STAR WARS Rebels new animated series!

[xcelsior]

Episode Guide has been published: http://www.starwars.com/tv-shows/star-wars-rebels/trials-of-the-darksaber-episode-gallery

Also forgot to mention how much I enjoyed the use of the 2D animation/cutout style of the story of the Dark Saber. Thought it tied into the design of the DS very nicely and was really visually interesting and well done.

 

[Riceball]

I'm surprised that no one's mentioned one of the coolest things about this episode, new Mando armor and one that doesn't look like a modified Boba/Jango armor either. I really liked Fenn Rau's new armor, it looks to be a lot more protective than the normal Mando armor we're used to seeing, it sort of reminds me of the difference between old plate and mail armor and full plate, the old Mando armor is like plate and mail and Fenn's new suit is like full plate. I imagine that there are a lot of Mando fans out there who are busily working on figuring out how to make Fenn's new armor.

 

[third3ye]

Can't believe they threw in ANOTHER mid-season break in between the Mandalore 2-parter, what a lame tease.

 

[Bryancd]

Hmmm...,

http://furiousfanboys.com/2017/01/star-wars-rebels-may-begun-huge-tie-last-jedi/

 

[Sluis Van Shipyards]

They've tried that in the old EU and it just ticked people off. I'm not sure if it would work. I don't think you can be a light side user and still use Force Lightning.

 

[cboath]

I've not seen anything that says dark side powers have to take a toll every time they're used. The inferences were that it was 'the easy way' and the more you do it the easier it becomes and the more focused on hate and anger. Damage accrues of long periods you'd assume. Never saw anyone zap someone with force lightning (as an example) and start looking more decrepit immediately.

Conversely - at this point we don't know what all the Bendu can do. Can they do light and dark? Neither? Something in between?

People say it's not religion - and that's true - but from a religious POV, the difference between sects of christianity to judaism to buddism, etc, is belief. So be one or the other, someone from that group has to certify you've passed all the criteria to join. But nothing says you can't do a little of another here and there.

There are no physical differences between sith or jedi. They're both philosophical ways of tapping into the force. Being one or the other means a current member certifies you've passed the requirements to join. Bendu could simply be a third option - and who's to say there couldn't be a 4th or 5th, etc. If it's all accessing the same power/lifeforce/whatever - it's just different philosophies behind it's use. And again, repeated use of things requiring hate/anger/etc are going to naturally push you in that direction and take their toll, but, nothing says it's immediate.

Anger is part of the human experience. It's natural, and it's not necessarily wrong or evil. Acting out of anger CAN be bad, but is not ALWAYS bad.

 

[Halliwax]

can we say Maz is on the same level as the bendu?

 

[Bryancd]

can we say Maz is on the same level as the bendu?

I wouldn't say that at all.

 

[Halliwax]

I wouldn't say that at all.

can you go into more detail bryan? is that because we haven't seen enough of the bendu or is it because they are totally different?

 

[NormanF]

Hmmm...,

http://furiousfanboys.com/2017/01/star-wars-rebels-may-begun-huge-tie-last-jedi/

I really hate getting in to theory crafting to try to account for bad writing, but just because they never use the word "sith" does not mean Snoke and Kylo are not sith. They never call Han a man, so does that mean the character is a woman?

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[KrangPrime]

They never call Han a man, so does that mean the character is a woman?

these days? who knows...wait till the next reboot for hanna solo

 

[Bryancd]

can you go into more detail bryan? is that because we haven't seen enough of the bendu or is it because they are totally different?

Bendu cleary has a relationship with the Force that as portrayed in the show implies he and his ilk have stood as silent witness to the goings on of the Sith and Jedi and like the Convorees are sort of historians of the Force. Bendu has never been shown actually using the Force, perhaps that's something they choose not to do. Max is a long lived species who is clearly Force sensitive and in a cut scene actually used the Force. Maz's long life may have afforded time to learn the Force like while never being actually trained. Bendu seems very different, almost like a creature created by the Force.

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I really hate getting in to theory crafting to try to account for bad writing, but just because they never use the word "sith" does not mean Snoke and Kylo are not sith. They never call Han a man, so does that mean the character is a woman?

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But it it was heavily implied by JJ and the story group that they aren't Sith. It's even in some of the new books.

 

[astroboy]

I like that they aren't sith. The first order has this great ISIS allegory thing going for them.

They are the brutal, savage offspring of a powerful terrorist group.

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[Sluis Van Shipyards]

I've not seen anything that says dark side powers have to take a toll every time they're used. The inferences were that it was 'the easy way' and the more you do it the easier it becomes and the more focused on hate and anger. Damage accrues of long periods you'd assume. Never saw anyone zap someone with force lightning (as an example) and start looking more decrepit immediately.

That all started in the old EU where it was assumed Palpatine looked all shriveled up from Dark Side use. After ROTS we know that's not true. I'm not sure what the downside is other than Jedi constantly want to kill you and that you have to be angry to get your power to work. Well to get your power to work really well anyway.

 

[Zombie_61]

Well, I finally had the time to watch the latest episode. The high point for me was when Kanan was training Sabine and she mentioned the Dark Saber felt lighter, and Kanan explained how The Force works through the user and the saber, and how the saber feels lighter and easier to wield as the two become more in harmony with each other. In a way this goes back to George Lucas' thoughts during the Original Trilogy movies that a lightsaber would feel heavy and be somewhat difficult to use even for a trained Jedi.

 

[Mr Mold Maker]

That all started in the old EU where it was assumed Palpatine looked all shriveled up from Dark Side use. After ROTS we know that's not true. I'm not sure what the downside is other than Jedi constantly want to kill you and that you have to be angry to get your power to work. Well to get your power to work really well anyway.

I remember reading a great bit from the concept artist behind Snoke. One thing that stuck out that I can recall from the final design maquette was this, roughly paraphrased.. "Snoke was quite handsome when he was younger. In my mind, the more powerful he became the more the dark side consumed him."
While not necessarily canon at the moment, it is certainly implied that the Dark Side can have effects on your health and appearance at the very least in Snoke's case. I definitely feel like it is something that happens over a long period of time though, as posted above.

 

[karmajay]

Yeah the EU and other material has long linked Dark side use with getting uglier or more evil looking. With the change in canon I'm not sure if this is continued since I have not read all the new canon books yet.

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I remember reading a great bit from the concept artist behind Snoke. One thing that stuck out that I can recall from the final design maquette was this, roughly paraphrased.. "Snoke was quite handsome when he was younger. In my mind, the more powerful he became the more the dark side consumed him."
While not necessarily canon at the moment, it is certainly implied that the Dark Side can have effects on your health and appearance at the very least in Snoke's case. I definitely feel like it is something that happens over a long period of time though, as posted above.

That's a big assumption. He could have simply been disfigured in battle or some other accident. Although I'm open to that idea as well.

 

[Victor3]

Well, I finally had the time to watch the latest episode. The high point for me was when Kanan was training Sabine and she mentioned the Dark Saber felt lighter, and Kanan explained how The Force works through the user and the saber, and how the saber feels lighter and easier to wield as the two become more in harmony with each other. In a way this goes back to George Lucas' thoughts during the Original Trilogy movies that a lightsaber would feel heavy and be somewhat difficult to use even for a trained Jedi.

Me too. Along with the implication that even though Sabine can't wield the Force, she can still make a connection through it. I also thought it was cool how he described the difference between blades and lightsabers. How the fields are drawn to each other, and the way they seem to stick together exchanging energy.

 

[Mr Mold Maker]

Well.. we'll see soon enough won't we?

Like I said, I just found it interesting. I'm not saying it is or isn't for a fact.. but it does strike me as plausible and even implied by the designer behind the character. Just a few more movies and I'm sure we'll know all we need to.

That's a big assumption. He could have simply been disfigured in battle or some other accident.