Dear Obi-Wan, My name is Alec. I've seen Star Wars Episode One twice. Your my favorite character in all the movies. How come you got to pilot the gungan sub? Why didn't you let Jar Jar do it? Sure he might of ran you into a rock or something, but he might of had some experience with that type of sub. What does bringing balance to the force mean? I heard Mace say that in the Jedi Council on Coruscant. And last but not least, is your lightsaber blue or purple? Bye!

From Alec

Dear, Luke You and Obi-wan have been my favorite Jedis of all Star wars movies!,So i trust you guys the most..........I just wanted to know.....if you could give me some great tips on how to become such a great Jedi!!!! Im planing to become a Jedi Knight one day like you .........so please my favorites of the movie,can you give me at least 2 tips.

Thank You , Your Freind, Alex

P.S. I passed the Jedi Council test!!! And im waiting for my training at degabah to begin!

Hi Alex! So you want to become a Jedi? Here is one tip (but it's an important one): try to exercise a lot so that you can stay calm in all situations. Whenever you feel you're becoming angry, stop what you're doing, take a deep breath and let the Light Side of the Force flow through you. You'll see that life is easier when you stay calm! Good luck!

Dear Obi Wan Kenobi, Hi! My name is Jessica and you're my most FAVORITE character in Episode 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O) I kinda wish that the Jedi were real. I wish I'm a Jedi! I strongly believe that they are real though and I try to act like a young Padawan. Who's YOUR favorite character in episode 1? Is that your real hair in the movie or is it just an extension? My mom thinks I'm strong in the force! :) I can't wait untill episode 2 and 3 come out! I heard a rumor that you like Queen Amidala on the movie, is that true? May the Force be with you! From, Little Jedi

P.S. What a COOL site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Darth Maul,

how are you. MY NAME IS JOSH. I AM 10 YEARS OLD.I HAVE SEEN THE NEW MOVIE. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD ANSWER A QUESTION FOR ME. WHY DID YOU NOT GET SHOWN ALOT IN THE NEW MOVIE AND THEN DIE AT THE END. WHY COULDN'T YOU GET LEFT TILL THE NEXT MOVIE. WELL TALK TO YOU LATER. AND MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. FROM JOSH

Dear Jar-Jar,

how are you.my name is josh i am 10 years old.i have seen the new movie.and you are my favorite guy i don't know why people hate you. i was wondering if you would answer some questions for me.

what accident happend for you to get banish from gungon city. i was just wondering. your my friend's favorite to.

well talk to you later. and may the force be with you mesa from josh

Dear queen Amidala,

do you plan to marry anakin in the next movie????????????

Hi, Obi. I just wanna ask you 1 question. Why do you think JarJar is a pathetic lifeform and Anakin dangerous ? TRY to answer this, 'cause I'm desperate for an answer.

THANKs,Leia

Dear Obi-Wan, I wanted to ask you some questions and a couple of comments. First of all I prefer the kindness of the old Kenobi instead of the brash and eagerness of your new self. I think that being a brash Jedi is against the Jedi "Code". (apparently not) I think brash and eagerness leads to the dark side. However I like Scruffy looking, brash, and cocky Deep-Space pilots.

On to the questions: Why were you so mean to Anakin? Were you jealous of him? Did you already know that he would turn and bring balance to the Dark Side? If so you were right and wrong. Even though he turned he did bring balance to the Force by killing the Emperor. I think you knew that...sorry.

Also, sometimes you were downright mean to Qui. Why? Because he was mean to you? Were you taught by Yoda on Dagobah later on?

Are there more Jedi than just 14? I think that was more than "some" questions...

Your friend Wald (Yes I am a Rodian like Greedo...and is also his cousin...bummer)

PS May the Force be with you...always

Dear Obi-wan, My name is Adam and I'm 9 years old. I have seen Episode 1 three times. It's the best movie I've ever seen. I have 1 you book when you and master Qui-gon are on Bandomeer called THE DARK RIVAL and 1 called THE RISING FORCE your friend,

Adam

P.S.your one of my favorite jedi's

Dear Darth Maul, You are really great in the movie! I was reading People at the dentist's and I really liked the part about you. I never knew there was the art of wushu! I am a freak for StarWars. My door is covered with pictures off the Internet, magazines, and coloring books! The casters made a great choice. Good Job.

Your fellow StarWars freak, Joey

Hello! my name is steve im 12 years old i like star wars episode 4,5 and 6.i cannot wait to see episode 1! the trailer was excellent, no, brilliant! if mr g lucas is on the net please ask him why he didnt direct films after return of the jedi until now. tell ewan mcgreger i like his accent.

yours with the force steve fisher

ps may the force be with you always

Dear Luke, Hi I'm Catherine. I realy liked your movie. What's like to be a jedi knight? I realy want to be a one. What is it like to act in star wars? I think it would be realy cool!

From Catherine

Dear Oui-Gon Jinn! I?ve got to question to you. How is the light-sabers made and what is your favorite color on the light-saber? Please write back soon. Bye!

an 12 years old boy

Dear Anikin, Why did you turn to the darkside? I mean, you had it all made, having Obi Wan Kenobi as your trainer, and yet you betrayed us all! This is the craziest idea in the history of starwars! Anyway, starwars is the best thing thats happened to the world in a while! I'm a big fan. From a very good fan,

Jacob

Dear Obi-Wan, Hi there!!! My gosh, this is a very cool site!!! When I first stumbled upon this site my first reaction was 'WOW!'! this site is so cool!!! I will soon email you somepictures i drew of amidala. i drew them like 'betty' like from the archie comics. i'm working on one of you, qui-gon, anakin and padme! you and qui-gon, along with amidala and padme, are my favourites! keep up the good work and put up more activities!!! did i say i was a fan of yours...?

p.s put up a colouring picture of queen amidala! i could do it for you if you want... MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

From the undercover queen, Padme Naberrie

to yoda

When will be able to go to Dagobah?

p.s my friend says your cool! from aaron s.

Dear Anakin, Is podracing fun? I would've like to be in the movie. When you could be able to sign up to be Anakin why could'nt they go all over the U.S.A?

Your Biggest Fan Lewis P. Age 8. Dallas,TX

Hello Lewis! Podracing is great fun, but also very dangerous. But with the Force, I've survived even the most dangerous races!

Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Greetings. I am Jedi Mistriss as well as being the Queen to MondeJedi. All of the people here are born Force strong. I was elected Queen because I was the strongest, but this is the wierd part, I am just 14! Many peope find this odd do you? I have heard of your legendary adventures. I am impressed! I have to admit something, I find your younger version , well....cute! Could you send me a pic? (hey everyone needs e-mail! (even people in a galaxy far, far away!)) Thanks. Breathe dee and seek peace!

May the force be with you! Jedi Mistress and Queen to MondeJedi, Khai

hi rebel friends,

it me Lynssa again- another question to add on to your list of FAQs. in the childern's version of The Phantom Menace, during when qui-gon was struck down and obi-wan yelled no, it said that there was another faraway voice joined with him. and during the battle between qui-gon and darth maul (in the core shaft thing) it also said that obi-wan saw a black helmet on darth maul's head. could both be a prophecy? i don't think i'm making sense, so you don't have to answer them.

anyway another comment: how long before yoda's training ground is ready? also you should create a lightsaber training ground for all those apprentices out there, so they won't cut themselves into bits when first using the lightsaber. Lynssa

Lynssa, I haven't had the chance to see the children's version of the Phantom Menace yet, but your questions are very good. You could try to post your questions on the discussion forums of the Force.net. People might know the answer there.

I like your idea of adding a lightsaber training to the Jedi training. I'll send your request to Yoda!

hi rebel friends- i have just one question, that i've been wondering about. it says in some books, like ROTJ that obi-wan had a brother named owen. and in the movie ANH owen lars was obi-wan's brother. so how come owen doesn't seem to have the Force? or in the books [Jedi Apprentice] owen didn't join the jedi temple. and how come owen has the last name of Lars, instead of Kenobi? what's going on here? (i'm 14 years old)

(my jedi name) Lynssa thanx!

p.s. R2-D2, i just adore you. hope your in the next two movies (episode 2 and 3)

p.p.s. the cartoon of the characters is cute. where's qui-gon or queen amidala?

Dear R2-D2, your my favorite robot. you are sooo cute, even if your made out of metal.just curious but how old are you? my name is Brianna. And i'm 7.i m going to be 8 July 23. I love STAR WARS. its great! do you like being in STAR WARS?

YOUR BUDDY, BRIANNA

I have a question for Luke. How did Darth Vader know he had a son( you) if he did not know about Leia?

Sarah

To Yoda,

Since there are no Jedi Masters in this Galaxy, and both me and two of my friends are very strong in the Force (I determined it with a rough Midi-Chlorian tester I made) and have passed those Council tests on Coruscant, we are willing to be trained. But, unfoutunatley, there is no one to train us. What do you recommend?

From Ato-Mon Kavick

Dear Obi-Wan,

Hi! my name is Dan and I'm thirteen. I am also a Jedi Master thanks to your test on Coruscant and the help of the PC game Jedi Knight! I love being a Jedi because I get use all of those useful powers that you use! I think it is great fun to pull out my Lightsaber and battle a Dark Jedi! My favorite Force power is Force Protection. Can you use this power Obi-Wan? I hope you can; it is very useful, if I didn't have it I would be a goner against all of the Stormtroopers I have battled!

I have to go now, thank you for your time.

Jedi Master Dan

Dear Obi Wan Kenobi, I have a few questions. 1. How long does it take to become a Jedi knight? 2. I have heard rumors that you and Owen Lars from ANH are brothers, or something like that, is this rumor true? 3. How does Anikan get machine arms?

I want to say that you did a good job with Darth Maul.

-Adam

HI! my name is "Joel be one knobby" and I'm a Jedi! I past the Jedi council test. And I was wondering when are you going to put activates on degoba for Jedi's like me to do?

may the force be with you

JOEL BE ONE OUT.......

Dear Joel, it takes quite a while for Yoda to prepare the right tests and training activities, so you'll have to wait a little longer I'm afraid. But learning to be patient is already part of the Jedi training ;-)

Dear Obi-Wan Kenobi,

Hello! My name is Leia and I am thirteen years old. I would just like to say to many of my mates that Star Wars is for kids! But we all have a kid inside of us and mine usually takes control of me! I love trilogy, but unfortuately I live in England and so I cannot see The Phantom Menace yet. What a shame! I am really looking forward to seeing it hundreds of times, though! I have used my Jedi mind powers to transform two of my friends into SW fans! We all want to be Jedi Knights! ??? I play all of the new soundtrack on the piano, and I have drawn loads of pictures! (A brilliant one of Amidala.) One of my friends thinks that I should do them for my art A-Level! Ha ha ha! I love your new look. See you as soon as I can in the new movie.

Yours sincerely,

Leia Organa Solo

Dear Luke,

I have so wanted to be a jedi but I cant meditate and I dont have any one to teach. Since I can't teach myself. And i wish i could help other people in the force but i just cant focuse on it . i know it must sound pretty stupid and the worst thing is that im a girl and people say that star wars is not for girls and is stupid i believe the force and then i start to think it stupid and just make beleive too.What do I do.

May the force be with you

H.D.A.MAGIC

Dear Rebel Friends,

am Sara, and I am thirteen years old. Am I too old for your website? If so, can you recommend a teenage Star Wars website where you can e-mail like this, becuase it is so cool! I love all of the little cartoons! I know no one is too old for Star Wars because my dad likes it ! Ha ha ha!? I have taken the Jedi test and passed ! I am a padawan! Yippee! I can't wait to become a Jedi knight, and maybe even a master. I love the trilogy, I have the box set of the Special Edition, however I have some little white lines on the top of the screen to to over-viewing!!! I live in the UK, so SW TPM has only just come out and I have a feeling that the cinemas are going to be full for quite some time, although I will have to see it at least ten times! Thanks for listenning to me chatting on and on about Star Wars! I love it!

Sara

P.S. One of my SW names is Mil-Cli Sar-Wyc! Another is Ton-Ara. Bye!

Dear Obi-Wan,

My name is Samantha but everyone calls me Sam and I like Star Wars alot.? You are very cool in the old trilogy and in Episode 1.? I am almost 12 and I want to be an astronaut someday so I can go into outerspace like you.

This is my first time visiting Rebel Friends and I love it!? It's definitely the coolest Star Wars web site out there.

Anyway I have a question for you, at the end of the new movie the Jedi Council knighted you and gave you an apprentice, right?? And now? you're master to that apprentice, right?? So does that mean that you're a Jedi Master, too?? Or do you have to do more than just get an apprentice to become a Master?? If so what do you have to do?

Oh I thought of a few more questions.? First, I read that Jedi training begins when you're a baby.?What kind of training do you do when you are very little?? Is there a school or something where you learn the stuff that other kids who aren't going to be Jedi learn, and where you also learn Jedi stuff like mind-discipline?? And at what point do you get a Master, and become a Padawan??

Second, Do many kids drop out of Jedi training or fail to finish it?? What happens to them?? Isn't there a big risk that they will go to the dark side??

Finally, are there alot of girls who train to be Jedi?? I want to see more of them in Star Wars (not just a couple in the Council), because I think girls should have heros who aren't queens and princesses and stuff.? We need more heros who are strong, tough, and smart, and who do things that aren't just typical "girl things," but instead can fight right along side the boys and play the same roles as the boys play like being Jedi.? I think heros like that are important because they help girls to do things that a lot of people think are just for boys, like playing ice hockey, which is what I do.?

Are any of your Jedi friends girls, Obi-Wan? Okay, I guess that's it.? I'm sorry the e-mail was so long!? I hope to hear back you, Obi-Wan!? You and Qui-Gon are so cool!? You are my favorites from the new movie.

Your friend, Sam ?

Hi Samantha! You're asking a lot of questions! I'll try to answer a few of them.

At the end of the Phantom Menace Yoda says to me: "confer on you, the level of Jedi Knight the Council does". So even when I'm a master to Anakin, I'm not a real Jedi Master like Yoda is.

Most of the time, the Jedi training starts when you're very young. It takes place on Coruscant, in one of the four towers that surround the Jedi Council tower. As you become stronger in the Force, you go from Padawan to Jedi Knight. But it's different for everybody. The council decides when you are ready for the next stage.

There is always a risk that kids don't finish the training and fall to the dark side. But all kids learn that the dark side is very dangerous and that it will destroy you when you can't control your anger and your fear.

There are a female Jedi too! Of course. The Phantom Menace can't show you everything these female Jedi do, but don't forget that Padme is a very strong girl in the movie! Although she's not a Jedi, she's trained in defense, she knows how to fire a blaster and she is the one who makes the plan to defeat the Neimoidians. Without Padme, the movie wouldn't have had a happy end!

Obi-Wan

Dear Rebel Friends,

Hello I am Arkajit.Thanks for answering my last e-mail .Can you please try to answer some more of my questions? 1.Qui-Gon Jinn had three apprentices.Can you please tell me their names? 2.When Qui-Gon was slain Obi-Wan kept his green lightsaber but when Obi-Wan fought with Darth Vader aboard the first Death Star he held a blue lightsaber.Why? 3. When Qui-Gon was slain he fell to the floor as if he had been stabbed but when Obi-Wan was slain he just dissapeared.Why? I hope you are able to? answer these questions as well. May the Force be with you.

Ps. I have some suggestions that can make The Rebel Friends website better. It would be good if there was a lightsaber training course to follow up the Jedi Council Test either on Coruscant or Dagobah.You could also put a Naboo Starfighter game on Naboo. Thanks

Arkajit age 9

Dear Obi-Wan Kenobi,

how are you? my name is josh i am 10 years old.i have seen the new movie the phantom menace.and i like you better in the new then the old.but could you answer a quistion for me.when you where fighting darth maul you got very madwhy didn't you turn to the dark side. i thought hate turns to the dark side why didn't you?.and did you keep Qui gon's light saber? and why do you have a braid and a ponytail?and do you have a light saber toy out because i can't find it.well i hope you get?this letter.

bye ? from josh

Hello there my little friend.

I'm very glad that you like my younger appearance in The Phantom Menace.? I prefer it as well.

Let me tell you a little about the Force.? When I was fighting Darth Maul I became very angry, because I wanted to avenge the death of my master Qui-Gon Jinn.? One can experience angry feelings and?not turn to the Dark Side.? As long as you don't?succumb to evil impulses then the Dark Side cannot work through you.? Much of this?depends greatly on your point of view!? :)? It's?a lot like you're life when you make the choices from doing right and wrong. Make your choices carefully, and always remember that every action has consequences.

Throughout the film I have the braid of a Jedi Padawan Learner or Apprentice.? It's a symbol that Jedi wear during their training, before they become full fledged Jedi Knights. If you'll notice at the Celebration I no longer wear the braid since I was appointed a Jedi Knight by Master Yoda, and Anakin Skywalker now sports a similar braid.?

Yes I did keep Qui-Gon's lightsaber.? You can get that toy at stores now, but there should be an purplish "Obi-Wan" saber coming out soon.

Take care... ? ..and may the Force be with you!

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Dear Rebel Friends,

I come back here every day! It's really fun! Is Degabah's activities almost done yet? Sorry, but I'm not very patient. I don't think I would be a very good Jedi. I'm not patient and I get too angry. Anyway, now I'm working on playing "Augie's Great Municiple Band" on the piano since I finished "Duel of the fates". It's fun to learn how to play piano, especially when I can play Star Wars songs! I'm wondering, if you send a picture to the Alderaan section of your site, will you get it back?

Thanks for answering my last E-mail!

Bye! Sincerely, Amidala

Hi Amidala,

Yoda is taking all his time to set up the Jedi training on Dagobah, so you'll have to wait for a while, I'm afraid. But there will be other activities on Rebel Friends too! It's good to hear about your progress on the piano. Soon you'll be able to give a Star Wars concert for your friends and family! If you want to get your drawing back after we scanned it, you'll have to include a stamped envelope, addressed to yourself. We can use that envelope to return your drawing.

Dear Rebel Friends,

Your website is soooo cool! It's great that they have a Star Wars site just for kids! I love all the Star Wars movies! I have ANH, ESB, and ROTJ. I have seen The Phantom Menace twice. It is so cool! I went to a music store and my sister went too. I didn't have enough money to buy sheet music for Episode 1, but she did. She bought it and I know how to play Duel of the Fates on the piano. It's fun to play. Well, my sister is bothering me about how long I've taken to type this, so I'd better get off so she'll shut up. Bye!

Amidala

Hi there Amidala! Thank you for your great e-mail!! You know how to play duel of the fates on the piano? Amazing. Keep visiting Rebel Friends the next couple of days, because we are going to post a brand new adventure with Jar Jar soon!!

Bye, and May The Force Be With You!

Maxi Beautiful!

Rebel Friends,

My daughter 11 and son 8 love Rebel Friends.? I also had a lot of fun looking at it with them.? My son loved helping Jar Jar and my daughter loved taking the Jedi test.? I would love to see some coloring pages from TPM, Jar Jar, Darth Maul, and my personal favorite Qui Qon.? Thanks for all the hard work I know went into making Rebel Friends.? May the force be with you all.

Jedidebbie?

Hey Jedidebbie, I'm glad your daughters like Rebel Friends so much. We just added a few new coloring pages, one with Jar Jar and a battledroid icecream and one of 'Maulrat'!

dear R2-D2?? how are you.?my name is joshua i am 10 years old.i? have been wanting to write to you?for a long time. i reely like you and C3-PO. and i know somebody that told me that your her favorite guy.and i like you too.i like all your gadgets too .well? i have? to go and may the force? be with you.

from joshua

Dear rebel friends, I just thought you might want to know, that Yaddle (the creature that looks like Yoda)? is a jedi MISTRESS not jedi master.? just thought you might want to know, May the force be with you!

luke skywalker

Dear C-3PO, how? are you .my name is joshua i am 10 years old.? i love star wars.i've seen the new star wars movie the phantom menace .it was?cool i like you in the movie.i have a lot??? of? toys of it?.do you really speak 6 million languages ?your one of my favorites. well i hope your finished in the second movie.and may the force? be with you.

from josh

Dear Yoda,

Hi! My name is Wan-Can-Two, I am a girl, and i am 12 years old.I have loooved STAR WARS since i was three.This is my first time i have writen anything to any type of thing like this. I have taken your test and passed it. I am a padawan, but what do i do now?Is there any other training on the page that i can go through to become A Jedi Master?If so i would like to know. My favorite characters are you Boba Fett and Darth Maul.I have seen A NEW HOPE 8 times, The EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 12 times, and Return of the Jedi 37 times! RETURN OF THE JEDI is my favorite movie out of the trilogy but Episode 1 is my most favorite movie of all time, the graphics were awsome! I went at 12:01 A.M. the night it came out i know everything there is to know about STAR WARS, and collect all i can, i read all of the books i can in school every book report i do is on STAR WARS!! It is sooo cool to be able to do all of these things on the internet and all. Now i am glad we have computers and things like that because when STAR WARS first came out no one had that stuff to look up things and learn about upcomeing movies i am glad for tecnology.

Sincerly, Wan-Can-Two

P.S. I like the site.

Hello, Star Wars! It's Mina from Bulgaria. I haven't seen Episode 1 yet, but I'm waiting. I realy want Anakin to looks like Luke ( tell this to George Lucas). I love his character most. I drow a lot all of them. I also want to see the next Luke's adventures.

Hi, Luke! Good bye to all of the young fans!

Mina (the age is secret) ?

Star Wars is the best movie I have ever saw. I just won a new star wars backpack by eating chips it is the coolest backpack i ever had thanks

Hi, this is Aniki, After seeing Episode 1 I've realized that Anakin Skywalker is allot like me. I too want to be a pilot when I grow-up and I also love adventure. If me and Anakin ever met I'm sure we'd be friends because were so alike, now that I know how much Anakin is like me I like him and am a little mad at Emperor Palpatine. He took a great kid and ruined him by turning him in to Darth Vader. Luke's probably the best son in the world for saving Anakin in the end of Return Of The Jedi.

P.S You can tell Anakin what I said if you see him

About the new site:

Wow this is such a great site its better than ever !!! You've done a great job I love the new site. I just love all the new characters you put up. Oh do you think you could send me a picture of your cartoon version of Adi Gallia? I want to print it and put it in my scarp book.

Dear Adi Gallia,

I think the cartoon version of you is so awsome!!! I can't wait for you'r new action figure to come.?Bye,bye

You'r jedi friend,

Rudy

Rebel Friends,

I think you guys rock. I have a question, How do you become a Jedi Master or a Jedi Knight? It doesn't say on Coruscant. Thanx.

CyberJediX

I like your planets but you should have the planet called Dantooine. And you should put a pod race game on Tantooine too. Also be able to choose your own pods.? Thanks.

Evan Gillette

Hi, ? I stumbled onto the site by accident and even though i'm 16, i still think its great!? My 20 year old sister checked it out too and she agrees with me.? I just thought i'd send my regards, "vader news network" has to be the best part of the site!? If he ever needs a reporter, mention me!?? =)

Homa Sayyar

p.s. the drawings are spiffy too, especially vader.

It's great to hear that Rebel Friends appeals even to 'kids' at the age of 16 and 20! I'm glad you enjoy VNN. We'll keep adding more newsshows in the future!

I've just visited your homepage. I think it's fantastic..I'm on my way to take the Jedi Council test. keep up the great work! i'll be linking you!

flashbax jeannette!

Dear Rebel Friends, Can you tell me some questions I have about Episode II and III? 1. Why does Anakin Skywalker mary Queen Amidala? 2.How did Senator Palpatine turned into Emperor Palpatine? 3.Why did Palpatine want Anakin Skywalker to be turned to the Dark Side of the Force? 4.How did Palpatine influence Anakin Skywalker? I hope you are able to answer these questions for me.

Arkajit age 9

Ps. The Rebel Friends website is a very good site.

Please tell Yoda,Luke,C-3PO and R2-D2 that I said Hi.