1138 (number) - Definition and Overview

1138 is the number equal to 1000 + 100 + 30 + 8. In Roman numerals, it is MCXXXVIII. Its prime factorization is 2 * 569.

It is commonly known and frequently appearing in products that are related to George Lucas as a recurrent in joke in subsequent George Lucas films and LucasArts computer games.

The origin of this number is the title of Lucas' first movie THX 1138 (and also the main character). Lucas likes to re-use words and numbers in his newest productions in honour of his older works.

Examples in Lucas products

• Star Wars Episode I: in the scene where the battle droids are defunct, one of them has a symbol that looks like the numbers 1138 on its back
• Star Wars Episode IV: 1138 is the number of a cell block on the Death Star; The Storm Trooper suit Luke Skywalker stole in the Death Star belongs to TK-1138
• Star Wars Episode V: in an approximation of the 1138 meme, a Rebel admiral issues the following order: "Send Rogues 10 and 11 to Station 3-8"
• American Graffiti: the number-plate of Paul Le Mat's deuce coupe in is THX 138
• Maniac Mansion: the number-plate of the cadillac is THX 1138
• Zak McKracken: the phone bill says Zak owes $1138
• Outlaws: the train in the introduction, has the number 1138 on it.

Uses

• The year 1138