10 Important Star Wars Details That Are Almost Never Mentioned
7. Ewoks Are Highly Skilled Fighters (And Murderous Savages)
Mention the Ewoks to a casual Star Wars fan and they'll probably start talking about how adorable they are. Which is fair enough - just look at their fluffy little faces!
But something that people never talk about - and something that, if their reputation as lovable plush toys is anything to go by, the movies haven't made clear - is that the Ewoks are among the most skilled fighters in the Star Wars galaxy.
Just look at how they completely outclass the technologically-superior Empire in Return of the Jedi, making them look like bumbling buffoons. They co-ordinate their ambush outside the shield generator perfectly, starting off by using Artoo and Threepio as a distraction, and following this up by forcing the Imperial troopers to split up and run into the woods - right where the Ewoks want them.
They're organised, courageous, and clever, and that's not to mention how bloodthirsty they are, with the little beasts fully intending to dine on Han until Threepio's "magic" convinces them otherwise.
The Ewoks look fairly harmless and the majority of their scenes are played in a light-hearted way, which greatly distracts from their brutality and combat efficiency. Teddy bears, they most certainly are not!