As one of the most popular franchises in all of pop culture, fans spend a lot of time dissecting
each frame of a Star Wars film.
The saga is a touchstone for generations of moviegoers, meaning that many people are well
versed in each of their secrets.
But even the most die-hard supporters can get stumped every now and then.
There are aspects of the movies that have yet to be revealed.
Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Star Wars mysteries that were never answered.
Anakin’s Conception
In Episode I, it’s said that Anakin was born without a father, and his mother Shmi
can’t explain what happened.
It’s a subject that’s not really touched upon again until Revenge of the Sith, when
Chancellor Palpatine tells Anakin the story of Darth Plageuis.
Sidious’ old master, Plageuis could manipulate the midichlorians to create life, but the
film stops short of saying this is how Skywalker was conceived.
It’s a reveal George Lucas had planned in the original script, but he cut it – and
now the answer may never be known, making one wonder why the miracle birth angle was
introduced in the first place.
Vader Doesn’t Sense Leia
Darth Vader is one of the most powerful Force users in the galaxy, so why couldn’t he
sense his own daughter?
In Return of the Jedi, viewers learn that Leia is Luke’s twin sister, and therefore
one of Vader’s children.
It retroactively creates a plot hole, since Vader never felt something in the Force that
hinted at that.
During the Death Star trench run, he was very aware that Luke was strong with the Force,
and Leia, while no Jedi, was still able to use it.
Vader should have been able to sense the presence of another Force sensitive being, especially
when he’s standing right in front of her.
Yoda’s Species
Every alien and creature that shows up in the Star Wars films has a name.
Many of them, like Wookies, Ewoks, and Hutts, go down in history and become memorable parts
of the zeitgeist.
But ask anyone what Yoda’s species is, and there will be no reply.
The wise old Jedi master is just shown as a small green alien with pointy ears, with
no mention of what kind he is being made.
Even when another of Yoda’s people, Yaddle, was shown in the prequels, the answer was
never revealed.
It’s one that will puzzle Star Wars fans forever, and is unlikely to ever be solved.
Luke’s Dagobah Training
In The Empire Strikes Back, Luke heads to Dagobah to train with Yoda, while his friends
fly in the Millennium Falcon trying to avoid the Imperials.
The way the film is edited, it seems like Luke was with Yoda for just a few days learning
the ways of the Force, but that hardly seems like enough time to become a Jedi Knight.
That’s a process that should take months, but it’s hard to believe Han, Leia, and
Chewie spent that much time cooped up in the Falcon evading their enemies.
Fans will just have to use their imagination to come up with a proper answer, since this
topic won’t be covered again.
Maker of the Prophecy
When he discovers Anakin, Qui-Gon determines that the boy is the Chosen One a Jedi prophecy
speaks of – one who will bring balance to the Force.
It’s a way to underscore Anakin’s importance to galactic events, but the prophecy is one
of the more mysterious elements of the whole saga.
Nobody mentions where it came from or who wrote it, or why it was so important to bring
the Force back into balance.
And given that there are Dark Side users in The Force Awakens, it seems like a hopeless
cause anyway.
The Chosen One trope can work sometimes, but the case can be made it should be left out
of Star Wars.
Is Boba Fett Alive?
Fans were very disappointed when bounty hunter Boba Fett met a less-than-noble end at the
Sarlaac pit, wishing that the villain could have stayed longer, or died with more dignity.
His lack of screen time in the original trilogy has contributed to his rise in popularity,
and viewers want to see more of him.
The debate rages on that Boba could still be alive, having escaped the Sarlaac.
The new Star Wars canon has yet to answer this, with the only clue being the appearance
of Mandalorian armor in the novel Aftermath.
If a Boba spinoff movie is in the works, fans may discover the truth.
Who Discovered the Force?
The Star Wars films present only a snippet of the universe’s vast history, leaving
much more left to be explored.
Obi-Wan mentions that the Jedi were the guardians of the Old Republic for over 1,000 generations,
meaning the Force had to have been discovered a long, long time ago.
It would be an interesting story to see unfold, since the Force is such a unique and fascinating
concept.
Learning that you can control objects with your mind and sense people’s presences is
a monumental, life-changing event – and it’s something that had huge ramifications
on the galaxy.
Who’s Funding the Rebels?
The Empire has plenty of resources at their disposal to wage a war, since their reach
covers several areas of the galaxy, but what about their opponents?
A ragtag bunch struggling to make ends meet, the Rebels have a number of ships and supplies
they need for the conflict, and that stuff probably doesn’t come cheap.
It’s hinted that certain sympathizing systems like Alderaan may supply some funds, but it’s
something fans never know for sure.
Since the Rebel Alliance emerges victorious, their financial sources are the real heroes
of the saga who never get a moment in the spotlight.
Obi-Wan’s Tatooine Vacation
After the fall of the Jedi Order, Obi-Wan Kenobi goes into exile on Tatooine, so he
can keep a close eye on young Luke.
But with 19 years taking place between Episodes III and IV, it’s hard to believe that all
Obi-Wan did was baby sit.
While he probably remained low key to avoid attention, Kenobi probably found some adventures
to be had on the desert world as he waited for Luke to get old enough to start Jedi training.
With rumors of an Obi-Wan standalone film refusing to go away, fans may just get to
see what he was up to before the original movie began.
Where’s Lando?
Introduced in The Empire Strikes Back, Lando Calrissian is a major player in the final
two installments of the original trilogy, even helping destroy the second Death Star.
It’s odd, then, that he seems to have no presence in the new films.
Lando does not appear in The Force Awakens and isn’t even mentioned.
To some fans, Lando is as important to the franchise as Luke, Han, and Leia, and with
Episode VII playing catch up, it would have been nice to know Lando’s state.
Billy Dee Williams was not part of the recently announced Episode 8 cast, so unless there’s
a surprise, his time in the war may be over – without anyone knowing why.
Those are our picks for 10 unanswered Star Wars mysteries.
Are there any we missed?
Which ones leave you confused the most?
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