Carson Teva is holding the whole damn REPUBLIC together

Captain Carson Teva is one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing New Republic Defense Fleet. We take a look at the man, the legend and why he's so capable. Perhaps the NRDF can learn from him.
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[@ItsAVolcano]

Teva feels like the kind of old military guys who are quietly retired by politicians for causing too many problems for them. Of course by "problems" I mean focusing on morality and fairness over rules and regulations.

[@eknielsen72]

Amen.

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

Carson (w/ Zeb) appearing was one of the few bright spots in Mando S3.

[@davidhart4824]

Goooooood point. We just need to get a liiiittle cloooosssseeerrr.

[@davidhart4824]

Closer, please.

[@dancingdragon3]

I thought he was the SW’s Phil Coulson, but now he’s Ser Barristan ⚔️🛡️

[@bdetert82]

Never underestimate an old man in a profession where most die young.

[@GenerationTech]

Well said

[@DarkRaven40011]

Excellent point.

[@SirRevCyberTrucker]

Teva is my fave character. When faced with "It's a Jedi thing", he's all " OK. Let's go do some shenanigans." Legend.

[@skyden24195]

Yeup, I loved that part. He doesn't even question the idea that some kid had a "feeling." When Carson was told that Jacen Syndulla's father was "Kanan Jarrus, a Jedi," Carson just accepted that was all he needed to know.

[@bdetert82]

Hes been serving with the General for a long time. He trusts her judgment and her "code"

[@kostakatsoulis2922]

​@@skyden24195I mean he may or may not have been directly commanded by Luke Skywalker at some point in his career so yeah, that tracks

[@skyden24195]

@@kostakatsoulis2922 from what I understand, as from the Star Wars comics and other such sources, Wedge and Luke formed "Rogue Squadron" just after the Battle of Yavin. Throughout the beginning missions of Roque Squadron's formation, the two of them more or less shared command, depending on the mission, but Luke was over all considered the de facto leader as it was he that not only saved Princess Leia and recovered the plans for the Death Star, but of course he dealt the killing blow to the station. However, as Luke's attention became more focused on matters of the Jedi, Wedge basically took over Rogue Squadron. He (Wedge) was of course in command of Rogue Squadron, (designated Red Group) at Endor.

[@kostakatsoulis2922]

@@skyden24195 yeah I know that, and since Carson served "during Alderaan" that's why I say that

[@Severian1]

I love how ordinary he is and yet he's still going. His "what just happened" at the Jacen and Hera scene was exactly my reaction. Like the ordinary guy who did not watch Rebels.

[@JenniferKokoski]

I think that was his purpose in that scene. To help viewers like you react to this news of another Jedi existing in the Star Wars universe that you've never heard about. Also watch Rebels. Seriously you're missing out on some really good Jedi content. Kanan Jarrus is what the Jedi Masters of old should have been. It's animated. So what. The stories are still good and the voice acting is exceptional.

[@Severian1]

@@JenniferKokoski I will watch it. Feels like I'm missing out on so many callbacks and references in Ahsoka.

[@ba780YT]

@@JenniferKokoskithe plot is fantastic, but the extreme censoring of violence does get annoying

[@Ryan-vl2nn]

He’s definitely one of my favorite newer characters in the Star Wars universe.

[@asomelord]

I really hope Rangers of the New Republic does eventually come out... and follows Carson Teva doing his duty and trying to keep the Republic together. He's not the traditional type we think of a hero, but he's really great, and I'd love to see a story about him

[@emberthecatgirl8796]

I don’t think that he’ll stay in the mainline NR Navy. I can actually see him reviving the Rangers proper as an organisation dedicated to what the Jedi were supposed to do in the past. Solving disputes, busting crime rings and helping the people.

[@canis2020]

I don't think there are just 1 of him. He is literally EVERYWHERE doing EVERYTHING.

[@elketerbentzadik]

He's actually several Clones piloted by Palpatine a-la Snoke.

[@trwsandford]

Carson Teva has become one of my favorite characters in all of Star Wars.

[@eatmorenachos]

He's the everyman character who is just trying to do what's right, amid a bureaucracy that just follows the rules for no reason other than to just follow the rules.

[@K1ng1995]

If you ever get the chance I recommend reading the DC story "New Frontier" in that book. Wonder Woman is being presented with a medal of honor and she is taken inside the white house by Nixon and is told to "Retire" because she starts going on about how America is still needing to be fixed

[@trekker683]

You know what's funny. New republic was unwilling to send a task force to investigate a possible imperial operation. But are more than willing to send a task force to go after a general and fighter pilots taking a joy ride.

[@redbonetony22]

I hate to say this but the new Republic sounds almost as incompetent as the biden regime. Not trying to be political, its just, man they suck

[@PokeHokage]

Like 99% sure the senator that was giving Hera shit has to be on the inside for the empire.

[@JonoBono6]

He’s in the top three of modern Disney characters. 1: Hondo Ohnaka 2: Jimmy Woo 3: Carson “THAT GUY FROM MANDO!!!!!”

[@sag3dewm]

Carson likely was a very fit soldier when he was in his 20's This may come as a shocker to some but its not uncommon for vets to get heavier when they arent in their prime or still serving...but their skills and knowledge remain. It would be foolish not to call/accept someone like Carson back to service, knowledgeable fighters with experience and likely leadership potetial would have been a big asset given the nature of the Galaxy and the Imperial's army (where most of the career leaders would be)

[@Defender_messenger]

I love him! especially this episode. He’s so relatable, just your average guy with heart.

[@blackromulan]

If they ever do a Rogue Squadron show or movie, Teva definitely needs to ride shotgun with Wedge.

[@GreatPuma13]

One of the best reoccurring characters in this era of Star Wars

[@captainlandyacht1328]

Your joy comes through in this video. I could tell you respect this actor and love this character.

[@raymondortiz1748]

I love the respect this video gives this underrated character!

[@captainslam]

I love Carson Teva. He’s a good dude trying to do the right thing in an imperfect system. I relate to that as a youth housing worker in a LARGE nonprofit.

[@ironfist7789]

Carson is the type of person that can stop a fight without even having a fight in the first place

[@PengyDraws]

"How do you do self defense?" The idiots will say "fight" The cowards will say "run" But carson would say "talk"

[@apmorales96]

u got the best star wars commentary bro! love tuning in

[@Brettman04]

i have been so happy to see him as a recurring character in these shows. He's one of my favorite side characters.

[@markc7556]

Cara Dune’s thunder thighs !!! I had just had a drink of tea and it all came out of my nose I laughed so much 😂

[@Theseethingtree]

Good break down on a new character, I was not paying him much attention till Ahsoka came out but now I have a good reason to go back and watch the stuff again.

[@petehjr1]

Carson looks alot like your typical old school veteran who's still in the game. Older, tireder, still in the game, still kicking ass.

[@GTH321]

Needs his own series the best

[@intzbk1]

I love Carson Teva, he reminds me of the D+ SWU version of Agent Phil Coulsen in the MCU, he's the glue that brings it all together. When I was in RoK, I was in an Apache unit and our colonel was in his 50's and he still flew. We'd have a long run every Monday morning (to sweat out all the beer and kimchi) and liked it when once a month we had the Colonel's run, since he was older, we only ran for about a mile instead of the normal five.

[@lewis5794]

I want more Carson scenes. He's criminally underutilised

[@ForestRaptor]

Captain Teva is the Sherrif you want in any place. Competent, wise, adaptable and cunning!

[@KenS1267]

Captain Teva taught Wedge Antilles everything he knows about flying starfighters.

[@krishna_2019]

Teva is a decent, honourable, compassionate, caring, thoughtful, hardworking, selfless, and all-round nice person who will always do what's best in any given situation.

[@marvinclement2947]

Thanks!

[@GenerationTech]

Thank you!

[@ianbabcock6802]

Carson is one of my favorite characters from this New Republic era.

[@hjk6606]

Was stoked on Carson Teva when I first saw him in The Mandalorian. He may be a bit on the older side, but you know what they say about old dudes in a young man's game. 👍

[@arcturionblade1077]

I'm just waiting for Teva to say, "I'm getting too old for this," Murtagh style.

[@demetrinight5924]

Carson Teva is one of my favorite characters from the New Republic Era. He is absolutely the wise seasoned cop that knows how the Star Wars universe works.

[@Shamoose]

I like him a lot because his attitude reminds me of one of my teachers.

[@JakeFromYoutube]

15:50 I dont know, but General Teva has a nice ring to it.

[@davidcox4544]

Another great informative video Alan! Dude you are kicking a•• with these videos and I always look forward to hearing your take of the Star Wars universe. Not going to lie bro, I’m kinda….okay a ton jealous of your horde of Star Wars paraphernalia on your left…..well done sir, well done.

[@arcturionblade1077]

Captain Carson Teva is pretty much filling the role of Commissioner Jim Gordon to Din Djarin's Batman, and I'm all here for it.

[@rafter_man]

This is why I love this channel. Nobody wants to talk about the significance of the minor characters like Teva.

[@kodyshaw6991]

I think that's because nobody else likes Teva. Which is fair, Teva is kind of an asshole.

[@joshsmith9495]

I'm so glad you said Corrections Officer, most just say jailer or guard. IM A CO in real life and it's neat to see our title being used more and more properly

[@SteelGnat]

Maybe Carson Teva was one of the reason why the Resistance had any kind of force left when the first order pretty much wipe the entire New Republic Central force and command and seeing the possibility of the return of the empire after thrawn he followed Princess Leia with other retired former rebel forces to help them make garrisons in the outer rim and with his influence on former rebel pilots now probably training new republic pilots like Wedge Antilles help recruit forces to follow for Leia if shit hit the fan

[@wtfamiactuallyright1823]

I'm loving him as a character. One of the more intelligent in Star Wars.

[@benmaxwell3808]

I find the idea of roof Koreans in x wings highly appropriate. The guys already a proven badass at close air support.👍👍

[@Visqo1]

Man I love this channel

[@skyden24195]

Definitely am a fan of Cpt. Teva ever since his appearance in "The Mandalorian: S2-E2 - The Passenger," and his appearances just keep getting better. Would like to point out a small bit about the New Republic hierarchy, as stated, not a lot has changed when it comes to bureaucratic decision making. Even Mon Mothma, for all she did to help bring about the end of the Empire, she still hasn't learned the danger of bureaucratic interference. But there is still one senator/general/princess that does, and she is given brief mention in the series ("Ahsoka") as to being in support of General Syndulla. Of course, I'm talking about the de-facto leader of "The Resistance," General Leia Organa.

[@KrypticElement]

Carson Teva is a chad

[@TomMSTie1138]

Dear LEGO, We need a Carson Teva minifig if not a whole set featuring his X-Wing.

[@griffinsummoner]

That history between the Jedi and the Rangers is why Teva only had to hear that Jacen's father was a Jedi and he was entirely on-board with following the kid's feelings.

[@Shadow_Symphony]

I enjoy quite a few side characters…but that guy..I love him-

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I feel like Anakin Skywalker and Carson Teva would've made a fantastic duo in the Clone Wars. When there's too much complacency from people in charge, it's as bad as actually BEING a bad leader. Sometimes I wonder what things would've been like had Yoda stepped down from being Grand Master, if the Council was interchangeable and not life long seats. They were ALL complacent in the creation of Darth Vader. Not to mention sending child soldiers into war...so much trauma the younglings could've avoided, from Kanan to Ahsoka to Cal if things had just been DIFFERENT.

[@jiszmo6668]

I do like this character. At first I just thought of him as a throwaway character, a standard red shirt. Like you, eventually he grew on me. Now I consider it an event to see him. Good Job to the actor, making themselves into a beloved character.

[@cymonharrist]

A true hero of the republic

[@TobiasKryze]

You forgot to mention that Paul is also a HUGE star wars fan and hosts his own star wars and toy channel on youtube.

[@shinjofox]

The Casting was helped or at least influenced by Paul Sun-Hyung Lee's being a Star Wars fan to the extent of already having various Uniforms including Imperial Officer and Flight Suit. He would wear these to cons and such in the Toronto area( where i also live) with 501st.

[@stevenclark2188]

The way this guy looks I thought he was one of the pilots on the Death Star runs. He just slots right into the part.

[@Razorgeist]

Definitely one of my favorite characters introduced so far. A reasonable man just trying to do some good.

[@nickarooroo6397]

He do be a real one

[@ISniffWeeD-]

I love the thumbnail because it's so true

[@TheAwesomeDarkNinja]

I really love Carson. He feels like a true Rebel, could easily see him fighting against the Empire in the OT.

[@gK-ih2ct]

Another amazing video!

[@captliu]

Carson Tava is the Phil Coulson of the Star Wars universe.

[@jarrodbright5231]

My read on Teva was that he used to essentially operate like a covert intelligence operative as well as a pilot - most likey running operations for the Rebellion in deep Imperial territory. He is all too aware of how local level and larger scale politics work and all too effective at manipulating people to get the results he is looking to achieve. With the revelations in Ahsoka I'm evaluating him more like a more morally "good" version of Luthen Rael. You can easily see someone who is used to engaging in covert operations working the way Teva does with local groups and bending the word of the law when necessary to get the best results.

[@TheMichaelStott]

In a profession where many young men die, beware the old man 😎 Yes us Grey beards might be a little podgy, we might have a few pains in our knees and backs but we have experience and lost the need to want to impress others. We learned how to kick butt quickly, with the minimal amount of moves, conserve our energy and move on. Plus we're old, A person in that profession, that has seen first hand how someone could be there one second then vaporised the next and is still doing it has not only learned how not to get deleted but is not afraid of it. They know how and when to take risks. If respect is earned by the teaspoon and lost by the truckload we have lost far more than any youngling and we have forgotten more ways to kick butt than they have learned. We also know if we go down, people will riot so we do indeed become more powerful than our enemies can possibly imagine 😉

[@timtim818]

When I first saw him in S2, I knew he was on the lookout for imperial sneak attack like he is on the lookout for Japanese sneak attack in Kim's 😂

[@HolyknightVader999]

It's like Legends Wedge Antilles. If he disappears, the Alliance/New Republic falls.

[@arthurvandalay9087]

He’s the whole galaxy’s Appa.

[@AGrumpyPanda]

If Teva had any say in what his unit is called, which given that it's a starfighter unit it probably has the same name as during the civil war, I'd imagine it was very intentional to call themselves Rangers. He's not a soldier, like you said he's world-worn and wise and is trying to use that wisdom to make peoples' lives better, not just be a traffic cop like the New Republic might think he is.

[@zachtan]

Teva probably fought against the old Empire from the rooftops of his family restaurant

[@desperado8605]

Have to agree and after the clip about Japan changing Korea spelling I want to watch that show😅

[@fernandosaad6736]

I think he's becoming a fan favorite

[@matthewshelbourne9560]

I have got a feeling that season 4 of The Mandalorian will feature the adventures of the Adelphi Rangers. Zeb and possibly Callus are members of the Adelphi Rangers and Din and Grogu will be unofficial Rangers. Also the X-Wing pilots in Episode 5 of Ashoka could also become Rangers.

[@TheCowgirlBookworm]

Give me a Carson Teva book or spin-off, it would be so good

[@Freelancer4tehwin]

That's Captain Carson Teva HERO OF THE REPUBLIC to you! And to everyone else! That man has been fighting for Galactic Freedom (with a capital G and a capital F) since most of the New Republic were punk kids. He would have been 20 at the end of the Clone Wars. And, maybe he got his start in the Rebellion - but an OG like that? Who knows. But there's no way he wasn't around at the Battle of Yavin.

[@TheStoner420PotHead]

I love him in both Star Wars and Kim's convenience

[@col.hertford9855]

I expect Teva and Hera will form the unofficial resistance and them Leia will make it an official thing later, I mean, Hera got name checked in the Force Awakens and Choppa was there (assuming it’s not Jaycen), and the ghost was in Rise of Skywalker.

[@bohemiansusan2897]

The dictionary conspiracy is something that my mother would argue, along with other Japanese conspiracies. As a Star Wars character, I like him and consider him to be an old school rebel. The New Republic is in transition much like Germany was after the war. So much was ignored in order to bring about denazification.

[@PengyDraws]

The dictionary thing is true though lmao

[@bohemiansusan2897]

​@@PengyDrawsI don't think so. Oh well... I'm allergic to conspiracy theories about Japan.

[@Fix_Bayonets]

His back story could be fleshed out in Andor. I could see him having a connection to Jedha to tie him into the pre Alderan Rebelion.

[@DerpaDerpaDooo]

Damn Straight! He needs to be the lead in Rangers of the New Republic.

[@chriscooke6804]

Carson Teva is the Disney canon equivalent of legends Wedge Antilles

[@mykeljewell]

Could you imagine if all these episodes - andor, ahsoka, mando, obi wan, heck even boba fett all came out BEFORE the sequel trilogy we’d be so fucking amped for it. But now we know that it all will culminate in “somehow palpatine returned”. It doesn’t take away from the quality of some of these shows but it does sour it a bit.

[@Star_Platnium224]

The actor playing him is in playing uncle Iroh in the avatar the last airbender live action.

[@maleradler0164]

I would be up for a carson teva cop show

[@EmperorCaligula_EC]

"The bureaucrats are in charge now."

[@sumukhvmrsat6347]

If it is Captain Rex as Carson at this point , I won’t be surprised

[@jeffreycarman2185]

I’d love a miniseries about Teva that introduces a bunch of new characters that could then be built into a group of rangers or build a network of outer rim militias that could try and stop the Imperial remnant and eventually help The Resistance.

[@AyoIcarus]

Yessssss!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@graveyardshift6691]

Welcome to the X-Wing series. While the bureaucracy gets in its own way or even straight up ignores reality, a few good men are ether tasked or undertake endeavors to protect what they believe in.

[@jacobhuff3748]

He reminds me of anexperienced wild west Sheriff or Marshal than a soldier or pilot. Not a surprise although, the outer rim requires an experienced and realistic mindset to navigate and some young hotshot would cause more problems. It's a place where cunning and treachery will get you further than youth.

[@frankprebble431]

Love his character, don't wanna see him got

[@DizzleJuice]

Thanks for the full title call out… republic of one? At least he jolly lol

[@jedigamer9935]

The New Republic will definitely have a major wake up call once Thrawn returns. Maybe the Ex Imperials will start shouting For The Empire once they see the Chimera in orbit.

[@donovanmartin7946]

prehaps you could say hes a RANGER of the new republic

[@bobthestinky7369]

My boy Appa

[@Tristan-vg5ed]

I highly recommend Kims Convenience. Extremely funny show

[@karlharrison1499]

Carson "the glue" Teva

[@mrmarvel9309]

Teva and the Rangers were probably some of the first people to join the Resistance when the New Republic security proved to be inefficient.

[@freelancenerd4804]

Idk I can’t watch this guy in every SW show. I just can’t. I like the guy just fine but ca’mon, the SW galaxy must be the size of a shoe box. This guy is everywhere.

[@fonze916]

I've been saying the same thing all week. The galaxy is way too big for this guy to pop up literally everywhere. One second he's patrolling the outer rim, the next he's on Coruscant and then he just happens to be cruising in a fleet with none other than Hera. Like, where is the chain of command here?? 🤷‍♂️

[@mr.j8568]

What? I honestly didn't pay that much attention to how he looked other than being the asian pilot guy. "OK." I felt that because Carson Teva adds an element of groundedness to these shows. A "Regular" Guy in an irregular galaxy. To Me, his job is not to be the male model of the month - Sabine Wren is right there if I want somebody having my baby because 🔥 Carson, however, is a pilot, an officer, a leader. There are already fans who want a Adelphi Rangers series with him being the lead and I'm all for this. The STEREOTYPE would've been some aviator scarf wearing hotshot flyboy instead of the weathered, PROFESSIONAL looking New Republic Captain we've got.

[@VulpesChama]

I mean, he will most likely be re-positioned as punsihement, not stripped or rank but re-assigned to a new outpost. Most likely some place with barely any prestige if any at all and far away from the central mechinations of the Republic. Because that is how politicians think of punishment. If they'd really wanted to punish someone like that, they'd put him into the beaurocracy-system. Force him to deny requests for help. But that would put him into a position in which some "important" people might even listen to him, so they'd more likely put him somewhere remote.

[@DamienEditsYT]

that poop pants comment earned you a subscriber just now