TheHeat Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 So I was reading up on some SWTOR characters on Wookiepedia the other day when I noticed that they've apparently given some characters canonical birthdates in the Star Wars timeline. That's when I noticed this. According to this Mako was born in 3,659BBY, but the main storyline of SWTOR only begins in 3,643BBY (source) which is only sixteen years later... The implications here are a little creepy for anyone who romanced her. Maybe slightly less creepy if the Bounty Hunter is supposed to be around the same age (there doesn't seem to be any definitive answer on that), but judging by the voice I doubt it. Ew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicksteezin Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Because those dates are real and wookipedia is a credible source......... Think you may be thinkin a little too hard about this one mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rygho Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Bounty Hunters, have a seat over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressfire Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) Soooo...what exactly is the age of consent under Imperial Law? Have we all committed a felony? Edited March 8, 2013 by Stressfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommot Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 True or not, I think ill just pretend it isn't and continue enjoying my BH story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesixxpack Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 inb4 Chris Hansen appears on my ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stressfire Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) inb4 Chris Hansen appears on my ship. Well, has Mako disappeared from the bridge to go get you some lemonade or change into swimwear? If yes, you may have 20 or so Imperial Troopers waiting for you when you dock at Fleet:p Edited March 8, 2013 by Stressfire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheCannon Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 She is actually only 16 at the start of the story, as I understand it. Keep in mind that the storyline takes place over several years, and she doesn't start accepting your interest until later chapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phrase Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Well, if we want to be strict in our arguments w/r/t canon, remember that Mako is an SiS clone. The SiS are Republic. It's been established in canon that the Republic has used Kaminoans to make clones (albeit in the future of this timeline; however it can be argued that the Mako clone project could have set a precedent). Not only that, but it also seems that Kaminoans are one of a very few races who actually clone. From what we know about Kaminoans, they use age acceleration in their cloning process so as to make the clones more economically viable as they are ready sooner. Accepting this, it is no stretch to assume that Mako and her "sisters" were, therefore, age accelerated as well. So, while her chronological age may be 16, her actual biological age could be 20+ realistically. Couple that with any age- accelerated training she may have received, and it's plausible to posit that she has the maturity of someone in her early to mid-20s as well. Hopefully this suffices as a means to assuage any guilt you may feel. tl;dr: It's make believe. Get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakaan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Many of the romances in this game look oddly underage. Nadia, Ensign Temple, Kira, Mako, Ashara.... they're all your apprentices or understudies, they're all incredibly youthful, and your characters will violate each and every one of them. Bioware has a strange view of what their fans want in a romantic interest. Edited March 10, 2013 by Zakaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiRaphElan Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That is incorrect. The Encyclopedia says she is actually 19 at the beginning of the story, not 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheCannon Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That is incorrect. The Encyclopedia says she is actually 19 at the beginning of the story, not 16. Ah, thought she was 16. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiRaphElan Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Ah, thought she was 16. My bad. No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketRabbit Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 That is incorrect. The Encyclopedia says she is actually 19 at the beginning of the story, not 16. Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GalaxyStrong Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 inb4 chris hansen appears on my ship. lol nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatriann Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 19 is legal, though I would still make pedo points. But until I can bromance blizz, she is still gonna be my only logical choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackholeskipper Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Many of the romances in this game look oddly underage. Nadia, Ensign Temple, Kira, Mako, Ashara.... they're all your apprentices or understudies, they're all incredibly youthful, and your characters will violate each and every one of them. Bioware has a strange view of what their fans want in a romantic interest. Yea, this always bothered me somewhat. I guess they were targeting a younger audience (kinda odd if you think about, I'm pretty Star Wars is more popular with older generations). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedigringo Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 But your Honor, she told me she was 18...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_biddan_ Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) don't panic she is 19,she is actually even older than torian,who is 18. for your interest these are most of the ages i remember for female companions: jaesa:21 vette:21 kira:20 nadia:22 mako:19 risha:21 elara:26 temple:24 at the end of the story all of them are 1 or 2 years older (depends on the act) Edited March 16, 2013 by _biddan_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celestene Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Wow, if it were true, that DOES make it sorta nasty. :/ She seemed 20-ish to me, honest officer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostbacon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Well, using Male body type 3 always makes me feel that, with Mako, I'm running around with my little sister . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknessnova Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Agreed. I have a female merc and a male PT. Flirted with her on my PT a few times and it felt like a 40 year old man hitting on a teenager. She doesn't even respond naturally or playfully as if she has any interest, which makes it just that much more awkward... I'd rather just let Mako and Torian hook up. Besides, Bioware doesn't exactly understand the definition of the word "Flirt"... tested out the flirt option every opportunity on my agent and... yeah... I feel like kind of a whore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheCannon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Agreed. I have a female merc and a male PT. Flirted with her on my PT a few times and it felt like a 40 year old man hitting on a teenager. She doesn't even respond naturally or playfully as if she has any interest, which makes it just that much more awkward... I'd rather just let Mako and Torian hook up. Besides, Bioware doesn't exactly understand the definition of the word "Flirt"... tested out the flirt option every opportunity on my agent and... yeah... I feel like kind of a whore... She does later. Early on she's just too focused and doesn't think relationships with someone you work with are a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhaseSpace Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 What's wrong with 16? Most girls are women by then and it's perfectly legal in rather a lot of countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmenQ Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) But your Honor, she told me she was 18...... Reminds me of my favorite guild name, (besides my own) seen on Ebon Hawk. <She said she was level 18> Edited April 10, 2013 by OmenQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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