Talk:Luke Skywalker

Apprentices
if there are new jedi in Episode VII how would we know if they were trained by Luke or one of Luke's Students? 108.239.129.130 06:55, May 23, 2014 (UTC)
 * If they are specifically mentioned as having been trained by Luke, then they can be listed under this page's "Apprentice" field. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 07:12, May 23, 2014 (UTC)

Lightsaber abilities and NPOV
Even if this is new canon, it should still stay in neutral tone, right? I quickly glanced through the current Lightsaber abilities section and it didn't sound that neutral to me, but idolizing Luke in a big way.--Dionne Jinn (Something to say?) 21:35, May 23, 2014 (UTC)

Then feel free to change the way the info is presented. That is all I can say lol. Matt Seay (talk) 00:06, May 24, 2014 (UTC)

Surely the stuff about Form V is not canon? CadBanesHat (talk) 07:10, May 26, 2014 (UTC)

Image
Are there any objections to using a different main image? One that shows his face or something from RotJ, as opposed to the cloaked one. Admiral James Kaizer (talk) 18:03, June 3, 2014 (UTC)

Red 5 link
Is there a reason why the canon link for Red 5 goes Straight to the luke canon page? Jkirk8907 (talk) 06:15, June 5, 2014 (UTC)

Spark of Rebellion
Obi-Wan says, "the new hope will rise" that is referring to Luke is it not? Matt Seay (talk) 16:01, October 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Bit of a stretch, IMO. Could also have referred to Leia. &mdash; DigiFluid(Whine here) 16:17, October 7, 2014 (UTC)

Could be possible but Obi-Wan and Yoda always saw Luke as the new Hope. Matt Seay (talk) 16:22, October 7, 2014 (UTC) Alright well I thought it might have been an important indirect mention of Luke. I wanted to make Sure is all. I know the whole time Luke is growing up Obi-Wan still think Luke will grow up to be the savior of the Galaxy or whatever but It is not like he comes out and says, "The son of Anakin Skywalker will save us all." Matt Seay (talk) 16:28, October 7, 2014 (UTC) Yeah now that I think about it, unless some more direct reference is made like the "There is another Skywalker" think from Sacrifice then it should not be noted I guess. Matt Seay (talk) 16:37, October 7, 2014 (UTC) Well seeing as the point of the show is to explain how the alliance came to be then thst makes since. Matt Seay (talk) 17:00, October 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * That's speculation, however. It's really ambiguous, not worth trying to guess what he's referring to. 1358  (Talk)  16:24, October 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * It's pretty obvious what the reference is, but I agree it's not enough to add to a Wookieepedia page. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:32, October 7, 2014 (UTC)
 * Let's not take this to an unnecessary extreme. The "a new hope" line could easily be referring to the Rebel Alliance, but the context in Sacrifice is clear. Destiny and Sacrifice are about Yoda learning to become a Force ghost because he would train the "one who will help bring balance" (or something along those lines). The Force ghost trick was all about Luke's story and guiding Luke, and Yoda learning about it was because he would one day train Luke. It's a clear Luke reference. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it's a duck. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 16:51, October 7, 2014 (UTC)

Can anyone add the new information from "Star Wars 2: Skywalker Strikes Part II"?

Relationships
I'll be honest. Is this section even needed? (Here and in any other page.) It merely seems like a way to clutter the page. (Even if they're well-written.)
 * S h i r o x C l o u d  ♔ ( talk ) 13:16, March 17, 2015 (UTC)

A Jedi or Padawan?
Are we considering Luke to be a Jedi, a Padawan or what; during the time of A New Hope and the Marvel series? I've been using the term "Jedi Apprentice", because that's closer to what was said in A New hope and Heir to the Jedi. Calvin Schubert (talk) 00:45, March 30, 2015 (UTC)

TFA quote?
The quote attributed to Luke in the "post-Endor" section is archive audio from Return of the Jedi. I know that Mark Hamill was recorded saying the dialogue again for the trailer, and that is the "echo" that is heard, but this is probably something that was done just for the trailer and not an actual excerpt from the film, and therefore not a quote that can be attributed to Luke post-Endor. I'm also pretty sure that I read somewhere that the narration for the first TFA teaser was recorded by Serkis specifically for the teaser, so it wouldn't be the first time that they did this. Also the quote wouldn't really make sense anyway because he says "my father *has* it" when Anakin is now dead. Rebelssbm (talk) 01:06, May 22, 2015 (UTC)

As Anakin became a Force Spirit. I believe he had presence and aura in the Force and that he did have the Force. I guess it's just speculation. But i do believe that if someone becomes one with the Force they have a great connection to it and has the Force and possibly the ability to use it. Same with Qui-Gon(Though his training to retain his consciousness was incomplete it's clear in the Clone Wars Episode Voices he has the ability to use the Force)Obi-Wan,Yoda and whoever else becomes one with the Force. Eclipse (talk) 07:14, March 7, 2016 (UTC)

Birth
Since it says Leia was born two days after Empire Day, shouldn't Luke's say that too? Skywalker2255 (talk) 20:35, June 29, 2015 (UTC)
 * Hi. It does, in the "Early life" section. It doesn't need to be in Leia's infobox (that's too much information for an infobox) so I've moved the info on her page from the infobox into the article body. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 20:37, June 29, 2015 (UTC)

Okay thanks. That clears things up. Infoboxes should be just to the point. Skywalker2255 (talk) 20:41, June 29, 2015 (UTC)

Post-Endor Quote
Should the "Force is strong in my family" quote be used here? It was in the Ep VII trailer and all, but the quote is from RotJ... Thoughts? Cwedin (talk) 04:50, July 5, 2015 (UTC)

Update template
I can't find what the standard procedure in cases like these is so I'll explain here and someone who knows the rules can handle it. Luke was only briefly mentioned in Aftermath, there is no info in the book that would be of use to this article. Overlordjeff (talk) 09:30, September 18, 2015 (UTC)
 * I'd say the general aftermath of Endor should be at least added to the article, like the fact that the Empire fell and the Rebel Alliance was replaced by the New Republic. It's all relevant context for his upcoming appearance in Episode VII. QuiGonJinn  Senate seal.svg(Talk) 11:58, September 18, 2015 (UTC)

Restoring the Jedi Order
There is a lot of assumption in this section. It is assuming that Kylo Ren killed his fellow students but it is never said. He might have turned them - thus creating the Knights of Ren. We do not know. We also do not know that the planet with islands houses the Jedi Temple. It might just be a place where Luke chose to hide. It is never specifically stated. I think the assumptions should be removed. --UnimportantHero (talk) 04:32, December 19, 2015 (UTC)


 * I agree. I haven't read the VII novelization of the film but that is the reference used to support an explanation of R2D2's power mode. We need specifics or a deletion. Did R2 really download the entire empire archive while they were trying to escape the deathstar in IV? After downloading the archive in the middle of battle, R2 needs power mode and a whole day to search for the map? This can't be right.Gulliver1swift (talk) 07:08, July 15, 2016 (UTC)

Info box picture
I have a picture of Luke from The Force Awakens. It is of decent quality but not sure if I should upload it. Is there a way I can get an admin to look at it first? I also have a picture of Leia as well. JediMaster1987 (talk) 19:29, December 24, 2015 (UTC) The Leia picture however comes from one of the TV spots, so that can be used right? JediMaster1987 (talk) 22:33, December 24, 2015 (UTC)
 * The only way to get an image of Luke from the film is through leaks or torrents, which can't be uploaded as they do not qualify for fair use status. We'll need to wait until an image of Luke is officially released. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 20:58, December 24, 2015 (UTC)

Thanks to the official announcement video for Episode VIII, we now have a high quality image of Mark Hamill as Luke from the time of the sequel trilogy. Could we add that? VadertheWhite (talk) 20:55, February 15, 2016 (UTC)
 * It's not really suited for an infobox. It's too wide, and it's to the side rather than looking straight at him. I would wait until we have an official promotional still, or a Blu Ray screenshot from the film when it's released on home media on April 5th. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 21:02, February 15, 2016 (UTC)
 * There is a portrait of old Luke in The Force Awakens: Rey's Story, but it's a drawing by Brian Rood. What do you think? --LelalMekha (talk) 10:02, February 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * What? It's worth uploading at least as one of the first official images of Sequel Trilogy Luke. They haven't even released an image of him in TFA. --Alientraveller (talk) 10:20, February 16, 2016 (UTC)
 * Just putting this here so everyone can see it before we decide anything. --LelalMekha (talk) 10:24, February 16, 2016 (UTC)

Was?
Wouldn't this imply that he died? Why does the article start with was?Takua (talk) 22:42, January 23, 2016 (UTC)
 * All in-universe articles are written in past tense, per "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." More information can be found in the Manual of Style. Cwedin (talk) 22:45, January 23, 2016 (UTC)

Hair color dispute
Guys, it looks like there is an ongoing dispute about Luke's hair color. Can't we settle the matter once and for all? A New Hope: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy consistently describes Luke as "blond kid." --LelalMekha (talk) 13:06, February 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * If that's what the book says and the character is already generally known as a blond anyway, then that's certainly more than enough for me. He's blond. ProfessorTofty (talk) 15:29, February 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Maybe the page needs protecting. Bet these folk think Ezra's hair is blue as well. --Alientraveller (talk) 05:07, February 10, 2016 (UTC)

ROBO hand
is it bothering anyone else that lukes had is no longer human looking? i mean did technology go backwards? last i knew of young luke he had a prostetic that looked real not just a robo hand attached to his arm. why the downgrade? Dracoswizard (talk) 15:20, March 29, 2016 (UTC)
 * I would assume after 30 years the synthetic material would either wear itself away, or fall apart following some accident. Also, if you could, please try to use article talk pages to discuss the article, and not the topic of the article. Brules Brules signature.png here to chat 17:17, March 29, 2016 (UTC)

Plot leak
It was revealed via plot leak that Luke was suffering from an inner conflict between light and darkness around 30 A.B.Y. Should we put this?--Beethoven4ever (talk) 17:35, June 16, 2016 (UTC)

Intro references
Why doesn't the top of the article require references? Or is the information too obvious, and only in the body for obscure information are they needed? I'm just curious. -- NoahR9 http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/4/46/First_Order.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20Chat with me! 03:11, August 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * As indicated here, "This is done to prevent "congestion" in the main introduction of the article. As most—if not all—information appears elsewhere in the article, do not begin sourcing until after the first heading. If, of course, the information does not appear elsewhere in the article, then it is acceptable to source it in the introduction." --LelalMekha (talk) 07:55, August 7, 2016 (UTC)
 * Thanks heaps! I was trying to find the policy page myself. NoahR9  http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/4/46/First_Order.svg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/20Chat with me! 08:02, August 7, 2016 (UTC)

Wording about training with Yoda
This article mentions that Luke spends a whole year training with Yoda. While Episode V itself does not make the passage of time too clear, what is the source that he spent a whole year on Dagobah? QHRvRICdalurIA (talk) 00:22, August 9, 2016 (UTC)

Update 2
Looks like Luke's biography could use some polishing up.Jkirk8907 (talk) 21:54, March 20, 2017 (UTC)

Death?
Did Luke really die? How do I know he's not just doing another force telepathy shit? 1992Toph (talk) 19:29, December 19, 2017 (UTC)

Well,we don't exactly know, but he probably died. Rey swung her staff at your head and (talk) 17:17, December 30, 2017 (UTC)
 * In Star Wars, when a Jedi disappears and leaves only their robes behind, that means they died. And there have been plenty of interviews with the cast and crew since the movie was released where they talk explicitly about Luke's death. - Brandon Rhea (talk) 17:47, December 30, 2017 (UTC)

Resistance
How do you know that Luke was a member of the Resistance? His fighting with Kylo may not mean he was. 11:21, January 3, 2018 (UTC)
 * I agree, the reasoning (weak reasoning in my opinion) for it being there is that Obi-Wan has the Rebel Alliance being in his affilations --Lewisr (talk) 14:21, January 3, 2018 (UTC)

Dueling Ben and Death
The section Dueling Ben and Death should be reverted back to "Confronting Ben and Death". Luke and Kylo never came in contact with each other, so it can't be a duel, and the name of confrontation better suits the section. The user who changed it to "Dueling" suggested to consult the talk page of an administrator, so this is why I am writing on the talk page.-- Vitus Infinitus  Talk 07:00, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * I agree, confronting Ben is more appropriate to what actually happened --Lewisr (talk) 07:03, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * A duel does not require lightsaber to lightsaber contact seen here: Duel in Ben Kenobi's home. This confrontation is referred to as a duel in multiple places on this wiki and this was talked about a while ago I believe. Kylo and Luke would have come in contact when Kylo attacked him except for the fact that it was his apparition. Kylo swung his lightsaber at Skywalker in an attempt to hit him and Skywalker dodged. These are actions that typically take place in a duel. The only reason contact did not occur is because Luke was not actually there. So, it was a duel just a duel between Ren and Skywalker's apparition. Also, its placement in the film is where the climactic lightsaber duel of each film takes place and is clearly meant to be the duel of this film. In any case, as it the section was originally titled with "Dueling" it should not be changed until we have a canon source overusing that this was a duel as it seems to meet the requirements.--Benjay2345 (talk) 07:06, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * Still that example there was an actual physical confrontation. Luke confronted Kylo, not dueled. The title should be confrontation not dueled as its more accurate to what happened.--DarthRuiz30 (talk) 07:09, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * Also facing Kylo could be a good name since that was what Luke said on the movie--DarthRuiz30 (talk) 07:11, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * Confrontation could imply physical confrontation as much as a duel would. The definition of duel is as follows: a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor. This classifies as a duel. A duel does not have to contain physical confrontation. --Benjay2345 (talk) 07:12, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * It does require physical contact. You can't fight something or someone that's not there.-- Vitus Infinitus  Talk 07:14, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * A duel is not necessarily a fight per the definition in the English dictionary which I posted above: a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor. And this film basically disproves your point that a fight can't occur without physical confrontation as that is exactly what happened.--Benjay2345 (talk) 07:16, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * "Facing Kylo and Death" would be the ideal since that's what the movie said and the reason Luke appeared, Duel although it could be true is not something accurate.--DarthRuiz30 (talk) 07:15, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * Confrontation could be applied to a fight, duel, skirmish. But it also has different meanings that don't relate to fighting. Per the definition: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties. Synonyms: conflict, clash, fight, battle, encounter, faceoff, engagement, skirmish. I'm going to go with User:DarthRuiz30-- Vitus Infinitus  Talk 07:18, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * As Luke himself said he came to face him, facing Kylo is better --Lewisr (talk) 07:19, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * This is clearly a duel though. They fight with lightsabers. Just because the lightsabers don't hit one another doesn't mean its not a duel. Kylo takes his cape off which the saga's protocol since the prequels that a duel is about to insue. Everything points to this being a duel. Luke doesn't have to physically be there for it to be a duel. Dueling Ben is just as sufficient a title as Contronting Ben or Facing Ben. There is no need to change it.--Benjay2345 (talk) 07:22, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * You can't fight a ghost but you can confront it. Either way, "Facing Kylo and Death" is better than both options in my opinion-- Vitus Infinitus  Talk 07:23, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * Agreed, changing it would be better and accurate to what Luke says. --DarthRuiz30 (talk) 07:25, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * This video :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p09c0MXDxto shows members of the story group referring to it as a fight. That makes the official word of the story group that this is a fight. Now knowing that this is canonically considered a fight and the definition of duel is: a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor, there is absolutely no way canonically that this can be changed from "Dueling Ben and Death." Canonically this is considered a duel and should not be changed.--Benjay2345 (talk) 07:30, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * The film takes precedence over them, even they would say that and Luke said he came to face him --Lewisr (talk) 07:33, January 14, 2018 (UTC)
 * A confrontation can be a fight. Nothing says duel plus they didn't arranged it--DarthRuiz30 (talk) 07:34, January 14, 2018 (UTC)