Ummm - what a goddamn delight this is so far! Star Wars Goonies? I did not think I needed this but in these dark times, a bit of whimsy and magic is just the thing.
I remember what it felt like to experience Star Wars for the first time. That thrill. I love that kiddos and families could enjoy this together as a more accessible way into the deeper lore and main continuity. However, the central characters do not diminish my sense of adventure overall. Like, what would my friends kids get up to in this scenario? It made me laugh out loud at least a few times. Needed that.
As for the planet they come from - the fact that anyone outside of it either doesn't know it or believes it's a myth kind of gives me the sus vibes with the Republic. The dad's job, the undersecretary, teachings of algorithms; are they in a closely guarded planet-wide mint? A banking world? Keepers of the Republic wealth, etc.? If the kids don't know anything beyond their home world then there must be a reason they want it so insular. And does the barrier keep them hidden just as it keeps other stars hidden from them? Their limited perspectives and perceptions make the mystery of it all more interesting. They can't hide something they don't know. Or something is being hidden from them, at least until the test results sort them out into ranks where knowledge may be shared. I sense Republic hinkiness up in here!
Spoiled suburban youths get caught up in some craziness? Count me in.
