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From: psc@lzwi.UUCP (Paul S. R. Chisholm)
Newsgroups: net.sf-lovers
Subject: Blaster aim in STAR WARS
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Date: Sun, 15-Sep-85 22:40:47 EDT
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Posted: Sun Sep 15 22:40:47 1985
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There have be numerous comments on lousy blaster aim in the STAR WARS
movies.  Though it's not mentioned anywhere, there seems to be a
pattern - blasters are affected by the Force.

First, note that non-living targets are dog meat for blasters.
Examples:  the sand crawler and the cell block cameras in STAR WARS
[a.k.a. A NEW HOPE], the Rebel's power station in TESB.  Second, note
that, with one exception, *nobody* can squeeze off a single shot and hit
a person.

Third, consider the exception:  when Obi-Wan Kenobi dies in the first
movie.  (Dear oh dear, I hope I haven't spoiled the movie for anyone.-)
In four shots, Luke takes out the controls to the door and three
stormtroopers.  I submit that in his rage, he's unconsciously using the
Force to guide his aim.

Fourth and finally, consider how unlikely it is that even a Jedi knight
could react to blaster fire fast enough to deflect it.  Far more
reasonable that he (or she?) can "pull" the bolt towards his (her?)
sword.

(Boy, does all this seem silly.)
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