Star Wars Fans Notice Oddly Funny Starship Security Detail

03.03.2024 - 16:11 / gamerant.com / Sabine Wren / Dan Conlin

Tiny, arguably insignificant details in Star Wars are like the final dusting of paprika on a freshly deviled egg. It may not be the most important aspect, but the whole experience wouldn't be the same without it. Today's example is no different, albeit perhaps less of a smoky paprika and more of a subtle turmeric.

Star Wars wouldn't be Star Wars without its beloved ships. They keep things fresh and interesting while acting as ways for characters to easily connect, all while looking super cool. While ships can technically exist in some form as part of basically any genre, there's something special about seeing them in sci-fi. That's not to mention how spicy things get if (or when) fan-favorite ships are finally seen in live-action. But enough about Ahsoka's Sabine Wren and Shin Hati. This is about spaceships.

Specifically, user papa_ganj on the Star Wars subreddit happened to notice a strange detail regarding the various starships in the franchise that, frankly, could constitute a serious security risk. In one of the many instances of fans picking up on things long-hidden in plain sight, it turns out that almost everyone in the Star Wars universe leaves their ship open without locking up when they leave. Take a look at subsequent marathons of the movies and shows. Exit ramps on nearly every starship remain down once characters disembark. Is it an oversight?

At first glance, it might seem like something the filmmakers wouldn't deem necessary to show on screen. Of course, the ramps and doors eventually close on their own, right? This isn't some forgotten David Lynch movie where a surreal «ramp closing» scene would play in its entirety every time. But looking at how some stories in the Star Wars universe have played out, it turns out that poor security measures are often the catalyst for any number of shenanigans.

«I assume the ramps probably just close automatically after they leave.

If they can make spaceships capable of FTL travel I doubt including automated doors would be much of a challenge.»

«Interesting point. I feel like it's always closed when they return though, so perhaps they know it's going to close so they just go about their business»

Take, for example, when Din Djarin is escaping Nevarro in The Mandalorian season 1. His contact, Greef Karga (played by the late Carl Weathers), manages to beat him to his own ship and wait inside, prompting a tense standoff. These are people seasoned in the bounty-hunting world, yet Din's security on his ship is so lax that Greef can get on board with no problem. That's not even to mention other instances like the Millennium Falcon, which now canonically holds the consciousness of the super-intelligent droid L3-37 after the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story. As one