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*** Left their clothes in the hallway? When?? You're telling me that they put on stormtrooper gear while onboard the Falcon, carried their clothes with them, went to that one specific hallway leader from that one specific trash compactor, left their clothes their for some reason, ''then'' went off to save Leia and coincidentally wound up in that exact same trash compactor??
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*** The Empire did ''not'' have a strategy of luring in the fighters to give them a false sense of security so they could be eliminated. Tarkin's entire strategy was to ''ignore'' the fighters because he thought the Death Star was invincible. Vader sent out TIE fighters to destroy them, but he could have done that just as well in open space. There was no tactical advantage in letting the rebels get close.
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*** What are you talking about? Dantooine was ''not'' a tempting target. Tarkin ''specifically'' says that "Dantooine is too remote for an effective demonstration." Also, Dantooine didn't host a rebel base! All they ever found was "the remains of a Rebel base, but we estimate that it has been deserted for some time." In the end they never made any attempt to attack Dantooine. They attacked Alderaan instead.
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*** There's no way she mentioned Yavin before they left. If the Imperials had heard about Yavin, they wouldn't have placed a tracking beacon on the ship and (more to the point) Tarkin wouldn't be so nervous about taking "an awful risk".
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*** You're overthinking us. Leia says "They let us go. It's the only explanation for the ease of our escape." The simplest explanation is that the TIE fighters ''didn't'' risk destroying the Falcon, because they'd been ordered not to destroy it! They were deliberately making bad shots the whole time, trying to look threatening without doing any real damage. Probably the pilots hoped that the Falcon would just jump to hyperspace as soon as possible. Unfortunately for them, Han decided to kill them all before he made the jump.
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*** You're overthinking us.this. Leia says "They let us go. It's the only explanation for the ease of our escape." The simplest explanation is that the TIE fighters ''didn't'' risk destroying the Falcon, because they'd been ordered not to destroy it! They were deliberately making bad shots the whole time, trying to look threatening without doing any real damage. Probably the pilots hoped that the Falcon would just jump to hyperspace as soon as possible. Unfortunately for them, Han decided to kill them all before he made the jump.
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** I'm surprised no one's brought up the later sequence where Vader strikes Obi-Wan down. Luke does a BigNo, and a few scenes later he's sitting at a table looking really upset as Leia comforts him. But just that moment he's called to help Han with a big space battle, and he's acting like he's having the time of his life. You can chalk all this up to Luke's personality if you like, but personally I prefer a Doylist explanation: Lucas wanted the film to maintain a relatively innocent tone, to be a slam-bang adventure and little more. Because of this it never dwells on the tragic aspects of the plot very long, and the actors therefore never act sad more than fleetingly. The sequels, in moving in a darker direction, showed much more emotional turmoil.
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** She only used the British accent when talking to Vader and Tarkin, probably to sound composed and undaunted by them, as well as likely being a form of mock politeness. Otherwise, she used her normal accent. Notice that it starts to slip when Tarkin threatens to blow up Alderaan and she drops it completely when he gives the order.
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** The storm trooper detachment had a job to do--for Darth Vader, no less. Even so, it's possible that they did not want to antagonize the Hutts by leaving evidence that they were bullying jawas and moisture farmers who probably paid protection money to Jabba. Jabba wasn't nearly as powerful as Vader or the emperor, but he was prone to retaliate against the Empire in some way. Thus, when they were out of the public's view, the storm troopers took some steps to remain covert.
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*** ''Idiot'' is probably not the right word for Cornelius Evazan--the man was a doctor, after all--but he was very ''foolish''.
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** Old man? You mean General Dodonna?
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** I heard a story once that they originally filmed a scene with Luke standing in the temple hangar, and some old timer coming up to him saying in so many words, "You're Anakin Skywalkers' boy? I flew with your Pa; he was an excellent pilot." Either way, Luke obviously knew his father's name, that he was a Jedi, and that he flew fighters during the Clone Wars; based on the conversation with Obi-Wan alone, nothing would have seemed amiss even if someone did ask Luke about it on occasion. Almost no one knew that Anakin had become Darth Vader; it was not common knowledge until after the Republic was restored and Leia's political opponents decided to use that against her.
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*** On second thought Tarkin made it clear that he didn't know the location just before Alderaan was destroyed. But you could still run with the theory of "She assumed that the Empire would discover the location in the near future".
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*** Are you just quoting from Wookiepedia?
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** Ya know, it's never established, but the best explanation for all this is that Leia assumed that the Empire ''already'' knew the location of the Rebel base. After all, they'd just recently stormed the Tantive IV and taken several crewmembers captive, and the Tantive IV had been heading for the base at that time. It's very plausible that at least one person knew the destintation and cracked under a mind probe, and/or they found some way to fish the destination coordinates out of the ship's computer. So Leia has to contend with the possibility that the Death Star is going to show up at Yavin in a couple days no matter ''what'' she does. In that case, she figures that the best thing to do is to deliver the plans as soon as possible, even at the risk of being tracked.
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** She may have gone with the "diplomatic mission" like because they had set up in advance. Maybe she had filed some paperwork somewhere to make it look like she was scheduled for a diplomatic mission, and she was hoping that Vader had seen the paperwork and so the lie might seem plausible. (A rather desperate gambit after a guy has ''already'' carved through your ship and shot up your crew, but at that point ''any'' lie is a desperate gambit, so she might as well play the best card she's got.) It may also be that she'd planned to have an ambassador onboard to sustain the lie but that person wasn't available for whatever reason so she was forced to rely on the paperwork alone.
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*** You're overthinking us. Leia says "They let us go. It's the only explanation for the ease of our escape." The simplest explanation is that the TIE fighters ''didn't'' risk destroying the Falcon, because they'd been ordered not to destroy it! They were deliberately making bad shots the whole time, trying to look threatening without doing any real damage. Probably the pilots hoped that the Falcon would just jump to hyperspace as soon as possible. Unfortunately for them, Han decided to kill them all before he made the jump.
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** It's not entirely clear why Leia was able to understand that Luke was referring to Obi-Wan Kenobi when he mentioned "Ben," but it's possible that she was able to make the connection due to her familiarity with Obi-Wan's past and his mission on Tatooine. Obi-Wan was a legendary figure in the Rebellion, and it's not unreasonable to assume that Leia may have heard stories or even rumors about him prior to her rescue. Additionally, given the fact that Obi-Wan and Yoda were two of the few surviving Jedi at the time of the Battle of Yavin, and that they were both actively working to support the Rebellion in different ways, it's also possible that Leia's exposure to the Rebel Alliance's inner workings would have familiarized her with the names and identities of prominent figures like Obi-Wan. Ultimately, while it may seem unlikely that Leia would have known the name "Ben Kenobi," it's plausible that she was able to make the connection based on her knowledge of the Rebellion, the Jedi, and the work they were doing to oppose the Empire.
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** The reason why the Death Star didn't use its tractor beam to capture the Rebel fighters was because it was not necessary. The Empire's strategy was to allow the Rebels to attack the surface of the Death Star, which would give them a false sense of security and put them in a vulnerable position. By letting the Rebel fighters continue their assault, the Empire would be able to take advantage of their vulnerabilities and quickly eliminate them. The Empire had the advantage of being well-equipped with weapons and defenses, and it was only through the Rebels' determination, quick thinking, and skill that they were able to find a weakness in the Death Star's design and ultimately destroy it. Additionally, the fact that the Death Star was not yet fully operational, and the Rebels' attack on the surface of the station had likely disrupted the operation of some of the Death Star's systems, including its tractor beam, which would also explain why it wasn't used in the fight against the Rebel fighters.
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** Great question! While there were some minor changes made to Vader's lightsaber hilt in The Empire Strikes Back to better match Luke's, the hilt design was largely the same in both films. It's possible that certain details were changed to better fit with the new twist of Vader being Luke's father, but the core design of the lightsaber hilt remained consistent across the original trilogy. As for not seeing Vader's lightsaber hilt in A New Hope, that's because Vader primarily used his hands to wield the Force in that film. It wasn't until the sequel that he really started using his lightsaber in combat, so there were fewer opportunities to see the details of his lightsaber handle. Even so, there are a few moments in A New Hope where you can catch a glimpse of Vader's lightsaber, particularly during the final battle aboard the Death Star when he duels Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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** The only logical explanation for this is that Luke and Han simply left their clothes in the hallway just outside the trash compactor area. When they were rescued from the trash compactor, they quickly changed out of the stormtrooper armor and back into their normal clothes before heading back to the Death Star to rescue Princess Leia and ultimately escape the space station. This is a minor detail that is not explicitly shown in the film, but it can be inferred based on the actions and behaviors of the characters and the events shown on screen.
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** While that may seem like a plot hole, it's important to remember that most of the Rebel Alliance leadership did not have personal connections with the Skywalker family. According to the established canon, Anakin was not a highly publicized figure during the Clone Wars, and he was only known by a select few individuals within the Jedi Order and the Republic. Furthermore, after the rise of the Empire, the Skywalker name was likely not commonly associated with the Jedi or the Rebel Alliance. Most people in the galaxy likely didn't even know that Luke's father had been a Jedi Knight, let alone a famous one. As such, it's not surprising that most of the Rebel Alliance leaders didn't make the connection between Luke's last name and his father's legacy. Obi-Wan, on the other hand, knew the truth about Luke's heritage and had trained with Anakin during the Clone Wars. Obi-Wan's insistence on protecting Luke and ultimately giving up his life to ensure Luke's safety was a testament to his belief in the importance of the Skywalker name and Luke's destiny to eventually confront his father and bring balance to the Force.
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** The men you see standing behind Leia, Luke and Han on the dias were likely part of the security detail responsible for providing protection for the senior Rebel Alliance commanders during the award ceremony. As the Rebel Alliance had just achieved a major victory over the Empire, it was important to ensure the safety of the Alliance leaders during the celebration. Additionally, some of the men may have been military officers or members of the Alliance Council, who were invited to observe the proceedings and recognize the heroes of the Rebel Alliance. Overall, the presence of these men on the podium was likely intended to indicate the importance of the medals and the ceremony, as well as the gravity of the moment, as the Death Star had just been destroyed and the future of the galaxy was now up for grabs.
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** Yes, you're correct in that the Millennium Falcon did exit hyperspace and shoot Vader's wingman during the Battle of Yavin. After escaping the Death Star's tractor beam, the Falcon exited hyperspace to find that it was surrounded by an Imperial fleet, including Vader's star destroyer, the Executor. The Falcon quickly engaged the TIE fighters that surrounded it and eventually made its way towards the Death Star, taking out Vader's wingman as it did so. Once the Falcon reached the Death Star's trench, it became a target for the Death Star's defenses. However, thanks to the Falcon's impressive agility and the skill of its pilot, Han Solo, the ship was able to successfully navigate the trench and make the key shot that ultimately destroyed the Death Star.
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** The bouncing and floating movement of the Red and Gold Squadron pilots in their fighters during the Battle of Yavin is a visual effect used to convey the intensity of the dogfight and the stress that the Rebel pilots are under as they prepare to launch their attack on the Death Star. It represents the extreme forces that the pilots are experiencing as they navigate their ships through the chaos of the battle and attempt to stay on target in the face of overwhelming opposition. The relatively stable movement of the fighters from the outside is a reflection of the fact that the Battle of Yavin was a large-scale space battle involving hundreds of ships, and in order to convey the scope and scale of the battle, the filmmakers used a combination of visual effects and practical models to create a sense of depth and spatial relation between the different elements. This included using motion control rigs for the X-Wing and TIE fighter models when shooting their exterior shots, which allowed for more precise control and manipulation of the models to create the illusion of movement in the scene.
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** The Rebel base on Yavin 4 was equipped with advanced sensors that were able to detect the approach of the Empire's starfleet, including the fighter wing that was sent to attack the base. These sensors were designed to detect any potential threats to the base, such as incoming ships, and were able to distinguish between friendly and hostile ships based on their signature. The Rebel base was also able to monitor other Imperial activities in the area, such as the movement of the Death Star, and was able to coordinate with Rebel ships in the area to monitor the battle and respond accordingly. The sensors on Yavin 4 were able to detect the approach of the enemy fighters, allowing the Rebels to prepare for their attack and ultimately destroy the Death Star.
