Sorry if this is old... but Leia survives a blaster shot..

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2003-01-10 06:42pm

Dooku's cloak for example was able to absorb energy from sabers and blasters.

A blaster-proof cloak? What'll they think of next! I'd be curious as to where you got this... what's it made out of? Cortosis?

Darth Servo · Post by **Darth Servo** » 2003-01-10 06:59pm

Kurgan wrote:You make a good case with the quote. But again, why is using low level blaster settings preferable to using the stun setting on the ST Rifles (other than Stormy incompetance)?

Maybe because they had no problem with killing the ewoks and its easier to switch from high to low power than from high to stun?

Crazy_Vasey · Post by **Crazy_Vasey** » 2003-01-10 07:02pm

That stun blast looks like it disperses mighty fast as well. Can't be good for range.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2003-01-10 09:10pm

Maybe Stun has variable rates as well. ; )

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-11 04:35am

Kurgan wrote:A blaster-proof cloak? What'll they think of next! I'd be curious as to where you got this... what's it made out of? Cortosis?

Doesn't say it's blaster proof, just that it helps, much like stormie armor isn't blaster proof, but is intended to make the shot survivable.

Ofcourse you do understand why armor is not made of materials like this yes?

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-11 04:37am

Kurgan wrote:Oh okay, so all the Rebels were wearing super blaster proof armor. Okay, I can buy that. Smart guys! ; )

Never said it would be blastproof, and since it's a high importance special ops mission then one tends to give the best and most expensive equipment to the important people.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2003-01-12 01:24am

Doesn't say it's blaster proof, just that it helps, much like stormie armor isn't blaster proof, but is intended to make the shot survivable.

Ofcourse you do understand why armor is not made of materials like this yes?

Let me guess.. because it's "too expensive" to outfit everyone with right?

I can buy Darth Vader having specialty armor, but Dooku's friggin' cape???

Why would his cape (a piece of cloth that hangs loosely behind him) need to be saber/blaster resistant? Is he like Count Dracula and he draws his cape around him to ward off attacks? (then again, Chris Lee is famous for playing Dracula in the 70's, so who knows) ; )

Please, show me your source for this info... I'm curious.

His Divine Shadow · Post by **His Divine Shadow** » 2003-01-12 08:32am

Kurgan wrote:Let me guess.. because it's "too expensive" to outfit everyone with right?

Well yes, price vs. perfomance.

Why would his cape (a piece of cloth that hangs loosely behind him) need to be saber/blaster resistant?

Not resistant, just absorbing as to make a possible hit survivable.
It's some expensive stuff, but Dooku is one of the richest persons in the galaxy.

Please, show me your source for this info... I'm curious.

The AOTC:Visual Dictionary:
"Underlayer made of costly fine-grade armorweave fabric, which draps like silk and helps dissipate blast or lightsaber energy"

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2003-01-12 09:57am

That's hilarious! Okay, fine you win then.