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David McK (3372 KP) rated Death Troopers (Star Wars) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Take a classic Space Opera saga (Star Wars), add a soupcon of horror (Aliens), and a large dose of Zombies (Resident Evil), and what do you have?
This book.
The plot? An Imperial prison barge breaks down, and then comes across a seemingly abandoned Star Destroyer out in the wastes of space. It transpires that the Destroyer is not abandoned after all, and that it had been carrying out bio-weapon experiments ...
Definitely felt like the author was (heavily) inspired by the Resident Evil games/films: the Zombies are such not as the living dead back-to-life of Romero, but as a result of a engineered virus. The Aliens link I mentioned comes in on the 'set-on-prison-<s>planet</s>barge' setting, and I'm also not entirely sure why he felt the need to drop Han Solo and Chewbacca into the mix, unless that was just so you would know it is a Star Wars novel?
Not the best Extended Universe book.
This book.
The plot? An Imperial prison barge breaks down, and then comes across a seemingly abandoned Star Destroyer out in the wastes of space. It transpires that the Destroyer is not abandoned after all, and that it had been carrying out bio-weapon experiments ...
Definitely felt like the author was (heavily) inspired by the Resident Evil games/films: the Zombies are such not as the living dead back-to-life of Romero, but as a result of a engineered virus. The Aliens link I mentioned comes in on the 'set-on-prison-<s>planet</s>barge' setting, and I'm also not entirely sure why he felt the need to drop Han Solo and Chewbacca into the mix, unless that was just so you would know it is a Star Wars novel?
Not the best Extended Universe book.
Dark Star
Book
Paris, Moscow, Berlin, and Prague, 1937. In the back alleys of nighttime Europe, war is already...
Instruments of Statecraft: U.S. Guerrilla Warfare, Counterinsurgency, and Counter-Terrorism, 1940-1990
Book
Uses recently declassified documents to survey the American use of covert warfare against terrorists...
Vegemite Girl (284 KP) rated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) in Movies
Jul 15, 2017
Character background (3 more)
Great crew new and old
Great sfx
Fits in with the other films
Star Wars!
Love the Star Wars films! The flawless mix of the old universe with the new technology was cunning edge material, bringing back old friends, characters, and props back where they belong. The Rogue One crew was Amazing. Glad they explained everyone's background story in the beginning. The build up to the final fight scene on Scarif was perfection. The final fight scene itself, well cmon did you really think you'd be let down? Almost wished that the fight scenes were a little more brutal but considering the company is owned by Disney the move to keep it kid friendly while still giving the older more mature audience a show is respected.
David McK (3372 KP) rated Star Wars vol 10: The Escape in Books
Jun 30, 2019
This is 'Bridging' Star Wars tale, collecting issues numbers 56-61 of the main Star Wars line, set after the events of 'Hope Dies' but before The Empire Strikes Back.
Scattered across the galaxy following their defeat by the Empire (and betrayal by Queen Trios of Shu-Torun), this finds Luke, Leia and Han stranded on a planet cut off for the outside world, with only limited communication and contact with that galaxy (so not quite like being stranded on Earth!).
Cue an increasing impatient Luke looking for ways off the planet while also falling for his host's daughter, Han and Leia growing increasingly close, and a little bit of Wild West thrown in before (eventually) they are tracked down by The Empire and make their escape once more ...
Scattered across the galaxy following their defeat by the Empire (and betrayal by Queen Trios of Shu-Torun), this finds Luke, Leia and Han stranded on a planet cut off for the outside world, with only limited communication and contact with that galaxy (so not quite like being stranded on Earth!).
Cue an increasing impatient Luke looking for ways off the planet while also falling for his host's daughter, Han and Leia growing increasingly close, and a little bit of Wild West thrown in before (eventually) they are tracked down by The Empire and make their escape once more ...
Karl Urban recommended Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) in Movies (curated)
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) in Movies
Jun 24, 2019
Plot filler : a star wars story
Ok so Rogue one looked like it had the potential to be something new and continue to grow afterwards, but what we got was a movie that was literally just made to cover decades of plot holes, piss off fans and cash in on a major franchise!
This was the Suicide Squad of the star wars universe, only better characters, better story and people kinda enjoyed it.
It had its usual great VFX but a more darker grittier tone which worked well with the story.
Unfortunately this movie didn't even have any of the good scenes from the trailer which one can only assume ended up on the cutting floor.
This was the Suicide Squad of the star wars universe, only better characters, better story and people kinda enjoyed it.
It had its usual great VFX but a more darker grittier tone which worked well with the story.
Unfortunately this movie didn't even have any of the good scenes from the trailer which one can only assume ended up on the cutting floor.
David McK (3372 KP) rated Star Wars, Volume 2: Operation Starlight in Books
Oct 3, 2021
This is a compilation volume of Charles Soule's mainline Star Wars run, collecting issues 7 through 11 of said run that is set after the events of The Empire Strikes Back.
And what can I say about it?
It's OK: nothing all that special, but nor is it the worst Star Wars I have read.
there's also a whole plot arc about stealing an old translator droid from Coruscant, that feels like it would have been the perfect place to cross over with Doctor Aphra (a character that, truth be told, I never really took too all that much) but which completely squanders that opportunity - I also felt that Poe Dameron's parents (and the fate of at least one of them) is shoehorned just a tad too much for my liking.
And what can I say about it?
It's OK: nothing all that special, but nor is it the worst Star Wars I have read.
there's also a whole plot arc about stealing an old translator droid from Coruscant, that feels like it would have been the perfect place to cross over with Doctor Aphra (a character that, truth be told, I never really took too all that much) but which completely squanders that opportunity - I also felt that Poe Dameron's parents (and the fate of at least one of them) is shoehorned just a tad too much for my liking.
Micah Ulibarri (79 KP) rated Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game in Tabletop Games
Mar 27, 2018
I absolutely love this game. It takes into account pretty much all the things I want out of a game. Competition, Strategy and Star Wars
There are a lot of ins and outs. While the basic game is the same, being familiar with the cards, ships, pilots, mods, etc can definitely give you a boost over a less knowledgeable opponent.
I love flying the ships. I am a huge Star Wars fan so getting to use my knowledge of Star Wars in a competitive and strategic way is the best of both worlds.
The miniatures look great and the art on the cards is always cool. There are also additional and rare cards you can get from participating in and winning tournaments.
There is a large and fun community based mostly around comic and game shops that play this game. There is also an annual competition that is very high stakes. (I have never been.)
Finally, though it can be a costly game to get into, when compared to most miniature games, it is probably one of the least expensive and the start up cost is only $40.
All in all, the main thing I want from this game is to get to play it more. And that's on me.
There are a lot of ins and outs. While the basic game is the same, being familiar with the cards, ships, pilots, mods, etc can definitely give you a boost over a less knowledgeable opponent.
I love flying the ships. I am a huge Star Wars fan so getting to use my knowledge of Star Wars in a competitive and strategic way is the best of both worlds.
The miniatures look great and the art on the cards is always cool. There are also additional and rare cards you can get from participating in and winning tournaments.
There is a large and fun community based mostly around comic and game shops that play this game. There is also an annual competition that is very high stakes. (I have never been.)
Finally, though it can be a costly game to get into, when compared to most miniature games, it is probably one of the least expensive and the start up cost is only $40.
All in all, the main thing I want from this game is to get to play it more. And that's on me.
David McK (3372 KP) rated Star Wars, Vol. 4: Last Flight of the Harbinger in Books
Jan 30, 2019
Entry #4 in Marvel's new run of Star Wars stories, in which Han, Luke, Leia and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 (and some expendable 'Red Shirts', to borrow a phrase from Star Trek) hijack a Star Destroyer.
Running concurrently, we also have a look at the war from the other side of the divide, from the point of view of a Stormtrooper squad, who believe the Rebels to be terrorists and that freedom = law and order (rather than the Rebellions view of what entails freedom).
Said squad led by a character Luke had previously encountered on the Smugglers moon of Nar-Shadda, and with said sqaud tasked with 'recovering' the hijacked Destroyer.
AS is also now standard, we also have a flash-back to Kenobi's time on Tattoine looking after (from afar) Luke - if you ask me, it's a wonder how that kid didn't know something was up!
All-in-all, though, I have to say that I have enjoyed these 'main' Star Wars stories - hit and miss though they may be - more than, say, the Darth Vader series, with this one proving to be no exception.
Running concurrently, we also have a look at the war from the other side of the divide, from the point of view of a Stormtrooper squad, who believe the Rebels to be terrorists and that freedom = law and order (rather than the Rebellions view of what entails freedom).
Said squad led by a character Luke had previously encountered on the Smugglers moon of Nar-Shadda, and with said sqaud tasked with 'recovering' the hijacked Destroyer.
AS is also now standard, we also have a flash-back to Kenobi's time on Tattoine looking after (from afar) Luke - if you ask me, it's a wonder how that kid didn't know something was up!
All-in-all, though, I have to say that I have enjoyed these 'main' Star Wars stories - hit and miss though they may be - more than, say, the Darth Vader series, with this one proving to be no exception.