Talking Star Wars
Episode 072 - Mystic Materials of Star Wars, Part 2: Beskar and Cortosis
This episode continues the series’ ongoing look at mythical and exotic materials in the Star Wars Universe, after exploring the role of kyber crystals last week, but expanding on the use and cultural significance of both beskar (used primarily in the forging of Mandalorian armor) and cortosis (notoriously one of the only materials in the Star Wars setting that can deactivate and counteract a Jedi’s lightsaber). The hosts both review and discuss the depiction of each of these minerals in the Star Wars universe and draw parallels to other materials in other fiction, such as Moria’s mithril. Listen now to learn more!
This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Tales of the Empire, Ahsoka, Thrawn: Alliances, The Acolyte, Knights of the Old Republic (legends), and The High Republic (phases 1 and 2).
Thank you for listening to Talking Star Wars with Connor and Alex!
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This episode continues the series’ ongoing look at mythical and exotic materials in the Star Wars Universe, after exploring the role of kyber crystals last week, but expanding on the use and cultural significance of both beskar (used primarily in the forging of Mandalorian armor) and cortosis (notoriously one of the only materials in the Star Wars setting that can deactivate and counteract a Jedi’s lightsaber). The hosts both review and discuss the depiction of each of these minerals in the Star Wars universe and draw parallels to other materials in other fiction, such as Moria’s mithril. Listen now to learn more!
This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Tales of the Empire, Ahsoka, Thrawn: Alliances, The Acolyte, Knights of the Old Republic (legends), and The High Republic (phases 1 and 2).
Thank you for listening to Talking Star Wars with Connor and Alex!
Check us out on Reddit here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TalkingStarWars/