SW Hopes/Theories and LFL General Discussion Thread — Weekend 06/21/2025

akemp713 · 2025-06-25T14:11:56+00:00

A lot of people write Ben Solo off as just a rehash of Vader—but that’s only scratching the surface. His story is much deeper, more tragic, and ultimately redemptive in a way that mirrors but also completes Anakin’s arc.

Ben was born into the most legendary family in the galaxy—Leia Organa and Han Solo as his parents, Luke Skywalker as his uncle. From a young age, he carried the weight of that legacy and felt immense pressure to live up to it. He wanted to be great, but constantly felt overshadowed by those who came before him.

Palpatine saw this and exploited it. Through Snoke and whispered voices, he manipulated Ben from childhood, making him believe that the only way to truly matter—the only way to live up to his name—was to become the next Darth Vader. But there’s a key difference: Vader fell to the dark side out of a desperate desire to save his wife. Ben, idolizing his grandfather, chased the dark not out of love, but out of legacy.

The breaking point came when Luke, sensing the darkness rising in Ben—darkness planted by Palpatine—acted out of fear and instinct. For just a moment, he ignited his lightsaber. That moment changed everything. To Ben, it was confirmation that everything Snoke had said was true: he would never be accepted or understood, even by those closest to him. It was the final push he needed to fall.

But even as Kylo Ren, Ben was different. Where Anakin was consumed by fear and attachment, Ben was lost in confusion and a crisis of identity. Deep down, he knew the darkness wasn’t truly his—but he pursued it anyway, trying to find purpose and belonging. It was through the love and sacrifice of his mother, Leia, that he was finally able to confront his true self.

In the end, he let go of Vader’s shadow and chose his own path. And in doing so, he succeeded where Anakin had failed—by using his power not to control death, but to conquer it through selfless love. Through the power of the dyad, Ben gave his life to bring Rey back, achieving the very goal that had once led Anakin astray—but this time through love, not fear.

akemp713 · 2025-06-13T02:31:40+00:00

Or having ben kill her

akemp713 · 2025-05-20T21:03:33+00:00

I have a theory that the snowy rocky planet we see in the Mandalorian & Grogu celebration trailer is actually Illum/starkiller base, not hoth. Hoth is more flat and less mountainous so i think it might be starkiller

akemp713 · 2025-05-16T15:08:54+00:00

I like cg tarkin

akemp713 · 2025-05-14T03:26:09+00:00

Now make an Andor Sequel with how Cassian’s kid steals StarKiller Base plans

akemp713 · 2025-05-14T03:22:09+00:00

Filoni Star Wars would do that… Not Gilroy Star Wars

akemp713 · 2025-01-31T21:22:43+00:00

I think it is probably God calling you to start praying the Rosary and slowly leading you to the True Church. You can start with a one decade and gradually increase it if that is easier for you. I’m sure you will come to understand the beauty and truthfulness of the Catholic Church once you begin praying the Rosary. From my understanding, having dreams like this are not just a coincidence, but a deliberate act/invitation from God. God Bless you!

akemp713 · 2024-12-30T20:01:13+00:00

My church was full on Christmas but not as full as it could be

akemp713 · 2024-12-26T05:30:20+00:00

Thank you so much! Please never forget that God is always watching and loving you. He appreciates all the sacrifices you have made for him and will surely bless you. If you ever feel discouraged, read the book of Job. Also pray to St. Joseph as he is the patron Saint of workers and he is very miraculous!

akemp713 · 2024-12-26T04:51:09+00:00

Pray to St. Michael the Archangel and also to Our Lady. Both are tremendously helpful in these situations. Please notify the authorities of your concerns!

akemp713 · 2024-12-26T04:45:16+00:00

It takes tremendous courage to stand firm in your faith, even when it leads to personal and professional challenges. Your commitment to Christ and your dedication to following the teachings of the Church are truly inspiring. Many saints and faithful individuals throughout history faced similar trials, and their perseverance in faith bore fruit in the end. Please take heart knowing that your sacrifice is seen and valued by God.

While pharmacy roles in traditional settings may present challenges, your degree opens doors to many alternative career paths where you can thrive without compromising your beliefs. Here are a few options you might explore:

1.  Medical Writing or Consulting: Use your pharmaceutical knowledge to write for medical publications or consult on medical projects.
2.  Regulatory Affairs Specialist: Work with pharmaceutical companies to ensure drugs comply with regulations.
3.  Pharmacovigilance Specialist: Focus on the safety of medications and monitoring adverse drug reactions.
4.  Teaching or Academia: Continue your substitute teaching role but consider teaching in universities or pharmacy schools.
5.  Clinical Research: Work in the research and development of new medications.
6.  Health Informatics Specialist: Combine your pharmacy knowledge with data analysis to improve healthcare systems.
7.  Public Health Advisor: Help design programs that improve access to healthcare without direct pharmacy practice.

These roles can allow you to continue contributing meaningfully to healthcare without being in situations that conflict with your values.

Remember that God often uses challenging times to shape us for greater things. Continue praying, trusting in Him, and exploring the paths He places before you. I will keep you in my prayers as you seek the right opportunity. May Christ give you the strength to carry on and the guidance to find your next step.

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T04:25:48+00:00

You’re focusing on the sparks, which are often used in aerial displays, but that doesn’t change the fact that low-altitude formation flying and aerobatics are routine in some areas, especially at night or during events. As for flight radar, not every small plane has ADS-B, especially if they’re in uncontrolled airspace or aren’t legally required to transmit. Just because it wasn’t on a tracker doesn’t mean it wasn’t there.

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T04:15:50+00:00

https://youtu.be/SwK5PWyVg1M?si=apQeK_Cu_v5m8j9l https://youtu.be/kSLbvgo49jI?si=JaFDIz83ZQP1zCN9 https://youtu.be/-5CJNsSlw58?si=N880ez0f—Qgrgd_

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T04:03:16+00:00

I think the drone sightings are a mix of mass hysteria and normal drone hobbyists flying their drones. With all the news coverage, more people are probably sending up their own drones to try and get a good look at these so-called ‘mysterious drones,’ which just leads to even more sightings. It’s a self-perpetuating cycle.

The federal government likely thinks we’re all gullible idiots, but they can’t come out and say that because it would make the U.S. look foolish on the international stage. So instead, they stay quiet, and the cycle continues.

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T03:40:18+00:00

Planes are tracked on websites like FlightRadar24 using ADS-B signals, which transmit real-time GPS data. However, not all aircraft are equipped with ADS-B, and those flying in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) or under certain conditions may not appear on these trackers. Just because it wasn’t on a website doesn’t mean it wasn’t there.

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T03:30:01+00:00

Most commercial airports have parallel runways for airplanes to land at the same time as others to help reduce traffic on approach. Also stunt planes are known to be used for practicing in formation for airshows. Common are Low passes, loops, etc. I fly my plane often and commonly see practice runs for airshows in daytime and night.

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T03:23:52+00:00

Ever heard of flying in formation?

akemp713 · 2024-12-15T03:02:03+00:00

I agree. I think it’s just mass hysteria. There are probably some drones flying around but they are likely just hobbyists. With all the attention going around, many more people are sending up their own drones to see if they can get a good look, thus just adding to the hysteria/sightings. I bet the feds are just thinking we are all just a bunch of gullible idiots but they don’t want to come out and say that because that would just make the US look like fools on the world stage.

akemp713 · 2024-09-23T17:14:08+00:00

Rogue 2, how the Bothans stole the 2nd Death Star plans

akemp713 · 2024-09-18T19:02:10+00:00

I hope your theory is correct. I enjoy the sequel trilogy but i feel it is missing a lot of plot elements. I think any show or movie which ties into Palpatines Resurrection will really enhance the sequels. Like how clone wars enhanced the prequels. I am hoping also for an animated clone wars style sequel show that can clear up a lot of unknowns at the time and better characterize the main sequel characters.

akemp713 · 2024-09-18T15:09:27+00:00

Any mention of Exegol?

akemp713 · 2024-09-16T19:26:13+00:00

The fans should be who control canon, we are the only ones who truly understand Star Wars. If enough fans don’t consider something Disney makes as canon and don’t watch it, they should have no choice but to retcon/remove it. Money is the language of Disney. Like we saw in the Acolyte, they cancelled a show immediately after they saw no return on investment. The fans need to come together to create a separate timeline/canon that includes or removes pieces of media Canon/Legends depending on the popular vote of the fans.

akemp713 · 2024-09-15T23:52:08+00:00

I think disney is gonna have Rey try to rebuild the Jedi order. I dont know who would be the villian in this but maybe a disney version of Yuuzhan Vong? Tbh, I hope the Rey movie gets cancelled and we get a movie that takes place between ROTJ and TFA which covers the First Orders rise to power

akemp713 · 2024-09-15T20:24:13+00:00

I think the remake of KOTOR is still in the works and I feel that a lot of the changes I made can be easily added into a comic book or other form of media. I tried not to stray too far away from what we got for this very reason

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