How Order 66 Broke Star Wars Forever

Order 66 was meant to be the final destruction of the Jedi Order, but its consequences reshaped the entire Star Wars saga. From the fall of the Jedi and the rise of Darth Vader to the creation of the Inquisitors and the countless survivors who escaped the purge, this video explores how one command became the defining event of the franchise. Covering both Canon and Legends, we break down the history, impact, and long-term legacy of Order 66, and why Star Wars may never truly move beyond it. Sources Used: Canon Sources: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) Star Wars Rebels (2014–2018) Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) The Bad Batch (2021–2024) The Mandalorian (2019–present) Andor (2022–2025) Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) Jedi: Survivor (2023) Star Wars: Rise of the Red Blade (2023) Star Wars: Timelines (2023) Star Wars: Galactic Atlas Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clone Troopers Rise of the Separatists (Fantasy Flight Games, 2019) StarWars.com reference material Legends Sources: Republic Commando Series by Karen Traviss Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno The Last of the Jedi series by Jude Watson Star Wars: Republic comics The New Essential Chronology The Essential Guide to Warfare Behind-the-Scenes / Production Sources Revenge of the Sith DVD Commentary (George Lucas) Interviews with George Lucas discussing the Order 66 sequence The Making of Revenge of the Sith