Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (12/16/16) *SPOILERS*

[Wor-Gar]

The little thingy in the back of the round thingy.....may not light up,but it's there

"It no light, it no fly" rule... broken.

 

[jye4ever]

DS should've just hyperspaced right next to Yavin.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The galaxy was so much smaller in 1977.

 

[Khev]

DS should've just hyperspaced right next to Yavin.

Tarkin was as clumsy as he is stupid.

 

[rushmore223]

"It no light, it no fly" rule... broken.

I believe TIE Fighters use a different type of propulsion than most ships, as TIE stands for Twin Ion Engine.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I believe TIE Fighters use a different type of propulsion than most ships, as TIE stands for Twin Ion Engine.

I was joking.

 

[rushmore223]

I was joking.

I was just trying to impart some Star Wars info and yours was the last relevant post. It's not as though I thought this was a deadly serious discussion or anything.

I'm willing to bet most on here already knew what TIE stands for anyway.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'm willing to bet most on here already knew what TIE stands for anyway.

Of that I'm sure.

I actually said the same thing you did a page back about the DS having thrusters that get lost in its size. So the 'no lighty' thing was just being silly.

 

[rushmore223]

Of that I'm sure.

I actually said the same thing you did a page back about the DS having thrusters that get lost in its size. So the 'no lighty' thing was just being silly.

Yup, I read it, I was seconding you on that.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Star Wars really has never topped the ingenuity and inspiration of the TIE fighter. It's such a crazy bizarre design... its just awesome.

It's one thing I was really disappointed with in TFA -- that 30 years later and supposedly a new regime couldn't push science to the next level and create the next amazing craft. Crafts that could make the First Order more unique.

 

[Khev]

It's one thing I was really disappointed with in TFA -- that 30 years later and supposedly a new regime couldn't push science to the next level and create the next amazing craft. Crafts that could make the First Order more unique.

Agreed. Every OT movie and RO all introduced new Rebel and Imperial ships and TFA stands alone as having nothing but simple TIE's and X-Wings. I know that both were "enhanced" but I was hoping for something more.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yep. At the end of the day, the TIEs were TIEs with red accents. Not a real stretch in science after so long.

I think, with all the complaints that TFA gets, the single most offensive to me is this lack of advancement of the tech. A big part of the charm of Star Wars is the tech. If Stardestroyers and TIEs looked different, it may have inspired further unique designs for troopers and everything else... and consequently felt more original and "of its own time".

But that's clearly NOT what Disney wanted to do with the new trilogy. The base tech is already given for the trilogy.

 

[DiFabio]

I don't get why they wouldn't atleast be red stripe painted Tie fighters andvanced or TIE interceptors. Those were clearly superior to the original TIEs.

 

[pixletwin]

The FO spent all its R&D budget on Starkiller Base?

 

[jye4ever]

No way in hell was Disney going to deviate and try anything new after the backlash from the PT.

The fans spoke.

Besides, Snoke is a cheap bastard.

 

[Khev]

I don't get why they wouldn't atleast be red stripe painted Tie fighters andvanced or TIE interceptors. Those were clearly superior to the original TIEs.

ROTJ opened with two regular TIE's escorting Vader's shuttle to the DS II and then later introduced TIE Interceptors about an hour into the movie. TFA could have easily done the same. Have regular TIE's for the Jakku Falcon chase and Takodana attack and then maybe fancy new ships protecting Starkiller Base.

 

[Khev]

The FO spent all its R&D budget on Starkiller Base?

What's funny is that apparently even Starkiller Base can fly around the galaxy (in order to keep system hopping in search of new suns to drain.) Where are IT'S thrusters?

 

[pixletwin]

What's funny is that apparently even Starkiller Base can fly around the galaxy (in order to keep system hopping in search of new suns to drain.) Where are IT'S thrusters?

Herd's of cows on the other side?

 

[rushmore223]

Star Wars really has never topped the ingenuity and inspiration of the TIE fighter. It's such a crazy bizarre design... its just awesome.

It's one thing I was really disappointed with in TFA -- that 30 years later and supposedly a new regime couldn't push science to the next level and create the next amazing craft. Crafts that could make the First Order more unique.

I have a feeling time constraints may have played a part in the lack on new designs in the film. It was an area I felt was lacking as well.

 

[rushmore223]

What's funny is that apparently even Starkiller Base can fly around the galaxy (in order to keep system hopping in search of new suns to drain.) Where are IT'S thrusters?

I think Kylo Ren would just move the stars closer to Starkiller base using his super exaggerated force powers!