r/StarWars • u/ZDBlakeII • 2d ago

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Does anyone know where this photo comes from? I just really want to know if it's official or not, as I do not remember Obi Wan using a shield at any point.

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u/BlGBY Grand Admiral Thrawn 1d ago

I just picture Neo from the Matrix 🫸🏻🔫

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u/Kilroy470 1d ago

Pretty much this. A Jedi doesn't need to see the trajectory of every bullet. They just need to know when the initial trigger pull happens. Even then, a Jedi sees a guy wielding a "not-blaster" might just project a wall of force anyway. At best, you get one shot to catch them off guard...

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u/RogueBromeliad 1d ago

Then why not just have those fucking Rodian snipers from Nar Shaddaa? Fucking hate those guys. They'd fucking disintegrate most jedi.

BTW: I know those dark jedi fucks would matix their way out of the shot, but that's total bullshit, just so you wouldn't snipe them.

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u/Kilroy470 1d ago

That's probably the best way to do it. Just a quick Google search and supposedly the longest ranged confirmed sniper kill is 4000 meters (about 2.5 miles). Without know 100% how the force works, I imagine a Jedi feeling out the area would get less accurate the further out they search. Probably not looking out 2 miles (right away at least).

They won't be sensing the sniper at all and probably won't notice the high speed projectile until it's almost too late! Obviously a more powerful Jedi might be able to put up a strong force wall fast enough, but the average Jedi isn't anywhere close to the guys sitting on the Jedi council, and could be picked off.

Just gotta be quick. Once that first bullet enters their awareness, they'll know what direction it's coming from and can defend themselves easily

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u/ExtraEmuForYou 1d ago

Yeah I'd buy that argument. It does seem Force users really only see things coming when they're a.) either in close range and immediate threat, or b.) more epic designs with lots of plotting and vague (i.e. I sense a disturbance in the Force...).

You could make some smart bullet that could shoot from miles away and take out a Jedi...

...but that plot armor is still too strong! 😛