Rebel Alliance / Alliance to Restore the Republic | Star Wars

The Rebel Alliance grew from a scattered collection of cells to a united front capable of challenging the might of the Galactic Empire. Its unexpected and remarkable triumph brought an end to one of the most oppressive regimes in history and restored liberty and peace to the galaxy.
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[@TemplinInstitute]

Hey folks! As part of the leadup to The Last Jedi, this is one of three (yes three!) Star Wars episodes we are going to be releasing this week! Oh and you know what, let's throw in a bonus Incoming video just for the hell of it!

[@obsidian53-b32]

The Templin Institute . could that a look at the COG from gears of war.

[@demonrebel2577]

Hey could you guys maybe I don't know do the aldmeri dominion from the elder scrolls series plz

[@ThatOneGuy46696]

hot damn.

[@lokenlok3114]

The Empire of the Hand would be a awesome starwars faction to do...just saying. ;)

[@christopherwilson7092]

The Templin Institute : well you have to be fair now and do a full star trek in-depth analysis , I can see why do a star wars as the film is soon upon us , but it was nice to see original and fresh analysis

[@WillGreenhalgh]

>mentions Wedge Antilles >Jek Porkins left out #JusticeForPorkins

[@Alex-ji6ob]

William Don’t forget Biggs.

[@EckhartsLadder]

10/10, would recommend.

[@KirkJacobsonHere]

10/10 you did, and I'm grateful to you for it. I just love the way all the brilliant small-medium scifi lore and retro gaming channels are supporting each other lately. I see Spacedock below too... he's how I found your channel. Edit: I just binged about half of the entire library. Instasubbed!

[@jordanmcdonald5978]

EckhartsLadder I love your channel, bro. Nice to see these channels support each other.

[@tannerlucas4351]

A great KZbinr recommends a great video.

[@pedalpen9844]

ECKHART LOVE YOU MAN

[@richardched6085]

+Jordan McDonald Channels like these are why the Star Wars community is stronger than ever. Not just Star Wars even. The love of all sci-fi is becoming more organized and Unified. Made by fans for fans. The way it should be... And is.

[@Klarud]

I can't believe you forgot Biggs Darklighter, he stood in his place and took the deadly shot when Wedge retreated from minor scratch.

[@TemplinInstitute]

#JusticeforBiggs

[@ruprup-p1h]

Starwars explained would be proud!

[@DrTssha]

History often forgets its greatest heroes.

[@dwaugh2215]

And star killed (not the Death Star rip-off) who saved the foundering members of the alliance

[@hybrid5568]

"HAIL THE VICTORIOUS DEAD"

[@jetsonwhite888]

"Hope is too powerful for any regime to completely extinguish." Thanks for the flashback scenes with backstory from IV-VI. Adds more depth to the story. Nicely done!

[@SwiftGundam]

Pity how, after they defeated the Empire, they went on to make more or less the same mistakes as the Republic. Mon Mothma actually dismantling over 90% of their military despite the fact that Imperial remnants were alive and organized. They never learn.

[@mrfister1234]

Mecha-san they tried to distance themselves from the way the Empire did things. The new republic should have diminished their military but removing 90% is waaaaaaay too much

[@clairestark9024]

Bad writting

[@SwiftGundam]

I get that they want to show they are not the Empire and they have to focus on restoring/rebuilding all that was destroyed and that means reallocating funds which will mean diminishing the military but you still need a good army to protect your government from Imperial remnants not to mention the criminal elements who will try to take advantage of the post-War chaos. Seriously, it’s like this galaxy doesn’t learn from its own history but rather tries to forget it and deluded itself into thinking it won’t happen again. Realistically, I’d go as far as reducing the military down to 40% gradually as the money is carefully relocated to repairing the world’s ravaged by the Empire and all the civilians left homeless moved to better accommodations. But when I hear word of this First Order building up a military, I’d put a bit more funds back to the military to train troops.

[@clairestark9024]

Mecha-san yeah but as I said ...bad writting

[@zakiducky]

In a way, it's a lot like real life. We have a bad habit of repeating some of the worst patterns and trends in history in the real world as well. I guess that makes their poor decisions somewhat more 'believable.'

[@thedarkknight727]

When injustice becomea law, Rebellion become duty. -Thomas Jefferson

[@donovan5656]

After seeing so many Mon Cal ships in battle against them, I wonder what the Empire did in response. How did Mon Calamari keep producing more ships? Or were they formally detached from the Empire?

[@alejandroelluxray5298]

Mon Cala detached from the Empire

[@generalhorse493]

IT was a combo of the ships were originally built as passenger liners/freighters as a cover story, then switched to capital ships (which they'd been always intended to be) and also Mon Calamari declaring open revolt and that the empire was too obsessed with crushing the rebellion in one fell swoop to figure out how to find where the rebels were building and repairing/refueling their ships let alone how to win a guerrilla war

[@dawnknightx]

Not going to lie, got a little emotional there. Thanks for covering the Rebel Alliance.

[@saluluu9119]

9:13 first time i see that stormtrooper in the middle of the crowd. I love how your videos are talking about events we saw in the movies but in a more "historic" way. Great job as always !

[@altiusbelowdeck4190]

If history lessons were taught like this in high school, going to school would be soooo much more exciting! Keep it up 👍!!!!!!!!! TEMPLIN INSTITUTE!!!!!!

[@user-Jay178]

Great video and the information is accurate and keep doing a great job.

[@TemplinInstitute]

Thank ya kindly!

[@troika1138]

I know its no longer cannon but it would be interesting to see a video on the Imperial Remnant

[@NerrawGnap]

Oh, it’s still cannon. Just not in the legal sense.

[@sha1tan138]

I love this channel.Can you guys do some vids in the Dune Universe?

[@TemplinInstitute]

Long live the fighteeeeers!!!!!

[@Draeandor]

Bi-lal kaifa!! :D

[@astrithaurelia]

Oh man, one of the great houses of Dune could be an amazing video.

[@fulcrum6008]

Down with the Empire!

[@democracyisnon-negociable3819]

Why do you have a dictatorship symbol in your profile? You dictator communist supporter

[@neofulcrum5013]

For the Republic! For the Alliance! And most importantly... FOR MANDALORE!

[@gibbs615]

Cold Flame RIGHT ON!😉

[@Normalguy1690]

Cyber Flame true to mandalore.

[@JediAcolyte94]

+the Templin Institute You forgot to mention that the Senators that opposed Palpatine formed the Delegation of the 2000 and early Rebellions and resistance groups were formed such as the Erased, and the Bellassa Eleven.

[@Shatterwings060]

One of the most inspirational videos i have ever viewed. Hope will never die, so long has we're willing to fight for it.

[@Trilobiteer]

Your video's continue to impress with their high quality content, professional editing and beautifully spoken, accurate and informative commentary. Keep it up Templin, you deserve every bit of praise you receive and I can't wait for your next episode!

[@chocolateskull6239]

How about the Stalkers from the STALKER series? They are a pretty interesting faction when you look at the Stalker code and the other factions around them.

[@TemplinInstitute]

Get out of here, Stalker!

[@rrai1999]

STALKER would take alot more than just the loners.. It would be more interesting to cover them, aswell as Duty, Freedom, and the Monolith/C-Consciousness

[@derekrubicky4810]

Correction, the destruction of DS2 did not take out a large part of the Imperial Navy. It served to to cut the primary head off the Imperial Hydra. Infighting and power grabbing were as much the reason for the eventual destruction of the Empire as was the killing of the Emperor. The Imperial Navy was still a formidable and dangerous force to deal with after the destruction of DS2.

[@Nod_Lucario]

- Union Aerospace Corporation - House Atreides of Caladan - The Septim Dynasty of the Tamrielic Empire - New California Republic

[@rmmorang2134]

the Septim dynasty would be a long video

[@tryomama]

For the Rebellion!!!!!!!! For the New Republic!!!!!!!!

[@thetruthcaboose2293]

Jovan Lee For the Jedi order Restoring peace to the galaxy!!

[@tryomama]

JayBgames hell yeah!!!!

[@delta4093]

For the Republic

[@gibbs615]

Jovan Lee RIGHT ON!!!😄

[@jakebarrett6175]

For the New Republic!!!

[@noahdeguzman4489]

Man this made my heart hurt. I wish i can go back and experience this world all over again.

[@inuboy867]

I truly love these videos, hope to see on the Forerunner Ecumene and their time with the Ancient Human Empire of Halo, The Peacekeepers of Farscape, the United Citizens Federation of Starship Troopers, and Interstellar Alliance of Babylon 5, these are the ones I would like to see videos of.

[@yaseenmohammed3648]

Hey, Larissa. Marc. First of all, nicely put together. Awesome. Been subscribed for a while now, and, like yourselves, i too am a huge star wars fan.

[@christianprofessional]

You all make some of the absolute best videos about fictional universes on KZbin! It would be great if you could do more in one Universe At A Time so we could watch them all at once

[@buddbasset]

Absolutely love these videos! Might I suggest any, if not all, of the three factions in the StarCraft universe? They're very rich in lore. Keep them up! I'll be watching more!

[@Dan19870]

To say you guy's did an awesome job would be an understatement of epic proportions. Outstanding!

[@SeamusMcFlurry]

Poor Biggs, man. He died keeping Luke alive in that trench, then gets forgotten in this video :(

[@ghivifahmi4252]

Kuat Drive Yards: noo ships can't be that endurable Mon Calamari: haha squid ships go wrrr

[@JosephJoboLicayan]

Amazing and Brilliant to the highest degree and standards! The quality of each vid is seriously unparalleled. Heres to hoping this channel will never end!

[@joshscanes679]

Love this so much. Rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels, good job. Please do more on C&C the last one was great

[@clems_first]

You guys' videos are so good, that you rarely find a dislike on it. I think that the people who dislike are trolls. How in the world can you not like so good videos ?

[@TemplinInstitute]

Imperial/First Order sympathizers, every one.

[@clems_first]

The Templin Institute The Alliance to restore the Republic won't stop the First Order from sympathiying.

[@MordianShock]

Could you please do an Expanded Universe version of this video in the near future?

[@richardched6085]

Love the voiceover. Can't believe I'm only just now discovering The Templin Institute. You have a new Subscriber.

[@Mandaloreish]

I loved this! Do the Mandalorians please!

[@Skaitania]

Fantastically researched and presented once again. Thank you.

[@theteacher4444]

Can you do the UAC from DOOM?

[@theteacher4444]

Btw, great video!

[@liaml.e.5964]

While not a faction per-se, but a species, I'd love to watch a video made by you guys about the Nagai species from Star Wars Legends. I always considered them among the more interesting ones.

[@Jagdpanther226]

Templin Institute is amazing at this. I look forward to more in the future!

[@stonedALPHAZ]

& ppl say Disney is crapping the Bed with Star Wars. The way you dug into the Canon & made this brilliant video is astounding. This was superb. It felt Epic & fun.

[@jcblackbear1]

Watching this again on May the 4th. Happy Star Wars day everyone!

[@shastasilverchairsg]

We gotta form the Alliance To Restore The Expanded Universe To Canon.

[@NerrawGnap]

Yes!

[@Siryphas]

I'd like to see more of the criminal elements of Star Wars, the Zann Consortium, the Black Sun, etc.

[@lexington476]

I love your documentary-style videos!

[@chomabcjabeb233]

Came here from Eckhardsladder and I am glad I did. This is just as beautiful as he said it would be

[@apex3d595]

Just came across your videos, your channel is awesome! keep up the great work!

[@holl4nder]

There is only one thing obvious to the Battle of Hoth, is that while it is a strategic victory for the Empire in the capture of one prominent Rebel bases in the Galaxy, it's a tactical loss for the Empire. The Galactic Empire had several objectives, which were the destruction of the Rebel forces which attempted to evacuate the base, through effective blockade of the planet by the Imperial Navy, and the capture of key Rebel officers, including Luke Skywalker. The success of all, would have likely set the Rebellion for a total defeat, and a massive loss to the chain of command of the Alliance. In the end, the fall of Hoth became a temporary setback for the Alliance, as the Empire would fail in their key objectives to capture and decisively destroy the Rebel forces in Hoth. In an episode that would mirror the Miracle of Dunkirk in our timeline, the Rebels managed to retreat safely from Hoth, breaking the blockade by the Imperial Navy and withdrawing all key officers from the rebel base before the arrival of Imperial forces, which were tied down by Rebel resistance, this effect would have saved the rebellion much needed men and resources and kept alive their chain of command through the survival of the Rebel officers.

[@MinecraftIndiana]

I'm looking forward to the next two Star Wars episodes. As a suggestion though, I think a Doctor Who episode based around humanity, Gallifrey, the Daleks, or the Cybermen could be fun.

[@GonzaloAlvarezWoodCat]

Awesome last phrase! Love it! Excellent video.

[@dfrozendog3849]

I enjoyed this. I am 70+ years and when Star Wars 1st came out I had the music on an eight track in a 79 Pinto station wagon. Cool, huh? The cool question was meant to be a joke..

[@RX552VBK]

One of my favorite Templin videos.

[@elianavera222]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the hard work you put into these videos. I am catching up so that I can be ready for TLJ.

[@Nonameisback999]

Probably your best video so far. 10/10.

[@TheNorthie]

“Maybe it’s true, maybe fighting is useless. Perhaps it’s too late. But I know if I could do it again, I would wake up early and be fighting these bastards, from the start! Fight the Empire!” -Maarva Andor

[@jameslionetti4643]

You tell it, sister!!!

[@MathMasterism]

Its great to see the rebellion get the love it deserves. There's been a growing level of toxicity among the #TheEmpireDidNothingWrong community and it's honestly scaring me.

[@ARC9652]

Angus Jameson I'm pretty sure its all a joke or some meme BS

[@jesseward4115]

Though I do think it is a joke, it is quite a coincidence that you hear #TheEmpireDidNothingWrong the same time that both sides of the political spectrum are becoming more authoritarian.

[@Harlequin619]

That's the problem with jokes. Keep telling them long enough and people will start to take them seriously and even go as far as believing them.

[@MikhaelAhava]

Both sides did some wrong actions, the Empire just did it harder, more often. and on a greater scale.

[@joshuapray]

ARC, it's not a joke. Well, I'm sure some of them are. But this stuff is all over KZbin and even some lifelong Star Wars fans I know have adopted the stance. It is definitely alarming, because it often comes from people who have grown up and begun to see the authoritarian actions of their own real-world governments as acceptable, and therefore can find no fault with the Empire but with the Alliance (usually condemning them as terrorists).

[@jonathanbarabe6886]

Just discovered your channel, great idea! Here are a few ideas for future videos, the galra empire from voltron, the harkonnen house from dune, gondor could be interesting and finally, please do cobra from gi joe.

[@kodiebair]

I would recommend Mandolorian history!

[@Drace90]

*Incoming Transmission:* "This is Mon Mothma from Chandrila, formerly a member of the Imperial Senate and now a wanted criminal. Persecuted like so many others for having expressed criticism against a tyrannical regime, that is holding itself accountable to no one. I am sending this message to all the resistance cells, freedom fighters and people of the galaxy, who are being oppressed by the Galactic Empire. One thousand years ago, a small number of space faring species learned from each other’s existence and decided to combine their resources and to establish a grand union, an interplanetary government for the sake of trade, cultural exchange, protection and most important: freedom. This was the birth of what would later be known as the Galactic Republic, the biggest power in the galaxy. And its founders knew that such power can only be wielded wisely by dividing it among the people. And for one thousand years, this democratic system ensured our freedom. But seventeen years ago, Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine took the power from us. He did so, not to ensure a more stable system, not to serve his people but simply to serve himself. To achieve what no other being in galactic history was ever able to achieve: unlimited power. This power, which we gave to him when the Clone Wars brought us to despair, was since then used to stifle freedom of speech, overthrow our holy ideals and persecute, oppress and enslave his subjects. People of the galaxy - we have been betrayed! With the proclamation of the New Order and the transformation of our Republic into the Galactic Empire, freedom was killed - and we responded with thunderous applause. Today we can observe that the applause has become substantially weaker. Jubilation has become a faltering facade that we all put on on Empire Day, because we fear what might happen to us if we don’t play along. This is not freedom. And those of us who are aware of this, are already fighting. The spark of rebellion has already lighted fires across the galaxy. Brave resistance fighters, freedom movements and voices of inspiration have banded together in a unified effort to take back our democracy! But we can not do it alone. We need you! Whether you can use a blaster or treat a wound, fly a starfighter or a speeder, program a droid or grow seed, you can help us fight for a better tomorrow. But I don’t want to lie to you. From this moment on, we are at war! The fight that is ahead of us will be long. It will be gruesome and yes, we might fail. But for the first time in seventeen years, I have hope! Because I know that I am not alone, that we can all come together, combine our resources, use what we have - and speak out with one voice that we will no longer stand for this! That we will fight! That we are more than just rebels! From this day on, we are an ALLIANCE! Dedicated to restore our Republic! Emperor Sheev Palpatine, I - Mon Mothma of the Alliance To Restore The Republic - hereby declare civil war to the Galactic Empire. May the Force be with us!" *End of transmission!*

[@KeithMetoyer]

Drace90 stfu 🙄

[@josephvissarionovichstalin4203]

@@KeithMetoyer What's your fucking problem🙄

[@alejandroelluxray5298]

*FOR THE REPUBLIC, FOR THE GALAXY!!!!!!!!!*

[@kungolaf4499]

@@alejandroelluxray5298 *FOR THE REPUBLIC!!! FOR THE TWILEKS!!!*

[@cadenross4314]

FOR THE REPUBLIC!!! FOR FREEDOM!!!

[@APODoppelSoldner]

Love these! Thank you for doing such a great job :) Maybe a future Stargate episode as the reboot 'Stargate Origins' approaches?!

[@lordphoenix8310]

What an awesome video by fare the best you have made and any other Star Wars lore video out there. Keep up the great work can’t wait till the next video you upload.

[@danielnewton7500]

All hail Templin Institute. the true god of youtube for her videos are the best ones ever made.

[@ellonico]

You guys should do the New Republic next! It’s pretty unknown to most, but is very interesting! Relates to the topic too.

[@DinsRune]

7:19 You just gonna ignore my man Biggs Darklighter???

[@277imperator]

Never liked how Disney played the defeat of the empire. An organization as large as the galactic empire with hundreds of warships defeated in a year? In legends it took the new republic about 15 years after Endor to force a cease fire with the empire and reduced it to a rump state in the outer rim.

[@Lootwick210]

I like the theme of your videos and the consistency you are sticking with it. Great work If you find the time and ressources to make a community-event, I would really recommend doing a Stellaris Match and then reporting on the political events which unfolded and how it all ended :)

[@Autofire-nw5ty]

Fantastic vid, great research and it shows. Keep up the great content

[@infectedbanana591]

This is some glorious stuff. Great work!!

[@securityguy1984]

this is AMAZING right on par with the tie-fighter pilot anime short FILM WELL DONE!

[@galaxywitchking7062]

Guys, this is the best newcoming channel in KZbin. Thank you!

[@dyanvinluan4104]

I would love to see the planetside 2 factions: new conglomerate, Terran republic, and the Vanu sovereignty

[@thatautistrob]

Many Bothans died to bring us this video.

[@pedalpen9844]

Please keep up the good work. Y'all are going to be huge one day

[@davidesmas8369]

Can you guys do the New California Republic from Fallout?

[@aleqthepredator]

Outstanding video, guys. Can’t wait until you tackle a faction from Gundam.

[@sambilson1559]

not gonna lie, I like the legends version of the galactic civil war which goes on for another 15 years after endor

[@ethpling165]

Another great video as always. Have you guys considered doing the Republic or the New Republic next? That’d be great

[@aseriesofbadjokes]

Do you think you can do the SCP foundation?

[@kevinreuwer6964]

These are a joy to watch! I love them, and keep up the good work!!

[@arctroopernull8733]

Coalition of ordered governments next?

[@user-qs9iu9vw4x]

This is beautiful, i looked at it for 66 hours now TBH it's kinda a shame how instead of negosheting with the empire so it's government will be reorganized into something batter or something like that i guess but instead they just wiped out the empire and rule the galaxy with no experience what so ever

[@Alex-ji6ob]

This was beautiful.

[@PokemonMaster2695]

Since you did the Brotherhood of Nod, how about doing a video on the Global Defense Initiative (GDI)?

[@themetalstickman]

1:10 Love that "history and myth" line.

[@faded9581]

This synopsis lets us see the conflict between the Rebels and the Empire from a much more broad POV. For all intents and purposes, the Rebel Allaince should NEVER have won. They're enemy was stronger, more equipped, officers more experienced and many brainwashed into thinking the Empire was in the right. Heck, the battle of Endor was a setup that had evidently involved anticipating the Rebel's every move. If the majority of the Imperial Navy was there, its highly improbable the inhabitants of a single moon could overwhelm them. The biggest point in favor of this is the fact that the Empire was the evolution of a military industrial complex designed for the sole purpose of crushing disloyal militants. Really helps drive home Qui-Gon's belief that the Force guides the events and makes its will reality.

[@revraines]

Would love to see videos on the clans from the Mechwarrior universe.

[@martinnovotny8949]

That is some high quality lore

[@darkholmemega8707]

I love this channel, one of my favorites, you all do such excellent work. I'm just wondering if the Templin Institute could do a video about the umbrella corporation from the resident evil franchise or maybe about one of the factions from Babylon 5 or the re imagine Battlestar Galactica series?

[@whatabouttheearth]

Wow! Great story 😳 someone should make a movie about it.

[@orion3740]

Yes I've been waiting for a star wars video its good to get one and I love this channel so much

[@lewisrobinson5154]

Hope can not save them! Great work once again guys thanks for all the hard work I know the next to videos will be just as good (Pleaseeee tell me you're doing the Empire as one of them :) )

[@tomkirkman1332]

Can we all just appreciate how the Tie Fighters appear out of nowhere at 0:37 hah

[@jonathanpalmer228]

Luke had only gotten to take the shot because the gunner hesitated on shooting the super weapon giving the alliance a chance

[@bradennewell]

The Star Wars ones are my favorite​! Keep them coming!

[@khartog01]

And it was all for nothing. No Republic. No Jedi. Just more darkness and the Balance in jeopardy.

[@Whiskey_and_Steel]

That was wonderfully done!

[@Duchess_Van_Hoof]

Fan art shows what Star Wars can be. Thrilling cyberpunk stories in Corruscant's lower levels, gritty war stories, grandiose exploration stories and more. So many missed opportunities. The Clone Wars was good because some stories really embraced it with corruption, horrid battles and acts of heroism. The Shadows of Umbara arch is better than basically any star wars movie.

[@SharpeBalth]

Please do the Homeworld settings Kushan/Hiigaran Empire, from the first time to their exile, then return to Hiigara.

[@DSDKP]

It would be cool to see the Taiidan Empire from Homeworld or dataDyne from Perfect Dark! Love your' content, excellently presented!

[@Arkay24]

Awesome vid! Would you consider doing the Legends version of the Rebel Alliance?