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Well, the very notion that the Empire had other genetic samples from good soldiers proves that the Empire had already started to enlist non-clones. Of course, the only problem with this arguement is that there is no proof (other than the non-Jango Fett voices) that the Empire used non-clones. This I somehow doubt...but what do you mean?

Interesting article there, Scath. According to what I've read, though, the theory of 10 or less dimensions has been rendered moot and that, in fact, the universe in which we reside consists of 11. Strange, I know, and I certainly won't pretend to understand the details, but if I remember correctly, the equations being used for Then again, has anyone read the novel A Wrinkle In Time? It's a pretty cool book that talks about the first 5 dimensions. No, that's not where I found my information for the paragraph above. To answer an earlier question about why planets and gravity in general pull things from hyperspace, quite simply, any large body of mass creates a gravity well. A gravity well is basically why asteroids get stuck in orbit around Earth or why Lagrange points (refer to the Trojan Asteroids) exist. Basically, imagine that you have a bowl and you roll a marble down the inside. Naturally, the marble will roll down into the center and up the other side, but will not fall out...instead it rolls back and forth until it finally comes to a dead stop. Okay, now imagine that bowl being placed inside the table so that the rim of the bowl is flush with the surface of the table. Traveling along the table's surface is just like traveling in space with the bowl representing some body of mass (i.e. a star, planet, etc.); if the marble is caught in the bowl, then it falls into the bowl's "gravity well" and is stuck. Only extra power (i.e. engines/sublight engines) can brake the gravity well's hold on the marble (in this case, you would need to use your hand to roll the marble out of the bowl and back onto the surface of the table). Hyperspace would work just about the same way, with the marble traveling at or past the speed of light (according to our current physics, this is impossible, but Scath pointed out that many things that were once fact are now fiction as they have been proven incorrect). Even so, if the marble is traveling at 'lightspeed' across the table's surface, the bowl will still cause it to have some fluctuation in travel (dangerous fluctuations at that!), hence why the ships in Star Wars automatically shut off their hyperdrives when they detect an unexpected gravity well in their path. If they didn't, it could cause some serious problems such as (best case scenario) being flung across the universe or (worst case scenario) being torn and pulled apart. Back to our marble example, if the marble's engines didn't shut down and/or stop the marble when it reaches the bowl (while traveling at the speed of light), it could possibly fling off the end of the bowl and go flying across the room (i.e. being flung across the universe) or it could (if the speed is fast enough and the bowl deep enough) get partially caught in the gravity well and be torn to shreds by the opposing forces of 'lightspeed' and gravity. Of course, the size of the gravity well (depth of the bowl) has quite a lot to do with this, hence why smaller celestial bodies of mass have no affect on something going the speed of light (i.e. asteroids, planetoids, and moons). Of course, going faster than the speed of light could possibly be fast enough that one could 'fly' over the bowl without ever noticing it was there, the strian this would cause to the object, though, could be terrible and could very possibly destroy it (depening on its speed, of course). Going faster than the speed of light also has the complication of possibly making someone go backwards in time. This, of course, would make up for the years that would go by while traveling at the speed of light, canceling each other out so neither the passengers nor the recievers notice any change in time (i.e. ages between a passenger and non-passenger). [/bEAK]

As far as this goes, there are really only a four levels for Jedi: 1) Padawan 2)Knight 3) Master (not on Council) 4) Master (on Council) You'll notice Jahled and mask have Jedi insignia...they could probably help you with that. I know nothing of the Rapora Wars. You'll have to talk to Steller about that.

So when is Battlefront 2 set to release?

Additionally, wouldn't those black-helmeted guards we see throughout the trilogy also be more-or-less proof that the Empire is not 100% clones? Perhaps not since they aren't Stormtroopers.

Star By Star. But you are right.. Anakin is dead. Hmm...I could have sworn Dark Tide II had his X-Wing explode with him in it when it collided with something. Yes, I know that's rather vague. Who? I've only read the first three NJO novels...is this someone I'll meet later? I agree 100%.

I mentioned some posts back that I participated in a shoot for a documentary for the History Channel. Well, today I got a phone call from the show's producer in Knoxville (Tennessee, USA) telling me that the show--called Criminal History--will air next on 15 April at 12PM and 6PM Eastern Standard Time. The History Channel website's TV schedule shows this, but the Criminal History website says it airs next tomorrow at 11PM EST...this seems to be incorrect since the documentary's producer herself knew nothing of this (additionally, the channel-schedule guide for my DirectTV shows something different airing). Even so, I'll hope as many as you that can will tune in to see it! You may even get a glimpse of me! I play a Praetorian Guard, a Vigile (fireman), and two different gladiators (a short one with a brass helmet and one with a net & trident). You'll be able to indentify me by my Roman-style beard, short stature, short hair, and all around not-handsomness! Be sure to tune in and watch for me!

I'm surprised our WOO YAY master didn't create something demented to celebrate.... Something strange is amiss....

John Williams - The Phantom Menace Soundtrack

What's most funny, I tried to get everyone to see this way back in 2003 and I got the same basic reactions. Funny how things die-out then come back. My nation, called Gitano (Trej made a flag for it), was ENORMOUS and then...well...I got bored with it after the issues started to repeat themselves and the sim-UN kept passing stupid declarations and I simply stopped.

Vader is a clone? Sorry, Jahled, I couldn't help it. The only question I have about clone army is: If all the stromtroopers are clones from the Clone Wars/late Republic, why do the stormtroopers in the Original Trilogy have different voices than those in Attack of the Clones? I mean, I realize the easiest explanation is that the OT was made before the prequels, so contradiction is understandable, but Lucas has been quite thorough in destroying matters that in the OT contradict the prequels (i.e. the DVDs)...so why didn't he bother to go ahead and change the voices of Stormtroopers to that of Jango Fett/Clonetroopers? He did for Boba Fett and he even changed the image of Palpatine in The Empire Strikes Back. Someone with that sort of attention to detail would certainly try to destroying any and all contradictions. Perhaps this issue will be addressed in a later remake/reissue of the OT ( ), but regardless, it remains unaddressed. The best guess is that Stormtroopers are not all clones or there are one or more new lines of clones other than the Jango Fett model. Of course, over years of genetic engineering and so forth, it's quite possible that the genetic traits unique to Jango Fett and the original Clonetroopers have been altered (to include the voice and height...since Jango Fett himself would have been "a little short for a Stormtrooper"). Of course, this is speculation, in fact, this particular point (i.e. the connection between the humans in the Clonetrooper armor and Stormtrooper armor) may never be addressed and is doomed to geeky (and BEAKy) discussions amongst fans for generations to come...until Lucas releases the Ultra-Super-Awesome-Special-Edition.

I just read this and the last page...I had a feeling of nostalgia. Back in the day when I was a newbie trying to make a name for myself and I got picked on/insulted every second possible...ah, good times. I thank you all for your comments...both good and bad. And, of course, it's GREAT to see you back, Scath!!!

It's nice to see people know when to give in. A few questions for you Mad: 1) Military or civilian? 2) If military, Rebel or Imperial? If civilian, politician or Jedi? 3) If military and Rebel or Imperial, which branch of service (i.e. Army, Navy, or Fighter)? 4) List anything else you would like. Your rank and insignia, of course, don't have to be Star Wars...but you wouldn't want to do something else, now would you?

Aren't you confusing them with vibroblades for this particular purpose? :lol: :lol: :lol: Vibrosaber, perhaps? :lol: :lol: :lol:

On the original topic, I rather liked Battlefront. Actually, I've been adicted to it for the past few days and beat it today to realize I hadn't slept in 72 hours.

I must agree on the point of Daala, she was written badly, and every time we saw her, she was having a "stupid moment" (except when she killed off the warlords and united the Fleet). It is interesting, though, to think that many refered to her as a "great strategist" when she proved the opposite time and again. I suppose when they say Daala was a "great strategist" they're saying those words amongst snorts, grins, giggles, and snickering (i.e. sarcasm). I do agree, though, if Daala is taken seriously, her time away from the Empire guarding a base that was not under threat of being attacked and then being promoted to Admiral through sex with a Grand Moff has its down-points.

Virgin U-Boats - My Here, Now

Say what? Really?

This is the same Daala who had three Star Destroyers when she left the Maw Installation and miraculously managed to lose one at Mon Calamari to an unarmed Mon Cal cruiser. Daala proved throughout the series she had no sense of strategy, additionally, though, she was delt some pretty bad hands. Now, as far as being given huge fleets and an SSD...well...she could have handled that far differently. Yes, attacking and destroying the Jedi Academy at Yavin 4 would have left the Republic shocked, but it was in no way a military-significant target. All she would have done was waste resources attacking the Academy and, if successful, gone to fight the Republic fleet with less resources than with which she began. Like I said, she could have brought her entire fleet together, attacked Sluis Van or Coruscant, then faded away before reinforcements could arrive, gone back to the Deep Core, reconsolidated forces, and continued striking. No, instead she fanatically goes against the Jedi...but then again, fate had it out for Daala. I mean, who could have guessed a single exploding TIE Bomber in the SSD's hangar could have blown the entire ship? You'd think they'd put save-guards in place to prevent against accidental explosions, but....

Dude...you were allowed to have your own rank at 2000. But no worries, CONGRATULATIONS! Hey, look around in the forums, there should be a '3000 Posts' thread. Or, you could always do what the rest of us did at a milestone: make your own celebration thread in the Outside Interests forum. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Have fun, Dino! And no worries, a few of my friends and I beat-up the local mall's Easter bunny late last night at the Frontpage (bar).

System Of A Down - War

Without getting too imature, I think Leia was using the lightsabers for a little more than just Jedi-stuff, if you know what I mean.... That's probably why she needed a new one to fight this weeks new villian.

I agree 100%. I'm truly glad the Empire-Rebellion/Republic conflict ended--peacefully at that!--because the Empire was beginning to become a bunch of idiotic attmepts to take over the galaxy. I mean, it was like every week we got a new bad guy--much like PowerRangers!--and every week Luke and his super-student-Jedi, along with some help from a few old friends, would have to battle it out. Additionally, the Empire seemed to think that by taking one world at the expense of ALL their resources would ultimately win the galaxy! C'mon, Daala through EVERYTHING she had against the damned Jedi Academy! Isard through EVERYTHING she had against the Rogues! What sort of idiot commanders are these?! Daala could have consolidated all those resources she was given in the wake of the warlords' deaths and waited a few years, then bombarded the shit out of Courscant and got away with it!!! The Vong just showed that there is much more out there than the weekly-villian versus the Super Friends.