Star Trek or Star Wars?

Iansidious · #1 May 3rd, 2004, 11:58 PM

I have to agree with ST being more real(in that sci-fi kinda way). The thecnical manual for the Enterprise-D is awesome! I will get the ST galaxy map some time soon. See where everyone lives.

I do enjoy SW very much(the original of cource!). In fact I prefer to read the SW novels than anyother sci-fi series. To top of the Last SW movie we need to see Jar-Jar die a graphic and nasty looking death. Don't you agree?

Babylon5. Well, its been a long time since I have seen an episode of Bab5. I don't know of any time it is on reruns where I live. I should get back into it with all of the votes that have been posted about it. I am glad that the Last Bab5 show,that one about Rangers, did not go on because it also suck a great many things.

After the poll closes I think the winner should face off with Bab5 and someothers. If you can think of some please let me know!

BTW ST bearly passed SW in my vote.

Iansidious · #2 May 4th, 2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by Bill Door:
I prefer Star Wars (original triliogy especially) because its got a certain 'coolness' factor attached to it. Its a good v evil on a galatic scale.

This explains why I think that the Empire would have no trouble taking on any of the Star Trek non-godlike races.

Nice website! There are some powerful arguements there. I do for the most part agree with the website. I think that some of the tech that the ST universe has that the SW universe does not make the Empire or Rebellion look weak. Now the Borg vs. the Empire AND Species 8472 vs. the Empire. What do you think? If the Borg assimilate those of the Empire could they adapt? Do 8472 have the strength to take on Vader and his men? I smell arguements coming

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Captain Kwok · #3 May 4th, 2004, 12:51 AM

I probably don't care much for Star Wars because of the franchise's blantant disregard for safety. Can they not just put some safety rails on those incredible high and narrow platforms? One gust of wind at those heights can really do you over.

[ May 03, 2004, 23:52: Message edited by: Captain Kwok ]

PvK · #4 May 4th, 2004, 01:05 AM

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Originally posted by Captain Kwok:
I probably don't care much for Star Wars because of the franchise's blantant disregard for safety. Can they not just put some safety rails on those incredible high and narrow platforms? One gust of wind at those heights can really do you over.

Perhaps because the Emperor thrives on fear, horror, and so on, and employs enormous numbers of troops because it's just as jolly for him when they die?

PvK

Captain Kwok · #5 May 4th, 2004, 01:12 AM

...and don't even get me started with those super speedy Star Wars doors...

PvK · #6 May 4th, 2004, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by Iansidious:

quote:
Originally posted by Bill Door:
I prefer Star Wars (original triliogy especially) because its got a certain 'coolness' factor attached to it. Its a good v evil on a galatic scale.

This explains why I think that the Empire would have no trouble taking on any of the Star Trek non-godlike races.

Nice website! There are some powerful arguements there. I do for the most part agree with the website. I think that some of the tech that the ST universe has that the SW universe does not make the Empire or Rebellion look weak. Now the Borg vs. the Empire AND Species 8472 vs. the Empire. What do you think? If the Borg assimilate those of the Empire could they adapt? Do 8472 have the strength to take on Vader and his men? I smell arguements coming .

The site compares TNG and later stuff, which is obviously girly-man equipment. The TNG Enterprise was full of civilians and children engaging in soap opera Love Boat nonsense. They also like to slow to sub-light speeds to fight, so the audience can drool at close-ups of ships.

Now, Captain Kirk's Enterprise routinely fought at full warp speed, which is something neither Star Wars nor TNG is likely to be able to deal with. Star Wars turboLASERS implies lightspeed attacks, which wouldn't be very good at targeting ships able to maneuver, scan, and fight at many times the speed of light. Kirk's Enterprise was repeatedly described as being able to render planets uninhabitable without even breaking out the photon torpedoes.

Nonetheless, if we believe that the Galactic Empire has millions of planets and ships which can cross half a galaxy in a day's time, then even Kirk's Federation might be toast, due to sheer numbers and maneuverability. Their only hope might be technobabble, Vulcan logic, and Kirk's universe-class fistfighting skill (which often makes all the difference between success and failure in his encounters) and invulnerability beyond costume damage and small cuts and bruises. Of course, the Empire's lack of female personnel may be a problem for Kirk. Nah, he's got a whole ship full of miniskirt-clad subordinates. (Kind of like the Emperor keeping his chasms guard-rail free - to each their own.)

PvK

EvilGenius4ABetterTomorro · #7 May 4th, 2004, 01:24 AM

I went with the one with the Space Lesbians; STAR TREK! Dabo girls, STAR TREK!
What does Star Wars have? Jizz Wailers? what the heck is that? The great pit of Sarnacc? Oooh fun!
The Jedi Knights? Star Trek has the Q Continuum, and varioius embodied and disembodied pissed off god like ancient entities.
As for ships, The Star Wars ships look like Sanford & Son forgot to scrap them. Star Trek ships are licked clean by green Orion Slave Girls.