Spectacles
- "-he'll just kill us both, take the ship, and be done with it. That's what my 'vision' tells me."
"Well, maybe you need glasses, then." - ―Celia "Crimson" Durasha and Kaj Nedmak
Spectacles, also called eyeglasses or simply glasses, were a primitive way of augmenting one's sight, consisting of two small discs made of visually corrective lenses which were placed in front of one's eyes.
History
Spectacles were rare, as advanced surgery and cybernetic implants were more efficient in many ways. Yet a few individuals used spectacles. Noa Briqualon, who was stranded on Endor for many years, used spectacles,[2] as did Saun Dann[3] and unidentified patrons in bars on both Roon[4] and Aduba-3.[5] C-3PO stole the spectacles from the Roon bar patron and wore them as an attempt to disguise himself from Bisad Koong's henchmen.[4] Nuvo Vindi, a scientist working for the Separatists, also possessed spectacles, although he used them only occasionally.
Vago the Hutt used spectacles on occasion.[6] Wald, the X-wing pilot, also wore spectacles.[7] Orman Tagge,[8] Korkeal Hai,[9] Retter Lewis[10] and Garindan[11] used goggles. Tatooine's Prefect Eugene Talmont was nearsighted, but refused to wear spectacles due to vanity. The Dulok shaman Umwak created his special glasses to find a way through Arbo Maze; however, he didn't see a thing in them.[12]
Sullustan forger Magar Jaros corrected his defective vision with computerized magnifocals, which were similar to a pince-nez.[13] The human forger Battz wore a pair of spectacles in which one eye had a special magnification lens.[14]
Darnada, a Dug Black Sun Vigo, wore a monocle. This was a corrective lens that was worn over only one eye, and was often more of a status symbol than a practical accessory.[15] Gorga the Hutt wore a similar type of spectacles while he served on the Hutt Ruling Council.[16]
Captain Telettoh also wore spectacles, as early as 3963 BBY.[17]
Appearances
Sources
- Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters (as glasses)
- Cracken's Rebel Operatives
- TIE Fighter: The Official Strategy Guide
- Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations
- Galladinium's Fantastic Technology
- TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide
"A Free-Trader's Guide to the Planets" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 10- Instant Adventures
Notes and references
- ↑ "Crimson Bounty" – Star Wars Adventure Journal 14
- ↑ Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
- ↑ The Star Wars Holiday Special
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
Star Wars: Droids—"Across the Roon Sea"
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 7
- ↑ Tempest Feud
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 60
- ↑ Star Wars (1977) 25
- ↑ Galaxy Guide 6: Tramp Freighters
- ↑ Cracken's Rebel Operatives
- ↑ Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
- ↑
Ewoks—"The Tree of Light"
- ↑ Galaxy Guide 11: Criminal Organizations
- ↑ Instant Adventures
- ↑ Darth Maul (2000) 2
- ↑
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Hunt for Ziro"
- ↑ Knights of the Old Republic 42