YOUR FIRST
JOURNEY
Star Wars is a galaxy of stories. You don't need to know everything before you begin.
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THE GALAXY, EXPLAINED.
Hover over an underlined term to translate it into plain Galactic Basic.
Jedi Order
An ancient monastic peacekeeping organization dedicated to studying the Force and protecting the galaxy.
Padawan
A learner in the Jedi Order.
Lightsaber
An elegant plasma-blade weapon wielded by Force-sensitives.
Holocron
An ancient, Force-activated repository of stored knowledge and lore.
Sith
An ancient order of Force-users devoted to the Dark Side.
Aurebesh
The standard writing system used to transcribe Galactic Basic.
Hyperdrive
Faster-than-light travel technology.
Wayfinder
A rare pyramidal device designed to guide starships through uncharted space.
Parsec
A standard unit of astronomical distance equal to roughly 3.26 light-years.
Mandalorian
A member of Mandalorian warrior culture.
Youngling
A child initiate training under the guidance of the Jedi Order.
Bounty Hunter
Someone who hunts targets for money.
The Force
The energy field connecting life throughout the galaxy.
Death Star
A massive Imperial superweapon.