Introduced in The Clone Wars animated film and featured throughout the television series of the same name, Captain Rex, designation number CT-7567, is the commanding officer of Torrent Company within the 501st Legion under the command of Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano. He appears captured later on in a Scout Trooper uniform and this fits pretty well with his character. Version. From back shortly after the premier of Season 2: The one thing that I have toyed with and we’ll see how I feel about this, this is probably a spoiler, Carrie Beck, but I gotta give them something. Please be respectful and courteous to your fellow speculators - and be sure to check out our sidebar for the rules of this sub.
So what is this extra's story before he became Rex? Being old does not mean jack shit. The Clone Trooper known as Captain Rex may end up fighting alongside Han Solo on the forest moon of Endor, but heâd have to switch skin colors to do it. I never liked the idea of this being rex he would be too old clones age faster and now there are rumors he might be in The Mandolorian . Nik Sant is still Nik Sant according to Filoni. Work together with your fellow speculators in an attempt to build understanding as we collectively try to unlock the secrets of upcoming Star Wars media! All rights reserved. Unique DLs-- Total DLs-- Total views. Regardless of whether or not the character seen in Return of the Jedi actually is Commander Rex, it's now been confirmed he did fight in the Battle of Endor. The attached image appears to depict Nik Sant now retconned as Captain Rex face down in the dirt during Return of the Jedi...it's even clearer watching the film in 4K. Nik Sant served the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War, and by 4 ABY he was one of the most veteran scouts in the Alliance Military. The Addams Family Reboot Can Rescue Tim Burton's Career, Star Wars Rebels Hints At Popular Rex Fan Theory, Rebels Introduces Time Travel To Star Wars, Rex was present at the Battle of Endor began, Star Wars Rebels Series Finale Adds Another Massive EU Character, Star Wars Rebels Series Finale And Ghost Crew Fate Explained, Community: Why Britta Seemed Different In Later Seasons, First Look At Animated Gizmo In Gremlins Prequel Show Concept Art, Umbrella Academy: Every Theory On What The Sparrow Academy's Green Cube Is, Game of Thrones: Why The Show's Dumbest Storyline Really Happened, Blood of Zeus: Voice Cast & Character Guide, Nancy Drew: Tom Swift Spinoff In The Works With New Take On Inventor, The Big Bang Theory Finale Title Explains The Dark Side of Sheldon's Friendships, Space Force: Why General Naird’s Wife Is In Prison, Unsolved Mysteries: What To Expect From Volume 3. Who's The Character In The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode 1's Ending? Then, in Rebels series final we hear that Rex was on Endor. slide with Rex dressed in the Endor Uniform.
A subreddit dedicated to in-depth discussion of the Star Wars franchise. But all of this information is established long after the movie came out. It all began back on April 14, during the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Florida. Thank you and May the Force Be With You! A one-stop shop for all things video games. It makes no sense. He got caught off screen when Solo and friends were breaking in and the re-enforcements showed up. Captain Rex died at the Battle of Endor? 4,941. If the story demands it, they can easily halt or reverse his accelerated aging. If my memory serves, there was a deleted sequence where he wears the armor of the remaining scout trooper that gave up and was the lookout. (He is the only character in the original trilogy to dress up like an Imperial outside of the main cast). Whats this guys story? Related: Rebels Introduces Time Travel To Star Wars.
Sarah is a graduate of THE Ohio State University where she earned her B.A. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I’ve said absolutely nothing today. The Clone Trooper known as Captain Rex may end up fighting alongside Han Solo on the forest moon of Endor, but he’d have to switch skin colors … When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu. ", More: Star Wars Rebels Series Finale And Ghost Crew Fate Explained. But Sabine continues her speech and adds, "as did Commander Rex," seeming to confirm the theory that Rex is, in fact, the same old, bearded rebel who appears in Return of the Jedi. This means that at least one clone was there to see the Empire defeated, fighting until the very end "for a cause they chose to believe in.
I did not know that there was a controversy around whitewashing and the following back tracking from the writers. The Clone Trooper known as Captain Rex may end up fighting alongside Han Solo on the forest moon of Endor, but he’d have to switch skin colors …
I'm not even sure how much of the sequence was shot. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. #OldCaptainRex #StarWarsRebels.â.
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The theory that Rex was present at the Battle of Endor began when Rex was first reintroduced on Star Wars Rebels with an older appearance and new design. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Did the extra just really want to be in a scout trooper uniform? Rex is not in Return of the Jedi, so nothing in the movie can confirm he’s dead. He fights as a soldier of the Grand Army of the Republic in numerous campaigns of the Clone Wars against the Separatist battle droid army. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Dave Filoni has stated that he believes that Rex is the "bearded old guy" on the Rebel strike team on Endor in Return of the Jedi. But the background character Nik Sant is clearly white. Tags for this mod.
Last updated 11 May 2020 9:46PM. And after concept art of a soldier with an uncanny likeness to Rex in the Rebel Alliance's camo uniform was released online, fans felt the theory was just a foregone conclusion. Some even went as far as to speculate that Captain Rex could actually be the bearded Rebel trooper on Endor in "Jedi." Copyright © 2020 Robin Scott.
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CT-7567, later known and better known by his nickname \"Rex,\" was, like the rest of his clone brothers, created from the genetic template of bounty hunter Jango Fett on the planet Kamino. This led fans to believe Rex and the background character named âNik Santâ are the same person. Galaxy of Adventures isn't to be taken literally. Warning! Why? Star Wars Speculation is a community dedicated to speculative discussion of the Star Wars franchise. After months and years of speculation, it didn't take long for the theories to make it back to the creators at Lucasfilm. SPOILERS for Star Wars Rebels series finale ahead! Original upload 11 May 2020 3:39PM. in Film Studies in 2009.
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Is Disney even aware that this was the fate of this character when they retconned Nik Sant as Captain Rex?
Melching didnât mention whitewashing in his apology, but it seems, for now, the Star Wars galaxy doesnât include people who have the ability to change their skin tones over the course of several decades, and become totally different characters. During a panel about Star Wars Rebels, concept art was shared that showed Captain Rex rocking a uniform reminiscent of the kind worn by Rebel Commandos on Endor in Return of the Jedi.
Sarah is also the Editor-in-Chief of Kabooooom.com, a website devoted to reviewing, ranting, and raving about comic books and all they inspire. Did another character get thrown out with the cannon reset?
The Star Wars Rebels series finale has confirmed a popular fan theory which suggests that everyone's favorite clone trooper, Commander Rex, was present at the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi.
Sarah Moran has been a Screen Rant contributor since 2014. Steven Melching, one of the writers on Star Wars Rebels seemed to directly tweet the confirmation that Nik Sant and Captain Rex are retroactively the same person. As best I understand it, it was hinted (at best) through some unofficial twitter sources, but there was backlash from the community for trying to whitewash the character, so it was dropped. By August 6, Melching admitted that the notion of Rex and Sant being the same character isnât canon, and deleted his earlier tweet that implied as much. I am still curious to why this extra is in a Scout Trooper uniform. Welcome to r/StarWarsSpeculation! Star Wars Rebels returns for its fourth, and final season sometime this fall on Disney XD. If Captain Rex is basically a clone of Jango Fett, then it stands to reason that he has the same skin tone as Jango.