Summary
Tiny, arguably insignificant details inStar Warsare like the final dusting of paprika on a freshly deviled egg. It may not be the most important aspect, but the whole experience wouldn’t be the same without it. Today’s example is no different, albeit perhaps less of a smoky paprika and more of a subtle turmeric.
Star Warswouldn’t beStar Warswithout its beloved ships. They keep things fresh and interesting while acting as ways for characters to easily connect, all while looking super cool. While ships can technically exist in some form as part of basically any genre, there’s something special about seeing them in sci-fi. That’s not to mention how spicy things get if (or when) fan-favorite ships are finally seen in live-action. But enough aboutAhsoka’s Sabine Wren and Shin Hati. This is about spaceships.
Specifically, userpapa_ganjon theStar Warssubreddit happened to notice a strange detail regarding the various starships in the franchise that, frankly, could constitute a serious security risk. In one of the many instances of fans picking up on things long-hidden in plain sight, it turns out that almost everyone in theStar Warsuniverse leaves their ship open without locking up when they leave. Take a look at subsequent marathons of the movies and shows. Exit ramps on nearly every starship remain down once characters disembark. Is it an oversight?
At first glance, it might seem like something the filmmakers wouldn’t deem necessary to show on screen. Of course, the ramps and doors eventually close on their own, right? This isn’t someforgotten David Lynch moviewhere a surreal “ramp closing” scene would play in its entirety every time. But looking at how some stories in theStar Warsuniverse have played out, it turns out that poor security measures are often the catalyst for any number of shenanigans.
“I assume the ramps probably just close automatically after they leave.
If they can make spaceships capable of FTL travel I doubt including automated doors would be much of a challenge.”
“Interesting point. I feel like it’s always closed when they return though, so perhaps they know it’s going to close so they just go about their business”
Take, for example, when Din Djarin is escaping Nevarro inThe Mandalorianseason 1. His contact, Greef Karga (played by the late Carl Weathers), manages to beat him to his own ship and wait inside, prompting a tense standoff. These are people seasoned in the bounty-hunting world, yet Din’s security on his ship is so lax that Greef can get on board with no problem. That’s not even to mention other instances like the Millennium Falcon, which now canonically holds the consciousness of the super-intelligent droid L3-37 after the events ofSolo: A Star Wars Story. As one commenter pointed out, she must be livid at Han and Chewie constantly leaving her ramp open.
“L3 is very pissed off that Han and Chewie always forget to close the f***ing door when they leave.”
It’s one of those things that few notice on first watch but will now likely never be able to unsee, much likehow stormtrooper armor is asymmetrical. Good luck forgetting that one. But hey, as far as the ships go, maybe it’s best that the characters continue being forgetful little scatterbrains. It’s an easy way to ensure fun stuff keeps happening.
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Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd with the 1977 motion picture. The science fiction franchise follows the adventures of characters (both humanoid and alien) in outer space, including those who can wield a mystical power known as the Force. Since the release of the original trilogy movies, the franchise has expanded to include multiple films and branched out to other mediums like comics, video games, TV shows, theme park attractions, and more. The IP and Lucasfilm were sold to Disney in 2012.
