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Did Darth Vader wear the same suit for 20+ years?
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Darth Vader donned his iconic suit from his defeat on Mustafar to his death on the Death Star II, a little over 20 years. Was he wearing the exact same suit that whole time? Did he have any backup suits or suits he could change into for laundry day?
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Darth Vader donned his iconic suit from his defeat on Mustafar to his death on the Death Star II, a little over 20 years. Was he wearing the exact same suit that whole time? Did he have any backup suits or suits he could change into for laundry day?
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Darth Vader donned his iconic suit from his defeat on Mustafar to his death on the Death Star II, a little over 20 years. Was he wearing the exact same suit that whole time? Did he have any backup suits or suits he could change into for laundry day?
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Darth Vader donned his iconic suit from his defeat on Mustafar to his death on the Death Star II, a little over 20 years. Was he wearing the exact same suit that whole time? Did he have any backup suits or suits he could change into for laundry day?
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In the canon Marvel series "Darth Vader" (pre-ANH) and collected in Vol 2: Imperial Machine), Vader engages a lost Jedi in battle and is severely 'damaged'. In the artwork, you can see that his armor is practically ruined.
Palpatine says as much and comments that his [Palpatine's] droids will easily repair the armor and that Vader is free to tweak the suit as he [Vader] sees fit.
One could argue that the use of the word "repair" rather than something like 'new', 'replacement' indicates that the core of the suit is essentially the same. Additionally- the statement "the armor is YOU" indicates a sense of permanence
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I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
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Not canon but it seems applicable: https://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/06/exclusive-star-wars-vfx-legend-john-knoll-explains-darth-vader-c
While not strictly official, Knoll even had some story reasoning in his own mind for the slightly different armor and outfit in each movie.
"I figure he's got more than one version of those outfits. The reason the armor looks a little grungier and dented up in A New Hope is you're not going to wear your nice armor into battle. You're gonna wear your beater armor into battle. Then, if you're going to go talk to the Emperor or something you put on the nice shiny one, show some respect," Knoll said with a smile.
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The Disney canon novel Thrawn: Alliances makes it clear Vader has more than one outfit in chapter 8:
Vader would need his armor cleaned in more time-consuming detail. Fortunately, he had another full set in his quarters that he could wear while the Chimera's techs restored this one.
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In the canon Marvel series "Darth Vader" (pre-ANH) and collected in Vol 2: Imperial Machine), Vader engages a lost Jedi in battle and is severely 'damaged'. In the artwork, you can see that his armor is practically ruined.
Palpatine says as much and comments that his [Palpatine's] droids will easily repair the armor and that Vader is free to tweak the suit as he [Vader] sees fit.
One could argue that the use of the word "repair" rather than something like 'new', 'replacement' indicates that the core of the suit is essentially the same. Additionally- the statement "the armor is YOU" indicates a sense of permanence
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I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
add a comment |
In the canon Marvel series "Darth Vader" (pre-ANH) and collected in Vol 2: Imperial Machine), Vader engages a lost Jedi in battle and is severely 'damaged'. In the artwork, you can see that his armor is practically ruined.
Palpatine says as much and comments that his [Palpatine's] droids will easily repair the armor and that Vader is free to tweak the suit as he [Vader] sees fit.
One could argue that the use of the word "repair" rather than something like 'new', 'replacement' indicates that the core of the suit is essentially the same. Additionally- the statement "the armor is YOU" indicates a sense of permanence
answered 6 hours ago
NKCampbellNKCampbell
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I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
add a comment |
In the canon Marvel series "Darth Vader" (pre-ANH) and collected in Vol 2: Imperial Machine), Vader engages a lost Jedi in battle and is severely 'damaged'. In the artwork, you can see that his armor is practically ruined.
Palpatine says as much and comments that his [Palpatine's] droids will easily repair the armor and that Vader is free to tweak the suit as he [Vader] sees fit.
One could argue that the use of the word "repair" rather than something like 'new', 'replacement' indicates that the core of the suit is essentially the same. Additionally- the statement "the armor is YOU" indicates a sense of permanence
answered 6 hours ago
NKCampbellNKCampbell
27.8k9101151
In the canon Marvel series "Darth Vader" (pre-ANH) and collected in Vol 2: Imperial Machine), Vader engages a lost Jedi in battle and is severely 'damaged'. In the artwork, you can see that his armor is practically ruined.
Palpatine says as much and comments that his [Palpatine's] droids will easily repair the armor and that Vader is free to tweak the suit as he [Vader] sees fit.
One could argue that the use of the word "repair" rather than something like 'new', 'replacement' indicates that the core of the suit is essentially the same. Additionally- the statement "the armor is YOU" indicates a sense of permanence
answered 6 hours ago
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I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
add a comment |
1
I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
1
1
I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
I guess whether repaired armor is still the original armor gets into the realm of the Ship of Theseus, but if Vader doesn't have backups, repairs rather than replaces damaged components, and is told "the armor is YOU", then that suggests to me that it is essentially the same suit.
– Thunderforge
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
@Thunderforge - It will be worth deep investigation of the new canon virtual series "Vader Immortal" which apparently takes place in his castle on Mustafar - you may find a closet of suits hidden somewhere!
– NKCampbell
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Not canon but it seems applicable: https://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/06/exclusive-star-wars-vfx-legend-john-knoll-explains-darth-vader-c
While not strictly official, Knoll even had some story reasoning in his own mind for the slightly different armor and outfit in each movie.
"I figure he's got more than one version of those outfits. The reason the armor looks a little grungier and dented up in A New Hope is you're not going to wear your nice armor into battle. You're gonna wear your beater armor into battle. Then, if you're going to go talk to the Emperor or something you put on the nice shiny one, show some respect," Knoll said with a smile.
answered 4 hours ago
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Not canon but it seems applicable: https://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/06/exclusive-star-wars-vfx-legend-john-knoll-explains-darth-vader-c
While not strictly official, Knoll even had some story reasoning in his own mind for the slightly different armor and outfit in each movie.
"I figure he's got more than one version of those outfits. The reason the armor looks a little grungier and dented up in A New Hope is you're not going to wear your nice armor into battle. You're gonna wear your beater armor into battle. Then, if you're going to go talk to the Emperor or something you put on the nice shiny one, show some respect," Knoll said with a smile.
answered 4 hours ago
krbkrb
5107
add a comment |
Not canon but it seems applicable: https://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/06/exclusive-star-wars-vfx-legend-john-knoll-explains-darth-vader-c
While not strictly official, Knoll even had some story reasoning in his own mind for the slightly different armor and outfit in each movie.
"I figure he's got more than one version of those outfits. The reason the armor looks a little grungier and dented up in A New Hope is you're not going to wear your nice armor into battle. You're gonna wear your beater armor into battle. Then, if you're going to go talk to the Emperor or something you put on the nice shiny one, show some respect," Knoll said with a smile.
answered 4 hours ago
krbkrb
5107
Not canon but it seems applicable: https://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/06/exclusive-star-wars-vfx-legend-john-knoll-explains-darth-vader-c
While not strictly official, Knoll even had some story reasoning in his own mind for the slightly different armor and outfit in each movie.
"I figure he's got more than one version of those outfits. The reason the armor looks a little grungier and dented up in A New Hope is you're not going to wear your nice armor into battle. You're gonna wear your beater armor into battle. Then, if you're going to go talk to the Emperor or something you put on the nice shiny one, show some respect," Knoll said with a smile.
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krbkrb
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The Disney canon novel Thrawn: Alliances makes it clear Vader has more than one outfit in chapter 8:
Vader would need his armor cleaned in more time-consuming detail. Fortunately, he had another full set in his quarters that he could wear while the Chimera's techs restored this one.
answered 1 hour ago
NolimonNolimon
640211
add a comment |
The Disney canon novel Thrawn: Alliances makes it clear Vader has more than one outfit in chapter 8:
Vader would need his armor cleaned in more time-consuming detail. Fortunately, he had another full set in his quarters that he could wear while the Chimera's techs restored this one.
answered 1 hour ago
NolimonNolimon
640211
add a comment |
The Disney canon novel Thrawn: Alliances makes it clear Vader has more than one outfit in chapter 8:
Vader would need his armor cleaned in more time-consuming detail. Fortunately, he had another full set in his quarters that he could wear while the Chimera's techs restored this one.
answered 1 hour ago
NolimonNolimon
640211
The Disney canon novel Thrawn: Alliances makes it clear Vader has more than one outfit in chapter 8:
Vader would need his armor cleaned in more time-consuming detail. Fortunately, he had another full set in his quarters that he could wear while the Chimera's techs restored this one.
answered 1 hour ago
NolimonNolimon
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answered 1 hour ago
NolimonNolimon
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NolimonNolimon
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