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<blockquote data-quote="Kaffis" data-source="post: 3631900" data-attributes="member: 10305"><p>It would be more accurate to suggest that the more streamlined look is a very logical descendant of the less streamlined look of the ancient comics, and that the difference in style between the prequels and the OT is very much reflective of the values of the relative societies.</p><p></p><p>Prequel streamlining represents a peaceful, prosperous, and opulent (if corrupt) society. Things don't have to be all function, because a) you've got the cash to spend to make sure it looks pretty; b) you're not in a big rush on anything, so you've got the time to spend, too; c) pretty becomes a status symbol. Couple this with the fact that basically we see the limos of the galaxy for the most part, and the Nubian, Bail's speeder, Dooku and Grievous' personal ships, the Naboo fighters, and all the Nabooian personal armaments all make plenty of sense.</p><p></p><p>Fast forward to the OT (and to a lesser extent, the Clone army's gear) -- this is a much less prosperous time -- trade isn't flourishing under the boot-heel of the Empire, all the Imperial resources are far more concerned with the ability to project power than to look nice doing it, and we're no longer watching the big politicians and nobility of the galaxy, but rather the working-class fringe elements and the armies. A smuggler's ship, particularly in this era, is all function and no form. Warships of the day are built for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You've got better things for your droids to do than polish your car, and status is now linked to how secure you are or how much power you command.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kaffis, post: 3631900, member: 10305"] It would be more accurate to suggest that the more streamlined look is a very logical descendant of the less streamlined look of the ancient comics, and that the difference in style between the prequels and the OT is very much reflective of the values of the relative societies. Prequel streamlining represents a peaceful, prosperous, and opulent (if corrupt) society. Things don't have to be all function, because a) you've got the cash to spend to make sure it looks pretty; b) you're not in a big rush on anything, so you've got the time to spend, too; c) pretty becomes a status symbol. Couple this with the fact that basically we see the limos of the galaxy for the most part, and the Nubian, Bail's speeder, Dooku and Grievous' personal ships, the Naboo fighters, and all the Nabooian personal armaments all make plenty of sense. Fast forward to the OT (and to a lesser extent, the Clone army's gear) -- this is a much less prosperous time -- trade isn't flourishing under the boot-heel of the Empire, all the Imperial resources are far more concerned with the ability to project power than to look nice doing it, and we're no longer watching the big politicians and nobility of the galaxy, but rather the working-class fringe elements and the armies. A smuggler's ship, particularly in this era, is all function and no form. Warships of the day are built for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You've got better things for your droids to do than polish your car, and status is now linked to how secure you are or how much power you command. [/QUOTE]
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