29. Did You Know: Luke’s Uncle Owen is actually Anakin’s stepbrother? Luke went to live with his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, upon his father’s “death,” at Obi Wan’s urging. As we see in Star Wars: A New Home, Uncle Owen was always trying to keep Luke’s natural Jedi instincts at bay. While Uncle Owen strongly opposed Luke’s leaving Tatooine for the Imperial Academy, Aunt Beru encouraged Luke’s dream. Luke would finally get his wish of leaving Tatooine, but only after his aunt and uncle were murdered by Vader’s Stormtroopers.
54. Quick: How is the Sith lightsaber different from a Jedi’s lightsaber? Answer: Ah, this is an easy one! The Sith’s lightsaber is doubled edged and is quite a menace to the Jedis. The evil Sith can use the lightsaber either with both ends or only one end activated. Despite his double-edged Sith lightsaber, Darth Maul was defeated by the skilled maneuvers of Obi Wan, following Qui Gon’s death.
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