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[[File:Crocodile gungan.jpg|right|thumb|300px|That's not a tongue. THIS is a tongue.]] | [[File:Crocodile gungan.jpg|right|thumb|300px|That's not a tongue... THIS is a tongue.]] | ||
==Date== | ==Date== | ||
February 17th, 2014 | February 17th, 2014 | ||
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*The first transport is away. | *The first transport is away. | ||
**The Rebel right in the center of the frame looks really unsure about pumping his fist in the air. | **The Rebel right in the center of the frame looks really unsure about pumping his fist in the air. | ||
*First appearance of [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Dak Dak Ralter] | |||
*The only person in the Original Trilogy (aside from Luke) to use binoculars | |||
**Named [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Trey_Callum Trey Callum]. | |||
===Podcast=== | ===Podcast=== | ||
*[[How big is it?|How big is]] the ion cannon? | *[[How big is it?|How big is]] the ion cannon? | ||
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*Mentioned: [[Inside References and Running Jokes#You can cut that out|Edit that out]]. | *Mentioned: [[Inside References and Running Jokes#You can cut that out|Edit that out]]. | ||
*Changes to the PA announcement, including Mark Hamill singing the line. | *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. | *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". | |||
===Meta Minute=== | ===Meta Minute=== | ||
*20:28 podcast episode length. | *20:28 podcast episode length. | ||
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*The Star Destroyer is called the Tyrant (see [[The Empire Strikes Back 25|previous episode]]) | *The Star Destroyer is called the Tyrant (see [[The Empire Strikes Back 25|previous episode]]) | ||
*[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Devastator The Devastator] was actually the Star Destroyer that attacked the Tantive IV in the opening scene of ''Star Wars''. | *[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Devastator 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== | ==Quotes== | ||
*'''Alex:''' I think "Epcots" are the standard unit of measure for ion cannons. | *'''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:''' (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. | *'''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== | ==Link== | ||
http://www.starwarsminute.com/2014/02/17/empire-minute-26-the-remnant/ | http://www.starwarsminute.com/2014/02/17/empire-minute-26-the-remnant/ | ||
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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.
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".
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.
- 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/
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