THE FIRST COMMAND (Part One) - A Star Wars short film made with Unreal Engine 5.1
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TK-FNG and TK-069 lead their first mission together, while TK-FKU deals with an intense new recruit.
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Starring:
TK-FKU - Dallas Barnett
TK-FNG - Calum Gittins
TK-069 - Hweiling Ow
Dr Aphra - Amanda Tito
Mara Jade - Mia Pistorius
Shouty Trooper-Dave Anderson
R2KT as herself
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Loved it when she asked the storm troopers who were making hand signs at each other, “I’m sorry are we interrupting something “. That was hilarious.
I know, right. The humour in this series is spot on. This team is amazing.
Reminds me of a Doctor Who Episode where Tenant meets Donna- it had been a while.
The comedy's great, but there's something even more important: "I need to be reminded occasionally about what it means to be a part of this Empire".
There's some serious drama writing in here too and that must never, ever, ever, be devalued or forgotten.
@@troffle You're right. This series has everything. It's brilliant. As for the “I’m sorry, are we interrupting something?“ line, I can't stop laughing. Literally. I chuckle every time I think about it.
@@dragonrune6800 because that's what happened
"Should we break out some armbands?" 😄
Such a good throwaway line.
great dialogue either in reference to the nazis or (at the very least) to trying to tell both parties apart since both "enemy groups" look exactly the same.
Well I doubt they're going to go for "shirts and skins!" 🤣
@@KristopherPrime no its in reference to ukraine war as russians and ukraine have the same uniforms, ukraine wears blue and yellow, russia wears white
@@KristopherPrime arm bands in uniforms, especially in an attempt to differentiate very similar/identical uniforms is a common thing. the term for both official and temporary armbands used for this (or just fashion) is brassard.
they were widely used in ww1 for example to differentiate branch of service, and in many cases to differentiate sides (such as ukraine currently, or between hungarians and romanians after the later switched sides in ww2)
"I occasionally need to be reminded about what it means to be part of this Empire." The sarcasm is strong with this one... The seeds of doubt are starting to grow.
That ain't sarcasm... that's a *warning*.
I think he's not waiting for retirement. It's rebellion time!!
@@darksideofthesun7157 hopefully his friends will wiseup on this mission and be ready to join him
@@troffle exactly and the head turn meant hes gona do something the other guy is gona wish he hadn't
@@csab8642 Indeed. In addition to TK-FNG and TK-069, I hope they also bring R2-DV along as their droid!
“You do that again and I’ll drop you so fast your force ghost will have whiplash.” Damn that’s a threat to stop fucking around if I ever heard one.
I loved that line.
Wait... how do Stormtroopers even know about force ghosts?!
Qui Gon's Force ghost: "ouch! I felt that one!"
@@jedironin380You'd probably be surprised how much Jedi / Sith lore floats around. Remember, these space-wizard supermen have been around for thousands of years. People talk.
But Force Ghosts have only been around since Qui-Gon. He was the first. @@stevenscott2136
“First day?”
THAT right there people, is character development!
Her eyes look unhuman
@@arenring505 i would agree for them both, until i saw Anya Taylor joy...
Sarge is already missing FNG and 069, not realizing how good he had it until it was gone…
It's always the way 🙁
yep. FNG was a moron, but at least his idiocy and personality kept things somewhat entertaining. and 069, while zealous like this guy, still likely had common sense and an adorably fun personality. at least she was willing to just be chill in her interactions.
@@KristopherPrimeI think you meant 069 but I get what u mean
@@lemonlord6965 damn mistyping… 🤦♂️
But thank you for that correction.
As a service member, the helmet based training hit me hard. And... FKU is totally going to pop that new recruit with his blaster.
"I've heard that recruitment standards are dropping across the galaxy."
Yes. We had those in Civil Service, too: Drugs, sexual harassment, ADA security, imaginary genders... some insiders are raking in the money on those mandatory courses... which "cannot be skipped or fast-forwarded."
I hope our plucky band of heroes can be reunited soon.
@@KutWrite "imaginary genders" NAILED IT! 🤣
Think they have to do a cyber awareness challenge every year and they can't get HoloNet access until they submit their certificate to their Star Destroyer's IT department?
The Emporer's Finger.
THAT'S THE EMPORER'S HAND! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well they can't ALL be fists🤷🏼♂️🤓😎✌🏻
Did I miss a joke with the spelling?
Aphra: only the hand? I'd rather get slapped than punched wouldn't you agree soldier lol
That's the Emperor's Hand
The Emperor's _middle_ finger?
Anyone else shouting Nooooooooo when it ended? These are just great
absolutely me tbh I know little to none about the franchise but I'm loving those characters and their dynamic
I was going "Shoot him, shoot him, shoot him" lol
My "Nooooooo!" was followed by some profanities.
The wait for Part Deux will be agony. lol
Instantly! .... yes! I love this series. Talky Orcs being my second favorite.
I very much shouted Nooooooooo as it ended!
"Don't call me SIR! I'm a Sergeant! I work for a living!" - Sgt. Hulka, "Stripes"
Thank you. That's the 1st thing to came to my mind after serving in the military.
Similar line used in the Rough Riders by the regular army NCO training the volunteers.
Also, any sergeant.
-Sergeant Arch Dornan.
Is that a Sergeant Dornan reference?¿
" The dangers of drug abuse". Sarge, heavy sigh 😅😂
I was like... would the helmet pause the lesson if you take it off lol
Poor Sarge, that giving me flashbacks to those gawd awful ADLS training courses. 🙁
Guess that double max dose of painkillers went on his medical report.
Part 3 of 20.
FKU's slow progression to disliking the empire has more development and depth than a character like Agent Kallus or Iden Versio. AND WE DONT EVEN SEE HIS FACE.
We saw Edgar’s face though. I like to imagine they look similar
When?
@@Echo_Reyes when they were on Hoth
@@alice-dl6mf thanks
Well no I would argue that Kallus’s progression to disliking the Empire is at least justified. That episode with him and Zeb was all that he needed to start his path of defecting.
Iden however did not do well
Aphra and Mara... this is going to be an epic catfight. And I want the director's cut!
Two worlds finally met way before Han or Chewie died?
Well it should very one sided since one of them is a trained assassin with force abilities, while the other is good in survival but not really such a heavy lifter in a direct confrontation.
Want make that more crazy? Add Mad Ice Queen Isard)
In real life, when I encountered a hot Asian chick and a hot redhead…uh…umm… they ended becoming lovers, seriously, I was like what the flying rat’s behind!?!😂😂
@@kwamesmith3214can't blame 'em
Mara and Aphra trading verbal blows with each other is the greatest thing ever
now they just need to kiss........
@@noalowenstein6741 "Harder mommy!" lol
I love the hint of disapointment in his voice when he comments " just friends "
"Harder Mommy." 😂😂😂😂I love this show. Thank you for making these.
Hearing that had me laughing... LMAO!
I choked on my drink
"For the greater good, SIR!!"
Aaaaaand that pretty much signed his death warrant with the Sergeant.....I'm actually wondering if that might have pushed the Sgt. over the edge to joining the Rebels...I mean, they do have uniforms with lots of cargo pockets...
Be a shame if that Seasoned trooper should just.... stumble into a Sarlacc pit. Purely by accident. And not, you know, thrown there by the Sergeant.
Nah, Sarge's is too cool to join the rebel losers.
Yeah, but TK-FNG was the one who admired the rebel uniforms with the leather west's an belts and all the pockets. Not TK-FKU
Bet the Rebels have glue.
It's a good thing one of the local rebels owes Sarge a favor. Should make disappearing a lot easier.
Good point
Wasn't that pink R2 unit with the rebels? The one watching Sarge stop the recruit blast the kid?
@@ASB117That R2 unit was watching them in that episode. After what happened, I wouldn't be surprised if the rebels were scoping him out.
He'll be a real asset to the rebellion when he defects.
“Harder, mommy” 😂😂😂😂
Man, that got me too.
She's a little freaky. I approve.
Lollll
Yea that one got my whole f'n family at once!!! Love it!
The best part is that it’s most probably in character for Aphra.
Wow, I wasn't expecting Mara Jade. That brought me such joy to see her again.
quite happy they confirmed that. was wondering why there was a "jedi" leading an imperial detachment who wasn't an inquisitor or sith lord.
As happy as I am to see her included in things still today, I don’t think her hair is red enough. Its got like the teensy tiniest bit of red
Isnt that luke skywalkers wife. She's not CANNON and isn't she a bit old to be going out with Luke.
@@slewone4905 No one cares about what's canon.
@@slewone4905Mara is actually two years younger than luke and nobody cares whats canon at this point, this isn't the spider verse. This is someones fan project that they do as a hobby and to put their skills out there, they can use whatever characters they want. Hell if they want to pop optimus prime in here then I'd be fine as long as it was well executed.
_"His name shall forever proudly be remembered in the annals of the Empire... what was it, again?"_ 😄
imagine if his nickname was 'Shadow'
let me check his dog tags. uh it's flat. I think i can make out a G.
The fresh out of boot camp trooper was giving me Full Metal Jacket vibes.
that side eye from sarge at the end killed me.
It's certainly gonna kill that trooper! 😂
BOMBASTIC SIDE EYE
CRIMINAL OFFENSIVE SIDE EYE
@@richardwarnercool1 ayup, sarlac pit drop. so sarge.
"First day?"
And there we have gone full circle. Love this series always excited to watch a new episode.
Wow Canon and Expanded Universe together in this episode
Both Aphra and Mara Jade are together here
Those worlds never met for generations,and now they finally collide.
ogod I didn't realise. I didn't recognise or care about this "Aphra" name. What a horror.
@@Lemuel928 Well strictly speaking, no. As soon as Dopeney decided to un-bury the Thrawn they bought and entombed, it was starting.
@@troffle Aphra is a well developed character in Canon
So yeah, not everything Disney did is trash
@ EU canon or Disney?
Slowly but surely, all 3 of them start disliking the Empire more and more.
Back in 77 we watched it at the pictures. Convinced, we were, that all Stormtroopers were evil.
Now here we are 46 years later and we see it is not clear cut. New evidence has emerged.
Take me back to 1977 please ! I Can't handle this new reality!
Nah, TK-069 is probably still loyal, TK-FNG just probably dislikes Dr Afro while TK-FKU was already hating his job especially with a very trigger happy recruit
Good soldiers follow orders.
and yet in real life. u all just keep following the same corrupt people.
..... never did i think the world would become this racist again, in my lifetime at least.
and they doing it with open arms all around the world..
I think TK-FKU might be the first to defect, the new recruit horrified him I think.
sooo..... the Sarge is having a real change of heart here.... and he might not be the only one...
Mara Jade AND Aphra????? This is the best piece of SW content in a long time - a long time. Well Done!
A simple helmet turn and you know there's Menace behind the act.
Better acting than the professionals.
So wonderful to see TK-FKU back on duty!
Awesome, as always. Many parodies can be amusing, but "For the Empire" really brings it to another level with an actual story arc and characters that you care about. Sarge's evolving attitude toward the Empire is truly bittersweet.
I love Aphra. She's portrayed so well: totally fearless and used to being the smartest person in the room. The way she outplays Mara at the beginning is just like her
But that is definitely not like Mara.
@@trofflethis is quite in character with younger mara im pretty sure. What makes you think that way?
@@balinthehater8205 Mara, able to sense the Force, being outplayed by someone other than say Jabba or the Emperor?
@@troffle Mara, A young force user whose training is specifically limited by her master, the emperor, just might be outplayed.
@@balinthehater8205 which is precisely how we would train his Hands...?
Loved that R2-KT cameo! Can't wait to see where the story goes. Also, since I consider this show canon (I go by the logic of canon until proven otherwise), to me this is Mara Jade's introduction in canon!!
As long as Mara Jade exist, Star Wars Legends will never die.
Seems like everyone here is about to have a change in perspective. Except for the Sgt who already has of course.
Doctor Aphra and Mara Jade. Hooo boy. Great work on their models!
TK-FKU made me realize how good it's been a non starwars fan to enjoy what content isn't owned by Disney ...6:48
Holy… these guys brought Mara Jade to screens!!!
Can’t wait for this to come out. They have some of the best animations I have ever seen.
It’s all made by one dude
@@allangoodchild8989 3 dudes, one woman.
Agreed, based on an engine. Going back to my early life their was a series that I adored as much as you with this. In 2003 when dialup internet made bee boops Red vs Blue was born. Also based on an engine. It is not the graphics that make it interesting, it is the characters and scripts and the heart behind it. Red vs Blue went on for 18 seasons, considering it aired on a platform when half the world didn't even know what the true internet was or just could not afford it.
Ah red vs blue was also something I loved back the early 2000s. Heck I still sometimes go back and watch it cause I found so cool on how they made all of it with the player models of halo and just that and nothing else
bruh, putting Mara Jade and Dr Aphra together w their conflicting personalities is genius!! Cant wait for episode 2!
I'm so invested in these troopers. Looking forward to many more stories.
Hahaha 😂 TK- FKU's NA session in his helmet, like he's got a problem...😅
they misinterpreted the amount of tranq in his system as drug abuse on his part
😃😃😃😃😃
I stopped at 2:10 just to say “YAAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!! THEYRE BACK!!!”
AFK - You make the world so much better, one shirt at a time!!! 😊 Thanks for these!!!
I couldn't stop freaking out when I saw the scarf, and then the hair backlit by the landing lights to reveal the hue. Brilliant. Thank you!
Mara's face at 5:37. That little cheek twitch.🤣
They totally got that right, too. Mara in canon believed the Empire was supposed to look after its citizens and servants. Even she's shocked by what she just saw.
"I'll drop you so hard even your force ghost will have whiplash" man these videos have been getting better and better every time
"I've been looking forward to this!"
Aphra is adorable. ‘Harder mommy’ while being forced to choked
I choose this over all of Disney Star wars
Yeah, I used to say that myself, but someone in the comments help me to realise that's really low bar, and therefore - an insult to this great series :)
So you want a comedy star wars series?
Nah, Bad Batch is fantastic.
@@jakoseto3398 star wars always had comedy elements included. Here it's just another mix
It is funny and 100% less preachy.
Our favorite troopers better jump ship soon, especially if Doctor Afra is around. 😱
They're slowly becoming rebels. Sarge is starting to see how the empire is so willing to hurt innocents, and corporal is starting to see how the higher ups don't value their soldiers
Star wars actually worthy of the name.
Just sat down and watched every single episode for the first time today, and I'm sorry for sounding basic about it, but this is single handedly the BEST SERIES ON RUclips man I love this so much I hope it never ends
As a "realistic" person afraid of the Vader, my immediate reaction would be a salute and "Supreme Commander, Sir!"
Then standing still for the rest of the ride.
I would probably turn and ask "Do you require assistance, sir?" when he started coughing.
Different episode?
No, it was the trailer to the episode
Color me confused, as I do not know how my comment ended up under wrong video.
@@MuSic-ok7dh it's not the wrong video, in the premierè it was a different video.
@@RedFurios13 So you are saying it IS the wrong video (now).
This is quite confusing behavior.
Holy crap Mara Jade!!!
OMG. So freaking good. The "For the Empire" series just keeps getting better. PLEASE complete season 3 as soon as possible!
Never thought a good mix of Legends and Canon was possible. WELL DONE! Mara Jade from Legends and Dr. Aphra from Canon
6:13 R2-KT!!! Love the lovely nods to the expanded Star Wars Universe. Thanks for giving a Shout out to Albin Johnson and the 501st Legion
Thanks, Love the series and loved this!
Thank you!
Raiders call backs, the emperors finger. Just incredible stuff. Thanks AFK!
"My trooper...." Really got me in the feels....
It good to show that these stormers have emotions and conscious over the people they command.
Such passion for 7 minutes of perfection, after a possible 1000 or mores hours love and hard work!!
Got watch the rest if there's more!!
I hope you continue to release this stuff forever! You made me a Star Wars fan!
It appears the best result of Star Wars was this spinoff.
(and the "Family Guy" parody of it)
@@KutWrite kinda. I really like these, but they got me into watching everything star wars. I really like the mandalorian.
@@KutWrite the bad batch is awesome also
@@reds815 that is absolutely nothing. What you want is the original Thrawn trilogy before Rebels and Disney got their hands on him. THAT Thrawn was the genuinely truly scary brilliant one.
The expression on Mara Jade at 5:37 is priceless! These animated shorts are awesome. Thank you, AFK!
2:39 WHOA 😮 SOMEONES FREAKY
The highlight for me was seeing Dr Aphra finally animated. You nailed her character 100% from the comics. 😊❤
Love the addition of Mara Jade. One of my favorite characters
That slow turn was epic, I could tell what was going through his mind. Its the small things that matter the most.
gotta say I really look forward to these when they come out
Holy shit! You brought APHRA into your canon?! Oh mama, the sparks are really gonna fly with her around! Totally nailed her personality to a tee!
The storm troopers recognizing each other was hilarious
The way you intertwined all that’s happened and brought them together in this new scene for a story, wow dude! Please keep making these, they are AWESOME!
Mara Jade and Chelli Aphra! This is an epic crossover between my favorite girls!
I always look forward to these short films. I love the characters. Thanks for the great work!
"I saw where he stepped. He did a great job... for the Empire." hahahaha amazing line
Wow, this was amazing! You are taking the show to new heights. The fact that you included Jade and Dr Aphra was a genius move. This feels a lot like a Star Wars RVB like show and I’m loving it. I hope you are proud of what you’ve achieved because you are absolutely killing it!
How are these not blowing up? This is what Star Wars NEEDS!!! Star Trek has Lower Decks, this is the sort.of thing the franchise desperately needs...!
They're back! (does a little dance then stops realizing the others are looking at him weird)
Outside of Mara's character feeling wrong, I love this series and it's pitch perfect! It kind of reminds me of a sillier, Star Wars version of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
Seriously man, you did a great job. "For the EMPIRE."
This is really, really good. You should be proud. Voice actors are amazing.
Thanks Patrick!
God, FNG and 069 are adorable together, they literally share a braincell
This is the greatest Star Wars fan short I’ve ever seen it’s hilarious and entertaining honestly feels like this could be a show
I was not expecting to see Aphra. well done lol
I can’t wait to see FKU switch to the rebellion
First appearance of Mara Jade at the bottom of the ramp, I'm thinking: "Hey look, it's the gnome girl from Talky Orcs!"
Ikr
Iv seen so many animated short Star Wars films and they are very creative and entertaining, BUT THIS!! I can see this be a Tv show
i love how FKU has looped back to the first skit...
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
Me: Dam... Mara Jade... Hot... *Currently the ISB agent looking through TK-FNGs helmet monitoring him...*
soooooo goood!!!!! showing the different paths that the Sargent and the other two took is brilliant story telling
This is great! All I need it AFK Season 3 to be truly happy now.
After watching all of these I have to say one thing. DO NOT STOP MAKING THEM! OMG these are hilarious!
WHATS THIS
MARA JADE AND DOCTOR APHRA???
My two favorite Star Wars characters in this? HELL YEAH
This is amazing. Good job from the animation to the facial expressions, to the acting and the best part? The WRITING. As far as I’m concerned; CANON.
These makes me believe in Star wars again 😮😢😢
Man, i love this series, somebody needs to fund this guy cause id watch the heck out of a series like this. The plot progression with FKU is so cool. Wonder if hes gonna join the rebels as another masked figure with his friends.
Oh yeah FKU is gonna leave the empire that trooper admiting he shoot a kid just for sticking her tongue out at him just cross the line for him
wait thats MARA JADE! one of my favourite characters.. I did love the "Mara Jade the Emperors Finger. "
There are this three Stromtroppers and then there is Gary the Stormtrooper. Am I am the only person waiting for Gary ?
Everyone off these three remains my off Gary in some point 🤣👍
I like this stuff 👍😂
"his name's Gary?" I see what you did there 😂
@@robhaney8568Something with a G!
Would only work if they actually got Turkleton to do the voice again 😂
@@The_Moe_Szyslak_Exp_feat_Homer yeah would still be awesome 👍😂
Can’t wait. Keep it up and don’t stop, in whatever form it takes. Great call back man; classic.
I am very excited.