User:Thefourdotelipsis

"At the risk of sounding negative: No."

- Leela

"There'll be no one to stop us this time!"

- My earliest Star Wars memory

"...it's more encyclopedic"

- Inadvertantly my new catch-cry

"You're a fleet junkie and you don't have TIE Fighter? Cuckoo."

- ....

"Having a quote that I coined myself here would be arrogance to the nth degree."

- ....

"Clarification: 'Anger' would be an understatement for the heat that builds up in my behavior core when these cheap imitations make their presence felt throughout the galaxy."

- HK-47

Yo. No fanfic to be found here - I find that stuff to be both tedious and a waste of time. Here's what you need to know -

So there.
 * Films in order of preference (from favourite to least favourite): V, IV, III, I, VI, II
 * Favourite all-time character: Darth Vader
 * Favourite EU character: Borsk Fey'lya and Armand Isard, followed closely by Mitth'raw'nuruodo and Gilad Pellaeon
 * Favourite Jedi: Plo Koon
 * Favourite Sith: Darth Vader
 * Favourite Rebel: Lando Calrissian (just because of the way James Earl Jones says Calrissian)
 * Favourite Imperial: Firmus Piett
 * Characters that I find interesting but underdeveloped: Wade Vox, Echuu Shen-Jon, Emon Azzameen
 * Favourite all-time ship: Slave I
 * Favourite starfighter: TIE/D Defender
 * Favourite capital ship: Super-class Star Destroyer Executor. None of this Executor-class Star Dreadnought bull - it's the Super-class, and it always will be.
 * Favourite location: Cloud City
 * Favourite planet: Vjun
 * Favourite game: X-Wing Alliance
 * Favourite novel: Shadows of the Empire

Ethics: "After a really series of complicated events..."
 * If you thought John Williams took a dive in quality with TPM, you're a dickhead.
 * ¿ < We should have more upside down question marks.
 * The Special Editions are canon. Don't spend your time whining about an OOT long gone...
 * The EU is a part of the story, but I don't consider it when watching the films.
 * Don't spend 90% of your time on Wookieepedia editing your user page, be it tweaking or writing inconsequential and hammy fanon.
 * Be flexible. Be open to others ideas, and don't just arrogantly claim that you are right and that this image of Rune Haako is not going to be changed.
 * Portraits in infoboxes. It's encyclopedic.
 * Wookieepedia is an encyclopedia, not an information stash. I'm looking at you, Palpatine.
 * If you don't like GL, say it, and then let it be.
 * Star Wars: Legacy has the potential of being the biggest mistake the EU has ever made. I'm talking bigger than The Crystal Star or even Dark Empire
 * Matthew Stover, Timothy Zahn, and James Luceno have saved the EU from certain death.
 * Saxonites and fleet junkies: You're at the wrong franchise.
 * Fandalorians: Grow up.
 * Palpatine beat Yoda. Deal with it.
 * Mace out-duelled Palpatine. Deal with it.
 * Aayla is dead. Deal with it.
 * Leland Chee is on something.
 * So is Rick McCallum

- Rick McCallum

Rants and Musings...and Reviews
"The one thing about Hitler that I admire is that he wouldn’t take any shit from magicians."

- Larry David

Some people have Fanon - I have Rants and Musings. Every so often, I'll be posting my thoughts on a certain subject, and you can leave comments, if any of you actually bother to read it. In reality, I'm doing this for my own piece...peace of mind. Maybe I'll dump it all on my starwars.com blog...which I have...right here. If you've got a topic you would like me to talk about, leave it on my talk page. Oh, and these Rants and Musings do not in any way represent Wookieepedia; they just represent me.

Here are the archives - feel free to comment on them, though.
 * Rant I: Star Wars: Legacy: Stradley's childish retort (31 October, 2006)
 * Muse I: Dark Empire: I'm back, baby!
 * Rant II: LucasArts: "But what about canon?" "Ah, we'll just stick some on the A-Wings"
 * Review I: Path of Destruction: When canon doesn't matter...to the author
 * Muse II: A New Hope: Star Wars (1948)

Review II: Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader: Luceno waxes Imperial.
I must admit, I love Luceno's work. I think he's probably in contention with Stover to be the best of the pure-Del Rey line up. Though he is sometimes criticised with bogging down story for the sake of continuity...that's good news for me, as I'm sure you would've figured out from my other rants and such.

Dark Lord is similair to Tim Burton's Batman Returns, in that the eponymous character appears only for a limited amount of time, much like a specialised burger in a fast food joint. But, like in Burton's film, it is done in such a way that mention is more powerful than prescence. By focusing on fugitives from Vader's wrath, we actually learn more about Vader than if the book had just settled on the Dark Lord himself.

That is not to say that Vader is absent. We get to delve ever so slightly into his persona post Revenge of the Sith, which is quite interesting. Steve Perry undoubtedly wrote the best literary Vader in Shadows of the Empire, and nothing since has really come close, but Luceno's characterisation is leaning close.

I would have liked it better had Luceno used an exsisting Jedi as the lead, but Shryne suffices. He's like the poor man's Obi-Wan, in a way, and that makes him the perfect nemesis for Vader, who is just coming to grips with the loss of his wife, and the fact that he's wearing funky new Sith decor that will not become fashionable until about 0 BBY.

Oh course, there's plenty of typical Luceno "Look sir, Continuity!" moments, which for me, are very, very refreshing in the age of Karpyshynyns'yshn and Denning. Clone Commandos, the subjugation of Kashyyyk, Tarkin taking Wookiee slaves, and even Darcc from Galactic Battlegrounds. I particularly loved the last reference, since video-game pure content rarely gets referenced in books or comics.

The plot is nice and neat, with a satisfying conclusion. Luceno has certainly set the tone for the plethora of Dark Times content that's coming our way. And he also completes the Labyrinth of Evil - Revenge of the Sith story with this too, which is quite the bonus. All in all, 8.5/10.

Comments

 * Never realized all of the continuity stuff before, as last time I read it I was a newbie to the SW franchise, but I might just read it again to see all the stuff in there. Mini muse: Why do the Japanese get the cool covers? - Solus (Bird of Prey)  15:47, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Because they take a bit of effort, I suppose. .  .  .  .  21:10, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
 * This is a very good novel, in my opinion. In fact, I rather liked the Kashyyyk and Alderaan sequences. I was especially taken with the Kashyyyk sequence, as it made up for the lack of Wookies in Stover's Revenge of the Sith novel. I also liked Vader's characterization in the book; it really felt like the Dark Lord we all know and love. I rather enjoyed the little Obi-Wan vignette at the end, as it sort of explained what Kenobi was doing on Tatooine besides watching over Luke and trying to give him Anakin's lightsaber. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if they incorportated certain portions of this novel into the upcoming Star Wars TV series! Gives you quite the thrill, don't you think? Sir You Know My Name, N.K.-S.R.T. 20:46, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
 * I would be surprised if they incorporated elements into the TV series - I think the buck may well stop at the subjugation of Kashyyyk. .  .  .  .  21:10, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
 * You sure? Because I've been hearing they might be including some minor Jedi characters in the series. Roan Shryne might be an option as a major character. Even though Rick McCallum has been dropping ginormous hints that Boba Fett is a main player, I'm still totally convinced he's on something, and I won't be completely sure it's not bollocks until we get an official announcement. But, still, another year to go; who knows, they might get Luceno as a script contributor or something. Shame Mankiewicz is dead, though, isn't it? He'd make a terrific scriptwriter for the series. Now, if they could only get Larry Kasdan back for this... Sir You Know My Name, N.K.-S.R.T. 02:10, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Wow... has discussion dried up or what? Is anybody going to respond? Sir You Know My Name, N.K.-S.R.T. 15:38, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Meh. Too busy with the Wookiee-Cast. .  .  .  .  23:12, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Pet Articles
"Slave! I have set my life upon a cast and I will stand the hazard of the die!"

- Richard III


 * Tydirium
 * Rune Haako - Featured Article. "Easier than the Kessel Run"
 * Maarek Stele
 * Battle of Grassy Plains - Good Article. "Gungan Genocide - rated PG"
 * Battle of Otoh Sancture
 * Panaka - Featured Article. "I didn't think it would go through."
 * Sio Bibble - Good Article. "Unthinkable? I think not."
 * Jar Jar Binks - Featured Article. "What have I done?!"
 * Rugor Nass
 * OOM-9 - Good Article. "100% success rate, my arse!"
 * Ric Olié - Good Article. "It's got a tick in the corner!"
 * Humungous project that actually came to be | Anakin Skywalker - Revert to Policy. Smartest thing ever.
 * Daultay Dofine
 * Sabé - Good Article. "Yes, it is Keira Knightley"
 * Watto
 * Nute Gunray - Will be featured...sometime in March, 2007. Partial credit. "Image sourcing turned ugly."
 * Star Wars Missions 1: Assault on Yavin Four
 * Star Wars Missions 2: Escape from Thyferra
 * Star Wars Missions 3: Attack on Delrakkin
 * Star Wars Missions 4: Destroy the Liquidator
 * Star Wars Missions 5: The Hunt for Han Solo
 * Star Wars Missions 6: The Search for Grubba the Hutt
 * Armand Isard - Featured Article. "The fruit of an unhealthy obsession."
 * Orman Tagge
 * Mount Sorrow - Featured Article. And it will be on the main page for Star Wars' 30th Birthday. Fantastic.
 * Sun King - Featured Article.
 * Snow King

Member of/Importunt links
"Giddy up!"

- Cosmo Kramer


 * WookieeProject The New Essential Guide to Characters
 * WP:INQ
 * WP:WC
 * WP:SBA

Quote of the Day - Successful Noms
"I have a bad feeling about this."

- Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa, and a whole bunch of others.

"There will be no one to stop us this time!"

- Darth Vader

"I have brought peace, freedom, justice, and security to my new Empire!"

- Darth Vader

Created Articles
"Wookieepedia, when I came to it, was just a bland, soulless encyclopedia with a few Mofferences on the side. Now, it’s a multimedia project. Personally, I feel that I’ve contributed more than, say, someone who has added 40,000 line breaks. Granted, I have a very high opinion of myself, but I think that the sun shines out of my arse stronger than someone who has uploaded 2K of infobox images. Now, if I had just left well enough alone, Wookieepedia would be just like every other Wiki. As it happens, it’s not. We have our own podcast, and a webstrip adaptation is in production. Not too shabby for the brainchild of two American nerds with a common goal. Anyway, all this means that I have no other life. That’s why I use American Express."

- Me, in an American Express ad in 10 years.

Media

 * The Rebel Thief
 * Star Wars Kids (magazine)
 * X-Wing Marks The Spot
 * Imperial Spy

Characters

 * Q-7N
 * Sprool
 * Vors Voorhorian
 * Rogor
 * Tolok
 * Darlen
 * Deen Voorson
 * Willoc
 * Mavis
 * Tarn (Rebellion)
 * Termo
 * Tix
 * Skeezer
 * Voralla Morbo
 * Guff Twin 1
 * Guff Twin 2
 * Plurra
 * Kevell
 * Gwann
 * Untrilla
 * 2249
 * 1219
 * K'vin
 * Anselm Miclyne

Battles

 * Battle of To-phalion Base
 * Battle of Science Station Youst
 * Mugaari Campaign
 * First Battle of Javin
 * Battle of the Tungra Sector
 * Second Battle of Javin
 * Battle of the Bruanii Sector
 * Battle of Spearhead
 * Battle of Spinnaker
 * Battle of Harte Secur

Droids

 * Sith battle droid

Planets/Locations

 * Dennogra
 * Zio Snaffkin
 * Zio Snaffkin Cantina
 * Incom Factory
 * Science Station Youst
 * Docking Bay 72
 * Morbo's Place
 * The Plastoid Pitt
 * Delrakkin City
 * Restful Nights Hotel

Vehicles

 * Bail Organa (ship)
 * Sabre
 * Pike
 * Musket
 * Halberd
 * Redkihl Rokk's ship
 * Republic's Return

Organisations

 * Dimok (government)
 * Ripoblus (government)
 * Most Perfect Order of K'vin

Weapons

 * Rodian Cryogen Whip

Creatures

 * Dune worm

Created Templates

 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/featuredarticletemp
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/factemplate
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/talkheader
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/needsaquote
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/twoconflicting
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/sourceaward
 * User:Thefourdotelipsis/sourceawarduserbox

Books

 * Jedi Apprentice: The Rising Force
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Fight for Truth
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Star Wars Episode I Journal: Anakin Skywalker
 * The Phantom Menace
 * Rogue Planet
 * Outbound Flight
 * Attack of the Clones
 * Jedi Trial
 * Revenge of the Sith
 * Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader
 * A New Hope
 * Assault on Yavin Four
 * Escape from Thyferra
 * Attack on Delrakkin
 * Destroy the Liquidator
 * The Hunt for Han Solo
 * The Search for Grubba the Hutt
 * Ithorian Invasion
 * Togorian Trap
 * Revolt of the Battle Droids
 * Showdown in Mos Eisley
 * Bounty Hunters vs. Battle Droids
 * The Vactooine Disaster
 * Prisoner of the Nikto Pirates
 * The Monsters of Dweem
 * Voyage to the Underworld
 * Imperial Jailbreak
 * Darth Vader's Return
 * Rogue Squadron to the Rescue
 * Bounty on Bonadan
 * Total Destruction
 * Allegiance
 * Ghost of the Jedi
 * Splinter of the Mind's Eye
 * The Empire Strikes Back
 * Shadows of the Empire
 * Return of the Jedi
 * The Mandalorian Armor
 * Slave Ship
 * Hard Merchandise
 * Queen of the Empire (!)
 * Heir to the Empire
 * Dark Force Rising
 * The Last Command
 * Jedi Search
 * Dark Apprentice
 * Champions of the Force
 * Specter of the Past
 * Vision of the Future
 * Survivor's Quest
 * Heirs of the Force
 * Shadow Academy
 * Vector Prime
 * Dark Tide I: Onslaught
 * Dark Tide II: Ruin
 * The Unifying Force
 * Betrayal
 * Bloodlines
 * Tempest
 * Tales From the Empire
 * Tales From the Mos Eisley Cantina
 * Tales of the Bounty Hunters
 * Tales From Jabba's Palace
 * Tales From the New Republic

Reference Books

 * Episode I: The Visual Dictionary
 * Attack of the Clones: The Visual Dictionary
 * Revenge of the Sith: The Visual Dictionary
 * ''Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
 * The New Essential Guide to Characters
 * The Essential Chronology
 * Star Wars: The Ultimate Visual Guide

Comics

 * Omnibus: X-wing Rogue Squadron Volume 1
 * Omnibus: X-wing Rogue Squadron Volume 2
 * Star Wars Tales Volume 2

(TBC)

Those not on my Blacklist
In short this is a list of people that are yet to piss me off to a major extent. Those not on this list are on my blacklist. It's easy to get off this list, but quite difficult to get on. I don't give a stuff whether you want to be on or not. You're either there, or you're not.


 * Havac - Redeeming Feature: Likes Seinfeld. Dammning Feature: Likes The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Is generally an entertaining person, despite a fractured critical faculty.
 * Jorrel Fraajic - QDB cronie.
 * Cull Tremayne - Inadvertently right 90% of the time.
 * Azizlight - Australian.
 * QuentinGeorge - Australian, referenced Kuat of Kuat in his Star Wars work.
 * Darth Culator - Piety towards Katarn. Is befuddled about what Star Wars is, but that's permissible.
 * Not Jaymach.
 * Xwing328 - Does...good...stuff.
 * Starkiller1996 - Fantastic comedian. Likes to eat Wikipedia. "May the Force be with Ours!"
 * Imp - I felt guilty not having him here.
 * Ozzel - Has a personality.

Just Cause
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