One ofStar Wars' longest running jokes just got an intriguing new angle courtesy of twoRebelsandClone Warsvoice actors.Star Warsfans have joked for years that Chopper (C1-10P) has the highest kill count of any character in the entire franchise. In aRebels & ClonesPanel at Fan Expo Philadelphia moderated byScreen Rant’sKevin Polowy,Dee Bradley Baker(voice of all the Clones and many other characters) andMatt Lanter(voice of Anakin Skywalker) offered some insight as to who has the higher kill count. Baker, who is credited with 25 voice roles inRebelsalone, teased that fans should “always blame the droid.”
Lanter offered a different perspective. He shifted all the blame away fromAnakin Skywalker, saying that “It was Vader, not Anakin.“Regardless of who is at fault for Vader’s many atrocities, it’s an interesting question to ask considering both character’s history. While impossible to precisely calculate,Chopper’s body count is estimated to be anywhere between 4,000 on the low end, with it perhaps scaling as high as more than 50,000, most of which coming indirectly in the form of sabotage. Vader, on the other hand, likely has a much higher kill count, which some believe ranges into the millions if he’s to be blamed for the planets that were completely decimated by the Death Star.
It’s also important to remember intent in this situation. Chopper was usually working for the Rebellion, and the majority of his kills can be chalked up to stormtroopers or other Imperial officers. However,Darth Vaderhas wiped out countless innocent people, and is even shown committing unforgivable atrocities in the 2022 seriesObi-Wan Kenobi. Regardless, if Chopper has killed tens of thousands of people, those deaths were in service to the Rebellion and the betterment of the galaxy — we support the droid’s rightsandwrongs.
What’s Next for ‘Star Wars’ Animation?
The future ofStar Warsanimation looks quiet at the moment. The recently releasedTales of the Empirewas the only known animated project on the slate, as all of the franchise’s upcoming movies and series are all live-action. On the bright side,Star Warsoften plays things close to the vest with its animated shows, asTales of the Empirewas only announced one month before release. It’s possible that there are several unannounced animated projects currently in development set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away, which will be revealed once the slate takes a more solid form.
Star Wars' latest animated series,Tales of the Empire, is now streaming onDisney+. Check out all six episodes and stay tuned to Collider for more coverage of the series.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
Set against the expansive backdrop of the Galactic Empire’s reign, a series of interconnected stories unfolds, revealing the lives and challenges of individuals both upholding and resisting imperial rule. These narratives delve into the heart of the Empire, exposing the personal sacrifices, moral dilemmas, and small victories that contribute to the epic saga of rebellion and authority in the universe.
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