One popular theme is the 'fish out of water' story. This is where an Earthling somehow ends up in the Star Wars universe. They have to figure out how to survive in this strange new world filled with aliens, droids, and the Force. Another theme is the reverse, a Star Wars character coming to Earth and being baffled by our technology and customs.
Themes related to Earth's historical events are also common. For instance, there could be a fanfiction set during a time like World War II, but instead of regular armies, it's the Rebel Alliance and the Empire fighting. Or, a story based on the Cold War, with the Jedi and Sith representing the two opposing sides in a political and ideological battle, much like the United States and the Soviet Union during that time.
One example could be a Star Wars character being shocked by Earth's diverse languages. In a fanfiction, a Jedi might come to Earth and be completely bewildered by the hundreds of languages spoken here. Another could be the difference in social hierarchies. For instance, a Sith lord might not understand Earth's democratic systems where power is more spread out among the population rather than concentrated in a few Force - sensitive individuals. Also, the concept of money on Earth might be a shock. In the Star Wars universe, credits are used, but the way Earth has various forms of currency, different economic systems, and the importance placed on material wealth in some cultures could be quite a culture shock for a Star Wars character.
One common theme is the clash of cultures. Since it combines Earth and Star Wars, there's often the idea of how Earth's diverse cultures would interact with the various species and cultures in the Star Wars universe. For example, how would Earth's religions or moral values compare to the Jedi Code or Sith beliefs.
One way is through character archetypes. Earth has many common character types like the hero, the mentor, and the villain. These can be easily found in Star Wars too. In fanfiction, an author might take an Earth - style hero, like a knight from medieval times, and put them in the Star Wars universe. They would then have to adapt to the different technologies and cultures there, creating interesting new storylines.
One popular storyline could be the conflict between the Earth Empire's traditional military might and the unique powers of the Star Wars universe, like the Force. Maybe the Earth Empire tries to harness the Force for its own purposes, leading to a struggle with the Jedi or Sith.
One popular theme is the exploration of the backstories of minor characters. For example, we might see fanfiction delving into the past of a stormtrooper, exploring how they came to be in the Empire's service. Another theme is alternate universes, like a Star Wars universe where the Sith won the major battles. And relationships between characters are also a big theme, whether it's romantic relationships between Jedi and non - Jedi or friendships that develop in unexpected ways.
Well, a frequent theme is the idea of the underdog. The Earth soldier is usually seen as an outsider in the Star Wars world, with limited knowledge of its workings. But through their wits and courage, they manage to make a mark. Also, friendship and alliance - forming bonds with Star Wars characters, like Han Solo or Leia, to achieve a common goal is quite common.
One common theme is culture shock. The Star Wars characters are used to their own galaxy's cultures, and when they land on Earth, they're often shocked by the differences. For example, they might be baffled by Earth's many languages or the way we use technology in different ways.
One common theme is the clash of cultures. Since it combines Earth elements with the Star Wars Rebels universe, there's often exploration of how different cultures from Earth would interact with the diverse species in the Star Wars galaxy. For example, how Earth's ideas of democracy might compare to the political systems in the Star Wars universe.
One popular theme is the 'what - if' scenarios. For example, what if Anakin Skywalker had not turned to the Dark Side? Another common theme is exploring the backstories of minor characters, like how a stormtrooper became part of the Empire. There are also a lot of fanfictions that focus on romantic relationships between different Star Wars characters, such as Rey and Kylo Ren.
One popular theme is the exploration of alternate universes. In Star Wars fanfiction, it could be a universe where the Empire won. For Star Trek, it might be a universe where the Federation has different relationships with other species. Another theme is character crossovers, like having a Star Wars Jedi interact with a Star Trek Vulcan. And of course, there are often romances between characters from the two universes, which fans find really interesting.