"The Return" - A Star Wars Fan Film

[@zakiducky]

It isn’t a Rebel fleet without a few Gallofree transports floating around doing seemingly nothing lol. I loved it!

[@warhistory1895]

Oh no, they had a role: Target saturation.

[@Admiral8Q]

You never hear an Imperial say, "Target that Rebel Gallofree transport!" XD

[@Admiral8Q]

@A person on the Internet In an RPG, I suped up a Gallofree. So, they better be targeting me. Heh! Like a U-Boat. Not quite a cloaking, but sensors can't pick it up.

[@DrDough8]

Plenty of gallofree transports were armed with aftermarket weapons by the rebellion. Normally for fighter screening

[@Taserface__]

​​@@warhistory1895 In Germany we call it "Konenfutter" which translates to sth like "canonfood" 😂 They are just there to take the shots and sacrifice themselves so the other ships survive

[@gregjaeger13]

1. Finally an Imperial victory 2. Had to look but finally saw the Chimera underneath the lead ISD

[@kosikumah7249]

Time slot? Couldn't see it....

[@irongeneral7861]

3. The 181st Wing's TIE Interceptors are about to devour those X-Wings for lunch!

[@lejosh2174]

I hate people saying Chimaera has the markings underneath. I much prefer Grey Wolf

[@dmangelsm1188]

Also the way he led them in to the trap with an old, weak capital ship, only to spring it with multiple, top star destroyers.

[@michael-1691]

After all those stupid movies!

[@BaseDeltaZero1972]

I haven't felt a disturbance in the force like that since "Heir to the Empire..." Got my nostalgia modules running full tilt that has!

[@dmangelsm1188]

Thrawn revitalized a near-dead empire in the same exact way that Heir to the Empire revitalized a near-dead franchise. Ironically, HTTE is why Star Wars is the juggernaut it is today.

[@julonkrutor4649]

At the end there was only one thing in my mind:"Yes, Thrawn is back to kick some rebel ass!"

[@Andre-Nachtwache]

Good movie. Long live the dark side of the force. Destroy planets again. Dead to all rebels. Peace, unity, jedi. Who needs the garbage.

[@georgelichty9346]

@@Andre-Nachtwache May all Force users be exterminated and peace, order and justice through a new Empire spread across the Galaxy.

[@dahooodini7407]

The Chimera is an IDS 1 though and this one was clearly an ISD 2

[@moniruzir4993]

@@dahooodini7407 Thrawn doesn't always appear on his flagship, heck he even commands fleets in battles where he isnt even there

[@benjaminz8163]

@@moniruzir4993 at about 1:54 you can see the chimera insignia painted on the bottom of the hull of the ISD 2

[@michaelkantner6420]

That scene of coming out of hyperspace was ingenious! I always like seeing the ships enter and leave hyperspace, but they don't do it enough in the movies, just so much fun to watch!

[@donotthink]

yes, i played this over and over. that transition is now canon.

[@CaptainShack]

WOOOOOT! Love it. Well done! Also can we all just take a moment and recognize the giant balls on those rebels in a U-Wing boarding an Arquitens?

[@Honster0cz0]

Absolutely, they must have huge brave balls to try to board Arquitens 😇

[@aresthecrazy9335]

Well hello there Captain, surprised seeing you here.

[@sw1nkz50]

Don't forget the majestic appearance of the all so recognizable Chimera

[@kainoctis7724]

plot armour, duh.

[@ItsJustVirgil]

They really just said “This is mine now.”

[@suzannegrant9327]

Goosebumps when Thrawn appeared! He looks more menacing wearing a cape. This fan film, like 'TIE Fighter', is far better than Episodes 7-9(ESPECIALLY 9). Well done!

[@tampigns]

The cape doesn't suit Thrawn..

[@alastair4839]

agree... although, to be fair, there is not a lot of story yet having said I enjoyed all of it - whereas I only enjoyed a few bits of episode 7. 8 and 9 where utter junk....

[@LaneCorbett]

Cruiser Captain: We're free! Thrawn: More like under new Management!

[@nickkurzy2246]

I saw the ISDs Jump in and thought: "I'd recognize that ship anywhere."

[@jh-ij4by]

good eye

[@jamieolberding7731]

@@jh-ij4by I more of a fan of the Romulan D'Deridex class Warbird (Star Trek), the Ori Warship (Stargate: SG-1), the Cylon Basestar (Battlestar Galactica), the Dalek Flying Saucer (Doctor Who), the Earth Alliance Omega Destroyer (Babylon 5), but I am also a fan of the Clone Wars Era Republic Victory I class Star Destroyer and the Republic Venator class Star Destroyers too.

[@davidnemoseck9007]

Missed it when I saw it just now, so had to go back to that part, but ya, nicely done there.

[@Thrawn215]

took me a second to recognise the ship, but once i did i was like "oh s**t, lets go thrawn"

[@jamieolberding7731]

@@davidnemoseck9007 Thanks.

[@AximandTheCursed]

Grand Admiral Thrawn: This looks like a good place to start. Captain, Ion cannons on the furthest capital ship, destroy the other two. Be sure to take prisoners... I have plans for them, and their ship.

[@mariolaudato8019]

Captain: yes grand admiral.

[@AbilityExiLe]

Read this in his voice

[@757joe]

Exactly what I was thinking... Thrawn.

[@imperius-minecraft6568]

This is definitely one of the most breathtaking fan films so far. It felt the same as others until we saw Thrawn's fleet come in, the combination of the TIE Interceptors and the 5th Fleet markings from his troopers; the darkening music to introduce the already awaiting defeat of the rebels. Well done.

[@JaigEyesStudios]

This is incredibly made, and I love how the Chimaera came out of hyperspace! 👏

[@ambershade8583]

My only concern is that this usually is accompanied by a flash of light, which makes sense given it's a rapid deceleration from FTL to orbital velocities, which would gather a certain amount of reflected light in a short timeframe. Otherwise, very nicely done

[@Lonewolf-dy5yb]

Not sure I like Thrawn having a cape. Thrawn doesn't seem the type for capes. But damn it if they don't bring him back like this in Ahsoka!

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

I feel like Thrawn would only wear the cape and the cap officers typically wear if he’s in a rainy environment.

[@leiziru9642]

I can see him jumping out of hyperspace to save Gideon like this.

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

@@leiziru9642 Yeah my exact thoughts. Like Gideon escapes prison along with his own captured crew and troops and they recapture their ship. While escaping, a New Republic fleet pursues them when a fleet of 7 Star Destroyers show up led by Thrawn. The NR fleet is destroyed and Gideon is back in action under Thrawn. This is how Thrawn should make his appearance in The Mandalorian if he even shows up.

[@sword4005]

true seeing him standing there in the grand admirals uniform would have been better it more iconic of thrawn

[@kosikumah7249]

@@sword4005 I feel the same. He's not the 'cape' type. Just the plain white Grand Admiral's uniform or with insignia. Gold bars? Maybe... I'm more a fan of the 'original' Thrawn back from 1991.... But it's still a good fan film!

[@pufthemajicdragon]

KZbin decided I should watch this this morning. I did NOT expect a 2 minute fan film to make me feel all these things. No. It's too early in the morning. I'm going to go back to bed and cry.

[@MilanGroot]

holy damn, the visuals are top notch. Just aswell as the music. This begs for a part 2

[@knowhim247399]

0:27 One of the best and coolest depictions of dropping out of hyperspace I've ever seen! Bravo!

[@skytheannur6168]

The second I saw the first ISD appear, and saw the emblem upon the bottom....chills ran through, as the greatest tactician of his time arrived.

[@dog3y3]

That was exciting! I really love the sound editing in this. Especially the x-wing drop out of hyper-space! First time in a while i've wanted more from a fan made production. Give me moar!!!

[@pose248]

goosebumps. Stuff likes this makes me fall inlove with star wars all over again

[@drierwhisper729]

That gun recoil really sells it Nice work!!

[@rps1276]

Haha, i first didnt recognize Thrawn because i didnt paid attention to the Chimaeras Design and i only focused on the white uniform and not the blue head. But yes, thats how his return should be handled. Now i only need Pellaeon standing beside him and everything is perfect!

[@tr4480]

I could see Captain Pellaeon striding into view from behind and to the side of the camera angle.

[@sonoftheempire550]

"What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality. For those who may oppose us."

[@Reepicheep-1]

Either Thrawn was waiting for them to target the Arquitens, or he was REALLY close by with nothing else on his plate. Either way, Great entrance! (Need to lose the cape, though.)

[@emperor1733]

It was probably a Saturday.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

No capes, darling! - Edna Mode

[@tr4480]

@@emperor1733 For the rebels it was perhaps the most momentous day in their lives. But for Thrawn...it was tuesday. Funny, I could see Raul Julia (Rest in Peace) playing his part, especially with that suave voice of his. Such a loss.

[@nielsborch]

It's the blue guy we are saved.

[@thediscomando]

Nice work. The person who did the animation made this look really great, and your music really added the Star Wars feel to it all and perfectly captured a space battle. Great work.

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

Thanks for the kind words, glad you liked it!

[@Toto-TK88]

Hey you two 🤗i discovered your channels in the same time!!!!😆 when you made kamino theme for the bad batch!!!AMAZING

[@thediscomando]

@@Toto-TK88 thanks! I hope we both get a lot more subs soon!

[@NoDad.Notthebelt.]

​@@JeremyBraunsMusicgreat but the cape ruins it

[@benjaminfinlay829]

The animation on this is absolutely _superb_ , especially that hyperspace transition. Very well done.

[@frenssio]

Thank you for this video, the animation is very nice and the music renforces the scenario to perfection ! Good job the team

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

Thank you!

[@MetalLeviathan]

There’s a lot of truly brilliant camera choices here. I wish the more recent films had this attention to aerial choreography.

[@freelancenerd4804]

The close in on the X-wings are fantastic! And when the ISD brings its cannons around to fire…. Really cool!!! Made my morning! ✌🏼

[@blaketarpley8174]

That perspective of the X Wing coming in from light speed...SICK!!!! It felt like you were right on the wing with the pilot.

[@Thatshistoryright]

The cinematography is PHENOMENAL. Amazing stuff, folks. It's clear you knew where attention to detail needed to be. My jaw dropped open multiple times! I am very eager to see your next video and I will definitely be watching this one over and over again until then! Fantastic work.

[@charleswinthrop5929]

OK NOW THAT WAS JUST SO DAMN COOL!!!!!! I love how you tied the 181st in at the end! ANY true Star wars fan knows the Markings Of Baron Soontar Fels fighter squadron!!!

[@SmugCrusader]

Legendary, I'm telling you, you're gonna hit 1 million subs in no time, amazing work

[@lpg12338]

Thanks for sharing!

[@schpeidermann]

This stayed beautifully true to the original star wars flair. Wonderful!!

[@rtxproductions8747]

I just found this channel and oh boy I’m glad I did please keep posting and I will watch :)

[@harrymastrogiannis]

This is mental that one person could create all of that. Lucasfilm hire them or something! Also this makes me now want to see a film immediately after the battle of Jakku with the new republic cleaning up planets…

[@patrickspiers4811]

How about a film showing the events of what leads to the battle of jakku with the battle ending the movie.

[@olemangrandpa9566]

Agreed. Talented people with potentially great content ideas for "new" movies in the original style/theme.

[@albertkc2007]

The ending gave me goosebumps. 👍👍👍

[@leiziru9642]

Someone give this guy ownership of Lucasfilm so that we can be blessed with a full movie-length of this beauty.

[@ultramaximusreviews]

That X-Wing coming out of hyperspace was amazing

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

The lighting and camera shots were amazing. Animation top notch. The only thing that temporarily broke my immersion was the slow exit from hyperspace of Thrawns Star destroyers.

[@rootsoftheland9040]

Excellent work!

[@pashadwantara]

2:13 Is that... GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN??!! If it's true, I would love to see him.

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

The one & only ;)

[@LastGunslinger1]

Me: O great, another rebel victory Also Me: *sees chimaera on Star Destroyer THE REBELS ARE TOAST

[@roberttaylor8971]

This should have been in Ahsoka

[@nateweter4012]

THAT is what ships coming out of hyperspace should look like. That scene gave me goosebumps; Where the 2 star destroyers show up on the scanner, then there is a deliberate silence and what appears to be empty space and then BOOM! They first appear tiny in the distance and in an instant are right there. Bravo.

[@billyreeves5549]

This is exactly how I want Thrawn to enter into The Mandolorian

[@JoseFelixHAvila]

Simply great!! Thrawn's appearance at the end.... just amazing!

[@Furcapper]

Loving this and what a cliffhanger!

[@JustAGenericGamer]

1:49 The dramatic silence as you see the Imperial-II's decelerating from hyperspace is absolutely amazing.

[@Primedwhite]

Nicely done. My one tiny gripe is Thrawn's white cape. Other than that, lovely!

[@Zed_Solo_RS]

That coming-out-of-hyperspace effect was glorious. Top notch.

[@thechroniclegamer4285]

I wish thrawn turned to the right, just enough so his glowing red eyes are staring at you, would make it even better.

[@chaz371]

That was EPIC!!!!

[@CloneCommanderCrater1102]

Anyone here after the most recent Ahsoka episode?

[@smoketinytom]

Honestly, I hope he does make it back and then said war happens. If anything so a similar scene to this happens.

[@NeoDemocedes]

This is why Star Wars should be in the public domain. There are so many great stories to be told that Disney will never even consider putting to film.

[@TheKingofbrooklin]

I love how TIEs get bashed for having no shields but X-Wings mostly get wrecked at one hit. Seems like a good investment.

[@Imdrunkontea]

I always figure that either the shields are only good for glancing blows/debris, or the TIE lasers are really powerful. Makes sense that the empire would care more about offense than defense.

[@philipmillard1651]

They never represent shields at all well in these things x wing shields can take far more punishment than a couple of hits the ties advantage over the x wing was speed and maneuverabilit and numbers, the empire brought in the tie interceptor to combat the x wing.

[@tdahlquist1670]

@@philipmillard1651 I never understood the theory that "xwing shields just are not represented well" The movies ARE canon, and they are represented very well as not being very useful as Lucas apparently intended. Just because they contradict a book is meaningless.

[@philipmillard1651]

@@tdahlquist1670 not going on the books in the original film because if the speed the x wings needed to go to avoid turbo laser fire the x wings could not direct enough power to fully charge their shields thus when they approach the gun emplacements the squadron leader says shields double front which leaves the rear deflectors at minimal power but gives the front deflectors full power, when the tie fighters appear he then says equalise shields which gives about half power to front shields which gives enough power to the rear shields to take a couple of hits not one hit! If you have ever played the original x wing game which was shields were actually designed to replicate how lucas intended them to work in the films

[@tdahlquist1670]

@@philipmillard1651 or the Battle of Endor...

[@workingZen]

Those star destroyers coming out of hyperspace and its all quiet.. and then... Music!!. So freaking cool!!!

[@Armann_]

I like the cinematic/movement speed of the camera and ships because it’s more fitting with George Lucas’ style of SW combat and flight. JJ Abrams/Ruin Johnson cinematics are stupid frantically fast, short, hardly can identify wtf you’re seeing or what’s going on.

[@a_balloon]

I swear if they did like this you would be like "the cinematic/movement speed of the camera is too slow, I don't need to watch it turn like a snail booo whine whine" I mean screw JJ anyways, just saying

[@Armann_]

@@a_balloon Nah. I humbly disagree. They did this alright with _Rogue One_ Something like that if you get what I mean.

[@VULCA_TL]

Still slaps harder than his actual return

[@serialdesignationn9884]

I was about to begin punching my keyboard and screaming as to why does the Empire lose every battle.

[@sgtmac62]

Wow. Sooo good. More plz.

[@Zagoreni02A]

Its Chimera, and if Chimera is involved, that means Grand Admiral Thrawn came to kick those pesky rebels right in the but! All hail Thrawn!

[@jhc38]

oh very nice done. please make more

[@Kahma_Beats]

Insainly good!!!

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

Thanks man !

[@chrisjansen1943]

Amazing, this is what Star Wars should look like. Whoever made this video should be in charge of all space scenes in the movies.

[@martintillemann]

This is so cool! It's a 3D animation, right? It looks real like how they did it with the real models in the original trilogy and in the Mandalorian :)

[@JeremyBraunsMusic]

3D yes! Made by Luna (link in description)

[@Andromedon777]

Oh it's BEAUTIFUL!!!! I freaking LOVE the look of a good star destroyer appearing.

[@antwan1357]

All the models lack certain details like dirt and rust which is what separates star wars from star trek realism. It is like you took star wars models , and put them into a star trek bland storyline. One of the biggest flaws of detail in star trek though. Great job though. For a fan film this is top notch just need that dirt grit though.

[@g.santoro1387]

Those were red stripes on the Tie Interceptors. Its time for the 181st

[@its_VAFELZ]

Before the battle of Jakku: DIE EMPIRIALS! After battle of Jakku: DIE REBEL SCUM!

[@misty3269]

awesome! i want more!

[@dsmith2568]

Oh hell yeah!

[@greekgod41]

Nothing thrills me more than the awesome sound of Tie Fighters!! I swear if I was on my death bed, and I heard that sound it would revive me!!

[@Keys879]

Sick. Just sick. Great job. The Star Destroyer arrival gave me chills.

[@Nidhoggrr]

The visual at 1:51 where you can actually see the SDs coming still in warp was fantastic work!

[@claytonmarchetti724]

Fantastic!

[@arohk1579]

Very well done, and I am happy to see the 181st making an appearance :).

[@CMSgtSanders]

Love that the 181st are show in this short. Most badass tie squadron in the empire.

[@deady6yeca]

Xwing coming out of lightspeed sequence is awesome! Loved the short film, thank you for thaT!

[@davidmarsden192]

Well done!

[@Mantikal]

This is, over all, great stuff. - The lighting , lighting glare and how shadows fall over objects - as other objects pass over them - excellent - the movement of the ships - very good - they seem to have an individual flight path - even though they're traveling in groups. - The sound effects layers - very good - extra visual effects - laser bolts - especially the coming out of hyperspace sequence - great !! The only things that still doesn't quite sell the realism is the CG modeling of the surface of the spaceships - in some scenes they look as though they don't have enough detail, in other scenes they look more primitive heavy (box like) in their detail. The Tie fighters in this are an excellent example of what I mean - they don't look refined enough. That's why (even though it's extremely expensive and entails a huge amount of physical labor - nothing yet has been able to replace the look of physical model building (done by the best in that field) - because it really is "physically real." Maybe there's more computing power needed or a better CG program for this. - and yeah, it would've been nice to inter-cut all of this with real people actors in cockpits - but - that's a whole other set of problems, like coming up with a lot of $$$$$$

[@devone529]

So artistically done

[@basedcommodore]

Beautiful work Luna.

[@gabrielblevins3653]

I knew exactly who was "returning" before I even watched... but I still got chills as soon as I saw the decal underneath his ISD. Great job!

[@UI-chan]

I can't stop watching... The ISD jumping out of hyperspace was the most epic scene...

[@AllinWhenPlaying]

That X-Wing hyperspace exit scene is possibly the best in the entire star wars, actual films included, especially due to the crispness and the actual silence of the moment. Amazing.

[@Minimeister317]

I love that short deafness before the X-wing exits hyperspace

[@tr4480]

I liked the perspective too. It carried with it the distinct impression of being "pulled out of" hyperspace.

[@olemangrandpa9566]

So many talented fans creating such great content with original canon material. I truly hope powers that be create new full movies like these. A lot of effort here - well done!

[@TheGeekheads]

Amazing! The moment i saw those tie defenders i was like of course its Thrawn :D

[@solidmyke]

WOW! Great job. Captured the spirit and excitement of classic SW.

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

1:50 That silence followed by that music alone spoke "Admiral Thrawn"!

[@attilavagner2913]

I saw that "painted destroyer" and I knew I had to watch it. I got what I needed, great work man!

[@secondworldwarnerdman2905]

I just finished ep 8 of ahsoka, this is what i want to see in season 2

[@Random_alias_JP-tl5xz]

Love the soundeffect when the republic vessels exit hyperspace.

[@danthealien7686]

Very nice!

[@pepperVenge]

THIS!!!! OMG!!!! MORE! MOAR!!!! :D

[@thlifethlife-cf1wc]

More love,care and thought went into this then the 'Disney-Trilogy' combined.

[@madviola183]

Fantastic work! I like that you forecasted the arrival of the ISDs on the light cruiser display. Very nice touch. I also really liked the perspective of the Republic ships dropping out of hyperspace.

[@bigwitt187]

Best hyperspace exit I've ever seen, nicely done.