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Comics Star Wars (Marvel) #4: Skywalker Strikes, part 4 (of 6)

Discussion in 'Literature' started by JBFett007, Apr 21, 2015.

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  1. IG_2000

    IG_2000 Force Ghost star 4

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    "If you value that creature's life, you should tell it to never again do that in my presence." [face_laugh]
     
    IG_2000, Apr 22, 2015
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  2. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Clearly he's having flashbacks to Hondo's pets.
     
    The2ndQuest , Apr 22, 2015
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  3. AdmiralNick22

    AdmiralNick22 Retired Fleet Admiral star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Excited to pick is up this weekend. Glad to see Ackbar used, excited that Dodonna is still a key Rebel leader, and I am suddenly digging the "Chancellor" Mothma title. Actually makes sense in a "government-in-exile" kinda way. The Rebellion was founded and supported by Senators, plus in light of the Prequels that title makes more sense than Chief of State.

    --Adm. Nick
     
    AdmiralNick22 , Apr 22, 2015
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  4. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    It also ties into that comment from PL#1 about Mon Mothma being further adrift when it comes to invalidated titles.
     
    The2ndQuest , Apr 22, 2015
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  5. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    Mothma alternatively went by President and Chief of State -- the latter is a KJA title, while the former is a bit older in provenance (referring to ANH, and used by the earliest sources for Mothma). In the NEU, she uses Chancellor. That's excellent. Especially since we know that she was "left adrift" after the Senate was disbanded, so it looks like she decided to use the opportunity to give herself an illegal promotion.

    Basically we have a completely unelected person claiming to be chancellor of the galaxy, rebelling against the man who -- you know -- was actually elected.
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 22, 2015
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  6. AdmiralNick22

    AdmiralNick22 Retired Fleet Admiral star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I wonder if she was elected to the position by the Rebel leadership, namely the numerous senators in its ranks. It is a rebellion, yes, but the symbolism of having the leader of the Alliance to Restore the Republic titled as chancellor is a great decision by the NEU.

    In reality, president hasn't been used in any official sources other than the ANH novelizstion, but that was before George decided to switch the title in the Prequels.

    --Adm. Nick
     
    AdmiralNick22 , Apr 22, 2015
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  7. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    You've played Rebellion far too many times to forget, Nick. Come on dude. :p
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 22, 2015
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  8. AdmiralNick22

    AdmiralNick22 Retired Fleet Admiral star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I just heard Threepio say "Oh no, President Mon Mothma has been captured by the Empire!" :p

    --Adm. Nick
     
    AdmiralNick22 , Apr 22, 2015
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  9. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    ..now I have to go turn Rebellion on :D

    Ironically, last time I was playing I somehow managed to let the Emperor get captured right off of Coruscant o_O
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 22, 2015
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  10. The2ndQuest

    The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    "How could this have happened, my most loyal servant?"

    "Uh, everything that has transpired has done so according to your design."

    "It has?"

    "Oh, yeah, totally."

    "Good, good..."
     
    The2ndQuest , Apr 22, 2015
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  11. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    It's not my fault! Blame Daala, she was the general on Coru--oh, that explains it.
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 22, 2015
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  12. Iron_lord

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    That's certainly the way the Saga Edition Rebellion Campaign Guide portrayed it, back in the old EU - elections every two years - and the position is automatically terminated with the fall of the Emperor.
     
    Iron_lord , Apr 22, 2015
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  13. revan772

    revan772 Jedi Master star 4

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    So I haven't seen anything on this, but who is the mysterious Rodian shooter? New character? Old character? Kinda hoping a new character, and also hoping it is one that doesn't get killed off. They seem amazing. :D
     
    revan772, Apr 23, 2015
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  14. SilentGuy66

    SilentGuy66 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    It's a new mystery character who seems to have popped up out of the blue.....which was a pleasant surprise.
     
    SilentGuy66, Apr 23, 2015
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  15. Joe Kalicki

    Joe Kalicki Jedi Knight star 1

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    Anyone else feel like Jabba might know who Vader is? His Tattooine line seemed really pointed.
     
    Joe Kalicki, Apr 23, 2015
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  16. STARBOB

    STARBOB Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    The Bantha hunt scene reminded me of Dances with wolves when the Native Americans saw the result of a white man buffalo hunt. I can imagine the sand people coming across the massacre of their sacred animal with sadness and despair.
     
    STARBOB, Apr 23, 2015
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  17. EternalHero

    EternalHero Jedi Master star 3

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    The art was very uneven but the panel layouts were fine and the story keeps improving. A good issue but I'm looking forward to putting all the pieces together!
     
    EternalHero, Apr 23, 2015
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  18. darklordoftech

    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    Jabba mentions having met The Emperor. I wonder when they met and what they discussed.
     
    darklordoftech, Apr 23, 2015
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  19. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    Skincare products.


    Missa ab iPhona mea est.
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 23, 2015
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  20. SilentGuy66

    SilentGuy66 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    They probably shop for edible frogs at the same space mart
     
    SilentGuy66, Apr 23, 2015
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  21. The Loyal Imperial

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    What, no mention of the terrifying dead fish eyes of Beaver Leia?
     
    The Loyal Imperial, Apr 23, 2015
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  22. Matthew Trias

    Matthew Trias Force Ghost star 6

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    Suddenly, the Galactic Civil War is a true civil war...two groups vying for control of the same political entity. This is better than what it became, where the Rebels won and instead of trying to restore the Republic, created a New Republic.

    BTW, I don't remember Jabba saying he met the Emperor. He just calls him , "My friend the Emperor". Just strikes me as political niceties.
     
    Matthew Trias, Apr 23, 2015
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  23. Taalcon

    Taalcon Chosen One star 4

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    "We don't need a new senate. WE ARE THE SENATE."

    Very interested in finding out the immediate political #Aftermath of Sheev's demise.
     
    Taalcon, Apr 23, 2015
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  24. Matthew Trias

    Matthew Trias Force Ghost star 6

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    This could backfire on the Rebels. They may want to restore the Republic but it would be seen as the government that allowed the Clone Wars to happen and gave rise to the Empire.
     
    Matthew Trias, Apr 23, 2015
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  25. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    What makes it different than before? Are you talking about her chancellor title or something else?

    I don't see it any different than the EU Alliance to Restore the Republic.

    As far as backfiring, the late EU had Seppie elements helping the Rebels -- seeing the Empire as an extension of the Republic they fought against. Wonder if we'll see that in the canon.


    Missa ab iPhona mea est.
     
    GrandAdmiralJello , Apr 23, 2015
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