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**Played by Bob Anderson, the [[Attack of the Clones 8#Actors who have played Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker|fencing double]] for Darth Vader. | **Played by Bob Anderson, the [[Attack of the Clones 8#Actors who have played Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker|fencing double]] for Darth Vader. | ||
===Podcast=== | ===Podcast=== | ||
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*[[How big is it?|How big is]] the ion cannon? | *[[How big is it?|How big is]] the ion cannon? | ||
**Not that huge? Gigantic? The size of [[#Epcot|EPCOT Center?]] | **Not that huge? Gigantic? The size of [[#Epcot|EPCOT Center?]] | ||
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*Extras in this scene were members of the Norwegian armed forces. | *Extras in this scene were members of the Norwegian armed forces. | ||
*How to properly refer to the Imperial Walkers. | *How to properly refer to the Imperial Walkers. | ||
**Pete and Adam say "AT-AT" (as opposed to "A-T-A-T"), whereas Alex says "Walkers". | **Pete and Adam say "AT-AT" (as opposed to "A-T-A-T"), whereas Alex says "Walkers".<br clear=all> | ||
===Meta Minute=== | ===Meta Minute=== | ||
*20:28 podcast episode length. | *20:28 podcast episode length. | ||
*This is Adam's second appearance on the podcast. | *This is Adam's second appearance on the podcast. | ||
<div id="Epcot"> </div> | <div id="Epcot"> </div> | ||
*EPCOT Center is now known simply as [ | *EPCOT Center is now known simply as [[Wikipedia:Epcot|"Epcot"]], and it refers to the entire park. The giant geodesic dome (which actually does resemble the ion cannon quite a bit) is called [[Wikipedia:Spaceship_Earth_(Epcot)|Spaceship Earth]], and it is 180 ft (54 m) tall. | ||
**In early December 2016, Disney transformed Spaceship Earth into the Death Star in honor of the premier of '' Rogue One''. | **In early December 2016, Disney transformed Spaceship Earth into the Death Star in honor of the premier of '' Rogue One''. | ||
*We learned that they use the metric system in Star Wars in [[Star Wars 99|minute 99]]. | *We learned that they use the metric system in Star Wars in [[Star Wars 99|minute 99]]. |
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Date
February 17th, 2014
Summary
The Rebel transport and its escort race away from the white planet, closely followed by the two red energy beams.
Guests
Notes
Film
- Ion cannon fires.
- Imperial Walkers are sighted on the north ridge.
- The first transport is away.
- The Rebel right in the center of the frame looks really unsure about pumping his fist in the air.
- First appearance of Dak Ralter
- The only person in the Original Trilogy (aside from Luke) to use binoculars
- Named Trey Callum.
- Played by Bob Anderson, the fencing double for Darth Vader.
Podcast
- How big is the ion cannon?
- Not that huge? Gigantic? The size of EPCOT Center?
- Rebel Transport ship is discussed.
- Action figure carrying case
- How big is it, and who is evacuating (in what order)?
- Ion gun technology in other ships and in the Prequels (Sorry Pete).
- Things we don't need to see: anti-gravity, time-travel
- Mentioned: Edit that out.
- Changes to the PA announcement, including Mark Hamill singing the line.
- At Forbidden Planet, Pete would abuse the store intercom to quote this scene.
- If you don't count the 2-seater Y-wings (from the Holiday Special) this is the first ship with a turret gunner.
- Mentioned Flight of the Intruder (1991)
- Extras in this scene were members of the Norwegian armed forces.
- How to properly refer to the Imperial Walkers.
- Pete and Adam say "AT-AT" (as opposed to "A-T-A-T"), whereas Alex says "Walkers".
- Pete and Adam say "AT-AT" (as opposed to "A-T-A-T"), whereas Alex says "Walkers".
Meta Minute
- 20:28 podcast episode length.
- This is Adam's second appearance on the podcast.
- EPCOT Center is now known simply as "Epcot", and it refers to the entire park. The giant geodesic dome (which actually does resemble the ion cannon quite a bit) is called Spaceship Earth, and it is 180 ft (54 m) tall.
- In early December 2016, Disney transformed Spaceship Earth into the Death Star in honor of the premier of Rogue One.
- We learned that they use the metric system in Star Wars in minute 99.
- The Star Destroyer is called the Tyrant (see previous episode)
- The Devastator was actually the Star Destroyer that attacked the Tantive IV in the opening scene of Star Wars.
- For this and the next few minutes were learn about Adam's love of Dak and are subjected to numerous "Dak" puns.
Quotes
- Alex: I think "Epcots" are the standard unit of measure for ion cannons.
- Pete: (to the tune of "Send in the Clowns) 🎵Send in the droids...🎵
- Pete: I'm glad that these weren't electric balls... Alex: I can't tell you how many times I've said that.
- Alex: Dak attack... from the back.
Link
http://www.starwarsminute.com/2014/02/17/empire-minute-26-the-remnant/