Leviathan Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Pull an X-Wing out of the lake does not mean you're strong in the Force. After all, Luke had almost succeeded in extracting his star-ship, even though he wasn't a true Jedi yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 "My ally is the force, and a strong ally it is." Yoda is still as powerful in the force as he was in the PT. But as Kurgan said, gratuitous displays of power do nothing but create ego, and can very well lead to the dark side. Luke seeing ability to throw around use of your gift could lead him to do bad things, Yoda doesn't want that. Think of the Shaolin Monks, they could easily kill anyone they wanted with their skill, but they didn't. Because it's against everything they believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 So, why have Shaolin Monks learnt those skills if they do not believe in violence ? I've a small idea on the answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 So, why have Shaolin Monks learnt those skills if they do not believe in violence ? I've a small idea on the answer... It's a way of discipline and self-control. Those are key things you must have in order to perfect martial arts. And what I was talking about was they didn't just use their skills because they can, they only used them when absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Perhaps they see it simply as exercise, like a sport. A person could learn some martial art for example even if they never ever plan to use it to fight somebody. It's just something to do with your time, and build up your fitness. Likewise body builders lift weights and stuff to bulk up, even though they may not necessarily NEED those extra muscles to lift heavy things in their job or something. They just want the sense of accomplishment and the "look" it affords. Now the Jedi on the other hand DO use their skills for fighting, so that's another story... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, could you help me to remember where those Monks live exactly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Now the Jedi on the other hand DO use their skills for fighting, so that's another story... True, but it's not their only option. Warrior monks also fought, but not all the time. They tried diplomacy first, battle is a second option. And that was a very fine post Kurgan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Well, could you help me to remember where those Monks live exactly ? Shaolin Monks live in a temple in China I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Not far... In Tibet, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrelvis Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 The lightsaber makes a hum when ignited. Even when asleep, such a powerful Sith Lord like Darth Plagueis should be able to sense an active lightsaber in the room. Does it matter if it makes sound or not? Sidious could have ignited the lightsaber ON Plagueis, giving no room for possible reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-8252 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Does it matter if it makes sound or not? Sidious could have ignited the lightsaber ON Plagueis, giving no room for possible reaction. True. I didn't think of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhOsT-Jedi Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Only read the first post so, in the movie palpa was trying to get ani to believe he was the apprientise so he could turn ani, remember ani found out that padama was going to die so he needed that power palpatien said he could teach him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Terros Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 palpatine had obviously grown stronger than his master *we know this is the way with the sith* he managed to mask his presence in the force to the jedi council maybe he did the same to his own master thus giving him enough time to ignite his saber and drive it straight into the heart of plageus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurgan Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Perhaps Palpatine has simply used the mystery surrounding the Sith and Anakin's disatisfaction with the Jedi Order to his advantage. There probably really was a Darth Plageuis in Sith history/mythology, but it might be akin to a modern day magician saying to some gullible little kid, "Oh yeah, Merlin? Taught me everything he knew! Then I double crossed him and stole his book of spells. One I'd be willing to show you for the right price!" I know this is late in the game speculation and that "officially" it's all true (except the part about Sideous actually knowing how to use these mysterious powers), but still, it's just another thought that occured to me this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Is darth Sidious/Palpatine/The Emperor the apprentice of Darth Plageus ??? After watching the movie again, I believe the answer to this question is: No! My theory comes from one conversation that Sidious and Vader had: Vader - "Could you teach me how to prevent people from dying?" Sidious - "I don't know how to do this, but you may be able to when you become more powerful!" When Sidious talked about Plageus, he mentioned that Plageus's Apprentice learned how to prevent people from dying. Therefore, Sidious is not Plageus's apprpentice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 If Palpatine was the apprentice of Plageus, and Plageus could create life through the manipulation of midichlorians, could Plageus have created Anakin, not knowing that he was fulfilling a Jedi prophecy? Maybe Plapatine wanted to make Anakin into his apprentice so he could learn more about Plageus' power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 If Palpatine was the apprentice of Plageus, and Plageus could create life through the manipulation of midichlorians, could Plageus have created Anakin, not knowing that he was fulfilling a Jedi prophecy? Maybe Plapatine wanted to make Anakin into his apprentice so he could learn more about Plageus' power. Come to think about it... I think there is a double destiny being played. Jedi Prophesy: "The Chossen One" Sith Legacy: "Reincarnation" Instead of thinking about Palpatine as Plageus's Apprentice, which he is clearly not. Palpatine probally thought of this as an opportunity, which he saw a relationship in 'Plagaus the Wise', and Anakin's existance. Therefore, could Anakin be the reincarnated Darth Plageus??? This would explain how he could have willed his own existance.. In the end, Luke was clearly the 'Choosen One'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 No! Anakin was the Chosen One. He did destroy the Sith. He did fulfill the Jedi prophecy. He just didn't do it when the Jedi thought he would. By destroying the Emperor and rejecting the Dark Side, he destroyed the Sith, just as the prophecy foretold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sitherino Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 The problem here is you take the BS Palpatine fed Anakin as fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr. Cracken Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 i think the books proved that Sidious was the apprentice of Plaugeus. (Layberynth of Evil, methinks) Remember, just because you KNOW how do do something doesn't mean you CAN do it. Like I KNOW i can play the trumpet very well. I'm very good at it. But I've been out of practice so long, I may not be able to play well right away if i pick up the thing. I think the same principle applies to the Force. You may KNOW how to like, prevent death, but you may not be powerful enough in the Force to do it. Remember, not all Jedi/Sith/Force Users can wield the Force with the intensity and mastery like Yoda, Windu, Kai-Adi Mundi, Obi-Wan, Anakin, or Sidious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 No! Anakin was the Chosen One. He did destroy the Sith. He did fulfill the Jedi prophecy. He just didn't do it when the Jedi thought he would. By destroying the Emperor and rejecting the Dark Side, he destroyed the Sith, just as the prophecy foretold. I think people have a right to their interpretation. I believe that Luke was the one to bring balance to the force. Luke turned Vader. Yoda even mentions in Episode III that the Jedi could have been wrong in their interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-8252 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I think people have a right to their interpretation. I believe that Luke was the one to bring balance to the force. Luke turned Vader. Um, that's not the prophecy. The prophecy is that the Chosen One will destroy the Sith. Which is what Anakin did. Yoda even mentions in Episode III that the Jedi could have been wrong in their interpretation. So apparently just because something is said in the movie, it is to be regarded as fact? So Yoda is speculating about something, and you automatically assume his speculation is 100% correct? Why do so many people just assume that because something was suggested in the movie that it is always right, even when it is directly contradicted by the other movies, or George Lucas himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineCult Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I think people have a right to their interpretation. I believe that Luke was the one to bring balance to the force. Luke turned Vader. Yoda even mentions in Episode III that the Jedi could have been wrong in their interpretation. Luke allowed Vader to fulfill the prophecy, he didn't do it he assisted him. Sidious is Plageus's apprentice, watch the movie again, watch the part where Sidious tells Anakin about how his apprentice killed Plageus, you can tell by the way he says it that he is the one who killed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Source Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Um, that's not the prophecy. The prophecy is that the Chosen One will destroy the Sith. Which is what Anakin did. So apparently just because something is said in the movie, it is to be regarded as fact? So Yoda is speculating about something, and you automatically assume his speculation is 100% correct? Why do so many people just assume that because something was suggested in the movie that it is always right, even when it is directly contradicted by the other movies, or George Lucas himself? I think Yoda's comments leave the door open for speculation. I can see Luke's story being based upon 'The Chosen One'. 1. One who would bring balance to the force. 2. One who will end the Sith. Luke does fit this criteria... Refresh my memory, what are the other criteria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-8252 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Luke does fit this criteria... Refresh my memory, what are the other criteria? That the Chosen One be concieved by the Force (no father), like Anakin. So sorry, but Luke is not the Chosen One. And George Lucas has already said on numerous documentaries that Anakin is indeed the Chosen One, so really, no point in trying to speculate about this. Just accept the truth and stop trying to speculate about something that we already know the answer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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