10 Shocking Stories From The Star Wars Expanded Universe

Could they influence The Force Awakens?

Ever since The Empire Strikes Back revealed Luke Skywalker€™s true parentage, the Star Wars saga has been synonymous with shocks, twists and big reveals. Look at any list of cinema€™s biggest surprises and €œI am your father€ will likely be in there somewhere. George Lucas was at it again in Return Of The Jedi, revealing that Luke and Leia were actually brother and sister all along, inspiring countless cries of "eew, but they kissed!" throughout the galaxy. Although everyone in the audience already knew the fates and allegiances of all the characters, the prequel trilogy upheld this tradition of shocking moments. Anakin killing the younglings and the Order 66 murder montage are two prime examples of Lucas and co. endeavouring to surprise viewers, albeit in a more morbid way than the paternity revelations of Empire Strikes Back. And while creating media for the Expanded Universe €“ the sprawling continuity of tie-in books, TV shows, games and more that predated the Disney takeover - countless writers took inspiration from Lucas€™ love of revelations. As a result, there€™s no shortage of shocking moments from the wider Star Wars universe that may still have the ability to surprise you. Even though Disney doesn€™t consider them canon anymore, these moments are so effective that they could yet inspire The Force Awakens€
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