Why Is Starkiller from Star Wars Not Considered Canon?

Discover why Starkiller from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is not part of the official Star Wars canon since 2014's Legends rebranding.

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Starkiller is not canon because the character and associated storylines from the 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' game series were created under the expanded universe, which was rebranded as 'Legends' by Lucasfilm in 2014 to streamline the official Star Wars narrative.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does it mean when a Star Wars story is labeled as Legends? Legends refers to the Star Wars expanded universe content that was rebranded by Lucasfilm in 2014 to separate it from the official canon, making it non-canonical to the main Star Wars storyline.
  2. Who is Starkiller in Star Wars? Starkiller is the protagonist of the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video game series, originally part of the expanded universe before being rebranded as Legends.
  3. Why did Lucasfilm rebrand some stories as Legends? Lucasfilm rebranded expanded universe stories as Legends to streamline the official Star Wars continuity and provide a clear, consistent canon for future films and media.

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