How is AT - AT properly pronounced in theStar Warscanon ? The iconic four - legged walker was first introduced inThe Empire Strikes Backin 1980 . Since it has been given a proper label , public debate has berate   about   how   AT - AT is state , enveloping a fandom with a fixation on arbitrary details . In a franchise full of abbreviation , this one is without a doubt most hotly discussed of them all . Forget the AT - ST , the AAT , STAP , or any walker or starship in between , here the spot is on the Imperial All Terrain Armored Transport .

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In some case , like inJedi : fall Orderfor example , on KashyykkCal Kestisopts for the " at - at " declaration . Meanwhile other properties , such asStar Wars Rebelsgo for " A - T - A - T " instead . This of trend exit fans in the dark as to which is the true , canonic choice . Hence why there is such an enduring debate as to which is the correct selection in theStar Warscanon . After all , there is n’t really a reason for it not to be called one thing or another , so why is there so much fluidity surrounding it ?

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This is not a topic thatLucasfilmor its story radical has consist on . The closest affair to a definitive ending on the discipline come back during an interview at Star Wars Celebration 2016.RebelsandStar Wars : The Clone Warsshowrunner Dave Filoni turn to the controversy , say " you could say at - at , you could say A - T - A - T , and you could say walker . I ’m for all three . [ … ] That ’s canon because in the show I have imperials say walkers , I have them say at - at , and I have them say A - T - A - T. "

Essentially , the orthoepy is entirely situational . It is dependent on who is saying the Word of God and which one they are written to use . As for those not in theStar Warsuniverse just look to hash out the while of Imperial hardware casually , there is no right or incorrect to be considered . All three are used interchangeably throughout the alwaysexpandingStar Warscanon , so therefore they are all correct . Will this be the final word on this saga ? Of course not , but if nothing else there is some soma of confirmation that there is no   faulty way to go in saying AT - AT .

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