Delusions Of Grandeur Heir to the Empire Ch. 17-21
Aug 10, 2023
The hosts dive into Luke's stranded predicament in deep space, exposing his struggle with X-Wing repairs with R2's help. Leia's cultural clashes on Kashyyyk highlight the planet's Wookiee charm, while a mysterious freighter introduces the cunning Talon Card. Tension builds as Luke meets Mara Jade, who blindsides him with his sudden inability to connect with the Force. Meanwhile, Han and Lando navigate a casino in pursuit of Talon, unraveling intriguing connections to Jabba the Hutt. Galactic Zillow browsing and hypothetical planet-buying add a playful twist!
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Heroic Skill Has Real Consequences
- Luke's impressive piloting has real costs and consequences for his ship and survival.
- The hosts appreciate that Star Wars shows limits on hero competence rather than magical fixes.
X-Wing As A Character Metaphor
- Emily jokes Luke should buy a bigger ship and not keep flying an X-wing everywhere.
- The hosts treat the X-wing habit as a character metaphor for Luke doing everything alone.
Leia's Kashyyyk Culture Panic
- Leia experiences culture shock arriving on Kashyyyk and worries she can't speak Wookiee.
- The hosts find humor in Leia's diplomatic panic despite long familiarity with Chewbacca.
