Ewoks. Just saying the name evokes myriad emotions in Star Wars fans. For some, the bear-like creatures that first appeared in 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi are part of the franchise’s rich tapestry. Others consider the Ewoks a blight and would prefer they not exist at all. (Some fan edits of Return of the Jedi excise the Ewoks entirely, for crying out loud.) They’re the most controversial inhabitants of the Star Wars universe this side of Jar Jar Binks. But you know what? They’re also the most tactically proficient fighting force.
In a series replete with combat and combat units—these are basically war movies, after all—most characters seem to be really, really bad at, well, at war. Consider the Empire. They’re the technically dominant force, with legions of specialized troopers: storm, scout, snow, death, and so on. On land, they have light and heavy armor in the form at AT-STs and AT-ATs, giving them heavy platforms to reduce even the most intractable of foes. In space, they can deploy echelons of attack fighters, classes of star destroyers that range from light to “is that an Executor-class in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?”
The Empire can project immense power on both the land and in space to defend its imperial interests. But they’re also horrible at it.
One of the basics of warfare is fire and maneuver: synchronizing all weapons systems and personnel on a close timetable of destruction to pinpoint the enemy’s weakness, pin them with fire, and maneuver to strike at an exposed flank or rear. This involves the application of indirect and direct fires, as well as forces to fix the enemy in one spot and others to envelop or e ..
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