From ee81cf202165acd45c8abea5468563a8ca655f4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "mintlify-development[bot]" <109878554+mintlify-development[bot]@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:36:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add Star Wars reference page --- docs.json | 1 + reference/star-wars.mdx | 82 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 83 insertions(+) create mode 100644 reference/star-wars.mdx diff --git a/docs.json b/docs.json index 626d3f3dd..1f481bcbc 100644 --- a/docs.json +++ b/docs.json @@ -375,6 +375,7 @@ "pages": [ "reference/concepts", "reference/glossary", + "reference/star-wars", "credits" ] } diff --git a/reference/star-wars.mdx b/reference/star-wars.mdx new file mode 100644 index 000000000..3d3460400 --- /dev/null +++ b/reference/star-wars.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +--- +title: "Star Wars" +description: "A quick reference to the Star Wars galaxy, its history, major factions, and central ideas." +keywords: ["Star Wars", "Jedi", "Sith", "Force", "galaxy", "Skywalker saga"] +--- + +Star Wars is a science-fiction franchise set in a galaxy of competing governments, ancient orders, and civilizations connected by the Force. George Lucas created the franchise, which began with the 1977 film *Star Wars*, later retitled *Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope*. + +The franchise includes films, television series, novels, comics, games, and other stories. Lucasfilm uses two broad story categories: + +- **Canon** includes the stories that belong to the current shared continuity. +- **Legends** includes many earlier expanded-universe stories that are no longer part of the current continuity. + +## The galaxy at a glance + +Most Star Wars stories explore the conflict between authoritarian and democratic governments, the struggle between the Jedi and Sith, and the choices individuals make under pressure. + +| Era | What it covers | +| --- | --- | +| High Republic | The Jedi and the Galactic Republic at the height of their influence, centuries before the Skywalker saga | +| Fall of the Jedi | The decline of the Jedi Order and the transformation of the Republic into the Galactic Empire | +| Reign of the Empire | Imperial rule and the early movements that oppose it | +| Age of Rebellion | The Rebel Alliance's campaign against the Empire | +| New Republic | The effort to rebuild democratic government after the Empire's defeat | +| Rise of the First Order | A new authoritarian threat and the resistance against it | + +These eras provide a chronological framework. Individual stories can focus on different planets, characters, and conflicts within each period. + +## Major factions and orders + +### Jedi + +The Jedi are peacekeepers who study the Force and traditionally serve the Galactic Republic. They value discipline, service, and awareness of the present moment. Jedi commonly use blue or green lightsabers, although lightsaber color is not a complete indicator of a character's beliefs. + +### Sith + +The Sith seek power through the dark side of the Force. They often use fear, anger, and domination to achieve their goals. Sith traditionally follow a rule that limits their order to a master and an apprentice at a time. + +### Galactic Republic + +The Galactic Republic is a democratic government made up of many worlds. It is protected by the Jedi during much of its history and eventually falls after political manipulation and war. + +### Galactic Empire + +The Galactic Empire replaces the Republic and centralizes authority under an emperor. Its military includes stormtroopers, starships, and the Death Star, a superweapon capable of destroying a planet. + +### Rebel Alliance + +The Rebel Alliance is a coalition of people and worlds that fights to restore representative government. Its victory over the Empire leads to the formation of the New Republic. + +### Resistance + +The Resistance is a smaller military movement that opposes the First Order. It continues the fight for free government after the New Republic is weakened. + +## The Force + +The Force is an energy field created by living things and present throughout the galaxy. Force-sensitive people can perceive or influence it through training and instinct. + +The Jedi seek to use the Force in harmony with life and their responsibilities. The Sith embrace its dark side through fear, anger, and a desire for control. The Force does not remove personal responsibility. Characters still have to choose how they act. + +Common abilities include sensing danger, moving objects, influencing perceptions, and enhancing physical movement. The exact abilities available to a character depend on their training, focus, and connection to the Force. + +## The Skywalker saga + +The nine episodic films of the Skywalker saga are organized into three trilogies: + +| Trilogy | Films | +| --- | --- | +| Prequel trilogy | *The Phantom Menace*, *Attack of the Clones*, *Revenge of the Sith* | +| Original trilogy | *A New Hope*, *The Empire Strikes Back*, *Return of the Jedi* | +| Sequel trilogy | *The Force Awakens*, *The Last Jedi*, *The Rise of Skywalker* | + +The prequel trilogy takes place first in the in-universe timeline. The original trilogy follows it, and the sequel trilogy takes place afterward. Standalone films and television series expand the events between and beyond these trilogies. + +## Common terms + +- **Lightsaber:** An energy sword used by Jedi, Sith, and other trained fighters. +- **Droid:** A mechanical being designed for tasks such as translation, navigation, maintenance, or combat. +- **Hyperspace:** A faster-than-light travel dimension used by starships. +- **Padawan:** A Jedi apprentice who trains under a Jedi Knight or Jedi Master. +- **Holocron:** A device that stores knowledge, often related to the Force or a particular order. +- **The galaxy:** The setting for Star Wars stories. Characters often refer to planets and systems as part of a shared galactic community.