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Discussion in 'Classic Trilogy' started by CKYJON, Aug 9, 2003.

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  1. CKYJON

    CKYJON Jedi Youngling star 1

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    Is it Jet or Jek Porkins?
     
    CKYJON, Aug 9, 2003
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  2. jedi_master_ousley

    jedi_master_ousley Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    It's Jek.

    Porkins, Jek
    An Alliance pilot killed during the Battle of Yavin, Jek Porkins was a native of the planet Bestine IV until the Empire evicted the entire population in order to establish a base there. He hunted sink-crabs there, honing his piloting skills much like Luke Skywalker did on Tatooine. Later, he became a free trader, and was so employed when the Empire invaded. He became so angry with the Empire that he immediately turned his sights on the Alliance. He was assigned to the Yellow Aces squadron at Tierfon before volunteering for duty during the Battle of Yavin. He was initially denied a pilot's job in the battle, until Wes Janson came down with the Hesken Fever. Porkins was moved up to fill Janson's spot, and was assigned to Red Squadron. Unfortunately, Porkins was the first pilot killed in the Battle. For his heroic volunteerism and dedication to the Alliance, Porkins was posthumously awarded the Kenobi Medallion. He was the first recipient of the award. Porkins was portrayed by William Hootkins in Star Wars: A New Hope. Note that Porkins' first name is given as Tono in the Marvel Comics adaptation of Star Wars: A New Hope.
     
    jedi_master_ousley, Aug 9, 2003
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  3. Bib Fortuna Twi'lek

    Bib Fortuna Twi'lek Jedi Youngling star 10

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    Jek. Why would it be Jet?
     
    Bib Fortuna Twi'lek, Aug 9, 2003
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  4. jedi_master_ousley

    jedi_master_ousley Manager Emeritus star 8 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Well, GL has a son named Jet, but he wasn't alive yet.
     
    jedi_master_ousley, Aug 9, 2003
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  5. HanSolo29

    HanSolo29 RPF/SWC/Fan Art Manager & Bill Pullman Connoisseur star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Well, GL has a son named Jet, but he wasn't alive yet

    Hey, that rhymed! :p

    *hears crickets and runs out after another failed attempt at humor*
     
    HanSolo29 , Aug 9, 2003
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  6. DarthLazious

    DarthLazious Jedi Youngling star 4

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    LOL
    There I laughed.
     
    DarthLazious, Aug 10, 2003
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  7. GreenGreatWarrior

    GreenGreatWarrior Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I heard that George Lucas was discrimnating fat...eeer I mean obese people by giving him the name Porkins because some people call obese people pigs, and well Porkins. I never thought of this, I just heard it.
     
    GreenGreatWarrior, Aug 10, 2003
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  8. SkyWookiee

    SkyWookiee Jedi Padawan star 4

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    Yes, that name was stupid.
     
    SkyWookiee, Aug 10, 2003
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  9. Vindaxxus

    Vindaxxus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    So what are the guidelines for receiving the Kenobi Medallion.
     
    Vindaxxus, Aug 10, 2003
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  10. Bid4Tuna

    Bid4Tuna Jedi Youngling star 1

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    porkins > C3P0 in terms of hilarity
     
    Bid4Tuna, Aug 10, 2003
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  11. JBRO_13

    JBRO_13 Jedi Youngling star 3

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    Porkin his wife.
     
    JBRO_13, Aug 10, 2003
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  12. Bid4Tuna

    Bid4Tuna Jedi Youngling star 1

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    lol good 1 d000d
     
    Bid4Tuna, Aug 10, 2003
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  13. Lightsabre

    Lightsabre Fan Force Founder star 4 VIP

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    He's a twinkie's worst enemy...
     
    Lightsabre, Aug 11, 2003
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  14. JediOverlord

    JediOverlord Jedi Knight star 5

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    In the original Marvel Comics adaptation,and the novelization (I believe) is first name is Tono,and when he dies,someone goes,"Farewell Piggy". But I think Jek is a better name for him. Just food fo thought.
     
    JediOverlord, Aug 11, 2003
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  15. TheCat

    TheCat Jedi Padawan star 4

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    ...hunted sink crabs....


    Sounds to me like he'd have been handier with a plunger than an X-wing.
     
    TheCat, Aug 11, 2003
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  16. Bid4Tuna

    Bid4Tuna Jedi Youngling star 1

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    i dont get it
     
    Bid4Tuna, Aug 11, 2003
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