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The source offers an overview of ten secondary or background characters from the extensive Star Wars universe, highlighting how these figures contribute significant depth despite limited screen time in the films. It argues that while iconic heroes dominate, characters like the Twi’lek dancer Oola or the informant Garindan played crucial, often tragic, roles in the larger narrative. The episode explains each character's canonical appearance and then details their potential for expanded storytelling through novels, comics, or new series, frequently referencing information established in Star Wars Legends material. Ultimately, the purpose of the source is to advocate for the renewed appreciation and further exploration of these unsung figures to enrich the saga’s vast and varied lore.