The Official Star Wars Fact File 3, which came out on January 16, 2002, represented the third installment of The Official Star Wars Fact File. Darren Allanson, David Bailey, Chris Gardner, Jim Swallow, and Iain Lowson were responsible for writing this issue. Furthermore, Carl Lyons contributed original artistic renderings.
- The Naboo Blockade (NAB 1-4): The Trade Federation's blockade against the tranquil planet.
- Darth Vader (VAD 1-6): The Sith's Dark Lord, who served as the Emperor's primary enforcer.
- Admiral Ackbar (ACK 1-4): The Mon Calamari's master strategist, who commanded the fleet during the Endor conflict.
- Tatooine (TAT 1-4): Luke Skywalker's home world, a harsh desert planet.
- Imperial Mark IV sentry droid (SEN 1-2): A widespread Imperial robotic surveillance unit.
- Jedi detection devices (JED 1-2): Tools the Jedi employed to evaluate potential members for their ranks.
- All-Terrain Armored Transport (ATA 1-2): The menacing Imperial battle vehicle.
Carl Lyons created the original art that accompanies the admiral Ackbar article.