i--robot Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Because its wings are in the shape of an X, right? But in Aurebesh, an X is called Xesh. So maybe X-Wings should be called Xesh-Wings. Yeah? But the letter Xesh isn't in the shape of an X. It looks more like a D or an A. In fact there's no Aurebesh letter that is in the shape of an X. So why is an X-Wing called an X-Wing? Hmm. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimasterjac Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) When in doubt about the name of something in Star Wars, please refer to this chart: It sounded cool. Edited March 22, 2015 by jedimasterjac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDymond Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Because its wings are in the shape of an X, right? But in Aurebesh, an X is called Xesh. So maybe X-Wings should be called Xesh-Wings. Yeah? But the letter Xesh isn't in the shape of an X. It looks more like a D or an A. In fact there's no Aurebesh letter that is in the shape of an X. So why is an X-Wing called an X-Wing? Hmm. Just sayin'. Real Life Reason: In the original version of Episode IV, before all the Special Editions, they hadn't yet come up with the idea of Aurebesh - all the visible writing was in English. That was one of the things changed in the Special Editions. Beyond that, using the Latin Alphabet names works better for a the audience. In-Universe Reason: After Aurebesh, one of the most common alphabets in the Galaxy was the High Galactic Alphabet, which is almost always used in naming droids ("R2-D2") and crops up frequently elsewhere, such as in the name of the X-Wing, Y-Wing, A-Wing, B-Wing, etc. The High Galactic Alphabet is identical to the real-world Latin Alphabet. It's not that different from "alpha" "beta" "gamma" etc. cropping up in English usage. (Side note: when real-world Greek Alphabet letters show up in Star Wars - such as with "Delta Squad" - they're considered part of the Old Tionese Alphabet.) Edited March 22, 2015 by DarthDymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excise Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just think of it as part of the translation convention that makes most people in the galaxy conveniently speak English :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psandak Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 I quote myself from a similar thread: In any fantasy setting you have to leave reality at the door or you drive yourself insane picking nits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i--robot Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Real Life Reason: In the original version of Episode IV, before all the Special Editions, they hadn't yet come up with the idea of Aurebesh - all the visible writing was in English. That was one of the things changed in the Special Editions. Interesting. I wasn't aware of that. I'll look out for it next time. In-Universe Reason: After Aurebesh, one of the most common alphabets in the Galaxy was the High Galactic Alphabet, which is almost always used in naming droids ("R2-D2") and crops up frequently elsewhere, such as in the name of the X-Wing, Y-Wing, A-Wing, B-Wing, etc. The High Galactic Alphabet is identical to the real-world Latin Alphabet. I never knew about the High Galactic either. Cheers for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldSmasher Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Those other guys gave real smart answers. Therefore, I shall give a real smart-assed answer. *clears throat* Why ask why? Try Bud Dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghisallo Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Because its wings are in the shape of an X, right? But in Aurebesh, an X is called Xesh. So maybe X-Wings should be called Xesh-Wings. Yeah? But the letter Xesh isn't in the shape of an X. It looks more like a D or an A. In fact there's no Aurebesh letter that is in the shape of an X. So why is an X-Wing called an X-Wing? Hmm. Just sayin'. Because originally in the Star Wars movies the printing was in our alphabet...they invented Aubesh later, over wrote the Latin Characters with another horrible "remastered edition" and called the Latin text "high galactic only unly used by the elite." Edit... Sorry didn't see it answered. I HATE those special remastered editions and except for one time Lucas forbade the release of the originals after the remastering was done. I am PRAYING to GOD that Disney allows an original theatrical release on BlueRay when the new movie comes out... I missed the last one and the prices for them are CRAZY high. Edited March 23, 2015 by Ghisallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slightrider Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I've never seen anyone wearing a "tie" in Star Wars either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkelefantos Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I've never seen anyone wearing a "tie" in Star Wars either. I've seen better jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldSmasher Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I've seen better jokes. But it's true! No one wears ties in Star Wars! So, where does "Tie Figheter" come from, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venjegol Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Twin Ion Engine I believe is for TIE fighter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methoss Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 had to wait till i got home(authenticator), so someone beat me to it, but yes Twin Ion Engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psandak Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) Twin Ion Engine But that uses Latin letters . And around we go. Furthermore, I cannot recall in any of the OT when they are specifically called TIE fighters. Fighters Imperial Fighters Edited March 24, 2015 by psandak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palar Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 But that uses Latin letters . And around we go. Furthermore, I cannot recall in any of the OT when they are specifically called TIE fighters. Fighters Imperial Fighters Apart from "Star Destroyer", I don't think they name any vehicle-types in the movies. Well, snow-speeders, but that's a generic thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unibim Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 X-wing because wings in combat position looks like X. Same about A-wings and Y-wings, but not about T,B,C,V,M, XJ and whatever else exists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkelefantos Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) But that uses Latin letters . And around we go. Really? In-Universe Reason: After Aurebesh, one of the most common alphabets in the Galaxy was the High Galactic Alphabet, which is almost always used in naming droids ("R2-D2") and crops up frequently elsewhere, such as in the name of the X-Wing, Y-Wing, A-Wing, B-Wing, etc. The High Galactic Alphabet is identical to the real-world Latin Alphabet. It's not that different from "alpha" "beta" "gamma" etc. cropping up in English usage. (Side note: when real-world Greek Alphabet letters show up in Star Wars - such as with "Delta Squad" - they're considered part of the Old Tionese Alphabet.) Edited March 24, 2015 by Darkelefantos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psandak Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Apart from "Star Destroyer", I don't think they name any vehicle-types in the movies. Well, snow-speeders, but that's a generic thing. Actually they were not "snow-speeders" The alliance called them "speeders" and they had to be adapted to the cold. If they were in fact "snow speeders" then they would not have had to be "adapted." The more I think about it, the more I believe that all the ship naming was the result of Kenner coming up with kid friendly names (with Lucas's approval of course), and then those names just stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palar Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Actually they were not "snow-speeders" The alliance called them "speeders" and they had to be adapted to the cold. If they were in fact "snow speeders" then they would not have had to be "adapted." The more I think about it, the more I believe that all the ship naming was the result of Kenner coming up with kid friendly names (with Lucas's approval of course), and then those names just stuck. Shows what I know - well, double-checking is an excuse to watch Empire again, so I should probably get on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psandak Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Shows what I know - well, double-checking is an excuse to watch Empire again, so I should probably get on that. Don't feel too bad, I recently read the EULegends book "Choices of One." In that book describes where they got those speeders and how they ended up on Hoth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthDymond Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) But that uses Latin letters . And around we go. Actually it doesn't - Aurebesh is a straight cypher of English and the Latin Alphabet. "Trill Isk Esk" the Aurebesh equivalent of "T I E" is both still pronounced as "tie" and is a normal abbreviation for the words "Twin Ion Engine". That is, in Aurebesh, the first letter of their word for "Twin" is trill, the first letter of their word for Ion is isk, and the first letter of their word for Engine is esk - and "trill isk esk" would phonetically be pronounced "tie". Edited March 24, 2015 by DarthDymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlrikFassbauer Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Interesting. I wasn't aware of that. I'll look out for it next time. Sounds to me like a problem only younger generations can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLazarillo Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Reminds me of how I've been running through the first chapter of the Imperial Agent storyline over the last couple of weeks, and every time the lead terrorist's "name" comes up, I'm like "how does anyone know what an eagle is?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palar Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 If they know what a Falcon is, they'd know eagles too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrr_hypernova Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Reminds me of how I've been running through the first chapter of the Imperial Agent storyline over the last couple of weeks, and every time the lead terrorist's "name" comes up, I'm like "how does anyone know what an eagle is?" et's race shows up in the senate in phamtom menace clearly they broght a cataloge of earth info from there explorations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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