Upfront, I'll share my Star Wars
preferences to at least give some context about where I'm coming
from. I liked the original trilogy, a lot. I felt that all 3 movies
(episodes IV, V, and VI) fit well and maintained an overarching
story. They were my favorites, so I've definitely been accused of
having expectations based on my nostalgia. Whether that is true or
not, there are elements in the original trilogy that I feel have been
lacking in subsequent iterations, namely the synergy of characters.
The original iconics--Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C3PO, and
R2D2—these characters were the central focus of the movies. We had
other scenes, but throughout, it was obvious that the movies were
mainly about their story, and the story of the antagonist, Darth
Vader. Everything was extremely character-driven, and we felt a
connection with these heroes. Despite the character-driven story,
however, underneath it all was also a very engaging story that
challenged and changed the characters throughout the trilogy. Since
then, however, I feel that the Star Wars movies were more about the
story than the characters. And sometimes, they were more about the
special effects than anything else.
As seven alien races struggle to co-exist in an uneasy alliance, the Inter-Stellar Union sends Union Guard agents on missions to preserve the crucial balance. These specialized operatives must do what regional security cannot, dealing with smugglers, pirates, terrorists, and even greater challenges in order to bring stability to a universe that needs it desperately. Without the Union Guard, the races will not be prepared to face a looming alien threat they can only hope to defeat together.
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