SOCL

So it is possible?

Is there another rank between Grand Admiral and Warlord?

No problem, GEN Scathane! . . . err . . . what are we asking about again?

I suppose holding and defending a capital is the disadvantage inherited with keeping together a strong, galactic government instead of a rebel insurrection. I tend to simply keep a very powerful fleet over Coruscant, but have dozens of task forces roaming the galaxy for any more rebs running around. I have two types of task forces: Rebel destroying task forces (like the Death Squadron) and colonization task forces, the latter I use to colonize neutral planets and consist of maybe one Dreadnaught or a Victory-class, a few Galleons/Star Galleons/Assault Transports, and one Escort Carrier. They take a long time to put together, but they're worth it.

Now my eyes have been opened ( ) and soon the galaxy will come to know and fear the name of SOCL . . . For the glory and might of the Empire . . . LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE! By the way, is there any way to change the name of planets in the game (not in-game, but like with Resource Hacker or RebEd)? Because I would like to change Coruscant to Imperial Center.

Rocks, ehh? :twisted: Oh supervisor. . . .

Does your statement mean you only move a fleet back when the Rebels move their's? Err, sir, I didn't understand the second sentance.

They'd probably just say something like: "Only us STAR WARS creators can understand it." I'd also like to see scientific backing to it all . . . and there I go again. . . . but it would be interesting.

And away I go! First stop: Barnes and Noble!

Golans . . . with hyperdrives? Heh heh heh heh heh. . . . (you can tell my thought process there)

The latter generally works better (throwing cars into your co-workers using the Force simply gives you a headache. . . . ). USE THE POLITE VOICE, SCATHANE!

But then you come back with an enourmous fleet and a Death Star!!! :twisted: :twisted: DIE REBEL SCUM! :twisted: :twisted:

I'll get right to that . . . but would it be a good idea to read the NJO novels? (just say yes so I have a some-what good excuse to buy them--don't ask: long story) WOOHOO! 80th post! A lieutenant! (I like to celebrate the little things)

I didn't mean to imply ignorance, but took the liberty of putting number 1 because I heard it suggested in the past. Simply put, I believe they don't need to resolve it, but simply allow it to exist and let the audience and the fans to take it as they wish. Perhaps it's a belief system among some Jedi and not among others (it's an odd suggestion, but after all, we can suggest what we believe). Just ignore its beign mentioned, leaving it to the fans and audience to do as they wish with it (I think I said that twice).

Err . . . believe it or not, I--the great SOCL (just joking )--am not up to speed with the NJO, considering I haven't read any of it yet and am more into the immediate post-ROTJ up until Zahn's VOTF. Is it a requirement to be part of this? If so, I'm reving the engine to my car and ready to drive to nearest book and store and catch up on all-things NJO.

Well, I suppose we've found some middle ground. I too like the sense that many of things in STAR WARS are unknown and a mystery to we, the fans, but I also like Dr. Saxton's views and the way he can explain the logic behind a lot of it. A combination of both, I suppose. I HATE midi-chlorians and that whole idea behind it! It makes you think that these little mystical bactieria have to infest you to become a Jedi (I am being saracastic, but hate the idea of being able to scan people's blood and find out if they're strong in the Force or not). I was a complete turn-off because it reminded of a something I read way back in an Animorphs book about the creators of the universe and time and through me out of the STAR WARS universe completely. :: sigh :: I hope they either (1) do away with it or (2) pretend it was never mentioned.

It is the same reality, Trej. The galaxy is not in a parallel universe amongst the multiverses, but is, instead, "in a galaxy far, far away", which means within our own universe. Because it is within our own universe, the physics still apply (especially those of quantum, not only Newtonian). Yes, we would never see TIE fighter exploding in space due to a lack of oxygen to cause such an explosion, but if you read through the Technical Commentaries you will find an explanation for not only that, but the sound of the explotion in space . . . all explained through physics. That's right, physics. I've also double and triple checked most of those findings and can confirm that they all seem correct, unless my physics professor is incorrect, as well as most of the physics department. But then again, the whole point to this is not to argue over astrophysical concerns. Now, I never said Mr. Lucas tried to make everything in STAR WARS scientifically accurate, but that isn't the point to my research and what I post. The point to it is to make it make sense in accordance to our Earthly sciences, mathematics, and languages. Now, of course, I'm keeping an open mind. I've done my research and choose to believe that what I have found is as close to canon as one can almost possibly get. If you disgree with me, that's fine, for that's the point to forums. But I present well-researched facts and theories that are nowhere near the speculation the average fan makes. Therefore, if you have any compelling evidence of canon (meaning, almost straight from Lucas' mouth), then bring it forward . . . I encourage it . . . I go so far as to say: I implore you to do so.... I honestly believe, Trej, you missed the whole point to everything that I have attempted to explain, as well as the entire point to Dr. Saxton's Technical Commentaries.

Well, there is not apparent motive. I can not think of a single reason why someone with a doctorate in theoretical physics would want to do such a thing. Looking at it even closer, need for approval or acceptance into the STAR WARS universe are almost out the window (since he has a well-credited STAR WARS website, is known by many, and has written a STAR WARS book . . . not a novel; he wrote the cross-section book for Attack of the Clones). Realistically speaking, there is no true motive that would fit his characteristics to do what has been suggested.

Point. But I doubt Dr. Saxton would do that, nonetheless (not saying that you think that he does, but simply stating such).

Same question from me as well.

That would indeed be interesting to see. I believe that a game like TIE Fighter that keeps the player out of the "big picture" and concentrates on their own personnal struggles and life, yet still hints at the bigger galactic outlook makes for a very good and interesting game. Perhaps the sturggles of a stormtrooper, just like the struggles of a mere bridge officer aboard a Star Destroyer. No, I'm not so simple-minded (for lack of better words) to think that the life a single person outweighs the ultimate outcome of the galaxy as a whole, but it makes for a good story. Uh oh . . . I think this is turning into another three-way debate between Scathane, Trej, and I . . . :lol:

One never knows, one never knows... I hope you're joking because such a highly educated person has nothing to gain from such a thing, especially in the realm of STAR WARS.

I didn't mean to imply that both's side perspective should be forgotten, but what I mean is that I believe there should be an equal amount of pro-Empire and pro-Rebel/Jedi/Republic games out there, that way we get both perspectives. If not, more games like Rebellion and Galactic Battlegrounds, which allow you to choose. Now, what you suggest, Trej, would be very interesting indeed.

Quite true. As a matter of fact, I used to do that and weasle my way through research papers way back in middle school, always blowing the teachers away and getting A's for doing nothing more than repeating the same thing over and over again, but with enourmous words. No need to worry, though, I do not do that now. In addition, I seriously doubt Dr. Saxton's research is like that (considering I have double-checked what I thought to be questionable and found he was true). After all, what would a doctor in theoretical physics--I believe it is--have to gain from that?

Indeed, let us wait. :: looks to COL Scathane and grins viciously :twisted: ::