Well, let me tell ya, there’s a whole lotta strange stuff in that Star Wars EU. And I ain’t just talkin’ ’bout the usual stuff, neither. I’m talkin’ about the real oddballs that make you scratch your head and wonder if the folks makin’ these stories were just messin’ with us. You see, back in the day, before they decided what was “canon” and what wasn’t, the EU (that’s Expanded Universe for all you city folk) was full of all kinds of wild and weird ideas. Some of it didn’t make no sense at all, and some of it… well, it just made you chuckle. So, here I’ll go, tellin’ you ’bout some of the weirdest stuff I remember from the Star Wars EU.
1. The Return of Boba Fett
Now, you might be thinkin’, “Boba Fett, he’s a fan favorite, what’s so weird about him?” But hold your horses, ’cause you ain’t heard the full story. You know how Boba Fett went out like a real tough guy in “Return of the Jedi,” right? Well, they decided to bring him back in the EU. But not in no normal way, no sir. They brought him back, but he ain’t quite the same. Turns out, ol’ Boba was swallowed by the Sarlacc, but he didn’t just lay there and die like you’d think. Nah, he managed to crawl outta that pit, and they had him gettin’ involved in all sorts of adventures, even though it seemed impossible! He became some kinda unstoppable bounty hunter again, like nothing ever happened! Heck, they even had him gettin’ in and out of places he shouldn’t be, survivin’ stuff that would’ve killed any other man ten times over. It was so outlandish that I had to take a moment and shake my head, thinkin’, “Well, now ain’t that somethin’.”
2. Luuke Skywalker – Wait, what?
Now this one… well, this one really takes the cake. You ever heard of Luuke Skywalker? No, I ain’t talkin’ ’bout Luke Skywalker, I mean his clone, Luuke. Yup, that’s right, they went and cloned Luke Skywalker. I swear, sometimes I think the folks workin’ on this stuff were just sittin’ around throwin’ darts at a board, pickin’ ideas for what would be the weirdest thing they could come up with. So there’s this whole storyline where a group of people decides they need to clone ol’ Luke to use him for some crazy schemes. But it ain’t just any clone – it’s a clone that’s got all the same powers and abilities as Luke, so you end up with two Skywalkers runnin’ around. It was a mess, and it felt like somethin’ you’d see in one of them soap operas. Who needs two Lukes, anyway? I just don’t get it!
3. Jedi Witches
Now, I ain’t talkin’ about no ol’ Jedi in the regular sense. Nope. This one’s about some Jedi witches, and let me tell ya, I ain’t ever seen nothin’ like it. Apparently, in the EU, there were these Jedi witches, or “dark side witches,” or whatever they called themselves, who could use the Force in all sorts of wild ways. They didn’t follow no Jedi Code, mind ya. These gals were all about power and control, doin’ all kinds of things that would make even the Emperor blush. They were messin’ around with ancient magics and spells, and I just couldn’t believe what I was readin’. It was like they decided to throw in a little bit of fantasy into their space opera, which ain’t somethin’ you see every day. I mean, witches with lightsabers? You gotta be kiddin’ me!
4. The Yuzhan Vong
Now, I gotta say, these Yuzhan Vong folks were strange, and I ain’t sure how to feel about ’em. They were a race of aliens that didn’t use no droids, no technology – they didn’t believe in any of that stuff. Instead, they used living creatures to make their weapons and ships. That’s right, their whole fleet was made outta living things! It was like a nightmare come to life. The way they’d invade and conquer planets was downright creepy. They didn’t just fight like any normal folks – they’d twist and warp the natural world around ’em. Some of ’em even had these kinda biological weapons they’d send after people. It was all just so bizarre, it made you question if the whole galaxy was really safe after all.
5. Han Solo’s Son – Anakin Solo
So now, let’s talk ’bout Han Solo’s kid. You’d think the boy would take after his daddy, right? Maybe get into trouble or something. But nope, they went and named him Anakin Solo. Now, that’s a mighty bold name to be carryin’, don’t ya think? He wasn’t like his daddy, not one bit. This fella had a whole different set of troubles, and let’s just say, his life didn’t go as smooth as Han’s did. The kid’s got his own kinda power, and he’s got the whole galaxy watchin’ his every move, which ain’t easy. The boy’s life was full of twists, turns, and plenty of battles. He didn’t go out like his granddaddy or anything, but it’s all just a reminder that the galaxy’s got a whole lotta strange folk runnin’ around.
Conclusion
Well, I reckon that’s just a few examples of all the weird stuff that went on in the Star Wars EU. Some of it was good, and some of it was downright crazy. But you know, in the end, it all made for some mighty fine stories, even if they were a little out there. There’s no doubt the EU added plenty of color to the Star Wars universe, even if it was more than a little strange at times. I suppose that’s what happens when you let the imagination run wild – sometimes you get a few things that just don’t make no sense, but they sure are fun to read about!
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