Star Wars Trivia Thursday (07-09-2009)

We got a lot of really great questions this week.Thanks for all the input and feedback you all have given regarding this idea. Remember this is a short week due to work. Don't get discouraged if you question was not answered. Try again next week. There's a good chance you will get a question answered. And since I just posted the Rules, this week can slide.

And now, without further adieu, week on begins.

1. (via @woodlandelf) Does Leia remember Padme or Breha Organa when she says she remembers her mother in RotJ?

This is a good question to ask. Breha and Bail Organa were the foster parents that raised Leia from birth. In Return of the Jedi she says that she remembers her real mother but just as "images" and "feelings." Leia recalled her as being, "beautiful, kind, but sad." She new Breha was her adoptive mother as she most likely died during the destruction of Alderaan. So it is only conceivable to think that she must have been talking about Padme.

An interesting side note involves her description of remembering Padme. Padme died just after giving them names. It is possible that, being a Force sensitive individual, Leia remembers Padme, but also could be an error on the Lucas' part due to the large gap between the Original and New trilogies.

2. (via @theonecorey) How about the first appearance of Coruscant for all the EU haters out there.

Coruscant first appeared in the Expanded Universe and was called by its name in Timothy Zahn's book "Heir to the Empire" which was published in 1991. Nearly 15 years after the first movie was produced. It did not appear on screen for the first time until after the 1997 release of Return of the Jedi. The special edition editied in new effects and showed the celebration of the defeat of Emperor Palpatine on Coruscant.

3. (via @sdsb110) What planet was Boba Fett from before Kamino appeared in the New Trilogy?

I really like this question because it was hard. I am not sure that my answer will even be right. @sdsb110 has a book that has the "right" answer in it, so let me know if I'm right or way off wrong.

My first instinct would be to go with my first knowledge of Boba Fett and say Mandalore, but I also know that he was sent to an orphanage on Bespin. Correct me if I'm wrong.

4. (via @zombietips) Were there Zombies in the Star Wars universe?

God, I love zombies! The answer is yes.

The Sith were able to create zombies with alchemy to protect the Valley of the Dark Lords. The Rakghoul Plague turned people into mindless creatures similar to zombies. And Rajine, an energy vampire, used them to protect her palace from tresspassers. There are a few other instances in the Galaxy of reported zombies as well.

5. (via @churchy71) I want to know were the Stormtroopers clones, or were they enlisted?

You have to love Stormtroopers, but man did they need some better armor.

The first Stormtroopers were clones that survived the Clone Wars. They were officially renamed by Palpatine's Declaration of New Order. Three new batches were grown and sent to the Outer Rim Territories after the Battle of Kamino in 10 BBY. No longer guided by Jedi generals, Stormtroopers were free to enforce the brutal Imperial doctrine and seemed endless in number.

Thanks for the questions guys. Remember if yours didn't get picked don't get discouraged try again next week.

Bonus Round

These are some of the other questions I received. Feel free to answer them or @reply to the original owner if you would like.

@rbtgirl asks, "What was the name of Anakin and Padme's love song?" and "What's the name of Luke's theme?"

@hddnmcky inquires, "Who was Dorsk 81 and why was he unique?" and "Who was Qui Xux and what role did she play in the Empire?"

Star Wars Trivia Thursday Eligibility Rules

Hey guys,

Here are the official rules of the Star Wars Trivia Thursday

--All questions must be tagged with the hashtag #swtt to be considered.

--Questions must either come from the sexology of movies or the Expanded Universe, where the Expanded Universe consists of comics, books, or tv shows.

--Questions will be selected at 10* per Thursday and will be personally answered via @reply, retweeted, and at the Cantina (http://cuthut.com/BA8).

--All questions are eligible as long as tweeter hasn't had a question answered the previous week.

--Elibible questions will be accepted Monday beginning at 12:01 am until Thursday at 5:00 pm* Central Standard Time.

--This is a game for fun. PLEASE, no rude comments directed at others or myself regarding questions asked or answers given. Behavior like this will not be tolerated and will result in blockage of your account.

--All questions to be considered must come from followers of @swfacts.**

--Have fun. Be challenging! May the Force be with You!

*unless otherwise noted. Some days I may have to work. At this point I will post by the Sunday beforehand that only 5 questions will be answered.

**there are advantages to this as your account will be referenced in at least three different high traffic areas. You're most likely going to gain a few followers as well.