FOR THE EMPIRE SEASON 2: THE TANTIVE IV - A Star Wars short film made with Unreal Engine 5.1

FNG and FKU reminisce about their first mission together on a very familar starship... A Star Wars short film made with Unreal Engine 5.1 and Reallusion Iclone.
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[@EpicallyCasual]

Hi all, glad you're enjoying the new video....don't forget to like, comment and subscribe, check out our merch linked above, or become a channel or patreon member for early access to the next episode 😊 www.patreon.com/PeterHaynes

[@TheCreepercrusader]

It really does make the vid better and wholesome when we see some of what the streamers ask! Love it so much!....... "Now... The reason the vets a SGT is-," *WACK* "Shut up Gunner! Your not even a real trooper!" "....... That hurts sir... And it wasn't the slap......... *Whispering* for the empire...."

[@worldpeace1822]

One word. Genius!

[@ChernxbylCherrii]

how do you not have like a billion subs already? this is S tier godly star wars content

[@mohammedamine25114]

Clone? Gu

[@chrisrodriguez7351]

Dude these videos are freaking amazing!!! So there's this KZbin Channel called star wars theory that has a video explaining George lucas' original story for the sequel trilogy (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKKngmh3mpV0oaM) and it's awesome and should be brought to life by someone talented like you guys with the unreal engine at least as fan fiction. I think EVERY star was fan would enjoy it. And I bet all of us would be willing to donate money towards a kickstarter or your patreon to make it happen. You certainly have talent enough. I hope you consider the idea, you'd be Hella famous

[@Masterchiefandcommandershepard]

Now I'm interested to know how these two survived the First Death Star.

[@shaftoe195]

Like they always do. By a stupid happy accident.

[@Masterchiefandcommandershepard]

@@shaftoe195 Most likely they will be on some stupid mission and fail it, and when they try to get back to the First Death Star, they will witness how it explodes at that moment.

[@EpicallyCasual]

"I swear, it was parked right here!"

[@snbforever]

Dumb luck, as usual 🤦‍♂️

[@CT-5585]

@@snbforever it was the will of the focus😂

[@thomaskerei1651]

Now everytime I rewatch A New Hope, those two stormtroopers at the beginning will always be remembered as FNG & FKU and I have no problem with that

[@jedironin380]

Darth Vader pauses, looks down at the Trooper on the floor and quietly states, "I find your lack of humor... disturbing."

[@luketimewalker]

saaaaaaaaaaaaaaame ^^'

[@jedironin380]

Don't forget Allen! I just watched ANH the other day, in fact. 😄

[@Empty00Eyes]

this.

[@lunkystraydog6572]

They he was carrying him just like here

[@chrisdouglas1158]

So the storm trooper who banged his head on the door was called Alan this is now cannon

[@davidwuhrer6704]

And, more importantly: He didn't die when the Death Star was destroyed.

[@slewone4905]

YOu realize it's a different incident. This is when they took over the Tantive 4. Latter, some other idiot banged his head in the death star chasing Luke and Han while doing there best to not hit them with their blasters.

[@timothydonlan9112]

This is on DS2 at either the beginning of ROTJ with Vader or at Palpatine's arrival. The Tantive IV story was a flashback. So Alan is canon.

[@gbonkers666]

Hopefully....better than the stuff Disney does.

[@marvinspears3311]

Dude seriously, this is like one of the best things I've ever seen. Huge Star wars fan and I feel like not only did you do it right but you did it right on

[@DenizenoftheAges]

100% agree with this statement

[@texas1872]

Agreed!

[@xidada666]

You must not watch very many decent shows and movies.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

Yeah I absolutely loved how it lined up with our very first scene of Vader walking through the door as the storm trooper drops the body of his fallen comrade and stands at attention. Was not expecting this. Amazing!!!

[@alexhayes746]

Isn't it fire?

[@zyxwvut4740]

One of my favorite bits of business in a movie that almost no one ever notices is in _ANH_ . Just before Darth Vader's introduction, a trooper screen left is bowed over, holding up the head of a fallen trooper. Then, when hearing Vader arrive he lets the head drop and stands at attention with his back to the wall to show respect. It's cool these guys retconned a whole story behind it.

[@orrinfreeman5672]

I love that the goofy one is that exact trooper that steps out of Vader's way! That put a HUGE smile on my face!

[@IloveElsaofArendelle]

OMG! I had to watch episode 4 when said that - you're right!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cecilkeith1951]

I just watched it, it lines up perfectly WHAT A TREAT

[@christopherfife7703]

That was indeed glorious lol

[@chazzitz-wh4ly]

This series has better continuity and respect for the source material than Disney and it’s team of gaggling harpies could ever produce.

[@luketimewalker]

@@chazzitz-wh4ly AMEN

[@Leo-ry6zh]

God that laugh at the end from TK FKU where genuinely couldn't keep up appearances had me dying

[@skylx0812]

"Like a Gungan out of an airlock." I think I saw what you may have done there... _"Meesa all sparkly glowy, now!"_

[@msredfox]

this is the perfect star wars buddy comedy, i'd pay to see a full length film with these two guys

[@spartanspyke]

Same here. It'd be money well spent

[@chazzitz-wh4ly]

It’s probably the only time i get excited for star wars again.

[@msredfox]

@@chazzitz-wh4ly damn right, this series is better than the three sequels combined

[@redmafiapanda]

@@msredfox Anything is better than the three sequels combined

[@msredfox]

@@redmafiapanda true, that

[@drowemos]

"We all look the same you idiot..." I love the first minute of this video. I mean its all great but that opening is so... human. This is a legitimately great comedy duo you have here. Both in the character you have created and the voice actors who play them.

[@animusnocturnus7131]

Best part was about how Adam has dinged his helmet on the first Death Star and thus has a mark there now. So Adam was the clown who tried to get through the door before it fully opened. XD

[@jedironin380]

@@animusnocturnus7131 Good Call! I forgot about that! Now I wonder if they'll wind up on Bespin, chasing some guy with an ice cream maker? 😆

[@animusnocturnus7131]

@@jedironin380 I could totally see FNG trying to get some icecream on Bespin from the moment on someone as much as mentions that there might be some. And FKU will probably point out that he's had enough of it since Hoth.

[@rsmartin68]

@@animusnocturnus7131 It's amazing how many people have completely missed that even after all these years. Then again I have a younger cousin that didn't know Mark Wahlberg was Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch......

[@mitchelkvedar674]

I agree and thought of the guy as myself and my friend Alan as well TK-Alan

[@blockmasterscott]

I will never look at that trooper standing up when Vader walks in the same way again lol.

[@horacio7465]

Cant believe how nobody is talking about the Darth Vader entrance scene. In the movies you can see a stormtrooper checking on comrade laying on the floor just before Vader's appearance. It is amazing how this video fit these characters in the canon.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

I loved how they were both just standing there with their arms up when their superior asks for volunteers 😂😂

[@AngryMarine-il6ej]

Believe me, s**t like that has happened!!🤣🤣

[@buzzGaming8406]

I just discovered this channel 2 months ago and it’s the funniest star wars made content I’ve seen

[@chrisford7909]

I found it two weeks ago, and already my coworkers are tired of me mentioning/ telling them about it.mmm

[@jakeboylan9493]

Not just funny, but legitimately good writing

[@basileusbman8910]

God, I freaking love this series!

[@DenizenoftheAges]

❤️‍🔥🍻

[@Luciusthestorms]

the trooper fangirling about Vader was great lol.

[@curriphacreator]

“Does your trooper have a frowny face?” “I think they might need to redesign this game.” Where are you getting these amazing lines, AFK? You’re killing me! 😂👍

[@skylx0812]

The kid gets the guy to open up and he demonstrates that he's a whole other level of awkward, and the kid gets embarrassed. These two are gold. 🏆

[@SpanishAvenger]

After 6:06 , I paused the video and rushed to see the original Tantive scene. Now I can't unsee it as that scene being these guys with this background lmao

[@bones0013]

The fact that it fits with the movies makes it better

[@WernerBeroux]

A punch line on one's of the most iconic movie quote in the same universe. Just too good. 😂

[@Barty.Crowell]

The subtle mix in of original footage was perfect

[@b4nh4mm3rplays]

I didn't watch your spoiler, I love your stuff, I will watch it blind. You guys are amazing, love your work. Keep putting out the AAA+ material, you rock.

[@chrisford7909]

I also did that. Well I hit the video so they had the view but out it I. Mute and just let the preview finish.

[@adraniumcaelum]

Do to the number I can’t like but, good soldiers follow orders.

[@jervisjavier]

So he is that trooper who stood up in attention when Vader walked in the Tantive. Niceeee detail

[@theraggedydoctorofgalifrey9526]

The ending was priceless calling him his father.

[@johnmollet2637]

Really enjoyed it. "I'm your Father." LOL

[@CRollins1997]

It might just be me, but I thought it was so cool that they integrated one of the two main Stormtrooper characters into being the one that's inspecting another Stormtrooper on the floor as Darth Vader walks in during the beginning of A New Hope. Very nice touch!

[@scottl9091]

Tk-FKU: "I'm your father........moments later.. dumbass" 🤣

[@manlyman2624]

I love how I haven’t bothered to watch the new Mandolorian premiere but I instantly sat down and watched this the moment it came out. Keep up the great work!

[@jedironin380]

I thought the new Mando episode was pretty good. Nowhere near this level of comedy, of course!

[@heathb4319]

You didn't miss anything except a Masterclass in wasting time. Mando was horrid. And i am officially done with anything Diznee Wars. I thought Mando would help us...he was our only hope. But nope...they ruined that show too.

[@zaniatnik]

Damn, TK-FKU jokes so rarely you forget he’s even able to. I guess that’s why his jokes work so well. Whether when “works” means “goes over the officer’s head” or when it means “TK-FNG falls for it”. And IMHO this is also what makes his character breaking laughter so contagious.

[@johnnymcblaze]

He's not really FKU, and the other guy isn't FNG. FKU is short for fu#k you, and FNG is military jargon for fu#king new guy. He was basically making telling the officer to go fu#k himself.

[@Nautilus_Gaming]

I can't wait to watch this on my birthday!! Thank you AFK for this amazing Star Wars present!

[@DenizenoftheAges]

🎂❤️‍🔥

[@chrisford7909]

Well happy birthday!!! Hope you have a fantastic day and enjoy this.

[@mjk9388]

Happy Birthday man!

[@Wolf359inc]

Aaaand… you’re back! Love everything about this one. Mouse droids fighting. Bad back (I can relate). Splicing/ recreating Vader’s entrance with FNG standing at attention (I always wondered why that trooper was loitering there…). “I am your father.” Dave. You should be doing official Star Wars comedies for Disney… All of this is now, of course, canon, or, at the very least, headcanon… :)

[@marcosbravo9645]

I thought when they heard Vader FNG would for some reason decide to play dead and Vader enters, and just like in the movie he checks these two fallen stormtroopers, feeling in the force they were both alive, and then decides it's not worth his time.

[@luketimewalker]

looooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@brandonk8948]

The voices are so distinct and the lines so memorable. Totally Star Wars cannon.

[@christabelle__]

Cannons shoot cannon balls. You probably mean 'canon'. ;)

[@davidwuhrer6704]

They are called "turbo lasers".

[@PonchoTrooper]

I won't see the same EVER AGAIN the boarding on the Tantive! Hahahahaha funny thing is that every single time I saw ANH I noticed the Stormtrooper checking up on his mate, good to know he was just in serious back pain and not dead haha

[@darthkhan29x98]

They sure have come a long way since episode IV. I really hope they make it through the end of this war, they are pretty cool and funny dudes.

[@ajelliott9923]

these videos keep getting better. Disney should take notes.

[@chrisford7909]

Nah Disney will just buy this guy's KZbin channel and then add seventeen useless characters and ruin it.....

[@patfer1189]

Better not- Disney would ruin it.

[@magnacarta9364]

@@chrisford7909 Full of the alphabet people.

[@themarsman5155]

​@@magnacarta9364 Who cares if they are I mean if was every character that's a little much but wouldn't bother me at all as long as there actually characters.

[@dirtdiver484]

If only Disney could produce something this good… great job guys.

[@gangetabellen]

"He hit his head on the first Death star" nice

[@DenizenoftheAges]

1) MAD RESPECT for giving credit to J Williams 2) MAD RESPECT for how long this had to take to make you feel right about it 3) MAD RESPECT for making it seem REAL 4) This was f@c&!ng amazing, yo. 5) What's the cost to hire you to animate an episodic story monthly at a 5-8 minute runtime? 6) You got clones in your inventory? I want to tell a story of a couple of clones left on Geonosis after the battle in movie 2 trying to get back to their units but offset over and over. Animating is not coming as easy to me as illustrating, but your demonstration makes me feel you are worth what I'd be willing to pay. The only question is if you are in my price range.

[@CaptainShack]

Palapatunes... Next Video!

[@justahobbiest]

How you worked this into the actual scene is Brilliant! This is now part of my head cannon and I hope they keep the entry to Wookiepedia

[@DALLASBARNETT]

wait.. there is a Wookiepedia entry?

[@christabelle__]

Cannons shoot cannon balls. You probably mean 'canon'. ;)

[@jeffrapier947]

This series is way better than anything Disney has done with the property.

[@carnsoaks1]

Nasty! Watch Robot Head for great sarcastic reviews of Disney content.

[@johnnymcblaze]

Someone got removed for saying something they shouldn't.

[@RayHardman7567]

That older guy is my favorite. He's such a lovely ass. Wouldn't be surprised if he was an old clone. Great to see the older generation is still annoyed by the younger. Upon rewatch, I noticed you slipped a couple frames from the actual movie in there. Terrific editing job.

[@chrisford7909]

Don't know how but would love to have these two and the two rebels have to work together for some reason against a common enemy....love how the rebels and imperial young guys just go so over the top...

[@jim-stacy]

Seriously these 10min films have more heart and soul than the entire disney trilogy AND streaming content ( apart from mando series 1 finale!)

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

I love that you included that Polybius machine in the background of the break room! Great job on this, thanks for all the work you put in 👍🏻

[@luketimewalker]

oooh

[@vashishi8117]

I really like how it's accurate to the actual scene of the original movie where the stormtrooper is examining his buddy before dropping him to stand in Darth Vaders presence.

[@Davros-vi4qg]

Absolutely awesome. Animation, cut scenes, voice acting. Who’s the daddy, you’s the Daddy!

[@andylintott9339]

One of the best so far! Loved the slow "turning to the Dark" theme. Well played, the Emperor will be pleased

[@jimvac77]

I love that a trooper is playing Polybius in the break room. Well done, sir.

[@NAAN-MUSIC]

I suffer with bouts of depression due to bipolar disorder, I recently found your channel and your content is amazing, but "This" series puts a huge smile on my face and makes me laugh. As a star wars fan this is a welcome addition to the movies and shows. When i get paid next im going to donate to say thank you for all your efforts and hard work... your a comical genuis. I seriously hope a major network or streaming service sees your work and offers you the chance to make a full blown series ... it will do great on netflix or disney

[@luketimewalker]

dude also check out Charlotte Dobre. Every other comment tells her that she cheers them up bing silly!!

[@michaelbread5906]

I really appreciate that he lied about his back being better for the FNG. Kid really needed that before a almost certain death event. FK-U is a stand up guy tbh.

[@Nortic111]

They were right there at the very beginning of Star Wars this whole time and we never knew! Haha, loved this!

[@TerminatorGundam300]

5:42 "Popped like a Gungan out an air lock" Robot Chicken Darth Vader: "Don't do it. Better to imprison them, or you'll regret it"

[@paulaburrows8660]

These are simply beautiful. Obviously made with a lot of heart. They look stunning and the humour is pitch perfect. I certainly look forward to more chapters in this saga than anything from the mouse.

[@89BlackGatomon]

That was beautiful! I think this made make success than the last 3-4 movies Disney manages to shit out. Why is noone giving these guys a few millions to make a movie that become legendary ♡

[@UGNAvalon]

When “Sarge” was talking about his back right before the boarding, I was positive that it was going to pull just as he cleared the doorway, causing him to collapse in the middle of all the gunfire. ….turns out I had confused him with the trooper who entered the doorway during the prison escape scene.

[@Ethanakawalter]

Love these videos. The banter between these two is great. Reminds me of working construction when your best friend is a dude who is twice your age

[@Stag_Stopa]

This is getting better and better! Until now the clip with the AT-AT was my favourite but this has to be my new one :-D I love how original movie and our beloved guys were blended and molded into one epic clip 😀 Thanks for giving me (and many others) an excellent weekend start, Stag Stopa

[@jedironin380]

The episodes with the two Rebel soldiers were great as well! "I told him to 'chill out." "And that's why you're here." "You laughed." "And that's why I'm here." 🤣

[@Stag_Stopa]

@@jedironin380 Right - they're all 'cool' as hell :-D Hope FNG's girlfriend TK-69 returns in the next episode, though :-)

[@TF2CrunchyFrog]

Intercutting this with footage from the actual Star Wars : A New Hope (or Rogue One, possibly) was a genius move.

[@jackmills4495]

This is something that would come out of the From a Certain Point Of View book and I love it

[@dynestis2875]

I'll say it again; this is the _Red vs Blue_ of Star Wars and I love it!

[@BrysonSappingtonMusic]

Bro i am binging these and they are awesome! Huge Empire and stormtrooper fan, spot on!

[@marktorch9079]

OMG that was just too funny, Just the thought of him throwing his back out on an assault.

[@uncardedreviews9721]

"I say 'No, Sir'....Noooooo!" 👏😆😅 Outstanding work 🤣👍

[@godsservant9284]

I don't care how many times I watch the same videos, these guys crack me up every single time..haha

[@XDKX101]

Lmao this is hilarious. The goofy one is like a long lost brother of that trooper from robot chicken 😂

[@crazylizard1889]

This is the cleverest shoehorn in the whole show. Even the trooper who stands up next to Vader has a story. And anyone who didn't notice that is going to think "oh nice quick edit" then watch the film again and be like "oh shit, that actually happened" 😂 Amazing work

[@Xashe_]

These episodes are so good! I love how fast you're putting these out as well, really impressed

[@dylanmcgregor6496]

"Allen scuffed his helmet", great easter egg!

[@fthirtyfivemr]

I’m so sorry I don’t have the money to spare to give you. These videos are that good and well thought out that I want too. I love that you take the time to make these right rather than rush them out. This stuff is gold and so creative!

[@DALLASBARNETT]

Thanks mate.. A share and a sub is equally as important to us. So glad you found us and love what we do .. Cheers!

[@3970billbo]

I love the Red Foreman moment at the end. “Dumbass”.

[@oasistemplar7861]

i will never watch a new hope without thinking of FNG and FKU now. love it!

[@charlessaint7926]

"Allen! Allen! Allen! Al! Al! AL! Allen!!! ALLEN! ALLEN!"~Stormtrooper.

[@seenworlds3973]

bro the sound of his head hitting the floor made me laugh so hard i had to rewatch it so many times oml

[@dockaos924]

I fell about laughing with the I need brave men for a dangerous mission you could almost see the oh sh*t on their expressionless face shields

[@Stag_Stopa]

Just came back here for the funny noise FNG made when Vader was standing right in front of him :-D And it was for the first time that i spotted 'TK-666' :-) His attitude really reminds me of 'Pervy the purge trooper'!

[@gongasleet]

Another beauty with this one! I really love the environment work and editing that you do with each new one, and it always brings a smile to my face watching these! Keep up the great work 💚

[@gallantascent6692]

So happy to have made it to one of your streams making this video and so happy to watch the final result X3

[@CapPewPewAmerica]

Thanks for the laugh, caught this after a rough morning and made my day.

[@ljfisher21]

Great line from the movie Wizards...."despicable war-mongers" 😄

[@surnis9043]

Now we need to see were these guys were in the Star Wars Holiday Special!

[@crispywan]

Every one of these is great!

[@Leo-ry6zh]

Omfg I was dying litterally rolling on the floor I think I hurt my back 😂 I cannot wait for whats more to come

[@LeoDomitrix]

Same, I totally can't stop laughing. So much comic goodness in only 7:48!

[@lucifermagne7458]

These are my favorite Star Wars characters now

[@Sasha-jk6wo]

I could watch this for days! Love it, please keep them coming.

[@BlueSkyBirdies]

I love hearing FNG's frightened breathing. Really sells the "scared kid facing his own mortality" vibe, especially seeing this older wiser veteran so agitated and scared himself when all he's shown before is grumpy but stoic confidence. Also have to wonder how many times FKU has gotten troopers he doesn't like killed off quicker by having them switch places with those going into battle first? The way he tries it here somehow makes it seem like it's not the first time he's pulled this trick...

[@ThirdLeftTurn]

“The look on your face.. Who’s your daddy” BAAHAHA 😅😂 The only thing that stopped me laughing was the tears from my sides hurting laughing so hard 😂🤣💀

[@MozartAlter]

Ah! Another fine addition to my collection!

[@mahbubmemories]

TK-FKU got me too!! The twist!! 😂😂

[@CareyHolzman]

This is genius! Well done! I hadn't realized that stormtrooper was standing there in the original movie.

[@somebodyiguess385]

Amazing, fantastic, all the good reviews are underselling how impressive this series is.

[@DALLASBARNETT]

Thanks mate .. that really means a lot.

[@soulyrawson]

I need more of these seasons

[@Leo-ry6zh]

Cant wait to rewatch 10 more times before the next episode!!!!

[@andremaube5069]

Incredible work This is so funny and well done Edit : BRO I just realize this dude was REALLY in the TANTATIVE 4 Scene I will never see this scene like before AHAH Genius

[@CardboardSliver]

I never thought I needed a Stormtrooper to say "shit bird" and "dumbass", boy was I wrong.

[@MrVinniboy]

I think these "parodies" are sooooo F***ing funny, please make more of them.

[@Anthrothia]

they just keep getting better and better .... keep up the great work everyone.