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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Commander Dan: [QB] O.K. I have been a long time sci-fi fan and a fan of Star Wars as well, although I would not consider myself an avid fan. After seeing Episode 2, I have some questions and additional issues. I will go through them one by one. 1. The clones. Who exactly ordered the clones? Did I miss this? Was I not paying attention? I do not recall the Jedi’s name, and it would seem that this was somewhat of a mystery that was never resolved. Additionally, why were the clones ordered? While they certainly served their purpose in battling the separatists, it would seem that Palpatine/Sidious is scheming and has bigger and better plans for them. Also, am I correct in my assessment that Dooku (who is ACTUALLY in cahoots with Sidious?) is manipulating the separatists in order to have an excuse to put the clone army into action? 2. Stormtroopers. Are the Stormtroopers seen in the original trilogy clones? If so, then I have some issues with this premise. In her message to Ben, Leia says “years ago you served my father in the clone wars…” This infers that the “clone wars” have come and gone. However, if Stormtroopers are, in fact, clones, one could make an argument that the clone wars are still going on. Another scene leaves one with the impression that Stormtroopers are not clones. While Obi-Wan is disabling the tractor beam on the Death Star, two Stormtroopers (that are not quite the same height, mind you) are “chatting” about the new “P2-16.” I find this to be a bit unusual if they are clones, since they would presumably “have no concept of individual lives, rights or thoughts, at all.” (Quoted from Shane Johnson’s Star Wars Technical Journal, page 77.) Still, I admit that a convincing case can be made that Stormtroopers are, in fact, clones. Leia’s comment to Luke, “Aren’t you a little short for a Stormtrooper,” would seem to support this. Also Ben’s line about the “weak-minded” would help make the case for Stormtroopers being clones. 3. The clone wars. Was the incident in Episode 2 the clone wars? Surely not: It seemed more like a brief skirmish than an actual war. Or, are more wars to come in Episode III that will constitute the clone wars? What will signify the “end’ of the clone wars, if known? 4. Obi-Wan and droids. Obi-Wan stated in ANH that he doesn’t seem to recall ever owning a droid. O.K., maybe he did not actually “own” R4, but still… I am somewhat confused by R4s designation. I thought it was pretty well established that: R2 units have metallic or solid color domes (like R2-D2). R3 units have clear (Plexiglas) domes. R4 units have truncated, conical heads (UNLIKE Obi-Wan’s R4). And, R5 units have an angled “flower-pot” head of sorts (like R5-D4, “Red”). So what gives with the “R4” designation? It would seem that Obi-Wan’s R4 is, in fact, an R2 unit. 5. C-3PO, R2-D2, and “remembering” the droids. I get the impression in the Star Wars universe that droids, whether it be protocol or astomech droids, are a dime a dozen. Thus, I do not have a big problem in believing that Ben does not immediately recognize R2, Vader does not recognize 3PO, Owen does not recognize 3PO, and so on. However, on the other side of the coin, surely 3PO’s memory will get wiped at some point before ANH. He says in ANH, “I’m not even sure what planet I’m on.” Additionally, it would seem that he does not even recognize the Lars moisture farm, where he worked in AOTC. Now R2 is a different story. I can believe that his memory may still be intact throughout the original trilogy, seeing as how he was rambling on about a “secret mission” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi gibberish.” Of course, if this is the case, he has not bothered to give 3PO any details concerning the past and their previous adventures on Tatooine. There has been a lot of discussion as to whether Vader recognizes 3PO. He may. Then again, he may not. It is my contention that it really doesn’t matter, because if he does recognize him, Vader wouldn’t care! He has been converted to the dark side; pure evil; in other words, the “bad guy.” Quite frankly, he has other diabolical plans to worry about without time for a stroll down memory lane. Vader: “Hey, there’s that droid I built! Big deal! I’m really too busy trying to take over the galaxy to care!” 6. Anakin’s training. O.K. Anakin is Obi-Wan’s padawan, i.e., his apprentice: I got that. But did Obi-Wan actually TRAIN Anakin, as stated in ROTJ, or did Yoda? In fact, Obi-Wan’s dialog in ROTJ really seems to conflict with Episodes 1 and 2 altogether. “I took it upon myself to train him as a Jedi. I thought that I could instruct him just as well as Yoda.” One would think from these lines that Obi-Wan decided to teach Anakin of his own free will, without permission from a Jedi Council and without the request of a dying Master. It would also seem from this dialog that Yoda had nothing to do with Anakin’s training. Yet, in a scene in AOTC, we see Yoda instructing several children in a “Jedi class” of sorts. (Actually, I found this scene totally useless and a waste of screen time, but that is an entirely different discussion.) So, did Yoda train Anakin or have anything to do with his training? 7. Assassination attempt on Amidala’s life. Who exactly wanted her killed and why? What purpose would her death serve? O.K. Have at it! Any explanations or even speculation is appreciated. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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