Saturday, April 25, 2015

Luke and Leia



Luke and Leia Skywalker were the children of Galactic Republic Senator Padmé Amidala and the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, a former hero of the Jedi Order who had recently fallen to the dark side of the Force and become a Sith Lord. The twins' mother had been choked by her husband on Mustafar after Skywalker believed Amidala to have betrayed him, causing Amidala to lose the will to live and die not long after giving birth to Luke and Leia. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda knew that the children, both having a natural affinity for the Force, needed protection from Palpatine and their father. Deciding it would be best if they were separated, the two Jedi Masters agreed to send the infant boy to live with his father's stepbrother, Owen Lars, and his wife, Beru, on Tatooine. Leia was sent to live under the protection of her newly-adopted parents, Bail and Breha Organa of Alderaan.

Luke Skywalker was the subject to many prophecies. This made his future extremely bright and the reliance of his mastery became  even more evident to society. As he grew older he fought in many of the most important battles of the Galactic Civil War, helping to found Rogue Squadron and fighting Imperial forces across the galaxy. Skywalker received Jedi training from Yoda, and learned from Vader that the Sith Lord was his father. One year later, he fought in the Battle of Endor, and succeeded in turning his father back to the light. Thanks to Skywalker, Palpatine was killed, and the Empire was dealt a crippling blow. One year later, the New Republic was formed.

Throughout the succeeding decades, Skywalker helped keep peace throughout the galaxy as the New Republic slowly defeated small remnants of the Empire. When Palpatine returned in the form of several clone bodies, Luke temporarily fell to the dark side and became the resurrected Emperor's apprentice. He was later redeemed with the help of his friends, and continued with his goal of reviving the Jedi Order.

Even though Luke came off very quiet and confused, was actually very intelligent. Things came naturally to him. He was a very quick learner and used what he learned to the best of his abilities. He knew he was capable of more than he performed so he constantly was working his hardest. From this came his rebellious side. He knew his limits, but excessively pushed them and would get into a lot of trouble with not only authority, but he would get himself into trouble or more so danger. He was willing and able, yet it put him in mere death situations.

Leia Organa was most famous for her strong leadership during the Galactic Civil War and other subsequent galactic conflicts, making her one of the galaxy's greatest heroes. She had a forceful personality and bright intellect, having accomplished much in her youth: she was a strong proponent for the Rebel Alliance, the youngest Senator ever of the Galactic Empire at eighteen standard years of age, and a member of the Royal Family of Alderaan. Years later, she was a key proponent in the creation of the New Republic, and was elected to the position of Chief of State, serving twice in that office. She soon became a Jedi Knight in the New Jedi Order due to her powerful Force heritage.

Leia was a very strong and intelligent woman. She was bright, strong, and clever. She did everything she could to keep the Jedi Order as strong as possible. She was a very good listener and did as she was told, but only to a certain extent. She was also a fighter so if she didn't exactly like what she was being told to do, she showed it. Leia was very sweet and very good with her words. She was very good at persuaded people not only with her words, but with her looks. Leia would get into many dangerous situations, but she always came out on top. She always pushed herself to do more and to perform better than before. She was courageous and she new exactly what she wanted and how she wanted it. She was a born leader.

The Galactic twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa were originally played by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, but the Luke and Leia in my life are the Larrabee Twins, Andrew and Ryan. These twins both have many aspects of both Luke and Leia. They both stand up for what they believe and are both constant fighters whether it be for athletics or academics. Andrew and Ryan are clever young men in their own secret ways. They put themselves in dangerous situations, but they always push themselves to perform their best and end up on top. They constantly strive to be the best with not only the competition of their fellow peers, but with the competition between themselves. Even though they are very alike, they each has their strengths and weaknesses, but together their abilities are excessive. They do come off very quiet and confused like Luke, but like Leia they are very intelligent and bright.Together they are inseparable and unstoppable. #Twinning

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Tauntaun

Tauntauns were a species of omnivorous reptomammals who were indigenous to the icy planet ofHoth. Tauntauns were commonly used as pack animals during the Rebel Alliance's stay at Hoth.Tauntauns were also used as patrol mounts when it was learned that the Rebel Alliance's own vehicles could not cope with the very cold weather.

They featured a mix of traditionally reptilian features, such as a lack of mammary glands and scaly skin. They were also warm-blooded, and had a layer of blubber under fur which ranged from gray to white and covered their bodies.

Tauntauns possessed numerous evolutionary adaptations to the bitter, cold environments of Hoth. Those adaptations included wide feet for running across icy surfaces, swiveling ears, thick blubber, chambered lungs, two pairs of nostrils, and a digestive system that excreted wastes as oils through skin pores, producing a distinctive odor. Their four nostrils served to warm inhaled air. Their larger pair were used to bring oxygen into the blood stream during physical exertion. When lying down to sleep, the larger pair sealed to keep snow out, and the second pair took over. A well-muscled tail extended a meter from their bodies to help maintain balance. They had clawed feet and hands to gain purchase on the ice. Their feet were also tridactyl, with splayed toes to act as natural snowshoes.

The most important feature of Tauntaun physiology was their unique blood mixture that was resistant to the tundra winds and kept their organs from freezing. Despite these adaptations, tauntauns sought shelter at night to avoid the extreme nighttime temperatures of Hoth. When shelter was unavailable, they used their evolved ability to hibernate during low nighttime temperatures, maintaining a lukewarm internal temperature. Some tauntaun breeds actually froze to death if awakened after sundown.

These creatures were very stubborn, but very friendly when domesticated. They grew to respect authority, but respected other Tauntauns only if they weren't willing to fight. Throughout the blizzards and freezing temperatures, a Tauntauns main goal was to get whomever was riding it safe and sound. Tauntauns were very caring in this sense. Although they were doing a lot of work, they never let down their rider because they knew that they, too were suffering in the frigid climate and working not only to protect themselves, but the Tauntaun race as well. These creautures were very silent, but caring. They were willing to go through extremes to get the job done, but in a very intelligent way since they did have to maneuver around the weather conditions.

Tauntauns are originally by portrayed by digital artists, but the Tauntaun in my life is Benito Magaña. Benito comes off as a really quite, yet friendly individual. He is a really good friend to have because he is serious when need be, stubborn in certain situations, and willing to fight in certain instances. Benito, like a Tauntaun, is very caring and always has your back. He is trustworthy and respects authority. Benito is very intelligent whether it be inside or outside of school. He always gives his very best, protects his peers, and never ever lets his homies down. 




Thursday, April 9, 2015

Jabba the Hutt

Jabba Desilijic Tiure, better known as Jabba the Hutt and often called the "Bloated One," though never to his face, was one of the most notorious Hutt crime lords in the galaxy, who governed a large criminal empire located in the Outer Rim Territories from his desert palace on Tatooine. At the height of his power, Jabba was one of the most powerful crime lords in the galaxy

Jabba had started as a small crime lord, but quickly spread his influence into a variety of illegal activities, including spice-smuggling, gunrunning, slavery, and sometimes outright piracy. Known for his cruelty and carnal fancies, Jabba the Hutt was powerful enough to command respect and payment from the Galaxy's ruling government, so much so that during the Clone Wars the Republic went to great lengths to avoid Jabba's displeasure.

He is the crime lord and gangster of Tatooine, who employs a retinue of criminals, bounty hunters, smugglers, assassins and bodyguards to operate his criminal empire. 

Jabba the Hutt is originally portrayed by Declan Mulholland, but the Jabba the Hutt in my life is David. David is a straight up G. He is very clever and manipulative in many ways, shapes, and forms. I am not insisting that David is a crime lord or anything, but the stories that David tells about from back home makes him sound like a straight up G! He seems very respected, well mannered, but pressuring when need be. David governs what he wants when he wants! He runs the streets of China!