WHAT ABOUT CLONING?
  • MAY 07
Jamie Wire wrote: 
"If anyone doesn't buy the cloning technology thing, then they should get hold of the first drafts of episode 4, or the "Annotated Screenplays" 

It's interesting reading - the cloning technology was designed to add 200 years on to a life. The Empire wanted "Aquilae" for the scientific knowledge of the planet. This can be matted onto Naboo and the Nimoudian Federation." 

Any thoughts? 
 
  • MAY 12
Dark Lord Karno Dal wrote: 
"When reference is made to a "dying race," I have to wonder why that is.  A 
sensible conclusion for an entire race disappearing that no one seems to have 
thought of is an inability or lessened ability to reproduce.  That, to me, 
perfectly explains why cloning would be used as a means to strengthen the society."
  • MAY 14
Chainlink wrote: 
"Howdy, I just wanted to drop a suggestion for the bit about cloning, don't know if you'd considered this yet: 
           
Since Natalie Portman filmed the part of Padme when she was fifteen, and will return to play her again in about two years time, she will not have noticably aged the requisite ten years. Could perhaps her race age differently from Anakin's race? Or is this the effect of cloning on the ruling class? I'm uncertain, but it seems as if this Lucas and Company could work cloning the pictures quite easily. Perhaps when she leaves her planet, she flees the planet and then she loses access to the facilities, thus making her age dramatically, and perhaps fatally. ChainLink.
  • MAY 15
Jamie Wire wrote: 
"chainlink: 
Natalie Portman was cast as padme because of her ability to play  
parts much older than her years. She plays a younger part in episode  
one and gets older with each one. By the time that episode 2 is  
filmed, ie 2000 probably, she will be 18 playing a 24 year old, and  
when episode 3 comes out, or is filmed (2002) she will be 20/21  
playing a 26 year old. I see no problem. Michael J Fox based his  
entire career the other way around!!"
Nathaniel Reed wrote: 
"It could be that Padme faces an ill / fatally shortened life if she  
leaves Naboo, or at least is parted for long from the regeneration  
equipment. Perhaps, if Palpatine *is* from Naboo, then *he* must rely on  
the Force to extend his lifespan. But the issue remains : surely this  
condition is hereditary, so why aren't Luke and Leia affected in any way? 

The 'dying race' also got me thinking of a line from ANH, that has  
intrigued me from the start : Vader says to Motti, Tagge, and co. that  
to destroy a planet is insignificant compared to the power of the Force.  
Thus, the Force can match, or surpass, this breathtaking feat. It may be  
'only' on a human scale - like directing weaker minds, in a sense quite  
more powerful than 'simply' wiping out a planet - or it could be that a  
planet, or its biospheres, can be subjected to the Force. With this in  
mind, perhaps the Jedi or the Sith directly contributed to the fate of  
Naboo ; such a frightening example of 'magic' would, in the right hands  
(Palpatine), turn public opinion against the Jedi."
  • MAY 20
Mordred Starkiller wrote: 
"This is just a theory of mine about how the cloing technology will be 
used in the up coming Star Wars prequels.  Before that, I give my 
theory on the cloning process. 

First a decomposing body is needed.  Next, that body is copy.  Finally 
a type of soul transfer or genectic transfer is made to the body, thus 
giving 200 years to a life. 

This technology could be used by either of the Dark Lords of the Sith. 
 How?  When senator Palpatine dies, one of the dark lord clone his 
body (Yes, I am saying that Senator Palpatine is good, not evil).  
Instead of the same soul or genetic that will inhabit that body, one 
of the dark lords' will inhabit it."
  • JUNE 11
ChainLink wrote: 
"Heredity for Luke and Leia is a tought issue, but it can work to the series advantage. Anakin, I'm presuming, is not of the same race of people as Padme. Perhaps, one of the reasons she falls for him is that he's 'different', 'exciting', young and genetically pure. By marrying him, she knows that her children will not suffer her same biological fate. "
Anthony Renaud wrote: 
"The talks on cloning reminded me of an interesting scene in the 1st 
draft of the Star Wars script.  The Empire has just defeated the planet 
Aquilae's defenses and General Skywalker, along with his jedi pupil 
Annikin, is to take the young Princess Leia (actually just newly crowned 
the young Queen) to safety, along with 33 of the greatest minds on the 
planet.  After balking at the suggestion that he can safely escape with 
33 people, the old General's fears are alieviated when he's told that 
he'll just be talking their 'minds'."
  • JUNE 15
Janis wrote: 
"I cannot remember where the rumor about Naboo being a dying race originated 
from.  Could it be just a rumor?  The idea of a dying race of people just 
doesn't sit right with me.  The Clone Wars might be about something 
completly independent of Naboo.  Using clones for soldiers would add 
incredible intensity to any war.  Perhaps the "Federation" attempts to take 
over the Republic and uses highly expendable clones in the fighting.  
Fighting fire with fire, the Repbulic follows suit.  This could be where 
the Jedi run into trouble:  perhaps they oppose using clones and that 
opposition undermines their public stature (the clones might "cost" less, 
local people wouldn't lose their lives in fighting, overwhelming numbers 
help in a victory).  I know that Obi Wan fights in the wars, but perhaps 
the Jedi want the fighting left up to them and regular forces, and the 
public (aided by sinister manipulators) turns on them because of that. 

What do you think?"