#the phantom menace
Mushroom Mesa was a geological formation located in the Dune Sea of Tatooine. Named for the rock formations that resembled large fungi, the Mesa was part of the Boota Eve Classic race circuit. Some superstitious residents of the planet claimed it was created by some unknown powerful beings, as some of the formations resembled humanoid faces.
Source:Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace (1999)
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TheBloodfinwas a FC-20 speeder bike owed by Sith Lord Darth Maul. Stored aboard the Scimitar, Maul’s Sith infiltrator, Maul used the Bloodfinfor reconnaissance and to pursue targets. Its open design allowed Maul to leap from the vehicle easily, while automatic brakes kicked in once the handlebars were released. Maul chose not to arm the speeder, on the pretense that he could simply handle any target after overtaking them.
Source:Darth Maul 3 (Art: Jan Duursema; 2000)
First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novel (1999)
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C-9979 landing craft were large transports manufactured for the Trade Federation droid army, and later general Separatist military use. These sizable vessels could carry multiple vehicles and troops. When in storage in larger craft, C-9979s wings could be detached to store them easily.
Source:Star Wars: Episode I Insider’s Guide (1999)
First Appearance: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace novel (1999)
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Padme Amidala, The Phantom Menace
Can we talk about how Obi Wan “Ben” Kenobi was famously known for slicing Darth Maul in half, and now his namesake Ben Solo/ Kylo Ren just sliced Snoke in half? it’s not just the dramatic cape drop that’s in the name…
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↳ day two: prequels,originals, sequelsStar Wars Prequels (1999–2005) as tourism posters
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*My mom telling me I can turn on the lights in the back seats of the car to look for something*
Me:
