A/V STAR WARS REBELS (show's over, spoilers allowed)

I think the QF example shows that something appearing on Rebels is far more of an aesthetic decision that anywhere else--in which case you're probably right.

 

God, they made the ship even cooler than the old EU version. So gorgeous.

As for the next EU ship, I'll echo the sentiment that they need to bring in the Dreadnaught heavy cruiser. Preferably in an episode where they get some Imperial senator with Rebel sympathies to tell them the location of a ship scrapping depot that has old pre-Clone Wars Republic Dreadnaughts that were part of the Judicial Fleet.

Too much?

--Adm. Nick

 

Bah. Forget capital ships - I want T-Wings and R-41s.

An Assault Gunboat would also be acceptable.

 

Yes, gunboats please. And escort shuttles. And ATRs. And strike cruisers.

And I second the notion that the Quasar Fire redesign is an improvement on the EU. I always thought the ship was rather ugly, but I really like the Imperial version here.

 

Something just hit me: the bomber torpeados in this episode look like they did in the old star wars arcade game.


Many that was a fun game.

 

Also of course they look like in ESB

 

The Dreadnaught heavy cruiser, with old school Republic coloration,,would be epic. It would look so good mixed in with the various CR90's, Hammerhead corvettes, and other Rebel ships in the Phoenix Rebel Cell.

Dammit, I can't get over how happy I am about seeing various Rebel cells. The Phoenix Rebels from Lothal/Garel, Alderaanian Rebels, Twi'lek Rebels, etc. God help me, I'm dying to see the Corellian Rebel cell. Or the Chandrilian Rebel cell. Oh **** it, I wanna see the Mon Cala Rebel cell too.

Wait, wait. One more. I'm a closet Duros fanboy and want to see their Rebel cell too. Just because they look so cool and are a Core Founder that is non-human.

I've given up on ever seeing Bothans, mostly cause they'll end up being based on some McQuarrie concept art.

--Adm. Nick

 

Not when they are bombing, when they are flying straight. Even the way they dissipate when shot is from the game, not ESB

 

Yeah, it's the subtle Imperial aesthetic that I like. The angularity, the different top, the monochrome, the consistency with other Imperial designs.

The MicroMachines Flurry is what I think of when I think of the older version. Its flat top and beveling are just... awkward.

 

The old designs' turbolasers would have come in handy against the light cruiser. But it was more vulnerable to fighters I suppose.

 

Man, Sabine is going to have a field day with the interior of that Quasar Fire.

 

Given that they made a point of saying it was much bigger than the old interdictor - and given that in the episode Sabine's description suggests it's a very new model - I would guess that both designs exist - the Immobilizer 418 (Tarkin, Heir to the Jedi) and the "Star Destroyer with gravity wells" (Rebels).

 

I can see a simple reason this carrier looks different from the Flurry- it's a purpose built design, based on the Quasar Fire-class bulk freighter, just like how the Imperial Gozanti is more angular and militaristic than the civilian one. The more angular back gives a stronger keel, while splitting the hanger deck into 4 hangers lets them specialize operational tempo and potentially minimize damage and disruption compared to a single large bay. And the Empire has more capital ships, so turbolasers are less important than lasers to fend off rebels and pirates who rely more on fighters.

 

Even if "Flurry-pattern Quasar Fire" never get recanonized - I'd say this looks pretty close in looks.

Maybe in the Sinrebirth Universe, this ship could be the Flurry?

 

I could see the TLC set being a Dreadnought and/or Interdictor, Wild Karrde, and a reprint.
They could have done Rogue Squadron as a stand-alone. X-Wing, Lancer Frigate, something else.