Dark Empire Episode 2, Devastator of Worlds

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

Last time I was this early the EU wasn't called "Legends".

[@JonP1245]

I honestly don’t mind the name cause it just proves that the EU was legendary

[@johnnygyro2295]

@@JonP1245 Exactly!

[@nightwalker174]

@@JonP1245 True, but I'd still rather not use Disney's pet name for it

[@generaljimmies3429]

Palpatine: Don't worry my young apprentice, in time the Disney Trilogy will be called... ...fanfiction.

[@chrissonofpear1384]

@@nightwalker174 Pretty sure it's more Lucas publishing's name for it?

[@jejeakle]

The emperor has never been more dangerous than he is in this trilogy

[@deleonfrancis60]

As a reader of the graphic novel I am so very impressed and it’s the old EU materials coming back to life coming to take it back from the dark Disney Kathleen Kennedy nightmare.

[@jejeakle]

@@deleonfrancis60 I have the massive three-in-one novel, love it

[@aromardu]

Cant wait to see Empire's End in this style, at least it will be more consistent than the ersatz artist they got after Cam Kennedy. His art was something out of this world.

[@endofwarmusic]

I like when he comes back as david bowie!

[@hellothwee]

@@deleonfrancis60 long live kathleen kennedy🤤

[@Automadon]

"If there is a dark center of the Universe R2, this is it" That line always gives me the chills

[@matt55800]

It's a great reference to Luke's line in ANH

[@Automadon]

@@matt55800 which one?

[@matt55800]

@@Automadon “If there’s a bright center to the universe, you’re in the planet that it’s farthest from” Luke says to C-3PO

[@TK--ff5kw]

Does this mean Darth Jar Jar was on Byss??

[@ImTheReverse]

@Bob Radvanovsky What’s the Rise of Skywalker, you mean that piece of shit Dark Empire ripoff?

[@BozzMander]

This is so high quality and so underrated that it’s criminal

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Thank you!! Really appreciate you saying that. 🙏

[@onyxcrusader9536]

Agreed

[@WTSD850]

You should see heir to the Empire that's got great quality too

[@KumoCC]

@Trey Stephens Disney just published a reprinting of these comics, dummy

[@amazing0evan]

Yea

[@ericchung3177]

“My fathers destiny... is my own.”

[@julesleman8151]

I am a Sith, like my father before me

[@zackattackr.p.g]

@@julesleman8151 so be it.. Sith

[@thebats7473]

When your childhood comes back with open arms.

[@Tiberon098]

Its so cool they got Billy Dee Williams to reprise his role as Lando Calrissian

[@notoriousblt1038]

He always plays lando whenever they bring him back

[@youngsmitty347]

Aye, gotta give props to the old audio drama crew from the 90's being able to recruit him into doing this. Then again, Billy Dee is a sweetheart. Also, little fun fact, the dude who voices Palpatine here also played him in several other SW works, such as Genndy Tartakovsky's 2003 Clone Wars.

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

@@youngsmitty347 ah, the one where Grievous is actually scary and not an asthmatic sunday morning cartoon villain.

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Wait that was actually Billy Dee Williams?!!! Are you serious? No sound alike. The actual actor?!!! If so holy crap!

[@youngsmitty347]

@@Jackal_El_Lobo34 Aye, his voice from the 1990's radio drama of DE.

[@arturochambers27]

Here we go to the darkest area of Legends and when it's the scariest moments for the galaxy when Palpatine nearly destroyed it all.

[@cttc-chintokastacticalcrap2421]

What's "Legends"?

[@arturochambers27]

@@cttc-chintokastacticalcrap2421 legends is the universe of Star Wars before Disney came and replaced it with their own Canon. And adding that the Legends is complex and there's no doubt for it, but it add a whole lot of different event that happen all at one and even gives the Yuuzan Vong war where star wars literally went to Warhammer 40k in a few years and then went back to normal star wars.

[@arturochambers27]

@@cttc-chintokastacticalcrap2421 Dark Empire is also a part of Legends.

[@ericchung3177]

Personally the Vong were a bit more frightening than the resurrection of Palpatine, but that’s just me.

[@arturochambers27]

@@ericchung3177 they are.

[@vladlenvolkov9034]

"You can't fight the dark side if you can't understand it."

[@jayvhoncalma3458]

Yoda's jedi order failed because it didn't understand the dark side more

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

@@jayvhoncalma3458 Also because they were isolated in guilded towers and had no idea how most of the galaxy worked, lived, or thought.

[@adambomber3384]

@@johnj.spurgin7037 I'd argue this is more the case, specifically for the PT-era Jedi. they aren't the bad guys, they're just not living up to what the galaxy needs at that moment

[@LeftytheGansterGremlin]

@@adambomber3384 That's the perfect way to describe it. Most people like to think of the Jedi as evil simply based on misunderstanding that.

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

In a memory of Dave Prowse as Darth Vader and Jeremy Bullock as Boba Fett

[@B3nKen0bi]

And Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca.

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

And Carrie Fisher

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

Peter mayhew

[@dancastro6873]

And Kenny Baker as R2

[@stephenfitzgerald9769]

Once again, The Mouse- with all the money in the world and legions of minions at its back- is no match for the heart and dedication of a loving, devoted fan base.

[@dandragon8595]

*The Star Wars that should have been, but will never be again.*

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Dear God, the wait was worth it. This is quality and a half.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Thank you!! So happy you thought it was worth the wait, and appreciate you taking the time to let us know!

[@TheScoundrelsCantina]

This is a masterpiece!

[@kocaola2503]

Didn't you hate everything that is after episode 6 canon and legends?

[@kostas_vougiouk5223]

@@kocaola2503 no they just believe star wars should end in return of the jedi they can still enjoy stories after episode 6

[@plaguemaster308]

@@kocaola2503 scoundrels cantina was one of the supporters of the first episode 1 year ago

[@plaguemaster308]

@@kocaola2503 Also the scoundrels cantina likes mandalorian and other stories after episode 6 so I doubt they hate it

[@ocseepstudio4204]

Brutal

[@LordDarthHarry]

Love the melding of the old Droids cartoon style, the Dark Empire story and little nods to the sequels.

[@GustavoMartinez-sh2wk]

And Tartakovsky Clone Wars as well

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

Star wars droids 1985 Star wars Ewoks

[@starfreakist]

I would say anything from the Diswars sequels is unnecessary in this masterpiece. Had to criticize Darth Sidious in the diswars garbage mechanical contraption. Edit that part out and the rest of the episode is 100% accurate to the Dark Empire comic.

[@BlueTyphoon2017]

@@starfreakist what’s diswars? Honestly I like the mic between the sequels and the dark empire comic, I think that’s what we should have got. Because I think the sequels are ok, but they lack new and original ships, same with dark empire. Now hold on, when I say new and original, I mean any other ships besides the old empires Star destroyers in dark empire, and lack of ships besides reserve the class Star destroyers. Like, imagine if the dark empress Star destroyers were reserve the class Star destroyers instead of the old ones? And they made that the sequels? That would have been cool.

[@ImTheReverse]

@@starfreakistNah the hanging thing from Rise of Skywalker is badass. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

[@EvanNova95]

Brilliant. Can’t wait to see more. Also, major props for making that Sidious design actually kinda work.

[@nickthepick8043]

I am inclined to agree. His voice also adds to the sense of dread to that scene. I always liked how the mechanism that held Palpatine together looked the way it did. Made the Dark Side look like the stuff of nightmares.

[@aacproductions996]

I don’t know I kinda think it looked better in rise of Skywalker Here it kinda looks like he is in a mechanical diaper

[@CommanderRex-]

dang it Evan don’t encourage the incorporation of Disney’s utter stupidity

[@emzonik8851]

@@aacproductions996 Well, reborn Sidious isn't something great at all...

[@ImTheReverse]

@@CommanderRex- You sound biased.

[@rosariocrimson]

This is really good. It's easy to tell that this is a real passion-project.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Thank you! Lots and lots of hard work went into this, so seriously appreciate the kind words!!

[@lewismassie]

Oh okay the KZbin algorithm is on fire this evening. Let me just send this to everyone I know

[@fdsajfldaskjf]

You and DarthAngelus are doing an amazing job at bringing the Expanded Universe to life at a time it's needed most.

[@Vigriff]

I got shivers from this version of Palpatine, good job!

[@coachen2000]

Astonishing, magnificent, jawdropping. These are words that can describe how much I enjoyed this episode. The first one was already great, but the second episode's quality is just fantastic. Byss, World Devaststors, Luke meeting the Emperor once again... As a fan of "Dark Empire" I really wanted to see someday this comic adapted in any form. I'm glad that it was adapted into an animation created by a talented person. Well done, Wilkins Animations! The Force is strong with you! :)

[@bonelessdoritoslocostaco5984]

It's cool that the guy who voices Palpatine in this audio drama, went on to voice him again in the old Battlefront 1 and 2, the 2003 Clone Wars, the Rogue Squadron games, Bounty Hunter, and Empire At War also Luke Skywalker's audio VA is John Cygan, RIP better known as Solidus Snake from Metal Gear Solid 2

[@aromardu]

Using Palpatine's TROS apparatus to convey him is a nice blend of ideas. The best of both worlds. Dark Empire was my introduction to SW decades ago, so this tribute really hits the spot for me. Great job!

[@reginamills2168]

I feel the same ! Well said.

[@saberiandream316]

It's annoying, much like how the reprints gave Thrawn Filoni's pupils. I don't like it, given the sneering from outsiders Legends fans have had to endure since 2014.

[@seawolf4846]

@@saberiandream316 It should be noted that Thrawn being given pupils was I think more of a visual cue to help the animators.

[@saberiandream316]

@@seawolf4846 CGI cartoons from the 1990s had villains without pupils. Filoni has no excuse. And now the reprints are following his example.

[@ImTheReverse]

@@saberiandream316Boohoo

[@dascientist777]

12:30 R2 with the ASSIST!!! LOL!!! (here you go - hands him his lightsaber) . R2 has HEARD ENOUGH and is sick of this dude!!!

[@abeabe88]

The last episode was super impressive but this is a whole other level

[@darthdurling9583]

Wow, with this and fan film heir to the empire ep 11 released yesterday we r a bunch of lucky star wars fan indeed. Good work my friend already looking forward to next chapter.

[@thrawn3332]

Approved by yours truly....

[@harveydents]

I know both Heir and dark videos have been utterly amazing

[@quintendekker8100]

@Darth Durling could you a provide a link for heir of the empire I would love to check it out

[@Wooki3]

This is so P H E N O M E N A L!!! I love that you incorporated the old school radio drama and I love how the animation is inspired by Star Wars Holiday Special animation, Droids cartoon and cartoon version of Clone Wars (Palpatine). It has this saturday morning 80's cartoon feeling. I just read Dark Empire trilogy again like a week ago and I can say that your adapttion is just as good as the comic book. In terms of scenario it's even better because it has less exposition then the comics.

[@MOisMe643]

Absolutely Fantastic man, Thank You so much for bringing the EU to life. The shots of the Devastators tearing through fighters gave me serious N64 Rogue Squadron flashbacks

Well and there Xystons in canon too and they're dangerous as Devastators

[@commander_skrub]

⁠@Starika cap. Devastators are *millions* of times more terrifying than oversized ISDs with a big laser underneath it. not only can it consume a planet and its resources with its massive tractor beams, but it can create a military of its own with the resources it consumes as it is a self propagating factory ship. it can also upgrade itself in the middle of battle with more devastating weapons or even hull size with some larger than ISDs and battlecruisers when more resources are consumed. the more they experienced battles, the more hardened they get since they are controlled by a droid brain that analyzes and adapts to every situation encountered. once they’re given coordinates to a planet either by the central computer or command structure, they freely do whatever they want unless they’re shut down by a shutdown command as it was nearly impenetrable no matter how many missiles and torpedoes you shoot at it.

[@obsidian53-B]

" You will witness the final destruction of the Alliance, and the End of this insignificant Rebellion."

[@idkstudios4412]

God imagine the thrawn trilogy in this style...

[@dachitronmagnus5755]

That would be amazing.

[@Kirkmaximus]

Check out "Heir to the Empire" by DarthAngelus. But yes, it would be nice to get the Thrawn books done in this style of animation.

[@idkstudios4412]

@@Kirkmaximus already have. It’s good but I like the style of this. The retro, classic Star Wars feel to it would be perfect for the thrawn trilogy given that it’s one of the most well recognized legends book series out there. And was basically the Start off point to the legends universe after the original trilogy. Darthangelus’s interpretation is still good though.

[@-CrimsoN-]

How does this only have 100k views?!?!?! Extremely high quality and fantastic work!

[@coachen2000]

Waiting over a year for that gem to be released was totally worth it. Great direction, great visuals, great music and great animation.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Really happy you liked all of that, especially the music, which was a new composing technique for me! It's interesting to see what sort of skills can be developed from day one of creating something, all the way to the final release. One of the most fascinating things I've seen from Ian is the evolution of styles. Just look at Leia and Han from the first shot, to the shot after the war room meeting!

[@coachen2000]

@@DanielCiurlizza Yes, everything was in perfect harmony. :) The music was great. It really grasped emotions and atmosphere of certain scenes, especially during scenes with Luke on Byss. About the second part of your post, I totally agree. I also noticed how Wilkins Animations' skills improved over the time, comparing this episode to the previous one, or even certain scenes of this episode that were made the earliest I believe. Leia and Han from first shot and that shot after the war room meeting is the best example to show the improvement, indeed. :)

[@carronadesandsmoke5560]

Oh my lord, ITS HERE ITS HERE, THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

[@richalexander1138]

Damn that score at the end... Goosebumps as he kneels before the Senate

[@jobe1728]

The long awaited episode 2!!!

[@Jack-ed9do]

I'm literally mind blown by how good this video is. 10x better than the sequels.

[@TymeLane]

I absolutely love how he integrated the audio from the audio drama into this too

[@deadshot5007]

Awesome work and I love the mix of rebellion and resistance music for the new republic.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

SO happy you caught that! Thank you so much! Something really fun is that the "March of the Resistance" idea I used is only a little similar to the *actual* "March of the Resistance". I call the version in this episode "The New Republic". In the original MotR, the melody just goes up and up, because they're just kickin' ass and mostly winning, you know? (Like, didn't they destroy an ENTIRE planet/Starkiller Base in TFA??) But in this, they're not yet the Resistance... just an offshoot of the New Republic led by Leia, if anything. So instead of going up in emotion/melody, it goes down. They just aren't powerful/kickass enough to justify the full "March of the Resistance" treatment. Thanks again!!

[@deadshot5007]

@@DanielCiurlizza It's done really well and I love such symbolism in music.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

@@deadshot5007 🙏🙏🙏

[@KrisFrost4359]

@@DanielCiurlizza Kinda reminds me of how the New Republic fighters in season 2 of The Mandalorian were musically represented by a slow, trap-style variation of the "March of the Resistance".

[@DarkSamus100]

Really incredible animation. Great job and congratulations to all those involved in this project. Really great to see fan animation of stories from the Expanded Universe. DarthAngelus and you are really doing great work animating these stories( Heir to the empire and Dark Empire). My thanks to you and the people involved in this project, have a good day/night/one, and the same to those who wander in the comment section.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Thank you!! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch this and write such kind words! 🙏♥️

[@nickthepick8043]

How... How did this get made? This is a dream come true! I loved Dark Empire growing up. And you adapted it marvelously. I especially love Palpatine's voice filter. It's honestly horrifying to see him this way. Voice acting, top notch. Animation reminds me of 2003 Clone Wars, awesome. Can you guys, like, take all of my money please?

[@jennastewart7305]

The voices all come from the old audio dramas, Spike does the animation, and the new music was done by another small team of fans. If you're a bit impatient like me and don't mind the lack of visuals, a channel called MrPoke has full uploads of the audio dramas for ease of binge listening.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

​@@jennastewart7305 In addition to the music, I processed/filtered Palpatine's voice in this. It was just a regular voice in the audio drama. The acting was really great, but I felt like it had to be a bit more monstrous because of his animated look.

[@jorgeldejesussanchez7015]

At last the true sequel of the Skywalker saga , this is a work of pop art it itself The Dark Empire classic comic from Tom and Cam back in 1991

[@GioAtero]

This should have been the sequel trilogy. This makes perfect sense, and feels more spiritually aligned with the classic Star Wars. I am so proud and grateful for this creative team and their future. ♥️

[@anangryninja2824]

Dude... I have no words for how happy I am to have discovered this,. As much as I love the Mandolorian and Clone Wars the EU will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for doing this for all of the Star Wars fans out there!

[@ChupeTTe]

Oh my he succesfully translated the dread of the Worlddevestators in motion. Genius work

[@bradneece2409]

I'm not really a Dark Empire fan, but I think it's so cool how much work you've put into this, and its quality considering it's only one person doing ALL of this. (As far as I'm aware) I could definitely have seen something like this as a sequel series to the original trilogy back in the 80's

[@wizards-themagicalconcert5048]

WOW I am just blown away. THIS IS STAR WARS ! Disney can learn a few things from you guys. Thank you,Thank you to give us such quality Star Wars in Dark times like this. May the force be with you. Can't wait for episode 3 !

[@medalgear654]

oh god please don't make us wait another year 😭 this was spectacular

[@luckykennedy7364]

Imagine being the people that were denying that rise of Skywalker would rip off dark empire only be proven wrong on opening night

[@yuzzem64]

@@LyciaD3 this is literally the audio adaptation of Dark empire from back in the day

[@matt55800]

@@yuzzem64 Yeah, but this depiction of Palpatine differs from the comic, to be closer to TROS

[@untidysaturn2534]

I prefer the younger look from the comics

[@untidysaturn2534]

Have y’all ever scene that crazy animated dark empire light saber duel? That palpatine looks awesome

[@conorb7094]

I think the word is 'adapted', and although I hate TROS, I commend them for using EU material in that way.

[@darthsidious322]

Such a spectacular collaboration of artistic talent. Seeing the Imperial Sentinels animated was my personal favorite!

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

I get the sense Palpatine was bored of owning the Galaxy, he seems to have more fun reconquering it time and time again.

[@SpikeyTortoise]

Maybe 🤷‍♂️

[@bakionigeri6414]

YOOOO you guys even used the music from the sequels, better than two sequels themselves used it. A clean victory🎉

[@divinecomedyproductions967]

You actually managed to take elements of the Sequel Trilogy and integrated them into Dark Empire in a way that actually works, bravo!

[@jediking12]

I like how TROS took ideas from Dark Empire

[@lineclosed1576]

This feels like an old 60s cartoon and I just love it more b/c of that.

[@gravitytwins1921]

This is beyond inspiring I'm in tears I needed this thank you so much. like wow, like I was stoked when I found the heir to the empire videos but this is unbelievably well done, and it just shows how dark empire understands the characters more. I LOVE the 2D animation and your R2 is incredible!! The force is is the fans.

[@decimatorentertainmentstud8523]

This is what the sequel trilogy could have been if written properly.

[@Ryan-mech-muffin]

It's finally here! To quote the Count, "I've been looking forward to this." Just want to say, it's ironic how a fan film beats the big budget "star wars" to pieces

[@59rlmccormack]

Excellent work, my friend. That was well put together, I see you borrowed a bit of inspiration from Rise of Skywalker with Palpatine being attatched to that harness thing, plus you did well making his Dark Empire audio voice more menacing.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

Ooh that's cool that you caught Palpatine's voice change! The original audio is VERY well performed, but it felt too clean for what we were seeing-essentially, "zombie Palpatine" is what Wilkins kept saying. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@nickthepick8043]

@@DanielCiurlizza I'm curious to know how you fellas edited it. I use audacity, and for my own projects, I'm always keen to know how it's achieved. Btw I believe you guys did a great job on this adaptation overall. It was quite a treat to see after work.

[@cerebral3591]

I never watch things twice. I watched it twice. Brings me back to reading the comic book as it was happening. The dreaded realization that palatine was eternal and immortal.

[@offcourseoverland]

Master skywalker as he should be. Strong, wise and selfless.

[@SuperCaleb360]

That is until the very end of this episode, but I think he has a plan.

[@offcourseoverland]

@@SuperCaleb360 I remember that luke thought that by learning the dark side, he could better understand his enemy and defeat it. Instead he ended up traveling down the same path as his father and almost was lost to it.

[@BierBart12]

From what I had heard of Dark Empire and what people thought of it, I expected Palpatine's return to be much more insane and comically dumb. This was actually menacing and left me wanting more.

[@MRSPEEDEC]

Kind bummed he went rise of skywalker with the emperor... But still kick ass

[@frankiecolosi4054]

Some of the most enjoyable animation I’ve ever seen applied, I can’t believe I’m watching dark Empire animated, this is the greatest thing ever, please don’t stop fantastic work.

[@Oh_well339]

The REAL sequels.

[@RomanumChristum]

Don’t forget the thrawn trilogy which came right before this. Both are canon in legends same as how the yuuzhan vong were undisputed canon

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@RomanumChristum tbh I feel both would not be great for a starwars movie trilogy though I’m a little more favorable towards dark empire. My reasoning is that it’s all kinda too close to the sequel trilogies in terms of ships characters and technology. Though admittedly dark empire varies this up a bit. But still the similarities is one of the major complaints about the sequel trilogy you know. Basically too similar and unoriginal.

[@liamsmith1371]

@@Prophetofthe8thLegionthat’s not true they’re way better

[@garyzhu1913]

@@Prophetofthe8thLegiondialogue and story writing is significantly better in the EU

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@garyzhu1913 let me rephrase. I basically just meant I want new ships. Not upscales, repaints, or hey it’s the same ship with 1 extra shield generator

[@geomfilms]

wow that last scene with luke was intense!! Great job!

[@hewhoderps4362]

It was really good, but I do feel like Luke’s transition to the dark side happened way too fast in that scene. He went from “never!” To “sure bud whatever you say” in, like, two minutes.

[@danny-vb8bg]

Just discovered these. I've always wanted to see this series animated. These are so good and remind me of the clone wars mini series.

[@SpikeyTortoise]

Thanks!

[@alexetienne1648]

As a die hard Star Wars fan I speak for the behalf of all the fans as well when I say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! Words cannot express how grateful we are for the time and effort you guys took to bring us this gem💎 looking forward to the rest of this and many more in the future🖤

[@dominicsansoni1611]

Wow thank you for some REAL starwars material fans don't get treats like this

[@vladlenvolkov9034]

R2: Damn, here we go again

[@arthurbrandonnielsen]

This was really well done, especially with the way you merged the original Dark Horse story and designs with Disney concepts. The harness instead of the throne definitely made things more dramatic. I reccomend you look up the fan animation of Luke vs Palpatine for inspiration and direction when you get to that scene. Looking forward to more, including the appearance of the Eclipse in the future.

[@MobiusLeader007]

World Devastators are my favorite EU superweapon. Can't wait for the next episode to see them in action some more.

[@johnj.spurgin7037]

infinitely better than anything of Disney's, or the drug trip that was the Sun Crusher. That thing was an admittedly bad part of the EU, and there's no shame in admitting it.

[@tianoc-g4811]

Seeing the original Legends books come to life is a dream come true! now I understand Disney got its inspiration ,yet original story done it better Justice.

[@jason-composer]

Sometimes I can't tell if a character is 3D or if there are really that many hand drawn frames. What a great art stylistic blend! Edit: Definitely taking the background and environment details for granted; they're fantastic. Probably too much work lol; oh my gosh! So good!

[@rileyconnor7862]

This is incredible. This cartoon looks high quality and literally looks like it came from the 80s. Quality voices and music is too! I hope to see more of these post ROTJ stories come to life like this. Lucasfilm should be embarrassed

[@sonicfan2403]

Somewhere Sion shakes his head in shame at Palps. Immortality isn't a gift, it's a curse.

[@elessar2777]

Beautiful fam film. I like the cartoon style, bravo!

[@natethegreat7967]

Audio mixing makes the voices hard to hear over the music, but I bet you can fix that for the master video combining all episodes.

[@DanielCiurlizza]

I'm with you on this, so thanks for saying that! I tried my best to turn the music down as low as reasonable for those extra quiet dialogue parts. Sometimes it was the actual audiobook that had the voices lower than the SFX, which was hard to work with (the dialogue and SFX were one file). They just weren't meant to have music go under them, you know? In any case, it's great to have your ideas, because the purpose of doing these is to experiment with different styles and techniques, so helpful thoughts like yours will go towards the next one!

[@charlesgray6385]

Awesome to see these continuing. Can't imagine how much work goes into this. Cheers. It's a sight for sore eyes for Legends fans.

[@graye2799]

Coming back to dark empire after tros: “perhaps I treated you too harshly”.

[@EVER_PRINCE]

Perhaps starting a Kickstarter to commission more people to help join in would be an interesting idea? I don’t know exactly how that works legally but honestly this is a million times better than the sequel trilogy and I’d love to see it grow and if possible, watch you create more of the Legends stories

[@ReaVen443]

Finally its the true star wars, the true emperor reveals himself... And yes I never was able to marvel at the glory of legends other than Jedi Outcast, Rogue Squadron and Empire at War but this feels more full filling than 400 min of disney trillogy

[@SwaggerLikeUz]

Awesome wrk! Love the cinematic quality, voice acting, sound mixing, execution, stylistic direction, etc.

[@fainyance11]

The Emperor is one of my favorite characters in all Star Wars and the way you have animated him and given him such a disgusting and evil voice, I absolutely love it!

[@danielkong6767]

These adaption of DARK EMPIRE is incredible. Iäm honestly speechless, and episode 3 is my only looking forward to "star wars" thing right now. Keep up the great work!

[@mangoman6745]

Very well done I applaud u soo much for I am a starwars fan just like u Wilkins animations.

[@nelsonwagner4089]

"Somehow Palpatine returned" makes a lot more sense in this movie😂😂😂. Great work and my congratulations to the team who made this wonderful movie of the Dark Empire.

[@manwhoooo]

Amazing work! This comic lends itself so well to animation. I really liked your choice to use the Palpatine life support system from ROS, made him more dynamic during the scene and fit very well.

[@laisphinto6372]

the supproting is probably a machine reducing the effect of the darkside destroying the body

[@MartinFelice]

Impresive, most impresive

[@vanstuhlberg7272]

This is amazing. The quality of the animation is great, the voice acting is great, the music great. I have read the original Dark Empire comic, and this fan series make me like it even better.

[@Ive_Gone_Chonkers]

AHAHA YEAAHH I JUST SAW THIS ON MY RECOMMENDED AND THOUGHT " IS THAT WILKINS???!!!!" I FREAKED OUT YEEEAAAH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pclone5019]

Gives me chills. Wonderful work again! Still makes me nostalgic for 2003 Clone Wars.

[@darthscott616]

Incredible work, just wish the Imperial fleet around Byss was just as diverse as the comics, all those cool designs

[@kanjo4976]

That's it I'm reading the books rn

[@MoviesRemastered]

Definitely a labour of love. It was worth every second. It takes me back to my childhood and watching Droids etc :) Brilliant animation style. Great job, Dude!

[@ethanholmes2701]

Three words for Wilkins animation and all who helped in this THIS WAS AMAZING

[@DanielCiurlizza]

THANK YOU!!! Really means a lot, Ethan.

[@Manda-LORE]

Other than the not-so-subtle nods to Rise of Skywalker, I really enjoyed this!

[@micahschmitz859]

I mean, say what you will about ROS, the production design had its moments.

[@ThreeProphets]

And it's on the playlist. Thank you for sticking with this after so long

[@coreypatton6290]

You know, if you think about it, the world devastators are the closest to remaking the Star Forge.

[@stanleysagastume7395]

One of my favorites is the art style 👍