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@alessiocapone9816

8 күн бұрын

The biggest irony was that the Empire rose from conflict started and exploited by the Sith and fell as a consequence of those who saw through Their charade. However, those same people would never have had a reason to do so If said conflicts had not caused the Empire to exist in the first place, thus never giving Them a reason to fight and rebel against the Sith and the Empire that answered to Them.

@alessiocapone9816

8 күн бұрын

Thank You for the Like icon!

@ACloneOfThe501st

2 күн бұрын

I fight the seppies but still the are people who are good on both sides

@ACloneOfThe501st

2 күн бұрын

The empire is the true evil

@ACloneOfThe501st

2 күн бұрын

Let's hope I don't get court marshalled for saying that

"I didn't give up to the corrupt Republic, I didn't give up to the Empire, and I won't give up to you..."

@mrraccoon3747

9 күн бұрын

Count Dooku was a visionary!

The Separatists Alliance - an understandable goal, orchestrated by deceivers.

@Gooberexploring

6 күн бұрын

Facts!

It's so interesting to think that since Dooku's true role in orchestrating the Clone War was not public knowledge, for some members of the Rebellion he died a martyr and a golden example of what a rebel should be.

@kungolaf4499

8 күн бұрын

For countless low ranking ones - yes. For high ranking ones he was a war criminal and a monster just as bad as the Imperials since the head of the Rebellion (like the Chandrilans, Alderaanians and Mon Calamari) were firmly on the Republic’s side during the war and horrified of Dooku’s actions. Most of them truely started taking actions against the growing Empire in 4 BBY after it was clear that it couldn’t be reverted back to the Old Republic through peaceful means.

The Separatists were the precursors to the Rebel Alliance, their ideas, beliefs, and traditions scream Rebellion. Dooku was a good leader and the Separatists if not corrupted by the Sith/Dark Side would have been a force for good!

@user-xr3ij4os6w

9 күн бұрын

Facts

@jimmymcgoochie5363

2 күн бұрын

And that just shows how ingeniously insidious Palpatine’s plan was- turn the movement that stood for genuine change into a parody of the corrupt system it was meant to replace, twist everything around to make them into the villains and then use their destruction to implement a far harsher regime than either the Republic or CIS ever were, crushing any dissent by painting them as traitors and warmongers who only want chaos. Now that’s a villain done right.

@Imperials3nate

17 сағат бұрын

It's like poetry.

Easily the most unexplored faction in Star Wars

@assasinezioayditore

5 күн бұрын

In media* In legends it does

@TokyoAt3am

3 күн бұрын

Would love to see it explored more.

@Nephalem2002

9 сағат бұрын

@@assasinezioayditoreEven in Legends they held back

Right off the bat using the Luthen quote for Dooku is absolute perfection!

@madelinegarber7860

3 күн бұрын

It really is.

What a great effort to draw a connection from the Separatists to the Rebellion! Loved it!

@immortes

9 күн бұрын

Funny that you mention this because in a deleted scene from Star Wars II; Padmé actually refers to Dooku's Seperatists as "Rebels."

@noahpaquet8357

9 күн бұрын

In truth there was little diffrence in the two. leadership and vision was really all that split them and with the rise of the empire, those views change and adapted to fight the new enemy.

@thalmoragent9344

9 күн бұрын

​@@noahpaquet8357 True, but the Rebellion still fought for stuff the Seperatists still didn't agree with. They fought each other at times

@georgeoust

8 күн бұрын

The Sepratists were actually one of the backbones of the Rebellion. There's a lot og stuff in SW alluding to that, and a lot of creators on YT have commented on it. I happen to have watched a video yesterday abt a simillar topic.

@aitipsea3909

6 күн бұрын

​@@thalmoragent9344 there was one key difference The Rebels wanted to restore the Republic, the Separatists wanted true independence I wonder if the New Republic let them go at last

“Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty.” ― Frank Herbert, Chapterhouse: Dune

@Centauris-ty8wn

9 күн бұрын

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Pirates: are free but are greedy The English: disciplined but exploitative

And that's how the Separatist has been reborn into Rebellion during the Empire era

@kingorange7739

9 күн бұрын

In many ways it was

@egyptianboy2013

2 күн бұрын

​@kingorange7739 also in many ways, if you think about it, when the Empire (former republic) was defeated by the rebels (many ex CIS fighters), the CIS ended up winning a very bittersweet victory against the Republic in the end.

@kingorange7739

2 күн бұрын

@@egyptianboy2013 In some ways, though of course the irony is that the Rebels (Many EX CIS members) ended up restoring the Republic, the very government they wanted to break away from.

It is an honor to stand before you, for you represent the freedom and the future of our galaxy. The once-great Republic and Jedi Order have become victims of their own ambitions, and the Supreme Chancellor is no more than a pawn of corporate monopolies. As a people you called out for change, you called out for leadership, and I humbly answered that call.

@thalmoragent9344

9 күн бұрын

Jedi Order fell cause they got too embroiled in the Senate's decision making. Or rather, afraid to go against Republic "laws" even if it meant going against traditional Jedi beliefs

@davidw.2791

8 күн бұрын

@@thalmoragent9344Imagine what would hve happened if they long ago began to push for laws to make the republic a better place.

@terrified057t4

8 күн бұрын

Too bad Dooku got played by Palps and that Dooku willingly allowed numerous war crimes to occur.

@thalmoragent9344

8 күн бұрын

@@terrified057t4 Very true. Legends Dooku made more sense with how his involvement worked. Canon Dooku, while interesting, doesn't vibe well in comparison to his actions made during the war

@cantionaleecclesiasticum5378

6 күн бұрын

Tell us more about EU Dooku

Sometimes we forget that by and large, the Separatists were as maliciously deceived as the Republic was. Many in their parliament during the war, as represented in the episode "Heroes on Both Sides" in the Clone Wars series, seemed to genuinely believe in their cause, but were unaware that the same greedy entities like the Trade Federation who were corrupting the Republic government from within were also the ones financing and in some cases personally overseeing the Separatist droid armies. And over everything, Sidious' hand was guiding them from the shadows towards his own ultimate purpose, just as he was doing to the Republic. As Andor showed with Saw and his speech about the various anti-Imperial factions, one of the reasons it took years for the official Alliance to Restore the Republic to form was because many of those who had cause to hate the Empire and rebel against it were equally opposed to the restoration of the pre-Clone Wars Galactic Republic. I find it really funny, poetically ironic, and deeply saddening all at once that the current sorry state of Star Wars as a real-world business franchise has been so compromised by Disney, who have acted as if they were cosplaying the Trade Federation or Commerce Guild in corrupting something important just to satisfy their own greed and pride.

@forestgorillas7194

9 күн бұрын

I’m a women with a fat vagina I need validation

COUNT DOOKU... WAS A VISIONARY!!!!!

Hearing plaguies brings joy to my ears

"Amateurs seek the sun, get eaten. Power stays in the shadows." - Lewis Strauss, Oppenheimer Feel like this quote best sums up Dooku and the way he & his ambition were used by Sidious.

@davidw.2791

8 күн бұрын

🔥❤️

@preciousotoakhia9789

2 күн бұрын

​@@davidw.2791Dooku was an Amateur but maul was right him and dooku where just pawns

"We will let the Jedi Generals know that we will fight to be free! We will fight to defend our planet!" - *Alto Stratus, leader of the Jabiim forces of the Confederacy of Independent Systems*

Such a fascinating faction they really should have done more with. Holding a critical lense up to the republic, without falling to fascism.

@SupaSillyThyme

Күн бұрын

The only reason they didn't fall to "fascism" (not using that correctly btw) was because they were already a corporatist oligarchy since the start, any form of "democracy" (republic) they had was a farce

Plagueis's voice always gives me a star wars woody. F Yeah. 🔥

My favorite faction in all of Star Wars

I can easily imagine a timeline where Dooku left the Jedi Order and peacefully reformed the Republic. Without Palpatine the War didn't happen. Dooku would have helped the people and maybe persuade the chancellor what was really going on and give them ultimatum. If they continue to mistreat the people of the Republic then the Republic will fall and maybe the Jedi Order can be reformed to do better. And maybe after Yoda passes away Dooku may become the next Grandmaster.

That ending scene really brought it all together! Palpatine really did create those that would destroy him.

The CIS is the best faction in Star Wars, it's impossible to change my mind.

And once again, you captured the true core of Star Wars. Im going to repeat myself under every Video :D Just brilliant!

@SWFT_edits

9 күн бұрын

Thanks man! :)

Babe we can’t go to your grandma’s funeral, SWFT just uploaded!

For the saparatists alliance For the freedom of outer rim

The first few seconds show why you’re one of the goats great connections man

Honestly starting a video about the separatist cause with a quote from Luthen Rael is probably the best artistic choice you could've made. Had he been a character during the clone wars era I don't doubt he'd be a separatist.

This is crazy! I love how you put the video in parts also. You belong in the top of SW editors bro, fr :D

@SWFT_edits

9 күн бұрын

🫶🏻

Now THIS is Star Wars

So hyped for this

@allandemunnink

9 күн бұрын

SWFT I have my new edit which is coming out in the next two weeks Hope to get your feedback on it

It is sad that Both The Republic and the Separatists were Pawns in the war, A War that both sides were weakened and so occupied that the Empire snuck up and rose to power and dealt with an enemy who was playing chess rather the both factions were playing checkers, beautiful way to put the Separatists and the rebellion having a common goal, both rebelled because of curruption and hypocrisy

I think this is your best work yet. I look forward to you shining even more brightly in the future to help light the way in the darkness. You're not an Icarus trying to fly into the sun, you're a star yourself, so keep shining brightly through all the darkness of the Test of Mortality.

Reminds me of how politics goes in my country, the hope for better future that was crushed again and again during these past 20 years. Still we long for the change. Toast to you, friends.

Long live the confederacy of independent systems!

thank you so much i was one of the people who requested this

I have literal chills anytime I watch your content ! Keep up the great work

THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL BRO, THESE TYPES OF TRIBUTES ALWAYS MAKE ME EMOTIONAL

By the time things are so bad that war is the only option...... be prepared to lose millions, perhaps billions of lives. Don't allowed those in power to abuse the system and people. Keep power away from those who desperately want it. Thanks for your videos!

It’s times like this where I remember why I love this setting

OMFG YES! 😂🎉❤ Thx for granting my wish! (by making this AMV)

Wow this was beautiful! I heard that ex: separatists were some of the staunchest supporters of the rebellion. You did a wonderful job of demonstrating that here. You seamlessly integrated the separatists and their desire for independencece and a different kind of government in to the rebellion’s fight against the empire. I loved the clips from Andor and the Bad Batch and even that one bit from Mando.

6:25 true words spoken. So many people always forget about the people who elected them into power.

The Separatists did have some legitimate points, but all of it was undermined by the fact that they were led by a Sith Lord, a serial murderer of Jedi and greedy corporate interests.

@kingorange7739

9 күн бұрын

Indeed. It was good cause that was hijacked by too many bad actors that undermined the good it could have been. Were it not for Sith control, the Separatists would have been in the right.

One of the biggest issues I have with the prequel era is that the Separatists are either vilified or lionized without trying to cover them in depth; hopefully this changes in future media.

Amazing edit bro! Congrats

If you try to watch this video you can understand the intentions of the Separatists: they wanted to fight against a corrupt Republic that eventually turned into something worse. Good work ❤

I('ve been) looking forward to this...

@armynation31B5V5P

10 күн бұрын

Same here!!!

“To hope.” -Padme Amidala Literally sums up the entirety of what the overarching stories of Star Wars are at their core according to George Lucas and his successors. They are stories dedicated to hope; stories reminding us that even in our darkest of moments hope remains if we just look for it. Great way to conclude such a wonderful video! Great job!

I never realised how similar Dooku and Luthen are.

Both Republic and Separatist they are both pawns in the same War until both sides all lost together

Dookus ideals never died

This was such an incredible montage about the rise, fall, and rebirth of the Separatist Alliance.

I am so ready for this

The Plagueis quotes were too good :)

Fantastic work as usual

I love how VERY Similar the Seperatist Alliance was to the Rebels. And I believe any remaining Seperatists would've gladly joined the Rebels against the Empire...

Here before it was uploaded!

The CIS is the best faction in Star Wars.

Another masterpiece! Bravo and thank you so much ❤️

@carrickfergus77

8 күн бұрын

SWFT, I've had some pretty bad times recently in my life and I must say your content always lefts my spirits. Can't thankyou enough, wishing you all the very best for the future ❤️

Fantastic. Love this so much

You are making such a great job. Your videos are incredible. It's impressive how you point out and highlight the great drama behind all the political events. Please don't stop!

The Separatists were the first rebellion

@kingorange7739

9 күн бұрын

Yes they were.

This is AMAZING! The parallels are ridiculous -- it's a neat thing to watch a vid like this and not just appreciate some top-notch editing, but to also LEARN some new things! Thank you! (also... Dooku. He's a fave of mine and so many others and you're only cementing that for a lot of us)

The Republic wasn't the Enemy. The Separatist wasn't the Enemy. The Empire wasn't the Enemy. The Rebellion wasn't the Enemy. The First Order wasn't the Enemy. From the start it was always the Emperor holding his grip on everyone, including his government. The people weren't just standing against the Empire, they were standing up against the one who started it from the start.

This is amazing. I love your work

It gave me shivers good work keep going ❤

Loving all the Padme content recently!

You never disappoint us with your videos!!

Superb; as always 💫💫💫

I just keep on thinking that all the Star Wars series as a whole are very linked up to WW2 lol. Germany as the Seperatists, and the Allied Forces as the Republic, but then the Soviet Union "executes order 66", and becomes the Galactic Empire, and the Western Allies as the Rebel Alliance. 😂

Amazing video

Another good video!

Excellent work SWFT.

Great as usual your videos draw out much emotion and drama which is difficult to do may I suggest you do Cal Kestis next pls.

@SWFT_edits

9 күн бұрын

Videogame videos are a little difficult to make but at some point I might try

Nicely done

very good edit

Wow just wow chills! Amazing, it's true many planets in the Rebel Alliance were separatist planets.

Absolutely breathtaking! I'm so inspired to make and rpg adventure about Pantora and Raxus right now!

You never miss

insane video GG

That. Was. Epic.

I wish there was a clone war show from the selaratist’s persoective

At last the saparatists alliance will get their respect

The first three shots are golden.

great tribute to the seperatists!

Growing up is knowing that dooku and maul are the ones who see the whole picture, not bounded by the republic and the Jedi order

“Peace was never an option” 😢

🔥

Every American, Star Wars fan or not should watch your videos. It is a testament that this great “fairy tale” of a series in so many forms you so perfectly encompass has been trying to show us for years. Our democracy is fragile and there are too many selfish interests on both sides that financially gain from our divisions and the “star wars” that we fight. Here is to artists like you who show us the way through your creativity. Here is to hope, for our uncertain future. May The Force Be With All Of Us.

@Last_Victory

9 күн бұрын

We aren’t a democracy we are a representative republic

@kingorange7739

9 күн бұрын

@@Last_Victoryyou’re correction while true isn’t relevant in the context he is making. The United States is a constitutional republic that uses a democratic system.

this is fantastic. nobody really talks about the separatists much and I liked the comparisons with the rebellion 🔥

god damn thats good

@ashton4043

9 күн бұрын

lets gooo he liked my comment

Hell Yeah

Roger, Roger!!!

It’s a shame palpatine corrupted dooku. He would’ve been a great leader and could have prevented the rise of the empire otherwise

For the Separatist Alliance !

A great edit as always but just one suggestion would be to have included more grievous clips, he was more into the separatist cause than dooku as he knew partly about the plan and that it was just a front.

@SWFT_edits

9 күн бұрын

I didn't include a lot of Grievous because the video focuses on the political aspects of the story and he's mostly in charge of the military. Also, most of his dialogue didn't fit the tone super well.

@Aberybc29

9 күн бұрын

Alr and again it was so good

7:42 “To a new Hope.”

"The road to power is paved by hypocrisy...and casualties." - Frank Underwood from Netflix's House of Cards.

This was an excellent video and a tremendous recap of the politics and event in the rise of the empire and the rebelion it promted. Tonally the only hickup is the rehabilitiation of dooku's image in the second half - you're carful to show his ideals as well as his gradual fall and ultimate hollowing out initially but drop this after his death. Of course if this is representative of in-universe sentiments I suppose that's reasonable. Great editing and timing to music - though I find contemporary trailer music to be a detractor to any experience. But having made that creative decision to use it you executed it well.

@SWFT_edits

Күн бұрын

It's meant to be an in-universe sentiment, yeah. It's also a parallel in that the Rebels-like Dooku-realize that the system they oppose cannot be fixed from within. I also was careful to show a younger Dooku in the third part as that's the more pure and idealistic version.

@mikejs6216

Күн бұрын

@@SWFT_edits The separatists can be a tough nut to crack. Initially portrayed as one dimensional villains but with some window dressing of idealism its easy to give them a little more thought only to over emphasize the later point and swing over to a contrarian position of "the real good guys". This of course is incorrect and is antithetical to both the in-universe events and the good and evil morality of star wars as a story. Rather the sepertatists are an artificially constructed agent of chaos masquerading as a good idea - an agent provacateur on a grand scale. Dooku is rendered a somewhat tragic figure at the center of it. Earnestly identifying problems initially, seeking change, desiring the power to enact it (albiet in his own image), then falling to the temptations of power that grows beyond his idealism. I think you've deftly threaded that needle in a way many fail to.

To Hope 🥂