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A Helpful Guide To Star Wars vs Star Trek
Star Wars
[Image of Han Solo in Tommy’s style]
- Don’t start with the ‘first’ movie, let me tell you where to start
- Looks like ruined farm equipment in space
- In summary: the past was horrible
- JJ Abrams ruined it
Star Trek
[Image of Jean Luc Picard in Tommy’s style]
- Don’t start with the first season, let me tell you where to start
- Looks like a cruise ship in space
- In summary: the future is incredible
- JJ Abrams ruined it
What is “the past” in Star Wars?
Edit: I came to the right place.
It is complicated asking about “the past” in Star Wars because much that once was is lost, for none now live who remember it. It began with the forging of the Great Rings. Three were given to the Elves; immortal, wisest and fairest of all beings. Seven to the Dwarf Lords, great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine, nine rings were gifted to the Race of Men, who above all else desire power.
But they were all deceived, for another ring was forged.
Every time I see this come up, I’m reminded of that one Achievement Hunter clip of
The opening lines are quite famously: “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”. So … everything.
All of it
Star Wars IS the past. It’s literally the first line in each movie.