I think sometime we are too hard on characters like Ric Olie, I mean honestly, who doesn't state the obvious almost daily around other people? It's one way of bringing attention to something and making for extra sure you're on the same page as everyone. Leia says "Star Destroyer." Stating or pointing out the obvious actually pretty realistic to day to day life.

The scene where Ric Olie explains Coruscant and such is Ric explaining to a kid (Anakin) whom had never been there before.

On another topic, back on track, is the stick being erased that pushes up and topples the AT AT model?