As one of the most impactful franchises to ever make its way into theaters, Star Wars has been able to bring people together for decades to watch some incredible action and adventures unfold in deep space. The story has predominantly focused on the Skywalker family, and many people are familiar with the core facts. Luke and Leia got the ball rolling, but over time, there would be more ripples added, and as it stands now, the Skywalker family lives on in name only.

Luke and his family have a number of incredible facts about them, and the truth is that most people only know about a fraction of them. There are so many unique things that this family has done, and this is partially why people have been tuning in to their story since the 70s.

Today, we are going to take a look at some of the most interesting facts about the Skywalker family that few people know about.

14 The Bounty On Leia Was 10,000,000 Credits (Luke's Was 60,000)

The Empire was none too pleased with Leia and what she was able to accomplish, and they did everything in their power to take her out when they had the chance. Eventually, they would enlist the help of bounty hunters, and they placed a steep price on her. Luke’s was far less.

13 Ben Solo's Lightsaber Has A Cracked Kyber Crystal

Many people took notice of Ben Solo’s lightsaber, more specifically the blade itself. Instead of being stable and shining like a normal lightsaber, his was always rough and jagged looking. This is because the kyber crystal that he made his lightsaber with had a crack in it. It made for some cool effects in the films.

12 Luke Didn’t Learn About Padme Until He Was In His 50s

The identity of his mother was something that ate away at Luke when he was younger, but he would have to wait some time before learning the truth about Padme. Luke’s discovery of his father must have left a sour taste in his mouth, and he would not learn about Padme for decades after that.

11 Anakin Once Fought Boba Fett

Not too many people know this, and it makes for an interesting piece of trivia. There was a point when Anakin Skywalker had the opportunity to take on none other than Boba Fett. Their brief battle ended in a draw, and it’s a shame we never got to see this on the big screen.

10 Luke Mastered Force Lightning, Which Only Sith Can Do

Now, this would have been something incredible to see on the big screen. Most Jedi did not use this power because it was so closely related to the Sith, but there were a few that got this down. It is said that Luke Skywalker mastered this power, and we wish that we could have seen it in action.

9 Anakin Built His First Lightsaber When He Was 12

One of the most important things that a Jedi will ever get the chance to do is build their own lightsaber, and the color that they choose says a lot about them and what they bring to the table. The first lightsaber that Anakin Skywalker had was built when he was just 12 years old.

8 Luke Learned How To Fold Space-Time

This is not something that every Jedi learns how to do, but then again, not every Jedi has the same type of drive and power as Luke Skywalker. The cool thing about being able to do this was that a Jedi who mastered this could effectively teleport from one place to the next.

7 Leia's Best Friend Was The Daughter Of Padme’s Best Friend

If only Padme had been there to see this. As Leia was growing up on Alderaan (sorry, Luke), she would spend her days with Winter Celchu, who was the daughter of Padme’s friend, Sheltay Retrac. Winter would go on to do some impressive things herself, just with less of an impact than Leia.

6 Luke Had A Red Lightsaber

Many people are familiar with the blue and green lightsabers that Luke was seen using in the movies, but there was another lightsaber color that he had. Turns out, Luke did have a red lightsaber that he would use, and this would have looked really cool on the big screen.

5 Anakin Is The Only Known Jedi To Be Married

This was a point of contention throughout the prequel trilogy, and it caused Anakin and Padme to live a secret life in the shadows. Jedi are not supposed to marry, and yet, Anakin does it anyway. He is the only known Jedi to be married, though he was not the first to leave.

4 Leia Was A Junior Legislator In The Senate By Age 14

Leia spent a life in the political sphere, and she was keen on making this her purpose in life, much like her mother. By the time she was 14, Leia was a junior legislator in the Senate, which is nothing to scoff at. Of course, she would eventually become a general.

3 The Original Name For Skywalker Was Starkiller

Over the years, fans have come to know and love the name Skywalker, but as the series was being created, George Lucas had something a little more intense in mind. His original choice for the Skywalker name was Starkiller, which would have made Luke seem a lot tougher early on.

2 Ben Solo Was Born On The First New Republic Capital

Every story has to begin somewhere, and for all the people that wanted some Ben Solo, you’re welcome. Ben Solo is the child of Leia and Han, and he was born in the First New Republic Capital on the planet of Chandrilla. Oh, if they only knew what he would end up doing.

1 Luke’s First Lightsaber Clash Was Against Baron Tagge

Many people are under the impression that the first time Luke Skywalker sparks a lightsaber is against Darth Vader, but this is not the case. Turns out, Vader was projecting himself onto Baron Tagge, and Luke wound up taking out his foe while on the hunt for Vader. This did not appear in the movies.