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ST Ships / Vehicles/ Tech of TFA

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by darklordoftech, Jul 23, 2014.

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  1. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    What capital ships do you want to see and/or expect to see in the ST? Star Destroyers? Mon Calamari cruisers? Something new?
     
  2. Indy 11

    Indy 11 Jedi Padawan

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    I think there will be redesigned models of older rebel ships (like the new xwing). Maybe between VI and VII the star destroyers were used as new republic vessels.. Ooor if the empire is still sorta in control, then idk.


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  3. Echo Base

    Echo Base Jedi Master star 4

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    The Nebulon B medical frigate. I love that design.

    Also, for something new, I know the ships in the film will be largely based on Ralph McQuarrie's unused designs but how about something Chris Foss-inspired for one of the alien cultures? It would add a little more variety and a Chris Foss-style ship would look fantastic up on the big screen.

    Some samples of Foss' work for those unfamiliar with it:

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  4. Jotun Denal

    Jotun Denal Jedi Grand Master star 6

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    I'd like to see updated Mon Calamari cruisers, captured Star Destroyers and new unique ships from others races. It'd be cool to have a Rebellion-specific cruiser developed after 30 years.
     
  5. Echo Base

    Echo Base Jedi Master star 4

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  6. Ryus

    Ryus Jedi Master star 4

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    I've always wanted to see the Eclipse Super Star Destroyer from the EU onscreen. Lego even made a giant set of it even though it's EU just since it looks so darn cool. It's just a tad shorter than Executors 'latest' size but far far more massive in volume.

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    It's also got a mini super laser for one shoting enemy capital ships and/or cracking a planets crust... though of course the EU now being Legends that can be played with. Also it'd be nice to finally see gravity well generators on-screen too, it would add a nice twist to the classic let's chase the Falcon story from the OT should they ever choose to repeat that plot element.
     
  7. kaustin7

    kaustin7 Jedi Knight

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    I love the old mini rigs and have always been impressed with the Eclipse. However, I am not sure the Eclipse has a place in EVII.
     
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  8. Hoggsquattle

    Hoggsquattle Jedi Master star 5

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    I'd like mix of ships from the previous six movies, but mainly brand new ships
     
  9. rumsmuggler

    rumsmuggler Chosen One star 7

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    I wouldn't seeing a rebel capital ship that was purposefully designed to be a warship, alongside some new mon cal designs. I'd wager we'll also see some updated star destroyers too.
     
  10. Acroyear

    Acroyear Jedi Master star 3

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    New ships. Various. Updated styles. I sure hoped they updated the look of the Star Destroyer and made it more stream-lined.
     
  11. Acroyear

    Acroyear Jedi Master star 3

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    Chris Foss would be cool seeing what he had designed for Jodorowsky's Dune. What is this desire to design new ships based on McQuarrie's early concepts? All the ships were grey or off white, blocky and angular. I want a new approach to the ships.
     
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  12. Abadacus

    Abadacus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    The Vindicator Heavy Cruiser is long overdue for an onscreen appearance.
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  13. Echo Base

    Echo Base Jedi Master star 4

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    I didn't even know Foss was involved in that, so thanks for telling me. I just looked it up and found some interesting quotes from Jodorowsky about it. Jodorowsky has some very interesting views indeed on spaceship aesthetics:

    http://www.duneinfo.com/unseen/chris-foss/
     
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  14. Ditolus

    Ditolus Jedi Grand Master star 2

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    Did u know there's a game that allows u to command an Eclipse. it even has the superlaser on it and lets u blow away cap ships in one shot.
     
  15. Grilled Hutt

    Grilled Hutt Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    and?.......(its called......?)
     
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  16. Echo Base

    Echo Base Jedi Master star 4

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    It would be a guilty pleasure but I'd love to see a cameo/Easter Egg guest appearance by the Liberator in the background of a busy scene, since it is the only ship cooler than the Millenium Falcon. :D

    It would be a nice tip of the hat from SW towards B7 since they both debuted within a few months of each other in 1977-78.


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    Come on, JJ! Please do it, mate!
     
  17. Abadacus

    Abadacus Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    If you haven't seen this, give it a look: FractalSponge does some amazing 3D models of Star Destroyer variants.
    Some are a little busy and over-armed for my taste, but many are just brilliant. A few I would love to see canonized in the ST.
    http://fractalsponge.net/gallery/index.html

    Procursator-Class Light Star Destroyer
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  18. Iron_lord

    Iron_lord Chosen One star 10

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    While the LEGO Eclipse model I've seen looks awesome:

    http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=80758

    I think it's "homebrew" - I can't find any references to it elsewhere.
     
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  19. the_sinister_hologram

    the_sinister_hologram Jedi Knight star 3

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    You can command an entire fleet of ships, including the Eclipse, in the Empire at War (+the expansion) strategy game.
     
  20. Iron_lord

    Iron_lord Chosen One star 10

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    The Eclipse does need the expansion and not just the main game though. Forces of Corruption, it's called.
     
  21. Ditolus

    Ditolus Jedi Grand Master star 2

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  22. EviL_eLF

    EviL_eLF Force Ghost star 5

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    I want to see an Interdictor Cruiser pulling ships out of Hyperspace in an ambush!

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  23. Lord Chazza

    Lord Chazza Jedi Master star 4

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    Admittedly it's more of a support ship than a capital ship but I would like to see a Lancer Frigate, possibly ambushing a squadron of starfighters like in the X-Wing series.

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  24. StrikerKOJ

    StrikerKOJ Jedi Knight star 3

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    Love this topic! Lot's of good suggestions. My personal desires (in no particular order, and maybe pictures later):

    -Imperial Star Destroyer. Some of the newer variants look nice, but I would be let down if we didn't get at least one Imperial White ISD2.

    -Lancer Frigate.

    -Assault Frigate. Everyone loves the Nebulon-B. Why not a Nebulon-B on steroids.

    -Carrack Light Cruiser. Not holding my breath for this one due to the age, but with the potential for a fractured Imperial state with a smaller territories lead by ex-admirals or moffs or govenors, could be possible to see one in an outdated planetary patrol fleet or some such.

    -Interdictor Cruiser. Pulling ships out of hypersapce is a great prelude to an awesome space battle.

    -Hapan Battle Dragon! Always loved the concept of this ship when I first read about it in Courtship, and my imagination would run wild with ideas of how to fit rotating turbolasers. When I finally saw a picture of one, I was very pleased. Would loooove to see a fleet of these open up on some poor ship.
     
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  25. Hoggsquattle

    Hoggsquattle Jedi Master star 5

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    What makes a starship a capital ship?

    Is it just size?
     
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