Star Wars Explained explores the original lightsaber designs in Star Wars canon, Star Wars Legends, and even LEGO Star Wars!

The First Lightsabers: Star Wars Canon vs Legends

Star Wars Explained talks about every major galactic conflict in Star Wars Legends, spanning hundreds of thousands of years

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At the heart of every lightsaber theres a powerful and mysterious gem. Star Wars superfans will know them as kyber crystals. And they'll know of their much more notorious use -- the Empire used kyber crystals to power the Death Star's powerful superlaser.We learned the history of kyber crystals on the Clone Wars and Rebels TV series. Now, Rogue One and its tie-in novel Catalyst, shed more light on the mysterious gems through the work of Jyns father, scientist Galen Erso. Watch and learn more about kyber crystals and why they're important in Star Wars.

What Are Kyber Crystals and Why Are They Important in Star Wars?

How Sith made their lightsabers, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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The complete Legends history of Star Wars, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Star Wars Explained covers all of the Legends inspirations you can find in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

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Star Wars Explained covers the Legends and recently re-introduced canon history of Kneesaa, princess of the Ewoks

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Star Wars Explained goes into the differences between the Canon and Legends stories of how Han Solo met Chewbacca

How Han Met Chewie: 'Star Wars' Canon vs Legends

Star Wars Explained explores the possible Legends inspiration for the satellites used in Operation: Cinder, as seen in the Shattered Empire comics and Star Wars Battlefront II

Operation: Cinder Satellites: Star Wars Canon vs Legends

Star Wars Explained talks about the differences between the Legends and Canon versions of the Imperial Royal Guards, including all the variants of the elite group.

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The story of the pureblood Sith species, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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Star Wars Explained video about Interdictor Cruisers

Interdictor Cruisers - Star Wars Canon vs Legends

Star Wars Explained details the similarities and differences between the Canon and Legends stories of the Cloud Rider swoop gang, led by Enfys Nest in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

The Cloud Rider Swoop Gang: 'Star Wars' Canon vs Legends

The Legends contingency orders, including Order 66, as told by Star Wars Explained.

Every Known Contingency Order from the Clone Wars (Legends)

Star Wars Explained looks at all of the Easter eggs, references, Legends connections, and more

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' - Easter Eggs, References, Legends Connections, and More

The Legends story of Bothans, as told by Star Wars Explained.

Bothans (Legends)

Why Jedha has so many kyber crystals, as told by Star Wars Explained.

Why Jedha Has So Many Kyber Crystals

How the Death Star was built in canon and Legends, as told by Star Wars Explained.

The Construction of the First Death Star: Canon vs Legends

The story of Darth Sion from Star Wars Legends, as told by Star Wars Explained.

The Legend of Darth Sion

The legend of Darth Krayt, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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"The Legend of Boba Fett" from Star Wars Explained.

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The Legend of Darth Plagueis, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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The legend of Cade Skywalker, as told by Star Wars Explained.

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