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The Alternative Ending to Vector (spoilers)

Discussion in 'Literature' started by Sinrebirth , Jan 15, 2009.

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  1. Sinrebirth

    Sinrebirth Mod-Emperor of the EUC, Lit, RPF and SWC star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    If it wasn't clear, I feel Wyyrlok violently betrayed the principles of the One Sith by killing Krayt.

    It was extremely well done, I have no disagreement with that. Wyyrlok even appears to have gathered evidence from the battle, and killed Krayt in a way which matches his battle with Karness Muur.

    Had Krayt survived, it would have had a massive consequence when Hett healed himself, and we could have had all manner of issues with a Krayt who is no longer afraid. As we've been told again and again, Hett fell to the dark side because he was afraid of becoming a Yuuzhan Vong monstrosity. Without that fear, would he truly have been a darksider? Did he truly believe in his dream? There was no doubt Hett had crossed many lines, on Tatooine and Korriban, but he never crystalised as Darth Krayt until after being implanted.

    Imagine a Darth Krayt who had no reason to fear, where he would see the insanity he had perpetuated because of that fear.

    He would not have been redeemed, but reformed, perhaps, working to make his Sith Empire into an acceptable entity, his fear-induced darkness removed. Imagine Krayt trying to rescind the Mon Calamari Massacre, and corrupted Sith disagreeing to do so. An internal scuffle would have been more philosophically intriguing, because the One Sith would be split between obeying the One, or rebelling and becoming nothing more than Sith who betray and fail - like Kressh to Sadow, Malak to Revan, Nihilus to Traya, Bane to Kaan, Vader to Sidious - like so many times when the Dark Lord was betrayed when near victory.

    I... just think there was more potential in this story. It's murkier, and less dark, truly, but a genuine philosophical struggle within the Sith seems more intriguing to me than a power struggle.

    Don't mistake this for criticism, everyone, I love Legacy. Love with a capital 'L'. But I wanted to discuss the alternatives, as much as we've discussed the alternatives to Darth Caedus' untimely demise.

    Alas! If only we allowed "what if?" threads in Lit, this thread could survive. But it can't. *sigh*
     
    Sinrebirth , Jan 15, 2009
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  2. Charlemagne19

    Charlemagne19 Chosen One star 8

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    Ultimately, I don't believe Darth Krayt would have changed all that much. Darth Krayt, had he no longer been enslaved by his Yuuzhan Vong suit, would have been the same old evil Sith Lord that we knew and loved. The interesting point is that I believe that all of his evil is entirely the result of his choices rather than his fear. Being a dying Sith Lord that loathed his withered and corrupted body didn't change that he'd still be a corrupt old fascist dictator who bullied the Dark Siders underneath him into dying for his cause.

    For a man who claimed he was different from the other Sith, Krayt was pretty much the same as the Old Sith.

    "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss."
     
    Charlemagne19, Jan 15, 2009
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  3. Lord Vivec

    Lord Vivec Chosen One star 10

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    Wyyrlok was always composed...while Krayt could never keep his cool. (see: when Skywalker escapes the Sith temple)
    Wyyrlok was always thought oriented...while Krayt's decisions were based on anger (see: Mon Calamari genocide)
    Wyyrlok always saw the big picture...while Krayt was never focused. (see: once again Mon Calamari genocide)

    See, Krayt still acted like a Dark Jedi...while Wyyrlok acted like a Sith. To me, it's always been a case of Darth Goofus and Darth Gallant.

    Krayt may well be better now that he would no longer be afraid, but for him to basically want a second chance at realizing the One Sith dream is unacceptable. He had his chance. He didn't succeed. Now it's Wyrrlok's chance. I, for one, welcome this change in leadership.
     
    Lord Vivec, Jan 15, 2009
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  4. The_Four_Dot_Elipsis

    The_Four_Dot_Elipsis Force Ghost star 5

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    Exactly.

    The awesomeness of Wyyrlok and the fail of Krayt is summed up in this single, wonderful panel, for me at least.

    [image=http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/2/2f/WyyrlokUnfazed.jpg]
     
    The_Four_Dot_Elipsis, Jan 15, 2009
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  5. Zorrixor

    Zorrixor Chosen One star 6

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    Well, you know... every one of the examples you gave survived their presumed deaths. [face_whistling]
    Ohhh...

    Seeing that again... I now understand why back at the time it left me thinking "Wyyrlok doesn't look too pleased".
     
    Zorrixor, Jan 15, 2009
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  6. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    I liked Krayt better when he didn't know for certain he was A'Sharad. I can't say I'm sad he's gone (if he is gone).

    Way overdue, if you ask me. :p

    I'm with Charles and Vivec on this. Let's be honest, Krayt hardly practiced what he preached. It wasn't the One Sith so much as the tyranny of One... you know, just like the original Sith, except this time folk were indoctrinated into thinking that there was "but the Sith Order itself".

    I'm genuinely surprised that Krayt lasted as long as he did. House Wyyrlok should have done away with him ages ago.
     
    Ulicus , Jan 15, 2009
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