ST Poll: Rey in an X-wing ever? Yes or no?

Rey has yet to fly an X-Wing as the hero the way Luke did. She’s never made that big shot moment versus the enemy the way he did. I’m not saying they need to be the same. Just pointing out a notable difference there so far through 2 films. I think it’s cool that her hand to hand combat background on Jakku put her ahead of Luke in that area and don’t mind him being better suited to X-wings and a good shot based on that being an interest of his from adolescence.

They’ve sort of had Poe fill the elite X-Wing pilot role of Luke and Wedge. That’s not to say Rey hasn’t been able to fly awesome ships. She’s clearly flown the Falcon and shown her creativity and control doing so. She seems to not mind using the quad laser cannon role either.

So, what do you think? Keep it as is and that remaining a notable difference? Or have her fly one before the end of IX?

Vote.

 

Interesting topic...I went with option C, but ideally option B is how they'll go. I'd like to see Finn in an X-Wing. He seemed to take to piloting the skimmer pretty quickly.

 

Probably not but you never know. The Millennium Falcon is as much a Star Wars character as any of the cast, and now Rey and Chewie are the Falcon's co-pilots. I expect she'll be on her feet most of the time during EpIX, and her pilot time will have to be with the Falcon to give it its screen time.

 

She seems most comfy in the Falcon. Leave the X-winging to Poe

 

We have a chance to see her and Chewie grow closer as long as she's in the Falcon. It hasn't really happened yet. The process started in TFA once Han died but he seemed more interested in Porgs in VIII, while Rey was off involved with Kylo and Luke.

In ESB Leia was shown to be very close to Chewie with a few unspoken gestures. I'd love something similar to be cemented by JJ in this next one. All it takes is a warm pat or hug.

In truth Luke went into an x-wing from a storytelling perspective to further build his relationship with R2.

Poe already has BB8, though.

Nah. I prefer to see Rey as the captain of the Falcon.

 

No womp rats on Jakku

 

I am going with a no on this one.

 

No. I like that Rey doesn't have to be a fighter pilot.

 

If i remember correctly, in the art of TFA, there is a concept of Rey slicing a destroyer using her lightsaber, while seated in her X-Wing.
So why not ?

 

Obi-Wan was a capable pilot but didn’t seem to love it the way the Skywalkers did. He’d do it when he had to for function but it wasn’t fun for him. Rey seems to be a little like that. Could be a Kenobi thing perhaps...

 

But wasn't that before the writers decided to let her have the Falcon?

 

She will always have the edge over normal pilots, just like Kylo, and it doesn't really matter what she flies. Therefore, if there's a need for her to fly an X-wing, then so be it.

Driving the Skimmer you mean?
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"He is intelligent, but not experienced. His pattern indicates two-dimensional thinking."​

 

I'm more indifferent on this. I think she either needs to stay with the Falcon, or acquire her own iconic ship. I'm not one of the "It's a reboot" people, but why give someone another reason to make the claim. Avoid the issue and either leave her in the Falcon, or put her in another ship all together.

 

With her transition more away from flying beyond emergency situations I’m wondering if they’re prepping for a possible grandparental lineage tie-in.

Not having her love piloting the way Anakin & Luke do would be one such parallel.

 

I went with C cause I think she could do it decently, but I would prefer if we had a point that certain people are amazing prodigies at flying certain ships while only being moderate with others. I think that (no pun intended) grounds the character as well as making the flying that character is good at all the more impressive, cause you can assume that other great pilots we see may not be able to come even close with that type of ship. So Rey could not keep up much in a snubfighter, but Poe would be unable to contend in a dogfight while in the Falcon. Makes you appreciate their skills all the more

 

If there were any downed X-Wings on Jakku, it would be totally in character for Rey to have investigated it, and possibly even scrapped it for parts. It's what we assume she did with the Falcon, which gave her some kind of rudimentary knowledge on how to pilot it. So I assume she could do the same for an X-Wing, assuming there was a downed one on Jakku. That said, for the movie, I don't see it working. I just don't see the circumstances bringing her to a point where she has to get into an X-Wing and pilot it.

However, in all seriousness, that sounds like it could be a great plot devise for some episodes of Forces of Destiny. I think it would fit that context much better, and I don't mean that as a put off in any way.

 

I think an X-Wing would be a practical option at one point; the millennium falcon is distinct and thus arguably paints more of a target on its back. Thus, depending on the mission, it might be more advantageous to hide in plain sight as just another fighter. Also, I could see Rey piloting an X-Wing while Lando and L3 are united once more.

 

I voted for option A, I would like to see her in an X-wing and then she and Poe could joke about which of the two is the best pilot.

 

Well, there's an obvious answer to that one...

 

I'm perfectly fine with Poe being the one we see do all the fancy X-Wing flying. I've enjoyed what we've seen from him so far...

 

I kind of liked that the Force hero isn't obligatory X-wing pilot.

 

I think Finn is more likely to be shown as an X-Wing ace in this movie. After 2 movies of him not being able to fly/struggling to, he will have learnt from the best (Poe) and now be a total hotshot. Rey will have the Falcon (with Lando joining the crew, possibly...) and use it against Kylo.