Chewbacca.......dead?

frodosgirlfriend · 04-10-2002, 06:03 PM

i read a thing about chewbacca in sw univers and he dies!!! (of corse long after the sw movies) he dies saving Anikan Solo (Han and Liea's yongest son). A planet was about to blow-up or something and chewie throws anikan in the falcon before it does. Han Doesn't have enough time to get chewie! isn't that heartbreaking. chewbacca is my fav person in the movies!

Beleg Strongbow · 04-12-2002, 12:01 PM

Chewbacca certainly did die. In Star Wars New Jedi Order: Vector Prime , a Yuzzhan Vong dovin basal (read the series for details) pulls the moon of Sernpidal down into the planet. Chewie throws Anakin into the Falcon and Anakin then pilots the Falcon to try and rescue Chewie but there isn't enough time, and Anakin has to turn toward space and escape.
The moon falls on Chewie. That's pretty conclusive.

They decided to kill off Chewie for two reasons.
1)The Star Wars books hadn't been doing a good enough job of giving a sense of danger, and in starting the New Jedi Order series, they needed to show that the Yuzzhan Vong were a real threat.
2)Chewie was an expendable character. Any part that Chewie has can in a book (any book) can be replaced by another character with ease.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-12-2002, 12:04 PM

If you've been following the SW:NJO series, you know that Luke and Mara have a son, Ben.
I think this means Luke is now expendable as well: the line of Skywalkers is continued through Ben as well as Jacen/Jaina/Anakin.
Look for Luke to sacrifice himself heroically in an upcoming NJO book. I really think its possible.
In case it comes true, you should know that I have only read up to SW:NJO:Edge of Victory II:Rebirth; I haven't seen any spoilers or anything.

Helix · 04-12-2002, 12:05 PM

Chewie is not expendable. He's one of the best characters in Star Wars. I don't understand how they decided that killing off a main character was a good idea.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-12-2002, 12:08 PM

Well, it's pretty easy to see why Chewbacca.
What are his main roles in the books?

Combat Character
Protecter of Children
Mechanic
Nursemaid
Alien

That's about it.
So, who can replace all of these roles?

Enter the Noghri.
Exit Chewbacca.

Helix · 04-12-2002, 12:11 PM

I still think Chewie is irreplacable.

The Noghri are nothing compared to him.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-12-2002, 12:16 PM

The Noghri are way better than Chewie.

Chewbacca [list=1][*]big pile of hair[*]adorable roar[*]mechanic skills[/list=1]

Noghri[list=1][*]lots of pile of hair[*]adorable battle cries[*]combat skills[/list=1]

Helix · 04-12-2002, 12:20 PM

No way! Noghri are small, anoying, and stupid enough to be tricked by the Empire.

The Wookies are so much better. Besides, the Noghri were introduced later, in the books. They weren't even Lucas' idea.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-12-2002, 12:21 PM

The Noghri may have been tricked by the Empire but Chewbacca would still be an Imperial slave if not for Han Solo.
The Noghri are way better at combat than anyone in Lucas's books except for Jedi. In Specter of the Past a Noghri silently kills nine blaster-totin' assasins with no help except Luke standing and watching.

Helix · 04-12-2002, 08:44 PM

Standing and watching?? If it weren't for Luke, the Noghri would have been blown to smithereens by a bomb. Seriously, the Noghri are nothing comared to the wookies.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-14-2002, 06:42 PM

Are the Noghri better than Chewie?

Does it really matter?

You have to admit that if a main character had to be killed, Chewie was the logical choice.

Beleg Strongbow · 04-15-2002, 12:21 PM

I have started a new thread for debating whether the Noghri are better than Chewbacca.
We can use this thread to discuss "Chewbacca.......dead?", whatever that means.

04-10-2002, 06:03 PM	#1
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04-12-2002, 12:01 PM	#2
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Chewbacca's death Chewbacca certainly did die. In Star Wars New Jedi Order: Vector Prime , a Yuzzhan Vong dovin basal (read the series for details) pulls the moon of Sernpidal down into the planet. Chewie throws Anakin into the Falcon and Anakin then pilots the Falcon to try and rescue Chewie but there isn't enough time, and Anakin has to turn toward space and escape. The moon falls on Chewie. That's pretty conclusive. They decided to kill off Chewie for two reasons. 1)The Star Wars books hadn't been doing a good enough job of giving a sense of danger, and in starting the New Jedi Order series, they needed to show that the Yuzzhan Vong were a real threat. 2)Chewie was an expendable character. Any part that Chewie has can in a book (any book) can be replaced by another character with ease.

04-12-2002, 12:04 PM	#3
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Chewbacca's death: Is Luke Skywalker next? If you've been following the SW:NJO series, you know that Luke and Mara have a son, Ben. I think this means Luke is now expendable as well: the line of Skywalkers is continued through Ben as well as Jacen/Jaina/Anakin. Look for Luke to sacrifice himself heroically in an upcoming NJO book. I really think its possible. In case it comes true, you should know that I have only read up to SW:NJO:Edge of Victory II:Rebirth; I haven't seen any spoilers or anything.

04-12-2002, 12:05 PM	#4
Helix Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: School! Posts: 107	Chewie isn't expendable Chewie is not expendable. He's one of the best characters in Star Wars. I don't understand how they decided that killing off a main character was a good idea. __________________ Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo. -Elvish Greeting Last edited by Helix : 04-12-2002 at 12:12 PM.

04-12-2002, 12:08 PM	#5
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Chewbacca's death: why? Well, it's pretty easy to see why Chewbacca. What are his main roles in the books? Combat Character Protecter of Children Mechanic Nursemaid Alien That's about it. So, who can replace all of these roles? Enter the Noghri. Exit Chewbacca. Last edited by Beleg Strongbow : 04-12-2002 at 12:10 PM.

04-12-2002, 12:11 PM	#6
Helix Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: School! Posts: 107	Noghri better than Chewie? I still think Chewie is irreplacable. The Noghri are nothing compared to him. __________________ Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo. -Elvish Greeting

04-12-2002, 12:16 PM	#7
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Noghri v Chewbacca The Noghri are way better than Chewie. Chewbacca [list=1][]big pile of hair[]adorable roar[]mechanic skills[/list=1] Noghri[list=1][]lots of pile of hair[]adorable battle cries[]combat skills[/list=1] __________________ "...Beleg Strongbow, truest of friends, greatest in skill of all that harboured in the woods of Beleriand in the Elder Days..." Aure Entuleva! John Kerry for President! Last edited by Beleg Strongbow : 04-12-2002 at 12:18 PM.

04-12-2002, 12:20 PM	#8
Helix Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: School! Posts: 107	Noghri v Wookies No way! Noghri are small, anoying, and stupid enough to be tricked by the Empire. The Wookies are so much better. Besides, the Noghri were introduced later, in the books. They weren't even Lucas' idea. __________________ Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo. -Elvish Greeting

04-12-2002, 12:21 PM	#9
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Noghri v Chewbacca The Noghri may have been tricked by the Empire but Chewbacca would still be an Imperial slave if not for Han Solo. The Noghri are way better at combat than anyone in Lucas's books except for Jedi. In Specter of the Past a Noghri silently kills nine blaster-totin' assasins with no help except Luke standing and watching. __________________ "...Beleg Strongbow, truest of friends, greatest in skill of all that harboured in the woods of Beleriand in the Elder Days..." Aure Entuleva! John Kerry for President!

04-12-2002, 08:44 PM	#10
Helix Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: School! Posts: 107	Standing and watching?? If it weren't for Luke, the Noghri would have been blown to smithereens by a bomb. Seriously, the Noghri are nothing comared to the wookies. __________________ Elen sila lumenn' omentielvo. -Elvish Greeting

04-14-2002, 06:42 PM	#11
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Noghri v Chewbacca Are the Noghri better than Chewie? Does it really matter? You have to admit that if a main character had to be killed, Chewie was the logical choice. __________________ "...Beleg Strongbow, truest of friends, greatest in skill of all that harboured in the woods of Beleriand in the Elder Days..." Aure Entuleva! John Kerry for President!

04-15-2002, 12:21 PM	#12
Beleg Strongbow Truest of Friends Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Pennsylvania, but I have a vacation home in the Westfarthing. Posts: 520	Noghri v CHewbacca I have started a new thread for debating whether the Noghri are better than Chewbacca. We can use this thread to discuss "Chewbacca.......dead?", whatever that means. __________________ "...Beleg Strongbow, truest of friends, greatest in skill of all that harboured in the woods of Beleriand in the Elder Days..." Aure Entuleva! John Kerry for President!

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