As seen in “Wings of the Master,” the B-wing is especially proficient in busting blockades, but perhaps the Rebellion did not deem the assault on Lothal to be the best opportunity to use a starship barely out of the prototype phase. My only quibble with this excerpt of “Rebel Assault” is that while Phoenix Squadron employs Y-wings in addition to the X-wings, there is no mention of the B-wing. Also of note is the inclusion of Mart Mattin (from “Iron Squadron”) as one of Hera’s pilots. The flight choreography is spectacular during this opening sequence and the animation is nothing short of cinematic, calling immediately to mind the Rebels’ attack on Scarif in Rogue One and on the Death Star in A New Hope. Sheathed in green livery and led by Hera Syndulla, this particular branch of Phoenix Squadron is tasked with penetrating the planet-wide blockade and providing air support for the ground troops led by Kanan, Ezra, Sabine, and Zeb. X-wings make their long-awaited debut in “Rebel Assault,” as the legendary starships play a key role in the Rebellion’s planned attack on the Imperial factory located on Lothal. With this first half of the season seemingly building toward an epic clash against the Empire, “Rebel Assault” instead takes the narrative on a downward trajectory much faster than many probably expected.
“Rebel Assault,” this week’s episode of Star Wars Rebels follows that tradition with a story that shatters assumptions from the outset. One thing that Star Wars has always done exceedingly well is subvert expectations.
*Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers for the Star Wars Rebels episode “Rebel Assault.”
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