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)

Solar Sunday 10-14-17

Today's planet is Malastare. Malastare is the home planet of the humanoid species known as the Gran as well as the species known as the Dug. The Gran's most notable characteristics include their three eyes and goat-like appearance. The Dug are a sentient alien species who are known to travel on their hind "arms". One most notable among the Dug is the podracer pilot Sebulba.

Malastare

Dug

Gran

Slipspace's Star wars Canon

The following is a list of what I consider to be the TRUE canon timeline for the Star Wars universe. The list is read from top to bottom with number 1 being the beginning. 

1. John Jackson Miller's Lost Tribe of the Sith books

2. Knights of the Old Republic

3. Dave Wolverton and Jude Watson's Jedi Apprentice books

4. Phantom Menace

5. Attack of the Clones

6. Terry Bisson and Elizabeth Hand's Star Wars: Boba Fett books

7. Genndy Tartakovsky's Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 1

8. Genndy Tartakovsky's Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 2

9. Revenge of the Sith

10. James Luceno's Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel

11. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

12. A New Hope

13. The Empire Strikes Back

14. Return of the Jedi

15. Kevin J. Anderson's Jedi Academy book trilogy

16. Kevin J. Anderson's Young Jedi Knights books

17. The New Jedi Order books published by Del Rey