STAR WARS: Where's it going from when?

A Star Wars lifer's view on the future of a galaxy far far away.

Editorial Opinion
By tasman71 - Feb 23, 2013 09:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Now that they have confirmed the new trilogy will focus on the third Skywalker generation, I think it's necessary to look at the entire Star Wars universe.

First, George Lucas was very methodical and deliberate in creating his universe and time line. Every comic book story, video game story, and novel story all required his stamp of approval. He had dedicated people committed to keeping the time line and stories operating in a smooth and flawless flow. His script writing skills aside, GL created well defined and organized universe that is, in essence, his favorite child.

Now, all that said, here is one guarantee: GL did not relinquish his child without safe guards and guarantees in place that the integrity of the universe and time line would be maintained. So, with that being understood, we move forward.

Second, the Expanded Universe, despite movie purist types, is the heart of the SW universe. The movies are the soul. The soul lives forever but, the heart keeps it going. So, it is from the EU that you will see all future SW endeavors evolve. Thus, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with it all.

Me, I'm a SW lifer, original member of the original SW Fan Club with every autographed picture they sent in a nice album. I have every movie, cartoon, comic book, video game, and novel. I am unbeatable on SW Trivia. When I get my first turn, nobody plays again. Seriously. That includes EU Trivia. I say all that to set up point three.

Three, Episode 7 will feature Luke, Leia, and Han but, only for a small amount of screen time. Why? It's about continuity. Obi-Wan, Lars, and Beru moved the story forward with their deaths. So will it be with the big three and any other carry overs from 4 thru 6.

Due to the size, scope, and detail of the EU, the only point they can go from is the last novel unless they plan to put the new trilogy smack in the middle of the timeline and go through every bit of continuity to maintain its integrity. Yes, they could, but they will not want the headache. Trust me, GL did not walk away without insuring his child would not be corrupted.

So, you can expect to see Luke, Leia, and Han exit the stage as heroes. You will also get references to Chewbacca, Mara Jade-Skywalker, Anakin Solo, Jacen Solo/Darth Caedus, and more. For, ultimately, it will be about two.

In 1 thru 3, it was about the parents, Anakin and Padme. In 4 thru 6, it was about the twins, Luke and Leia. For 7 thru 8, it will be about the cousins, Ben Skywalker and Jaina Solo.

The new trilogy will have more grit and darkness to it thanks to the EU and the state of the universe there. Expect to see the new Jedi Order, sleeker vessels, political complexities, and darker plot points. In all, it will truly be epic.

Fourth, yes, it will be the continuation of the Saga of C3P0 and R2D2. It is, after all, what GL said the movies are really all about.

Besides, could it really be a SW movie without them!

Fifth, the villain of the new trilogy is, for many, not seeming to be as important as the fact the new movies are on the way. However, the villain has been the crux of the story since 1977. Darth Vader was never the villain. Neither was the Empire or the dark side. No, through it all, the villain has been the greatest manipulator ever.

That being said, look for a younger and more powerful, albeit perfect clone inhabited, Darth Sidious! Yes. Seriously. His primary cloning facility was destroyed in the novels. His first perfect clone was destroyed in the comics. His original body was destroyed in the movies. His plan, however, was to live forever. To that end, he always had back up plans in place. He even alluded to it in the comics. No, the saga of Darth Sidious is not over.

It will begin with the deaths of the children of his greatest failure. It will end at the hands of their children.

In conclusion, a 20 year gap seperated 3 and 4. It will be about a 30 yr gap, if my math is right, between 6 and 7.

I know many of you will say, "Well, that's your opinion" "Well, that's what you'd like to see" "Well, that's an interesting prediction" "Well, you're dead wrong" etc, etc, etc.

However, there is no doubt. Bookmark this page. When it all is revealed, this article will prove me right. Actually, that's the only way to prove me wrong. I know the SWU inside and out, front to back, and every which way there is.

What I have written will come to pass, in one form or another, but it will, in essence, be exactly as I have written.

However, if I am proven wrong, I will admit I was wrong. I won't be though!

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Facade
Facade - 2/23/2013, 10:37 AM
It's going from one really great story (New Hope) to a fun adventurous cliffhanger (Empire) to a children's soap opera (Jedi) to a ridiculously, wacky toy advertisement (Menace) to a dry and campy teen romance adventure (Clones) to yet another dry and campy prelude farce (Sith).

Where will they go?

Likely in the same direction...good start to bad finish.

Signing Abrams is a step in the right direction. Bringing in Hamill as a venerable Jedi Master is a must, but using Han and Leia for anything other than a cameo, stepping stone isn't a good idea.

As a "SW lifer," does that mean you were old enough to actually see New Hope in theaters in 77 or VHS?
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 2/23/2013, 11:25 AM
STAR WARS EPISODE VII
STAR WARS EPISODE VIII
STAR WARS EPISODE IX
STAR WARS: HAN SOLO
STAR WARS: BOBA FETT
STAR WARS: YODA
STAR WARS EPISODE X
STAR WARS EPISODE XI
STAR WARS EPISODE XII


It's gonna be awesome...
kong
kong - 2/23/2013, 11:42 AM
As longs as the story and acting is as good as the orignal trilogy and the lightsaber fights are as bad@$$ as the prequel trilogy fights then i'll like episode VII
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 2/23/2013, 11:58 AM
So as a Star Wars lifer, do you think they will have Thrawn in these new movies? In my opinion, he was probably the best SW villain ever created.

So much so, that you almost root for him over everyone else. He's that likable.

Anyway, i hope you are right. I dont really see what else they would do. The expanded universe is tried and true, they would almost be lunatics to not pull from it. I dont think they will do everything exactly like the EU, especially since most of it isnt considered canon, but they will definately pull from it. It only makes sense.
tasman71
tasman71 - 2/23/2013, 5:24 PM
@Facade Yes, saw Star Wars before it was Episode IV A New Hope in theaters 3 times. I still remember the awesomeness of the Star Destroyer coming into the shot and thinking, "Crap! That's one long ship!" Also own the OT VHS box set with original art.

@CorndogBurglar Sadly, as much as Thrawn deserves movie love, he is officially dead in the current EU timeline. As to what in the EU is considered canon, since everything has GL's stamp of approval on it, whether we like some of it or not, it is all part of the overall SW time line, except for those GL himself officially "deleted".

tasman71
tasman71 - 2/23/2013, 5:26 PM
However, there is a very good chance to see a lot of EU stories adapted into animation movie form, possibly even Pixarized!
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