thejediknighthusezni said:

Edit: I am concerned, however, about such a radical capability as shapeshifting being introduced into the universe. I thought that maybe it could be limited to something a little more chamelion-like. A change in coloring, or course, and a "realistic" alteration of existing facial features.

That's a good point. If there's one shapeshifter, there's probably a million. Every military/intelligence outfit in the galaxy would be after these guys to recruit them/force them into obedience...

It's sort of like Clones, as I've mentioned somewhere else here...

Once you establish that there can be clones, why wouldn't they be EVERYWHERE? Especially if you can clone whomever you like. Everytime Mon Mothma appears, wouldn't you be at least a little suspicious that she's a clone? Wouldn't replacing the Emperor with a Rebellion loyal clone be at the top of their to-do list? If they didn't have any Emperor DNA from which to create a clone, wouldn't getting that DNA be at the top of their list?

Or replacing him with a shapeshifter?

Back to Mrebo's question (can I call you Max?)-

I wouldn't keep any of those characters, but that might just be me. I didn't find Watto or Quigonn to be interesting or "Star Warsy" in the least. 005 used to run a Watto fansite, and I know a lot of members of this board have a spot for Quigonn... but in the words of Lina Lamont, "I can' stan' 'im."