I just watched (again) the three original movies. Still as enjoyable as ever. Now, I know there have been quite a few discussions on various technical aspects of the plots, characters, chronology, continuity and consistency – with lots of emotions, tempers, etc. One question remains in my mind, and hopefully it can be answered in a sporting way, without polemics.
What was the purpose of the armor worn by all the troopers?
It didn’t protect them from anything – not even the sticks and stones of the little teddy bears. Lasers, debris falling, nothing. Why would any army, rebel or imperial, spend so much to dress so many with something so useless? I’m sure I’ve missed something key here. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Regards, Michael
What was the purpose of the armor worn by all the troopers?
It didn’t protect them from anything – not even the sticks and stones of the little teddy bears. Lasers, debris falling, nothing. Why would any army, rebel or imperial, spend so much to dress so many with something so useless? I’m sure I’ve missed something key here. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Regards, Michael