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While the teaser trailer doesn't answer any questions about the newest chapter of the Star Wars saga, it does raise a whole bunch of questions:
Why is there a black stormtrooper? I mean, all the stormtroopers were clones of Jango Fett, right? For that matter, why are there still any stormtroopers? If there are still stormtroopers, is there still an Empire? There are rebels in X-wings. Is the rebellion still ongoing?
What is the functional purpose of a lightsaber hilt? Wouldn't that just increase the risk of slicing off your own hand?
Can J.J. Abrams make a teaser trailer without a lens flare? (Okay, we got the answer to that one: No.)
Has anyone built a new spaceship since Return of the Jedi? And finally, will we see any of this stuff in Star Wars Land?
And here's one more question for you: What did you think?
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That being said, many people do not seem to have looked at many actual swords from days long past. Many swords have had hilts in the past (The part sticking out perpendicular to the blade near the hand) and some swords even had blades there. People did not cut their fingers off with these swords. Anyone familiar with wielding a sword would see that this is not an issue.
As for the black Stormtrooper, I'd say Brian Bauer's explanation is a sound one, as is his reasoning with the 'rebel' pilot. Everyone also needs to remember, this story takes place decades after "Episode VI". Many things can happen in that span of time, such as Stormtroopers may not be entirely clones, etc.
Though, for the X-wing pilot, if he's not Luke, I just assume he's gonna die, so...whatever. ;^)
3/4. Pockets of loyal soldiers forced into hiding after the fall of the Galactic Empire most likely set up shop in the outer rim planets. There would still be Empire successor states such as the Imperial Remnant that would employ Stormtrooper soldiers with an agenda to restore the Galactic Empire to it's former glory.
5. Most likely the rebellion is no longer as the Empire doesn't need to be overthrown any more. Eventually the "New Republic" would rise and restore a fair and balanced approach to governing the known galaxy as was the case in the "Old Republic" era, before it's demise as seen in the prequel trilogy. The rebellions mark would be left on the New Republic as they would have been instrumental in reclaiming and restructuring, and establishing a new infrastructure in policy as well as whatever military forces would be put into place. As a result you would see certain proven vehicles and imagery retained from the rebellion cause, find its way into the new establishment, such as X-Wing Fighters and the Rebellion Insignia.
6/7. The functional purpose of a lightsaber hilt is to house the energy source of of the saber as well as providing an ignition switch to activate the saber and in some cases a practical way to affix the weapon to ones body yet still allow for easy access when not in use. I'm assuming you're actually referring to the cross-guard beams emitting at right angles from the central energy beam? As would be the case on any traditional hilt, added protection for the wielders hand and body is the function it serves. For a regular, non force sensitive wielder it could prove to be very dangerous, but for a highly skilled Jedi or Sith it would add to functionality and protection and possibly could be used in close combat situations as well, igniting only the short beams and using in a hammer/double end axe striking manner. Other than that, I think they were just going for something cool looking to add to the mythos ;o)
8. Impossible...but it's a small price to pay for finally getting a sequel to Return of the Jedi!!! :o)
9. I'm sure they have, and we'll see them, and they will have a far more classic feel to them than they did in the prequels. JJ seems to really get the design aesthetic of the Original Trilogy and what the fans would like to see on screen as he's a huge fan himself, first and foremost. That being said, who would ever turn down a good old fashioned dog fight between the Falcon and a few TIE Fighters.
10. Hopefully only the cool stuff....here's hoping it's all cool and we're left with the dilemma of having too much to choose from haha
BTW, just wait for the movie, your questions will be answered so quickly you'll wonder why you agonized over them. There is a total lack of suspense.
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2. Initially they were. Eventually the empire started using cheaper recruits and under trained clones. That’s why the Clone troopers were so much more effective than Stormtroopers.
5. They could be New Republic, not rebels.
6. Same purpose as a regular sword hilt.