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I Just Noticed This Stormtrooper 'Flaw'!

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"I won’t leave you. Not this time.”
– Ahsoka Tano to Anakin, The Clone Wars

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Just my opinion, wondering if anyone feels the same after rewatching Clone Wars and Rebels. I feel Ahsoka discovering that Vader is really Anakin almost seems more impactful than Luke discovering he’s his father.

Reader 👋

You ever notice how stormtroopers’ armor looks… off? Like, one knee has this weird extra plate while the other doesn’t? For soldiers who are supposed to embody perfect order, it’s kind of a strange detail.

But here’s the thing—it’s not a mistake. That extra plate, often called a “sniper plate” by fans, is actually super practical. And the story behind why stormtroopers ended up looking left-handed on screen? Let’s just say it involves some very clunky prop design.

This tiny detail about their armor actually tells you a lot about stormtroopers (and Star Wars filming!).

Curious? Let me fill you in.

Am I the Only One Who Never Noticed How Asymmetrical the Stormtrooper Leg Is?

There’s actually a reason for it. 👇

This is how Darth Vader handled a rancor. 🔥👇

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May the Force be with you,

Vance

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