History Recap / StarWarsRebelsS2E05WingsOfTheMaster

* RaceAgainstTheClock: Due to the imperial Blockade, the people of Ibaar are on the verge of dying from starvation. Hera and the other Rebels have to deliver the food supplies within the next planetary rotation (i.e one day) or else it will be too late.

The Rebels need to deliver food to an Imperial-blockaded planet, so Hera goes on a mission to acquire a new ship to break through it.

** In the ''Legends'' continuity (and the original West End ''Star Wars'' RPG), the Shantipole Project was set up by Admiral Ackbar to create the B-Wing starfighter. However, that Shantipole was an asteroid that housed a research base. And though Ackbar is not directly named as being involved in the project, the developer is still a [[FishPeople Mon Calamari]].

** The name "B-Wing" was simple alphabetics, with designers coming up with an "A-Wing" and a "B-Wing". ''Legends'' later retconned that with Shantipole, giving it the name Blade Wing.

* ShoutOut: Quarrie is clearly named after the late ''Star Wars'' designer, Ralph [=McQuarrie=].

* WhatAPieceOfJunk: The B-Wing may not be much to look at, but it packs a mean punch.

* ShoutOut:
** Quarrie is clearly named after the late ''Star Wars'' designer, Ralph [=McQuarrie=].
** The music that plays during the initial flight of the B-Wing is such a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the opening theme of ''Film/TheRocketeer'' that if Disney didn't already own both properties there would be a legitimate case for legal action.
* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the B-Wing prototype has a really powerful laser cannon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it's also noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes and ion cannons were more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance's armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fix the flaws with its design. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in the episode.

!!Tropes in this episode:

* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When it's revealed that the multi-cannon firing drains so much energy that it disables the hyperdrive, Quarrie defends that it's only a prototype with a bunch of bugs that needs to be fixed . . . for instance the paintjob he didn't like.

* ComingInHot: Hera's landing on Shantipole isn't exactly smooth.

* DidntSeeThatComing: {{Invoked}}, as Kanan explains - LaResistance needs a new weapon that can take TheEmpire by surprise. In this case, a blockade-busting starfighter.

* ShoutOut: Quarrie is clearly named after the late ''Star Wars'' designer, Ralph [=McQuarrie=].
** The music that plays during the initial flight of the B-Wing is such a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the opening theme of Film/TheRocketeer, that if Disney didn't already own both properties there would be a legitimate case for legal action.
* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the B-Wing prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes and ion cannons were more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance's armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fix the flaws with its design. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in the episode.

** The music that plays during the initial flight of the B-Wing is such a SuspiciouslySimilarSong to the opening theme of film/TheRocketeer, that if Disney didn't already own both properties there would be a legitimate case for legal action.

* ActionPrologue: It starts with the Rebels trying to break through an Imperial blockade.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the B-Wing prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes and ion cannons were more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fix the flaws with its design. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in the episode.

* MidSeasonUpgrade: Quarrie sticks a hyperdrive on the ''Phantom'', reasoning that it's not much of a ship if you can't fly it far.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the B-Wing prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes was more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fix the flaws with its design. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in the episode.

* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When it's revealed that the multi-cannon firing drains so much energy that it disables the hyperdrive, Quarrie defends that it's only a prototype with a bunch of bugs that needs to be fixed...for instance the paintjob he didn't like.

* ContinuityNod: Hera mentions the Battle of Ryloth, which was shown in ''The Clone Wars''.

** In the Legends continuity (and the original West End Star Wars RPG), the Shantipole Project was set up by Admiral Ackbar to create the B-Wing starfighter. However, that Shantipole was an asteroid that housed a research base. And though Ackbar is not directly named as being involved in the project, the developer is still a [[FishPeople Mon Calamari]].
** Quarrie is almost certainly named after Ralph [=McQuarrie=], the chief concept artist for the original Star Wars trilogy.

* ShoutOut: Quarrie is clearly named after the late Star Wars designer, Ralph [=McQuarrie=].

* ConvergingStreamWeapon: The prototype ''B-Wing'' has one with enough power to knock down a cruiser in a few hits.

** Kanan tells Ezra that the ''Ghost's'' smaller profile and superior speed will allow it to slip by the blockade. When Ezra calls him on it, Kanan admits he only said it to make himself feel better.

* ContinuityNod: Hera mentions the the Battle of Ryloth which was shown in ''The Clone Wars''.

* GotVolunteered: Kanan volunteers Hera to pick up the ''B-Wing'', since no other pilot is willing to take the risk.
* GunshipRescue: Hera flies the ''B-Wing'' into battle for the first time, saving the rebels during the blockade run.

** In the Legends continuity (and the original West End Star Wars RPG), the Shantipole Project was set up by Admiral Ackbar to create the B-Wing starfighter. However that Shantipole was an asteroid that housed a research base. And though Ackbar is not directly named as being involved in the project, the developer is still a [[FishPeople Mon Calamari]].
** Quarrie is almost certainly named after Ralph McQuarrie, the chief concept artist for the original Star Wars trilogy.

* RunningTheBlockade: The crew is trying to run past an Imperial blockade to deliver food supplies to Ibar. Alas, they can't run it... so instead they opt to [[LensmanArmsRace bust it]].

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the ''B-Wing'' prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes was more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fix the flaws with its design. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in episode.
* ThisCannotBe: Kallus is flabbergasted when the Blade Wing blows away his blockade's right flank.
* WhatAPieceOfJunk: The ''B-Wing'' may not be much to look at, but it packs a mean punch.

* {{Irony}}: A expert spaceship designer who is afraid to fly.

* MythologyGag: In the Legends continuity, the Shantipole Project was set up by Admiral Ackbar to create the B-Wing starfighter. However that Shantipole was an asteroid that housed a research base. And though Ackbar is not directly named as being involved in the project, the developer is still a [[FishPeople Mon Calamari]].

* ThisCannotBe: Kallus is flabbergasted at a fighter having enough firepower to take out a cruiser.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the ''B-Wing'' prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes was more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon. [[FridgeLogic Though one has to wonder]] why such a powerful weapon was dropped from TheAlliance armory ''entirely''. Considering the weapon could two-shot a cruiser, it seems odd that they apparently never tried to fit it to a more capable vessel. The rebellion could surely have made use of it, as the episode itself provides a workaround (strapping the B-Wing to a hyper-capable shuttle), unless it had some additional flaws which are not explored in episode.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the ''B-Wing'' prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, the designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes was more practical than a bulky ConvergingStreamWeapon.

* BatmanGambit: Kallus deliberately cut Ibaar's rations to an untenable extent, knowing the underground elements would contact the rebels for help. Then he stationed a blockade large enough to make sure that the rebels would be incapable of breaching it. The rebels can't just turn their backs, so they would throw themselves against the blockade until they had no strength left. True to the type of gambit this is, there is a fail state: [[DidntSeeThatComing unexpected new assets]] that the Rebels availed themselves to.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the ''B-Wing'' prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]]. At some point, designers eventually decided that a huge magazine of proton torpedoes was more practical than a balky ConvergingStreamWeapon.
* ThisCannotBe: Kallus is flabbergasted at a fighter having enough firepower to take out a cruiser.

* SuperPrototype: Deconstructed. Though the ''B-Wing'' prototype has a really powerful laser canon that the final versions don't and a gunner turret that would be scrapped when the B-wing expanded years later, it also is noted to have a bunch of bugs that need to be ironed out, one of which almost causes it to be rendered [[AwesomeButImpractical useless]].