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Before the emergence of modernStar Warscanon , there was one ringer trooper who outclass the rest . An Advanced Recon Commando personally opt by Jango Fett to be educate , this ringer was the toughest create and a extremely valued asset to the Republic . However , the knockoff would never see modern canyon thanks to Captain Rex and George Lucas .
inclose in the story " Jango ’s Legacy"by Haden Blackman , Stephen Thompson , and Ray Kryssing from Dark Horse Comics’Star Wars : Republic#50,Alpha-17 is a battle - indurate warrior , trained to become one of the Clone Army ’s greatest asset . Chosen andtrained by Jango Fett , Alpha ’s battle tactics mirror those of the extragalactic nebula ’s corking amplitude huntsman .
For Alpha , there is no room for failing , only strength to reach the mission . Unsurprisingly , Alpha-17 was going to be the original leading clonein theStar warfare : The Clone Warsanimated show . However , despite how coolheaded the weathered clone was , he was inevitably cut because of the show ’s youngster - friendly nature .
Alpha-17 Used to Be Star Wars’ Coolest Clone Trooper
Alpha and Anakin Considered Each Other Relative Equals
Just see at Alpha-17 ’s design , it ’s easy to tell where Captain Rex engender his inspiration . Not just sharing the traditional ARC Trooper armor , both clone warriors carry the same berm padding and spare sack . Like Captain Rex , Alpha is of the first generation of dead ringer , dress with the high expectations of potency and leadership . Both clones , like their brothers , are dog of war , trained to become killing machine . More than that , both clones are master of military tactics .
In the DVD comment forStar war : The Clone Wars , it was revealed that George Lucas ’s main reasoning for cut Alpha-17 was to annul too much head rhyme in the show , since it also admit names like Anakin , Ahsoka , and Artoo on top of Alpha-17 .
Like Rex , Alpha-17 was personally chosen byObi - Wan and Anakinto accompany the Jedi on their military digression . While Alpha is a especially rude and critically condescending trooper , he bare no ill will to those as consecrated to the competitiveness as he is . Alpha and Anakin promptly warmed up to each other , know their mutual artistry in warfare . While Anakin and Captain Rex met each other as superior and subordinate , Alpha met the Jedi when he was only a padawan . Yet , despite Anakin ’s age , Alpha-17 and Skywalker fight as equal . As an marooned fictional character , Alpha outclasses Rex altogether .
Captain Rex Was Ultimately the Better Choice for the Leading Trooper
Alpha-17 Will Always Be a Legends-Era Legend
While Alpha-17 was a neat character in closing off or when mate withAnakin Skywalker , his hardened ways and dedication to the mission limited his ability to interact with other characters . Alpha does n’t heed speaking back to the Jedi or his superior . His aspirations stretch out no further past his missionary station . avowedly , Alpha-17 is n’t all that well - liked - at least , not like Rex is . Captain Rex ’s powerfulness is thathe ’s a personable leader . He stands out because of the status and respect other characters give him . He ’s consecrated to his team just as much as he is to his military mission .
All Sith Lords are destined to endlessly lose in Chaos , but I imagine Darth Vader would have become something worse than what he was in life .
In that regard , Captain Rex was the better choice forStar Wars : The Clone Wars’leading trooper . That said , nothing can hook Alpha-17 of his legendary , yet badly - think back , condition . In the darker - toned nature of theStar war : Republiccomics , Alpha is a perfect fit . Prior to the idiot box show , the Clone Warsand its part were specify by the noticeably matured and active nature of Episode II and the existing funnies . WhileStar Warsmay never bring in Alpha-17 into the modern canyon , his essence will live on as the aspiration for Captain Rex .
Star Wars : Republic#50is available now from Dark Horse Comics .
Star Wars is a multimedia dealership that started in 1977 by Lord George Lucas . After the going of Star Wars : Episode IV- A New Hope ( originally just style Star Wars ) , the franchise quickly irrupt , spawning multiple sequels , prequels , telecasting shows , picture games , comics , and much more . After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise , they quickly dilate the universe on Disney+ , starting with The Mandalorian .
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Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
