Yes, I heard George Lucas say so himself in a DVD commentary, since he wanted to portray Palpatine’s Galactic Empire as a clear Fascist state, complete with Nazi-esque uniforms, “stormtroopers,” rigid formations, and Sith/SS occult symbology.
Starship Troopers
Fascists are always very good at managing their aesthetics. If you want something to look bold, powerful and compelling theirs is the lead to follow.
The SS uniforms of the Third Reich were clearly the inspiration for certain Star Wars garb. And Vader’s helmet/respirator bears a remarkable resemblance to an extended Nazi coal-scuttle helmet.
Why does that totalitarian socialist font make me think of "HOPE"?
OK. Let’s just boil it all down. Everything is either:
A. White Privilege
B. Nazi
C. Gay
D. Any combination of the above
'Triumph of the Will' and 'Star Wars' side by side.