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title: "Star Wars"
description: "An overview of the Star Wars saga, characters, and galaxy"
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## Overview

Star Wars is an epic space opera franchise created by George Lucas, beginning with the original film released in 1977. It has grown to encompass films, television series, books, comics, and games set in a galaxy far, far away.

## The Saga

The core film saga is organized into three trilogies, often referred to as the Skywalker Saga.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
<Card title="Original trilogy" icon="star">
Episodes IV–VI (1977–1983), following Luke Skywalker's rise as a Jedi and the Rebel Alliance's fight against the Galactic Empire.
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<Card title="Prequel trilogy" icon="clock-rotate-left">
Episodes I–III (1999–2005), chronicling Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side and the end of the Republic.
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<Card title="Sequel trilogy" icon="forward">
Episodes VII–IX (2015–2019), following a new generation as the First Order rises and Rey discovers her destiny.
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## Key factions

- **Jedi Order:** Peacekeepers of the galaxy who wield the Force for good.
- **Sith:** Practitioners of the dark side of the Force, seeking power and control.
- **Galactic Empire:** Authoritarian regime led by Emperor Palpatine.
- **Rebel Alliance:** Resistance fighters opposing the Empire.
- **First Order:** Successor to the Empire in the sequel era.
- **Resistance:** Movement led by General Leia Organa against the First Order.

## Notable characters

| Character | Affiliation | Role |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luke Skywalker | Jedi / Rebel Alliance | Hero of the original trilogy |
| Leia Organa | Rebel Alliance / Resistance | Princess, senator, and general |
| Han Solo | Rebel Alliance | Smuggler turned rebel hero |
| Darth Vader | Sith / Empire | Fallen Jedi and Sith Lord |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | Jedi Order | Mentor to Anakin and Luke |
| Yoda | Jedi Order | Grand Master of the Jedi |
| Rey | Resistance | Heroine of the sequel trilogy |
| Kylo Ren | First Order | Conflicted dark side warrior |

## The Force

The Force is an energy field created by all living things that binds the galaxy together. Force-sensitive individuals can train to harness it, with practitioners aligning with either the light side or the dark side.

<Tip>
"May the Force be with you" is the franchise's most iconic phrase, used as a farewell and blessing throughout the saga.
</Tip>

## Beyond the films

Star Wars has expanded far beyond its original films:

- **Animated series** such as *The Clone Wars*, *Rebels*, and *The Bad Batch*.
- **Live-action series** including *The Mandalorian*, *Andor*, and *Ahsoka*.
- **Novels, comics, and video games** that flesh out the galaxy across thousands of years of in-universe history.

## Further reading

- [Official Star Wars website](https://www.starwars.com)
- [Wookieepedia](https://starwars.fandom.com)