In the universe of the Star Wars saga, espionage and spy networks are nothing new. Shows like Andor delved into this, and references to “rebel spies” date back to the original trilogy. However, what you might not know is that the CIA employed a clever tactic: using Star Wars as a cover for actual real-world espionage. This fascinating revelation comes from security researcher Ciro Santilli, who uncovered that in the mid-to-late 2000s, the CIA created a bogus Star Wars fan site. This seemingly innocuous site was secretly used to interact with informants around the globe. The address of this specific site was StarWarsWeb.net. If you try that link today, it redirects straight to the official CIA website. So, we can confirm, his findings were on point.
Indeed, that website no longer exists, but we do have snapshots of it as a relic from that internet era. The creators who built it seemed to have put in extra effort studying “Star Wars,” as evident in the screenshot featuring a young boy in Jedi attire and links leading to various Star Wars websites. Remarkably, several of these sites are still accessible today. The screenshot also contains pictures of Yoda from the Clone Wars era, indicating that the CIA was using this unofficial Star Wars site at least until 2010, shortly after the show premiered on Cartoon Network.
In a rather alarming turn of events, it’s important to note that the CIA wasn’t just operating on Star Wars-themed site; other pop culture and gaming platforms were also utilized for similar purposes. Unfortunately, these sites were eventually uncovered by Iranian authorities, leading us to discover their connection with the assassination of several CIA agents in China around 2010-2012. This is roughly when StarWarsWeb.net stopped functioning. Fortunately, resources like the Wayback Machine have preserved evidence of its existence.
In Return of the Jedi, Mon Mothma lamented, “Many Bothans died to bring us this information,” symbolizing her spy network’s sacrifices. In real life, it appears that numerous spies lost their lives while using Star Wars as a disguise. This is a profound demonstration of how art can mirror life and vice versa.
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2025-05-28 22:32