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The Rebellion That Doomed Clones

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read
"The Empire has little use for relics of the past. Stormtroopers are the future."​
– Wilhuff Tarkin, Star Wars: Rebels

Did You Know?

James Cameron decided to quit his job as a truck driver to enter the film industry after watching Star Wars. Without George Lucas’s galaxy far, far away, we might never have gotten Titanic or Avatar. 🤯

Hey Reader, it’s Vance here! 👋

You know how the Clone Wars gave us the most loyal and badass troopers ever? I always wondered why Palpatine ditched them for Stormtroopers, who are, let’s be honest, kind of a downgrade. Then I came across the Kamino Uprising, and everything suddenly made sense.

This wasn’t just a strategic shift—it was a calculated move to maintain control. Curious about what really happened? Let me take you through the story.👇

Okay, so I used to think the switch from Clone Troopers to Stormtroopers was just budget cuts and propaganda. But then I learned about the Kamino uprising, and now my mind is blown. 🤯

There were a few Jedi who made it clear that their bond with the clones was shaky at best. And trust me, their stories might surprise you.👇

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How Did the Jawas Survive in Such Difficult Conditions in Tatooine?

These little scavengers don’t have any powers, yet they’ve figured out how to survive on Tatooine, one of the harshest environments in the galaxy. 🤔

I came across this little gem while diving into some behind-the-scenes footage, and honestly, I couldn’t stop smiling. 😅

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed today’s newsletter - if you have anything at all you’d like to ask, share, or say, just hit Reply and let me know.

May the Force be with you,

Vance

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