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I was first introduced to the name Figrin D'an I think when I read "Tales from Jabba's Palace". I didn't know who the name of the character in the film until I read the book.

Because I am a muso and my name is Dan, I thought, quite fitting! I now use it in all my forums.
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What is a muso?

If you don't mind me asking.

“You know, when you think about it, the Ewoks probably just crap over the sides of their tree-huts.”

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In addition to being a Star Wars fan, I've always been a huge history enthusiast. One of my favorite topics is the Arthurian legend, and the knights and their quests (not strictly history, but who cares?). Lancelot has always probably been my favorite, but I feel more of a kinship to Galahad's portrayal, struggling to maintain purity and knightly ideals in a world where only the purest knight is permitted to set eyes upon the Holy Grail. Add the name of Galahad to the last name of my favorite Star Wars character (Luke), and you have my forum name (which I've started using as my almost exlusive online identity).

Great topic, Luke!
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hehe thx
i always wondered what some of your damn names meant...
im still waiting for some though...
"Never. I'll never turn to the darkside. You've failed your highness. I am a jedi, like my father before me."
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As I explained before: first letters from my first name, middle name and surname, plus birthdate. Nothing special.
I wanted some sort of ID number (sounding like, say, TK-421) matching my "Imperial TIE Fighter pilot" avatar. I use it on other Star Wars forums, too.

Warbler, I also liked WC2 a lot, it was one of my first own PC games! Good ol' times...
I saw the original theatrical release of the Old Trilogy on the big screen and I'm proud of it...
How did I accomplish that (considering my age) is my secret...
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Warbler, I also liked WC2 a lot, it was one of my first own PC games! Good ol' times...


It was a good game.

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Originally posted by: Galahad_Skywalker
In addition to being a Star Wars fan, I've always been a huge history enthusiast. One of my favorite topics is the Arthurian legend, and the knights and their quests (not strictly history, but who cares?). Lancelot has always probably been my favorite, but I feel more of a kinship to Galahad's portrayal, struggling to maintain purity and knightly ideals in a world where only the purest knight is permitted to set eyes upon the Holy Grail. Add the name of Galahad to the last name of my favorite Star Wars character (Luke), and you have my forum name (which I've started using as my almost exlusive online identity).

Great topic, Luke!


"What... is your name?"
"Sir Galahad of Camelot."
"What... is your quest?"
"I seek the holy grail."
"What... is your favorite colour?"
"Blue. No! Yeaahhhhh" *thrown into the pit*

I thought that was the reason you had that name... Monty Python and the Holy Grail... The only movie I've watched more times than SW.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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galahad... have you seen First Knight? if yes, what did you think of it. i thought it was crap beyond belief.
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Hey Motti, you should take advantage of this thread to finally tell us all what the soL means since you maintain it doesn't stand for Shit Outta Luck.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
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yes tell us how you came by your name Motti?
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i didnt mean First Knight, i meant King Arthur. awful movie!!!

motti is the name of the Admiral who is the only imperial who defies vader and lives to tell the tale.

soL stands for something else, but NOT Shit Outta Luck.
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Sol is "sun" in portuguese. I belive it's that in spanish too.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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It is.

Moll.

"Right now the coffees are doing their final work." (Airi, Masked Rider Den-o episode 1)

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But that's not what Motti's shooting for with it. Knowing him, he has specific reason for the choice of those letters as well as for picking to have the first two lowercased and the final one capitalized. He just won't share that "specific reason".
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
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damn now im interested!

MOTTI...
do tell!!!
"Never. I'll never turn to the darkside. You've failed your highness. I am a jedi, like my father before me."
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A box of cookies to whoever figures it out.

“You know, when you think about it, the Ewoks probably just crap over the sides of their tree-huts.”

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*Warbler uses old jedi mind trick*

Motti! you want to tell us what "soL" stands for.
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A box of cookies to whoever figures it out.


Oh goody, cookies. I love cookies.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Yeah, but you're not the one with a mysterious name, Ric. So, no cookies for you!
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
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Yeah, but you're not the one with a mysterious name, Ric. So, no cookies for you!


I'll trade a VHS copy of the 1997 SE trilogy for 5 chocolate cookies.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Two cookies. Three if it's widescreen. No more.
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia'."
--Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), The Princess Bride
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What you think you’re some find of Jedi waving your hand around. I told you before; Chocolate cookies are no good out here.

“You know, when you think about it, the Ewoks probably just crap over the sides of their tree-huts.”