even good people to fall for those lies. But how many people knew what Palpatine had actually done? All they knew was the Galactic Senate responded to years of devastating civil war by creating a new government, one dedicated to harmony and prosperity. It’s easy to think no one could have ever believed that. Tala joined the Empire when she thought it stood for something. And, as Indira Varma’s Tala showed, they join the fight even when they have every excuse not to. The Hera Syndullas and Rose Ticos of the world keep it from breaking apart.
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Whether standing up against wrongs on their own planet, or committing to the cause of freedom throughout the galaxy, there’s always an abundance of hope even during the darkest times. Star Wars animated shows The Clone Wars and Rebels are populated with these types of figures. It’s enough to know they gave their lives in a war for the galaxy’s soul, because that’s what matters. It’s why every fan knows many Bothans died to bring information about the second Death Star, even if most fans have no idea who or what a Bothan is.
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But that movie was only possible because even though Star Wars revolves around Jedi, the franchise always remembers those Force users are only the face of a larger battle. It showed what someone like Cassian Andor sacrificed just to give others a chance to build a better world. Rogue One explored that side of the Rebellion in depth, giving faces and names to otherwise forgotten heroes. Just as many fought and died on Hoth or headed to Endor’s forest moon. Watch A New Hope‘s Death Star attack meeting and see how many people crammed into that small room. That’s been true of Star Wars from the beginning.
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Without scores of individuals few ever knew-from pilots and engineers to spies and soldiers-nobody would ever have known about Padmé’s kids. Each served under and alongside people who had fought against the Empire while those two were children. Luke didn’t blowup the Death Star alone any more than Leia stole the battle station’s plans by herself. And her sacrifice shows that whether you get credit or not, the only path worth taking is the one we know is right. Tala, along with her dedicated droid NED-B, gave everything to do what’s right no matter the personal cost. Obi-Wan Kenobi gave us a new hero who truly exemplifies the best of the galaxy far, far away. These unsung heroes, who were not powerful Jedi like Yoda or Rey, have always been the foundation of Star Wars war between light and dark. Because while every successful rebellion has its legendary figures like Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa, their victories came on the shoulders of countless courageous individuals history books never remember. Hope merely inspires people to fight them. “Rebellions are built on hope.” Jyn Erso was right, but hope doesn’t win rebellions.