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Underlying much of the discourse is a perception that Star Wars has become a battleground—where fans are divided into factions who see each other as enemies. Some fans claim that Star Wars is no longer “their” franchise but has been taken over by individuals who despise its original values, especially masculinity and heroism. This fuels a cycle of toxicity where every novel or series attempt justifies hostility—either because of perceived ideological imposition or because of fears of marginalization and exclusion.