The Mandalorian (Star Wars Live Action Series)

[jye4ever]

But with Disney, you don't have to squint.

Not true because if that was the case Mando S1, S2 and Andor would all be silly.

 

[Wor-Gar]

less this

more this

 

[MeatHookGekko]

In that asteroid chase, the pirates can't track/detect Mando's ship as it plays hide and seek just on the other side of nearby asteroids... and then Mando has no idea there's that giant pirate ship waiting just a quarter mile ahead of him as he exits? I so missed that constant (real-world) danger of impact with an asteroid from the classic ESB asteroid chase.

The one thing I would like clarified in the SW universe is the "rules" to the blaster weapons.

Sometimes they only stun. Sometimes they kill. Sometimes you run out of ammo. Sometimes you have unlimited ammo ( however ammo works in them)

IIRC, in the animated series, the "stuns" are done with circular blasts. I can't quite remember though. But maybe that's to help kids associate the violence as something more in the line of fantasy, instead of approximiating something more towards real weapons.

Cobb Vanth's deputy got killed apparently from that blaster shot, but Vanth survived. Things like that are somewhat confusing. Mando took A LOT of shots in BOBF. Sure, he has armor, but we've seen other Mandalorians, off screen, killed and their piles of old armor.

I get it's fantasy and it's a TV show, but some basic rules would probably help the world building and consistency a little bit.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Well look at that cool gif above of Mando speeding around the corner in his jetpack -- no steering, no retros blasting, just whisking around corners -- just think it and make it go.

Mando jetpacks are stupid illogical devices that couldn't work. But they look cool. And we wish they'd work like that.

 

[Ramatuelle]

Criminals go out of their way to FIND the most simple reasons to start a fight right.

Ego, money, power, revenge, jealousy, territory, rage, a freaking eye glance, it’s all fair game in the realm of crime!

Indeed, one need not even be a criminal to have this go down.

People working overtime to hate this show for no reason sheesh Sass gonna be grumpy lol

Nah Sass is a remarkably good-natured person.

We're not actually hating, just stating stuff. People have concerns, and valid ones. We just dont want to see these problems snowball as they did in BoBF.

Mando had best pull up his socks with episode 2. The "Outpost" episode is next on TBB, the alleged and much-vaunted best episode of the entire season and the one where our hearts are going to be thrown into a meat-grinder and.... CROSSHAIR. We're also supposed to be introduced to a new clone who is expected to quickly become a fan favorite. Dont know how much of that will pan out, but with Mando I better be seeing a lot more Sulky Slouchy BoKatan and a lot less chatter about real estate. Or we gonna have a little problem.

 

[Ramatuelle]

This defies every law of physics. And its peak SW.

 

[jye4ever]

Well look at that cool gif above of Mando speeding around the corner in his jetpack -- no steering, no retros blasting, just whisking around corners -- just think it and make it go.

Mando jetpacks are stupid illogical devices that couldn't work. But they look cool. And we wish they'd work like that.

 

[jaztermareal]

mando jetpacks could work.. in Star Wars there are many repulsor vehicles and objects (even hans carbonite block) and they can have directional movement like many speeders, so if mando jet packs work the same way the thrusters are simply for, well, thrust as well as increasing the altitude the pack works at while repulsors handle maneuvering.
so, yeah, jetpack function doesn't bother me, what does is control. do the helmets read brainwaves or something? we seldom see them pressing any buttons to use the packs.

 

[ZE_501]

jetpack function doesn't bother me, what does is control. do the helmets read brainwaves or something? we seldom see them pressing any buttons to use the packs.

I assume the jet packs have Space AI-assisted Space Gyros that respond to and read shifting body weight like an extension of the body itself for highly intuitive response time.

I also assume this is very proprietary and/or very expensive technology which is why not everyone has one.

 

[ZE_501]

Well look at that cool gif above of Mando speeding around the corner in his jetpack -- no steering, no retros blasting, just whisking around corners -- just think it and make it go.

Mando jetpacks are stupid illogical devices that couldn't work. But they look cool. And we wish they'd work like that.

See my post above. No problem.

 

[ZE_501]

The one thing I would like clarified in the SW universe is the "rules" to the blaster weapons.

Those are now the most hand-wave-y, wiggly and convenient plot devices in the universe.

In ANH they blew flaming holes in armour and people or could be set to stun. There were only lethal bolts or concentric circular stun rays -- on the same weapon LOL ... can you imagine if it failed or they got it wrong when trying to stun Leia in ANH?

Stormtrooper: "Whoops. She's ... dead. Inform Lord Vader we murdered a potential prisoner by blowing a hole in her spine as she fled."

In ROTJ they could make you bleed after igniting your shirt (See: Leia getting shot by the bunker entrance) ... or knock R2 a couple of meters and make him short circuit temporarily (Also the bunker shoot-out).

Now they can give you an owie (See: pirate getting shot in the hand by Karga), leave a bit of soot on your white prisoner garb but kill you nonetheless (See: Andor) ... they can kill you if you're not important to the plot ... they can ... and ... and then ... but if ...



And if you're buffed up with Magic Space Armour you can walk through DLT-19 fire all day long while going "Ow, that smarts, whoops that's gonna leave a mark, hey quit it!" (See: The Mandalorian).

 

[darth dennis]

I assume the jet packs have Space AI-assisted Space Gyros that respond to and read shifting body weight like an extension of the body itself for highly intuitive response time.

I also assume this is very proprietary and/or very expensive technology which is why not everyone has one.

My challenge with the jetpack isn't the physics or the technology...it's that OT Boba had his hanging from a couple of hooks. That seems problematic

 

[ZE_501]

My challenge with the jetpack isn't the physics or the technology...it's that OT Boba had his hanging from a couple of hooks. That seems problematic

Pfft ... those were SPACE HOOKS.

 

[Ramatuelle]

My challenge with the jetpack isn't the physics or the technology...it's that OT Boba had his hanging from a couple of hooks. That seems problematic

The two hooks are a problem, and so is the fact that as far as we can see, the packs have upward thrust only. There is no retro-thrust for braking, there are no controls or fins or anything allowing changes in direction or mid-air braking. Evidently to land, you turn the thing off and fall to earth. Or not. Im no engineer nor a rocket scientist, these seem like big problems even to my feeble brain though.

I try not to think about it too much. ✌

 

[chrisstbh]

 

[Wor-Gar]

mando jetpacks could work.. in Star Wars there are many repulsor vehicles and objects (even hans carbonite block) and they can have directional movement like many speeders, so if mando jet packs work the same way the thrusters are simply for, well, thrust as well as increasing the altitude the pack works at while repulsors handle maneuvering.

I assume the jet packs have Space AI-assisted Space Gyros that respond to and read shifting body weight like an extension of the body itself for highly intuitive response time.

I also assume this is very proprietary and/or very expensive technology which is why not everyone has one.

God bless, space children.

Fans solve all problems.

 

[Ramatuelle]

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THIS GODFORSAKEN IMAGE makes me want to go all Yosemite Sam and not even in a joking way. I want to gouge my eyeballs out. Where is my eye-bleach?!!!! I wish to hear no more talk of the Vespa Gang when this triad of abominations roams the SW universe. YES! Next to these three Jar-Jar becomes more acceptable. What kind of s*** is this, whoever thought this up should be keelhauled. Where is my vomit emoji???!!!!!!!!!

In case you cannot tell, I dislike this poster in the extreme. What sadism is this?! Peace is a lie, there is only hellish pseudo-cuteness! I like PONG KRELL more than I like this poster. Chrisstbh, I formally censure you over this poster. There is a line and you have crossed it!

I'm just joking. I think.

Zero out of five stars do not recommend, do not proceed beyond this absolute war-crime of an image. Chrisstbh get your shebs to the Hague, you got some 'splainin' to do. .

 

[Wor-Gar]

 

[chrisstbh]

THIS GODFORSAKEN IMAGE makes me want to go all Yosemite Sam and not even in a joking way. I want to gouge my eyeballs out. Where is my eye-bleach?!!!! I wish to hear no more talk of the Vespa Gang when this triad of abominations roams the SW universe. YES! Next to these three Jar-Jar becomes more acceptable. What kind of s*** is this, whoever thought this up should be keelhauled. Where is my vomit emoji???!!!!!!!!!

In case you cannot tell, I dislike this poster in the extreme. What sadism is this?! Peace is a lie, there is only hellish pseudo-cuteness! I like PONG KRELL more than I like this poster. Chrisstbh, I formally censure you over this poster. There is a line and you have crossed it!

I'm just joking. I think.

Zero out of five stars do not recommend, do not proceed beyond this absolute war-crime of an image. Chrisstbh get your shebs to the Hague, you got some 'splainin' to do. .

 

[Ramatuelle]

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Dont give me that look, you can explain yourself to the Hague War Crimes Tribunal. I don't make the rules.

lol