A few questions: I'm pretty sure there's no indication that the Paskla-class design is Chiss; also, is there any textual evidence for the "cruiser" designation or the "small rooms"? I skimmed quickly, so I may have missed something! --McEwok 00:29, 10 Sep 2005 (UTC)
Also, I got the impression that as opposed to being Paskla class in the way Providence class is providence class, Paskla referred to a displacement or projected capabilities makeup, not a specific line.--The Erl of Csilla
- Wait, are you saying that it wasn't called Paskla-class cruiser? Admiral J. Nebulax 20:18, 5 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- It was described as a "Paskla" class cruiser, but in much the same way a bogey would be designated "frigate class" as opposed to a "Munificent class". This lead me to believe it was a Chiss term describing displacement or other qualities instead of the specific ship model.
- Maybe, maybe not. Admiral J. Nebulax 18:39, 14 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- It could be, but it's "Paskla-class, unknown configuration", not "frigate class, unknown design". I'd say the italicization tips the balance in favour of a proper "class" name - a ship of a particular class, but one with multiple roles, including warship - hence Drask's concern, and hence the way Formbi then makes sure that Luke and Mara don't recognize it. There's also the fact that the communication between Drask and the command deck is in Basic - a little charade for the Jedi, perhaps? On another note, I found the "small rooms" reference. It's the Vagaari "in character" as Geroons, so I don't know how trustworthy it is. --McEwok 09:45, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- Interesting. Admiral J. Nebulax 12:51, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- My impression was that the italics were ment to indicate a Cheunh word, not a proper name.--Erl 01:55, 10 March 2006 (UTC)
- Uh, italics for ships always designate their class. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 01:59, 10 March 2006 (UTC)
- Well, yeah. But lets say for a moment that Paskla literally translates as "Heavy Freighter." Now, the Chiss crew would use Cheunh words for technical terms, and so instead of saying "Heavy Frieghter class, unknown design," they say "Paskla-class, unknown design." But "Paskla" is a Cheunh word, so it would be rendered as "Paskla-class, unknown design, not "Paskla-class, unknown design." That was what I meant, anyway.--Erl 00:12, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
- You're confusing me a little, now. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 00:15, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
- Well, yeah. But lets say for a moment that Paskla literally translates as "Heavy Freighter." Now, the Chiss crew would use Cheunh words for technical terms, and so instead of saying "Heavy Frieghter class, unknown design," they say "Paskla-class, unknown design." But "Paskla" is a Cheunh word, so it would be rendered as "Paskla-class, unknown design, not "Paskla-class, unknown design." That was what I meant, anyway.--Erl 00:12, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
- Uh, italics for ships always designate their class. Admiral J. Nebulax (talk) 01:59, 10 March 2006 (UTC)
- My impression was that the italics were ment to indicate a Cheunh word, not a proper name.--Erl 01:55, 10 March 2006 (UTC)
- Interesting. Admiral J. Nebulax 12:51, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- It could be, but it's "Paskla-class, unknown configuration", not "frigate class, unknown design". I'd say the italicization tips the balance in favour of a proper "class" name - a ship of a particular class, but one with multiple roles, including warship - hence Drask's concern, and hence the way Formbi then makes sure that Luke and Mara don't recognize it. There's also the fact that the communication between Drask and the command deck is in Basic - a little charade for the Jedi, perhaps? On another note, I found the "small rooms" reference. It's the Vagaari "in character" as Geroons, so I don't know how trustworthy it is. --McEwok 09:45, 12 February 2006 (UTC)
- Maybe, maybe not. Admiral J. Nebulax 18:39, 14 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- It was described as a "Paskla" class cruiser, but in much the same way a bogey would be designated "frigate class" as opposed to a "Munificent class". This lead me to believe it was a Chiss term describing displacement or other qualities instead of the specific ship model.
"View ports, or launch pads on Vagarri ships"[]
Maybe I shouldn't post this, but since Outbound Flight has been out for a while, it should be here. The bubbles on the hulls of the paskla class cruiser were, I believe, neither launch pads, nor view ports, but rather living shields. transparisteel bubble prisons for the slaves of the Vagarri people in the time of Outbound Flight 96.51.210.174 22:07, 1 February 2009 (UTC)