IMPORTANT TIDBITS FROM STARWARS.COM
  • MAY 12
'Deepthroat' wrote: 
"Has anyone else noticed the following bits from Palpatine's biography on 
the official site?  "[I]t was through [Palpatine's] influence that the 
Obi-Wan's apprentice later became the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth 
Vader."  Two things here:  first, "the Obi-Wan" makes it seem as if 
Obi-Wan is a title rather than a name.  Also striking is the ambiguous 
language about Darth Vader's identity--the biographies of  Anakin, Luke, 
and Darth all only hint at the Vader/Anakin connection.  Finally, the 
last line of Palpy's bio:  "Pitting Vader against Skywalker, with all 
their psychological threats for each other, is all part of the Emperor's 
plan, and he remains evilly confident that no matter who is killed, he 
will settle the balance of the Force to his satisfaction."  The balance 
of the Force--hint or joke by the fellas at starwars.com?  Also of note, 
the term "New Order" is seemingly used ad infintum on the various 
character pages instead of the term "Empire." " 
  • MAY 14
Jarad Gentry wrote: 
"In many of the books (post ROTJ), the Empire is referred to as the "New Order". This also carries a connotation of strict dislike for nonhumans and women 
serving in the military and in civilian positions. Great if you're a guy, huh?"
Joel Frangquist wrote: 
"Everyone should make sure to read as much of the new starwars.com info 
as their hardware can handle.  I know its only been four days, but I've 
still seen sites posting rumors that have been totally debunked by the 
new stuff on the Official Site (such as the inane idea that Liam 
Neeson's character becomes the emperor).  Please don't make stupid 
suggestions if you haven't at least looked at everything there.  

Regarding what deepthroat said: I think the "the Obi-Wan's" statement is 
simply a typographical error.  They were probably cutting and pasting in 
their editor and just left one word too many.  Maybe that sentence used 
to say something like "[I]t was through [Palpatine's] influence that the 
Jedi Knights came to be disgraced and disempowered" but that revealed 
too much so the writer replaced it with what's there."  Also the 
placement of the apostrophe ought to mean that there is just one 
"Obi-Wan" so referring to him as "the" just doesn't make much sense. 

I also draw your attention to the fact that Mon Mothma is mentioned as 
Palpatine's "old enemy."  To my mind there she hasn't figured nearly 
enough in the current speculation.  Her own character page is almost as 
long as Leia's. 

And yes, I think the "balance of the force" thing is a joke.  That's a 
dumb title, folks.  If that is the title, I hope that it is "The Balance 
of the Force" rather than just plain "Balance of the Force."  It sounds 
better.  "Balance" is after all a noun, like "Hope" and Empire, not a 
verb like "Return."  

The Official Site right now preserves all the surprises of the movies.  
Obviously it has to do this.  It would be ridiculous if it spoiled the 
movies.  After all, this site must speak to a wider audience than those 
of us die hards who've seen the movies 15 times.  Actually, last friday 
I was surprised to see a picture of Luke and Vader at the very end of 
ROTJ when Vader takes his mask off.  Gee, I can't seem to find that 
picture anymore.  How strange.  (To be more specific, I think it was on 
Luke's character page and has been replaced by one of those metal 
texture "accents.")  Anyone else remember seeing it?? "
Carlos wrote: 
"very very intresting material although the new uptadted site is a bit 
off BALANCE shall we say ( no pun intended) giving only tiny bits of 
prequel info on some characters but not on others like r2 and c-3po I 
agree that obiwan is a title and now that it has been pointed out it 
seems very likely , although who really belives that you will not find 
out that anikan is darth vader in the prequels I think the web site is 
made this way as not to spoil it for anyone who has not seen the current 
starwars trilogy (not as unbelievble as you think , a friend of mine did 
not know that darth and luke were related as she had only ever seen star 
wars!!!)  
this to me is confirmed in the way that the ending of jedi is only 
hinted at as well see darths section and the emperors section where the 
final lighsaberduel is not concluded only hinted at in darths section"
Rick Miller wrote: 
"Just a few thoughts on the revamped website. If in fact Mr. Lucas is 
giving us some "spoiler" information albeit it dirertly or indirectly 
then the episode 1 photo collage could hold some important clues in 
Anakin's life and ultimately his destiny. 
In the photo you see a young Anakin running towards Yoda, Qui-Gon 
Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi (all three Jedis) and he is, or appears to 
be, running from Queen Padme.  

This is interesting because if published rumor holds true Anakin is 
taken from Shimi Skywalker or "adopted by" (if his mom should meet an 
unfortunate demise)these same Jedi. Anakin then meets on his "Jedi 
adventures" the Queen. He falls in love and marries her, finding 
happiness. 

Now suppose that as a man he runs from her to follow these Jedi "on 
some damn fool idealistic crusade" causing a rift between his wife 
thus causing personal anguish and anger towards the Jedi and their 
teachings  
making ripe for Senator Palpatines' propaganda and his eventual fall 
from grace. 

This is just a thought, albeit an outlandish one, and I welcome 
comments and disscussion."
Jamie Wire wrote: 
"in response to the things about the Emperor. 
the idea of Obi Wan being akind of title is nothing new, is it? 
That was mentioned before regarding the similarity between  
Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon. ie jedi rank names or something.  
Maybe Yodas name is really Yo-Da (na. thats just a joke). 
The thing is, it says on the same sight that Obi Wan changed his  
name to Ben once he realised that he had failed with Anakin, and  
instead of waiting to be slaughtered by Vader, he scarpered to  
Tatooine. It doesn't say he changed his name back. But maybe he was  
called Brian Kenobi or something... 
The other thing that seems to indicate that Obi-Wan is a title is the  
name Obi-Wan Bunji, which George apparently is toying with the idea  
of introducing as a new character in episode three when the Jedi get  
the dodo treatment.  
But why does Vader constantly refer to Kenobi as Obi-Wan? is that  
like always calling someone General or Captain? 
I guess time will tell."
  • MAY 20
James Collier wrote: 
"Rick Miller wrote: 
<<This is interesting because if published rumor holds true Anakin is  
taken from Shimi Skywalker or "adopted by" (if his mom should meet an  
unfortunate demise)these same Jedi.>> 

This got me thinking. I don't think  it would be too far-fetched that 
Anakin's mother would actually give "custody" of Anakin to the Jedi. 
Along the same line of what happened to the Dalai Lama... I would think 
that sending a child to become a Jedi wouldn't be that unusual, and may 
even be a great honor. Remeber Yoda's remark about Luke being "too old"? 
I'd suspect that training among the Jedi would start pretty early in 
life. "
Jason M. Phelan wrote: 
"I'd like to respond to what Jamie Wire wrote. I think the reason that in 
their duel, Darth Vader keeps calling Kenobi, Obi-Wan is because it's 
like a mocking...... 

I mean here is this POWERFUL sith Lord, in the heart of the DEATH star, 
surrounded by his STORM troopoers, and who is he facing but (in his 
mind) a feeble old man running around with some kids....a man who once 
tried to , of all things, TEACH me, Darth Vader. Look at you now. 

I got your "Obi-Wan" right here, he seems to be saying."
  • JULY 11
Jediforce wrote: 
"To Jason,I think thats a good theory about Vader mocking Obi Wan.
I mean lets look at through Vader point of view ( or a certain point of
view as Obi Wan would say) Obi Wan is not as young as he used to be, and
(lets consider this he would probably die in the fight,which he did. And
Luke was just a puny no gooder (sorry Luke) who was untrained in the
force. So what is Vader thinking?
Obi Wan your getting nothing done but getting yourself killed.
What am I thinking?
VADER QUIT THE STRANGLING AND GET A LIFE!"