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What caused the rebellion in Star Wars?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:25 am
The original trilogy really focuses on the rebellion trying to take down the empire, but they never really come out and say why.
Sure, they used the Death Star to blow up Alderan, but they did this to send a message to the rebels. Why was there a rebellion in the first place?
In the prequels we see that Pallpatine uses the threat of a corrupt trade federation to consolidate power in the senate. He then orcastrates a coup, and expunges the Jedi council.
After that I feel like I am left wondering why life is so bad under the new empire? Is it really as simple as trying to return the galaxy to democracy?
Was there more in the EU that expanded upon this? I guess I'll have to watch the new rebels cartoon.
Sure, they used the Death Star to blow up Alderan, but they did this to send a message to the rebels. Why was there a rebellion in the first place?
In the prequels we see that Pallpatine uses the threat of a corrupt trade federation to consolidate power in the senate. He then orcastrates a coup, and expunges the Jedi council.
After that I feel like I am left wondering why life is so bad under the new empire? Is it really as simple as trying to return the galaxy to democracy?
Was there more in the EU that expanded upon this? I guess I'll have to watch the new rebels cartoon.
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Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:31 am to Bmath
There was a republic, hence all the senators. Then Senator Palpatine clandestinely sowed discord through the galaxy and seized power for himself. The rebellion was the group that opposed his tyranical rule.
Duh.
Duh.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:32 am to Bmath
They wanted Palpatine out, the rebellion started in spirit as soon as Palpatine declared himself Emperor.
I haven't watched/read any of the EU stuff, but I remember the novel for ANH stating that once he became Emperor he basically allowed his advisers to run things.
I haven't watched/read any of the EU stuff, but I remember the novel for ANH stating that once he became Emperor he basically allowed his advisers to run things.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:36 am to craigbiggio
because Palpatine took the Redskins name away.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:36 am to craigbiggio
They were really discriminatory against non-humans. Like most dictatorships if you were in the majority and kept your head down life was pretty ok. But if you were someone they didn't like; alien, Jedi, political dissident, etc. then you were in some shite
Posted on 6/18/14 at 9:39 am to Bmath
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Was there more in the EU that expanded upon this?
The Empire had a racist governmental element like Nazi Germany.
I know the Wookies (for example) were enslaved under the Empire.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:07 am to LesMiles BFF
Interesting. I can't help but watch the OT and think that there really isn't much reason to truly despise the empire. They tell you they are evil, but they never talk about why.
Perhaps the destruction of a planet should have been enough to drive that home. However, going back and watching the films it seems more like an effort to crush the rebellion at all costs.
Perhaps the destruction of a planet should have been enough to drive that home. However, going back and watching the films it seems more like an effort to crush the rebellion at all costs.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:08 am to Bmath
You guys can forget the entire EU.
Disney has tossed that out as far as the new films go.
Disney has tossed that out as far as the new films go.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:20 am to Bmath
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I can't help but watch the OT and think that there really isn't much reason to truly despise the empire. They tell you they are evil, but they never talk about why.
I think that's probably why the OT is universally liked. There was no politics in it.
The prequels were nothing but political maneuvering and that makes for a pretty boring adventure movie.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:24 am to SG_Geaux
Why not just write a new trilogy 1000 years later? Why shite on every book and film?
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:35 am to tenderfoot tigah
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Why not just write a new trilogy 1000 years later? Why shite on every book and film?
That would take effort and creative thinking.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:42 am to SG_Geaux
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You guys can forget the entire EU. Disney has tossed that out as far as the new films go.
I am aware of this. Just wondering if this had ever been elaborated on.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:47 am to tenderfoot tigah
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Why not just write a new trilogy 1000 years later? Why shite on every book and film?
So they can use familiar characters in the new movies.
Plus the EU is a giant convoluted mess.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 10:51 am to SG_Geaux
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Plus the EU is a giant convoluted mess.
Yeah. Let the EU stay the EU. No need to even consider it when making new movies. As long as these movies are good then I don't care if they shite on the EU.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:02 am to Bmath
Star wars rebles will explain all
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:09 am to Bmath
Because Obama overstepped his Constitutional authority.
Oh, sorry. I thought you were asking why we should rebel.
Oh, sorry. I thought you were asking why we should rebel.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:20 am to White Shadeaux
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Because Obama overstepped his Constitutional authority.
So is he the sith or the emperor? You can't have one without the other. If he is the sith than who is his master.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:28 am to Bmath
They didn't want an Emperor and wanted to resume having a republic. Also, many of the empire's policies were very antagonistic. For example, they banned non-humans (with like one important exception) from serving in the Imperial forces, government positions, and being elected to the Senate. Non-human species were also given fewer rights and humans were given preferential treatment. That's why the few non-humans you see in the original trilogy of Star Wars that are wealthy, powerful, or hold a position of responsibility are all involved in illegal activity (smuggling, gambling, ect) or are a part of the rebellion (Admiral Akbar).
Many alien species (like wookies) were made into slaves as well.
Many alien species (like wookies) were made into slaves as well.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:38 am to kingbob
Thanks kingbob. Probably the best explanation I'll get.
Posted on 6/18/14 at 11:56 am to LSUDAN1
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If he is the sith than who is his master.
George Soros
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