Wookieepedia facts for kids
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Type of site
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Fan site / Wiki |
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| Owner | Wikia, Inc. |
| Created by | Chad Barbry and Steven Greenwood |
| Website | starwars.wikia.com |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | March 4, 2005 |
| Current status | Active with over 98,200 articles (as of November 12, 2012). |
Wookieepedia is a super cool wiki (which is like an online encyclopedia that anyone can help build!) all about the amazing world of Star Wars. It's a huge collection of facts and details from the Star Wars movies, TV shows, books, comics, and games. If you love Star Wars and want to learn everything about it, Wookieepedia is the perfect place to explore!
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What is Wookieepedia?
Wookieepedia is an online encyclopedia specifically for the Star Wars fictional universe. This means it covers everything that happens in the made-up world of Star Wars. It's a place where fans can find information on characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, planets like Tatooine, starships like the Millennium Falcon, and even the smallest details about the galaxy far, far away.
Exploring the Star Wars Universe
The wiki includes details from all the Star Wars films, TV series, and what's known as the Star Wars Expanded Universe. The Expanded Universe includes all the stories, characters, and events that were created outside of the main movies, like in books, comics, and video games. Wookieepedia helps fans dive deep into these stories, explaining how everything fits together in the Star Wars timeline. It's mostly about things that happen *inside* the Star Wars stories, making it a great resource for true fans.
How Wookieepedia Got Its Name
The name "Wookieepedia" is a clever mix of two words: "Wookiee" and "encyclopedia." Wookiees are a famous species from Star Wars, known for characters like Chewbacca. The "pedia" part comes from "encyclopedia," just like the well-known online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. This name shows that it's a big collection of knowledge, all focused on the Star Wars galaxy.
Who Created Wookieepedia?
Wookieepedia was started by two fans, Chad Barbry and Steven Greenwood. It officially launched on March 4, 2005. Since then, it has grown into a massive resource thanks to many volunteers who add and update information. The website is hosted by Wikia, a company that provides services for many different fan-made wikis. This means Wikia helps keep Wookieepedia online and running smoothly for all its users.
- Wookieepedia on Wookieepedia, a Wikia wiki
