The discussion revolves around the portrayal of physics in the Star Wars universe, particularly focusing on the speed of blaster bolts compared to real-world physics and the classification of these weapons as lasers or plasma. Participants explore the implications of these portrayals on the enjoyment of the series, as well as the relationship between fantasy and science fiction.
Participants express differing views on the classification of blaster bolts and their speeds, with no consensus reached on the scientific accuracy of these portrayals. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these fictional elements on the understanding of physics.
Participants rely on various interpretations of the Star Wars universe, which may depend on personal definitions of fantasy versus science fiction. The discussion also touches on the cultural impact of the series and its stylistic choices, which may not align with scientific principles.
Well this one is way easier to debunk.BWV said:
Iirc, they’ve retconned the actual weaponry from lasers to some sort of handwavium plasma. Yes, heavier weapons are called “lasers” or “turbolasers” but it’s a plasma bolt.BWV said:
Saw that and according to the piece I posted they travel about as fast as nerf gun dartsFlyboy said:
You can say that again. That may have been the basis for that series' broad appeal. Lucas deliberately adopted a B movie style. Viewers like it : it's fun.BWV said:
Use The Force, Luke.diogenesNY said:
But now you have to explain why Luke's busted-ass landspeeder doesn't have a hyper-drive.Office_Shredder said:
Hyperdrives are for going fast, he was just going a couple of cs.DaveC426913 said:
Many years later, when I watched Kursawa's _Hidden Fortress_, a whole lot of things began to make a bit more sense. Also, the trench run is nearly shot for shot from the climactic sequence of _633 Squadron_.Chicken Squirr-El said: