Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
As far as the in-universe movies I don't really think there is a distinction actually made between ANH, ESB or ROTJ armor. Sure, those of us that have studied it can spot differences in armor like wings on a cat. But I don't think they really are different classifications between those three armors in the movies themselves.
I would have to agree. I doubt back in 1980 and 1983 any changes in armor were not meant as the audience to even notice. I have been watching these movies for since they first came out and never noticed any differences in armor until members here talked about them. It's just the kind of thing that happens in these movies. I doubt LFL ever envisioned a small percent of the fan viewing audience grouping together and going over reference images and screen stills with a magnifying glass. The same goes for the lightsaber hilts and blasters not only changing from movie to movie but also within the same movie.