Solar Sunday 11-26-17

Todays planet is Rattatak. Rattatak is a planet located in the outer rim systems. The planet features many mountainous regions and a harsh climate with little vegetation. The planets inhabitants include Rattataki and Weequay. Asajj Ventress slaughtered the warlords and appointed herself ruler over the Rattataki after her Jedi master was brutally murdered by Weequay raiders. Count Dooku discovered the young Asajj and took her under his wing and trained her to become a Sith Acolyte. Rattatak is one of the settings for Genndy Tartakovsky's Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 1, Chapter 6.

Weequay raider

Rattataki

Rattatak

Dooku on Rattatak

Asajj and Dooku in the fighting pits on Rattatak

Solar Sunday 11-19-17

Today's planet is Moraband. Moraband (also known as Korriban) is the home world of both the Sith Order and Sith species. The planet mostly consists of red sand and mountain ranges. It was abandoned after centuries of war and conflict desolated the surface. It's original inhabitants, the Sith species, were incredibly violent and xenophobic. Naturally, this lead to conflict and allowed the planet to become a sort of haven for the dark side. The planet is in fact so infected by the dark side that only the strongest of Jedi can endure a pilgrimage. The last Sith Lord to be buried on the planets surface was Darth Bane. Darth Bane was infamous for establishing the rule of two within the Sith Order.

Darth Bane

Moraband (Korriban)

Pure Sith (species)

Solar Sunday 11-12-17

Today's planet is Cato Neimoidia. Cato Neimoidia is the home planet of the Neimoidians. The Neimoidians are frequently seen within the ranks of the Trade Federation. The battle droid was designed to resemble the skeletal frame of the Neimoidians to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. The planet is mentioned by Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi in Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith while congratulating Anakin Skywalker on rescuing the Chancellor.

Neimoidian

Cato Neimoidia

Solar Sunday 10-29-17

Today's planet is Tython. Tython is the ancient homeworld of the Je'daii. The Je'daii are the the ancestors and founders of the Jedi Order. Tython had 2 moons, Bogan and Ashla. The Je'daii practiced true balance in their knowledge of the force. If they strayed too much towards the dark side they were banished to Bogan, if they strayed to much towards the light side they were exiled to Ashla.

Tython

Ashla (moon)

Bogan (moon)

USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D VS. ISD 2 Avenger, Who would win?

Imagine this, the crew of the starship Enterprise is on an exploratory journey in an unknown part of deep space. As they just get out of warp drive a humongous Imperial Class Star Destroyer materializes. The Star Destroyer fires its main guns and thus an epic naval space battle erupts. Who will win? Let's have the facts decide. 

I'm starting this off with the Star Destroyer. The ISD 2 is the second model of Imperial Star Destroyer to be manufactured by the Kuat Drive Yards. It has an upgraded communications tower and is armed with 60 heavy ion cannon emplacements, 60 turbolaser batteries, 10 tractor beam emplacements, and 72 tie fighters. It's maximum speed is 975 kilometers per hour and it carries 2 dome shield generators. 

The USS Enterprise- D (TNG model) was built by Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards for exploratory missions via Starfleet. The Enterprise-D carries with it 12 Phaser arrays, 2 torpedo launchers, 250 photon torpedoes, and antimatter mines. Its maximum speed is warp 9.2, but in combat its standard speed is approximately 9656.07 kilometers per hour.

In Conclusion, the ISD 2 outguns the Enterprise-D by 106 armaments and is protected by 1 more shield generator than its opponent. However, the Enterprise-D is about 8,681.07 KPH faster than the ISD 2. This means that even if the ISD 2 deployed all of its TIE squadrons and unleashed all of its armaments it would still have a very slim chance of landing a hit. By this factor alone and much to my dismay, I have to say the Enterprise-D is victorious.

ISD 2 Avenger

USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D

Weapon log: Stargate SG-1, Which weapon is most practical for intergalactic exploration?

The primary weapon of choice for SG teams in seasons 1-3 of Stargate SG-1 was the Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine gun. Its is first seen being carried by Jack O'neill and Samantha Carter in season 1. The MP5 is a fully automatic submachine gun that fires 9mm NATO rounds. It is generally used for close range engagements since its maximum effective range is 200 meters. In season 4: episode 8 the FNp90 Personal Defense Weapon was introduced. This became the standard issue weapon for all SG teams for the remainder of the series. It is a fully automatic bullpup submachine gun with a top mounted magazine. It fires a less common 5.7 x 28mm round. It's maximum effective range is 200 meters. The FNp90 is definitely an upgrade from the MP5A3 due to the fact that it is ambidextrous and has more powerful ammunition. However, I believe that the best weapon for intergalactic exploration is the Steyr AUG A3. The AUG, like the FNp90, is bullpup in design. Unlike the FNp90, the Steyr AUG features the ability to quickly change barrel lengths thus allowing SG teams the ability to switch from close range combat to medium or long range. The AUG also features a more powerful and common 5.56mm NATO round. The AUG is combat proven and adaptive.

SG operative with a MP5A3

Daniel Jackson with a FNp90

Steyr AUG A3

     

Solar Sunday 10-22-17

Today's planet is Clak'dor VII. Clak'dor VII (also referred to as Clak'dor or Bith) is home to the hyper-intelligent species called the Bith. Bith are recognized by their large dome shaped heads and black eyes. They are acutely sensitive to sound. Most Bith find work as scientists, engineers, and musicians. Bith appear in A New Hope playing in the Mos Eisley Cantina.

Clak'dor VII

Bith playing in Gamorrean Opera

(Bith in red)

Bith (musician)