Star Wars Rebels Season 3: 10 Most Anticipated Moments
3. Coordinated Strikes
Rogue One saw the first Rebel-Imperial space battle since Return Of The Jedi and was the earliest appearance of a full-scale Rebel fleet. And in a crucial part of Rebel history, the second half of Season 3 will see the fleet come together for the first time. Complete with ships that were only onscreen for a few seconds in the corner of the frame in the movies
How and why the different Rebel cells join forces has yet to be seen but judging by the trailer, it looks like Mon Mothma is responsible. The trailer also shows that the formation of the fleet is something that will wrong-foot the Empire at first thanks to it being completely unprecedented. But that advantage probably won’t last.
Most importantly, a full Rebel fleet means a full space battle. But since the Battle of Scarif is established as the Rebellion’s first victory, it won’t go well. If anyone’s up for starting a death pool, my money’s on Commander Sato. And as for when that first battle is going to happen...