Honestly, I think the Pykes lied to both Boba and the other gang, telling each that they’d already payed the other. The gang wipes out the Tusken and Boba wipes out the gang. It’s a win win for them
possible, but if the Pikes wanted to choose one over the other, it'd be the gang, they are a known quantity, and have no problems with killing, the Tuscans only kill in defense or if you get too close to their encampments. they leave witnesses, and wouldn't make for a good mercenary force unless its for more than just money
I think, pikes killed the Tuskens.. Boba was not wise to ask for a tax from Pikes.. He should have known, How could Pike have business relations with "uncivilised" tribe.. it wont go well for their reputation..specially after a train robbery. It was Pike's way of retaliation.
@@amolbook It’s possible. Wiping out the tribe and leaving the symbol for the other gang would keep Boba Fett off their trail, and take care of that gang as well.
I think the Pykes wiped out the Tuskens and framed the gangsters to force Boba to go after them. The gang didn´t have the numbers and skills to fight the Tuskens in their natural environment.
@@daniellafferety4025 they are nessecarly bad guys its not like boba is good he tries but he still a crime lord they are just adersaries he has to beat for out enterteiment
@@KoKoraaaaaaaa1995 Yeah that's true. Though I think I prefer their live action counterparts with their helmets on, it reminds me that they're still the Pykes with the helmet on.
Only one tusken raider clan is gone actually as we've seen in the mandalorian there's still plenty of tusken raiders. Don't be surprised if Fett actually recruits them
My personal theory is that the Pykes know of a Rakatan artefact buried underneat the desert, hence why they bring in so many troops while viewing Boba as a minimal threat. Wishful thinking on my end but if we get something close that'd be a total left field move.
Is there any evidence or basis for this? Or is it just something you came up with? The Rakata have yet to play a part in Disney Star Wars universe and exist in the now non-canon Legends/EU. I find it hard to imagine that Disney would connect an ancient and non-canon species or their artifacts in a completely unrelated show set after the original trilogy. I agree that this is indeed wishful thinking.
@@somethingmoredecent no evidence but Filoni canonised the Dark Trooper project, so it's possible for them to do almost anything that isn't continuity breaking, honestly kind of depends how much the High Republic era takes from Non Canon
I liked everything about the episode except the speeder bike chase. The speed they were moving at felt like a comedy with grandparents trying to do a high speed chase on motorized scooters.
I compare it to a car chase in a Chinese market, the streets are packed, any faster and you would reck. While it doesn't make it look less ridiculous, this is my rationale
@@michaelskoch1074 as good a comparison as any! I think the one thing that saves the entire scene is the acting of the Mayor's Twilek assistant. I forget his name, but i think my heart skips a beat whenever he gets camera time. The actor is so sickeningly good at portraying that character! I focus on him instead of the actual chase! :)
We have never seen the workers district before I don’t think. Not everyone has to be walkin around in tan robes n garb! I like it it makes mos espa seem deeper and more cosmopolitan
Finally a well crafted video on what is going on. I'm tired of "those other guys" knocking the show because it doesn't have Han, Luke, or lightsabers. The worldbuilding here is actually quite interesting.
I rewatched the scene with Danny Trejo explaining how Rancors work 3 times BECAUSE of this. Worldbuilding is one of my absolute favorite things that a show can do for me, and the writers actually feeling it important enough to divulge information that was previously only in Legends and not very well known, cus of the nature of comics not exactly being uber popular amongst everyone, about Rancors was my absolute favorite part of the episode. It rewrote none of the previous knowledge we had of Rancors, i.e them being very powerful and will absolutely kill something if it doesn't like it and now the new stuff like Rancors requiring blinders so that the trainers can have them imprint on the owner was, in my opinion, very fucking interesting and I just LOVED bringing in Legends material like the Night Sisters taming and riding Rancors, I really hope they mention the Rancor Matriarch that could read and *write*
@@kenpoarniceguy1 yeah but I feel like that's the point it's like kids in asia dressing up like American rap stars and kids in America dressing up as K-Pop stars. These are just probably kids that want to dress up like people from Coruscant.
Holy shit that made me laugh pretty hard. I can now imagine a Pyke lieutenant just loading one of those hookah things full of the sand because a subordinate told him "Its the good shit, man"
really think the great equalizer for Boba will be riding a Rancor thru Mos Espa, this symbol may garner him the respect of the populace and underworld to take on the Pykes
Tatooine, in lore, was an outpost of the Rakatan empire when it was lush. It was their technology that triggered the desolation and it's implied in "Knights of the Old Republic" that the sands and perhaps even the planet itself is sentient. The sands behave outside of expected norms but since the planet is largely ignored due to wider conflicts, its goes unnoticed by most of the galaxy. The exceptions being Czerka Corp and now mysteriously, the Pikes. Let's break it down logically, assuming the producers followed the same logic. The Pikes are a GALACTIC syndicate. Their enterprise gains very little from having or not having income from the largely unpopulated planet of Tatooine. Meaning there may be another stream of profit to be revealed that is worthy of their numbers, in person vs by proxy. Did they discover spice? Kyber? The Empires Kyber weapons division needs work. Ancient tech? Maps of lost space lanes? Or maybe they found a plot hole requiring a few episodes to fill.
@@biggsdarklighter0473 There probably entire planets made out of Diamond like in our galaxy not or mention diamonds aren’t even that rare on a world like earth their rarity is just artificially created to boost sales prices
I wonder if we are going to start seeing elements of the comics coming into the shows. I’m getting a lot of War of the Bounty Hunters/Crimson Reign vibes. I’ve got a feeling as well that the Pykes aren’t the big bads!
i think the biker mods are meant to show they care about their equipment, which is an important detail for Boba Fett, people who take care of the tools of their trade, even in times of struggle, show they take pride in what they do. You can't pay someone to care or believe. He'll probably focus on building his forces primarily of entirely local factions, those that call the desert planet home, and respect themselves and the other locals.
*@Michael Halpern* right! I can see that. I also look at it from this angle. These kids are rebellious punks who are making a statement that their values are out of sync with the culture at large. That is why they would be willing to "waste" valuable resources at upkeep of their equipment and their own appearances. We see that sort of generational and cultural disconnect in our society every day. They want to stand out. That is why it doesn't bother me in the least if they don't look appropriate to their locale: they are not supposed to. That is their objective :) But on a practical level, it also makes them easier to keep track of onscreen!
I agree. Early factions of The First Order, maybe? I love the speculation and the theorizing that the Star Wars universe brings when it comes to stuff like this. Even if none of our predictions/ideas/theories/speculative hypothesis’s come true, it’s still funner than hell to think about.
Let me add a defense Plan for boba: Since the pykes try to get on Tatooine by PT, it'll be imperative for boba to close up Tatooine's space Ports. By archieving that he'll also cut off supply lanes to the pyke forces, and essentially make them rely on the Population to get their supplys. Since I assume the common pyke grunt won't be able/willing to trade with in-house suppliers, which will either put them(the suppliers) in danger, which is more likely, or get themselves (the pykes) killed. Since diffrent alternative routes of supply, such air supply Drops or irregular supply deliveries outside of town centres/spaceports, leave those Transports unprotected and in a Prime Position to get bombarded from above/additional uncertainty if those deliveries reach their intended destination, I could imagine that the pykes might even fold, especially if boba presents his ability to to Interrupt even irregular supply runs.
@@biggsdarklighter0473 You didn't explain how he would pull it off, he doesn't have the men to do that. The other families might have given tribute to before, but I doubt they will stand with him against the Pykes.
This isn't going to be like the Galactic Civil war or Clone wars. It'll probably mirror gang wars/turf wars we've experienced between organized crime. Think Valentine's Day Massacre. Al Capone etc.
The whole aspect of Boba trying to carve out his own criminal empire and become “Don/Daimyo” is one of the most creative/original ideas Disney has had. I just feel like they’re wasting a lot of opportunities here.
That’s one thing Solo messed up about Kessel!! The air in Legends was barely breathable at all!! You must always wear a O2 supply to get around on the surface!!
I hope they continue the show exactly like it's been going. I miss just having a show to watch with long low budget seasons. Day to day shit, I know nobody liked agents of shield etc but dude, I hate waiting a year for like 10 episodes... That being said I love older Boba, Fennec is legendary and I hope he gets some guards or troops soon.
I loved Agents of Shield! But i must admit, from 2016 onward, it got so blatantly political its entertainment value suffered a lot because it decided to preach at me instead.
Boring, no sense of danger, too many car chase tropes etc. Personally I didn't like the bike gang at all. They belonged in Alita: Battle Angel, not Star Wars.
@@readhistory2023 theyre fucking garbage. It was bad writing, design, and execution. They dont mesh with anything present on the planet and they dont make any sense. Theyre the single worst thing from this series yet
I'm not sure the Twins have given up on Tatooine. They didn't say they relinquished their claim on Jabba's legacy, only that they were going home. Given how many factions there are about to fight over this rock they might not view it as worth the effort for the time being, instead are simply waiting for the dust to settle before they take out who ever survived.
i noticed that too! they're not goin to come in and slug it out, they're goin to stir up trouble from the sidelines! maybe they plan to return when everyone is weaker from fighting each other, which won't happen cos boba is uniting - not fighting, and getting stronger - not weaker.
@@jarradscarborough7915 Boba might be able to unit the local factions against the Pykes, but he will still end up having to fight the Pykes, at least until he can show them he can put up enough of a fight they will try and cut a deal rather than take over.
@@Narutonarutonaruto85 pretty much, if all the pykes want is to pass through to the trade lane unhindered, or to stop and refuel on tatooine, then boba can get an accommodation. running the whole planet would get expensive, pykes would rather just pay a fee and not deal with all the 'peasants'. but if that is the case, why did they need a train to ship spice? just refuel ship it came in on and leave. something is missing... i also believe the 'trump' card from the flashback scenes will be what does it. as you said "can show them he can put up enough of a fight they will try and cut a deal rather than take over." whatever happens in those flashback scenes will probly be key to making that happen, but the show won't reveal that until last possible moment...
@@jarradscarborough7915 I had assumed they were ether harvesting it or selling it on Tatooine, as I can't think of any reason why they might want to remove it from a ship and put it on a train if they were just going to send it into space again. Even if they were going to put it on a larger ship that would still be done at the same space port. Even if it had to be refined it would still make more sense to use facilities by the space port rather than sending it through miles of raider territory.
@@Narutonarutonaruto85 agreed. it doesn't make sense, i would not think there would be much of a market on tatooine - too few people. as for harvesting it, that could be very interesting, and i guess can't be ruled out. despite the lack of evidence to support it actually makes the most sense. it explains the presence of the trains, and the presence of the pykes, and why they want tatooine so badly... so most likely: either they have a secret supply of spice on tatooine, and are covering for it as part of their normal trade route, or the writers really wanted a train, and put it in even though it makes no sense (i hope they know what they are doing...)
Bro I’m high and straight up thought my brain broke when I saw the first couple seconds of the video I had to rewatch it a couple times to make sure the video was edited like that 😂 can’t be doin that to me haha
I’m excited for the Rancor. He’ll go into town saying I’m the new Dymyo (or however you spell it). “I’m sorry, I didn’t see your litter”. No, but did you see me riding in on a BLOODY RANCOR! I’m in charge God damn it.
Multiple times characters have mentioned water on Tatooine; one mention could be viewed as historical background to put the legacy of the Sand People into perspective. But mentioning water twice...I think some type of grotto will be found, possibly containing something that was lost a long time ago. Or just a source of fresh clean water. Unless the Pikes found a vein spice on the planet.
I found your channel after watching you on China Uncensored: To Hobbiton and Back Again. That was pretty funny. I just finished this episode of The Book of Boba Fett and enjoyed your insight here. It's cool to know some background on these characters now. Good stuff. I liked and subscribed.
I think they are prime candidates for something to go horribly wrong and the survivors become more serious and seasoned criminals, maybe with Boba becoming a sort of mentor for one of them. At the moment they are just kids blowing whatever money they have on fancy tech and bikes.
I thought it was a bit dirty how they went, the tuskan in all black that boarded the train was my fav character and definitely deserved a badass last stand scene
I feel like it’s possible that he’ll recruit Din and maybe it’s a stretch to suggest this but maybe also recruit Bo Katan and a few of her Mandalorians as well to fight off whoever the main threat is. In return Fett as a crime lord could back Bo Katans effort to take back Mandalore.
Good analysis as I like the Star Wars economic and political concepts used and the importance of trade routes. I felt the Hutts would benefit by taking over Tatooine because by doing so they would block any alternative free routes and people using either lanes would have to pay tribute giving the Hutts a monopoly. Think of it as a singular country owning the Suez Canal and the Horn of Africa. Either way ships would have to pay for passage to the same entity which ever route they take. Or think of a toll gate place at every corner of all roads that lead to the same place, people would have to pay either way. Similar concepts can be applied to the Hutts owning tatooine
Seeing the pykes in the clone wars made me think of cobras as well with a middle eastern vibe, which looked awesome. Even the way they talk sounds almost serpent like and untrustworthy. The ones from the book of boba... not so much. Don't get me wrong I like their design.. until they take off the masks and all I am thinking is gray aliens mixed with fish. I also really hope Boba gets a better squad. I'm sorry but a bunch of Gen Z looking kids on scooters with some dollar tree cybernetics was not badass at all or worthy of the Fett legacy. I want the Fett from season 2 going all out on storm troopers. I want that Jango style calculated ruthlessness. As Anakin said: aggressive negotiations. I don't want him to turn into Vizsla. But I also don't want a reformed mando following the latest anger management book by Mon Mothma. He needs a crew worthy of the Fett name. Fen is so far the only one. And while some changes are okay, he needs to remember who he is and why he is known across the galaxy.
I think that's the point though. He isn't the ruthless bounty hunter. He is a man who has given up his ego and is trying to do right in the underworld, kind of like Vito Corleone, an honorable man in a dishonorable business
@@derkreuzritter6789 that's personal preference and if the creative team geeked out over it, I would prefer that to the political nonsense KK injected into Stat Wars. I see passion from the creative team and think that in the end, it will be how the story ends and we'll see how it goes. George Lucas gave Stat Wars to KK in part because of hate from fans he got over the prequels. I like that retro motorcycle look and that 80s cyberpunk look. But other people don't.
@@clanwaddell5628 I like the look of it, but it feels very out of place for the planet, and the show. I prefer it over the bs of the sequel trilogy, but it would of been a lot more fitting if, say, Boba had found them on a more industrialized planet and recruited them.
@@derkreuzritter6789 I think being greedy with the prequels is what led to George giving Star Was to KK. I love how Star Wars fans have different opinions. I just want KK out and new content. Have a good night
The Pyke Syndicate are actually Tlielaxu there to introduce Sand Trout into Tatooine's ecosystem in the hopes they will grow into Sand Worms for Spice Melange cultivation.
Currently only on 0:02 seconds. I remember hearing once that the metal Phrik was present on Tatooine, it’s a lightsaber resistant metal, even stronger than Beskar and Cortosis
And it's not like its out of Star Ward's characteristics. There are plenty of games, comics, and books that feature flashy looking speeders and swoop gangs that fly them.
I kind of get it. I mean tat has its own aesthetic. The mod gang would be right at home somewhere like Corellia. That being said, I found the car chase scene ridiculous because of the old beater of a speeder they had. Would think someone in that position would have something a little flashier.
@@yunofun Yeah, if they threw some dirt on the Mod Swoop Bikes and made the Majordomo's vehicle a bit flashier it may not have garnered that much attention.
By definition, the truest high ground possible to defend against a determined ground assault is air superiority. Since there is no cover against air strikes on the approach to Boba's palace, somehow Boba needs an air force, and fast. Slave One dropping seismic charges against an exposed ground force would be awesome! Also, Tuskens have shown to be useless against standoff weapons in great numbers. They may pop up from the sand and ambush an assault force but as a standing army they are no good against what off world attackers will bring in (and they are dead meat from the air). Boba will need a lot of firepower if he cannot find a way to stop a Pyke invasion. It will be interesting to see what Favreau will come up with, but a nice callback would be a stash of battle droids Jabba has had in a bunker from way back (think of the cellar scene when the vampire survivors find and arm up in "From Dusk till Dawn") or perhaps Mandorlians that Din and Bo have been rallying for a battle for Mandalore come in to help Boba out when the situation gets dire for their guy. Also ...maybe the fledgling New Republic shows up? Can't wait to see what they do but somehow Boba is gonna have to muster up a lot more friends than just angry Tuskens and some moisture farmers, and fast!
Has anyone noticed that Mando's favorite three robots and his Mac./Gurukus sitter walking buy, as Foba Fett passes the Storm troopers helmets..?..../episode 3 Far-Out stuff
I feel like it's simply just spice. They were running spice when Bobba was running with the Tuskuns. I imagine that there might even be spice on tattoine.
Maybe? I read somewhere that The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandolorian, Rangers of the New Republic, and Ashoka will all be interconnected shows, sharing a common(ish?) plot.
Maybe, but probably later. It could be the other way: after Boba will establish his power over Tatooine his mansion could become a new covert for the Mandalorian survivors. Because if Mandalore is "glassed", "cursed" and basically "doesn´t exist anymore" they will need another place to go.
I think the Pykes aren't the real puppeteer here, they are certainly interested in the trade route, and that's their price to get in on going to Tatooine, if i may venture further i think either Admiral Thrawn or Zombie Palpatine are the possible candidates to be pulling strings. As for Palpatine, he needs the route to secure materials for the ships we saw on Ep IX (like it or not it is canon), and Admiral Thrawn seems to have a plan different from the Empire at the end of Rebels, and for what we saw in The Mandalorian, he is rallying forces and allies somehow.
very nicely done, very well done indeed... :) and, will we really see the coming of The Dawn in this series? I have been debating that myself from the very beginning, Qi'ra's arm is long but will we see her show her hand in this series is the question I keep asking myself as well....
This would be a great time to add the star forge to the tv shows. There's an entire storyline that could be used. Yes it was destroyed but if the empire or anyone could get there hands on the schematics to build a new one it would be a massive power struggle.
Hey Alan I am subscribed and have all notifications turned on do you think you could do a video about the backstory of the galactic Star cruiser hotel? Also keep up the great work
Next time on Book of Boba Fett: A bald man with PTSD and facial scarring from that one time he fell into the mouth of a stationary predator fights the evil space fish-snake-alien drug cartel
It'd be funny to leave a goldfish on a pillow, Godfather style, next to the Pike Syndicates Leader's sleeping head. And leave a note that is spelled out in Goldfish (the snack), "TONIGHT YOU SLEEP WIT' DA FISHES..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I feel like Boba might recruit Din Djarin and maybe it’s a stretch but also Bo Katan and a few of her Mandalorian’s to help take down the Pykes or Crimson Dawn or whoever the biggest threat to Bobas empire is.
Din sounds possible but Bo-Karen cares only about herself. She would be happy if Din and Boba or anyone else died in cartel wars, so she could take the darksaber and claim it´s "rightfuly hers". Again.
Honestly, I think the Pykes lied to both Boba and the other gang, telling each that they’d already payed the other. The gang wipes out the Tusken and Boba wipes out the gang. It’s a win win for them
possible, but if the Pikes wanted to choose one over the other, it'd be the gang, they are a known quantity, and have no problems with killing, the Tuscans only kill in defense or if you get too close to their encampments. they leave witnesses, and wouldn't make for a good mercenary force unless its for more than just money
Very true, I actually didn't think of this at all
I think, pikes killed the Tuskens.. Boba was not wise to ask for a tax from Pikes.. He should have known, How could Pike have business relations with "uncivilised" tribe.. it wont go well for their reputation..specially after a train robbery. It was Pike's way of retaliation.
@@amolbook It’s possible. Wiping out the tribe and leaving the symbol for the other gang would keep Boba Fett off their trail, and take care of that gang as well.
I think the Pykes wiped out the Tuskens and framed the gangsters to force Boba to go after them. The gang didn´t have the numbers and skills to fight the Tuskens in their natural environment.
Pykes gave me more of a snake/cobra vibes too, in the clone wars etc. but I do admit they kinda look like fish in the Fett series
Well........ they are the pikes after all
Omg I just got this 🤦♂️
They do deal in fishy business..
their heads look like sand fleas youd find on the beach
They couldn't be *Loan Sharks* ?
Pykes are getting more and more important in these new Star wars episodes
New bad guys always needed.
Like how Saw Guerra became more important after Rogue One.
Makes me wonder how good Solo could have been if they hadn't fired the original directors
@@daniellafferety4025 they are nessecarly bad guys its not like boba is good he tries but he still a crime lord they are just adersaries he has to beat for out enterteiment
Pyke in CW : Cobra.
Pyke in Fett series : Gold fish.
Pyke in solo : tash can.
I still would've preferred if they had designed the Pykes to look and sound more like how they were in TCW series.
Their thin, tiny faced appearance in TCW was exaggerated for the sake of animation to some degree. They are still definitely recognizable at least.
@@KoKoraaaaaaaa1995 Yeah that's true. Though I think I prefer their live action counterparts with their helmets on, it reminds me that they're still the Pykes with the helmet on.
Same
yeah same
@@KoKoraaaaaaaa1995 booooorring
Only one tusken raider clan is gone actually as we've seen in the mandalorian there's still plenty of tusken raiders. Don't be surprised if Fett actually recruits them
My personal theory is that the Pykes know of a Rakatan artefact buried underneat the desert, hence why they bring in so many troops while viewing Boba as a minimal threat. Wishful thinking on my end but if we get something close that'd be a total left field move.
Would explain as to why the show keeps bringing up that tattoonine was once covered in water. Maybe it's foreshadowing.
But.... my character found the artifact about 3,000 BBY in the old republic game SWTOR! it's my Precious! you can't have it, you nasty pikes!!!!
Is there any evidence or basis for this? Or is it just something you came up with? The Rakata have yet to play a part in Disney Star Wars universe and exist in the now non-canon Legends/EU. I find it hard to imagine that Disney would connect an ancient and non-canon species or their artifacts in a completely unrelated show set after the original trilogy. I agree that this is indeed wishful thinking.
@@somethingmoredecent no evidence but Filoni canonised the Dark Trooper project, so it's possible for them to do almost anything that isn't continuity breaking, honestly kind of depends how much the High Republic era takes from Non Canon
@@teatanks6481 you're right, which is great i thought is never see thrawn on the screen but hes too good a character.
I liked everything about the episode except the speeder bike chase. The speed they were moving at felt like a comedy with grandparents trying to do a high speed chase on motorized scooters.
Agreed. Even the jumps and stuff looked like a kid on a bmx bike. Probably similar speed too
Yes, i wonder if in the bluray release down the road, there will be an edited version of this particular scene to make it look faster.
I compare it to a car chase in a Chinese market, the streets are packed, any faster and you would reck. While it doesn't make it look less ridiculous, this is my rationale
@@michaelskoch1074 as good a comparison as any! I think the one thing that saves the entire scene is the acting of the Mayor's Twilek assistant. I forget his name, but i think my heart skips a beat whenever he gets camera time. The actor is so sickeningly good at portraying that character! I focus on him instead of the actual chase! :)
I didn’t really mind it. Until I rewatched Solo today, and the speeder chase he gets in on Corellia…..
The vespa gang, while kinda cool, doest suit tatooines asthetic. They would be more suited on correlia or coruscant.
agreee the clothing is way too fancy
They’re new immigrants most likely
That's part of why I like them tho. They stand out a ton and give boba a lot more flashiness
@@caesarspeaks maybe that could be the case
We have never seen the workers district before I don’t think. Not everyone has to be walkin around in tan robes n garb! I like it it makes mos espa seem deeper and more cosmopolitan
I like that referring to Q'ira as "The Dragon Lady" at the end there, fits her well, especially with the new comics coming out.
Finally a well crafted video on what is going on. I'm tired of "those other guys" knocking the show because it doesn't have Han, Luke, or lightsabers. The worldbuilding here is actually quite interesting.
You would love eckharts ladder than, he felt the same way as you
@@jasonfranklin4992thank you! I will check it out.
I rewatched the scene with Danny Trejo explaining how Rancors work 3 times BECAUSE of this. Worldbuilding is one of my absolute favorite things that a show can do for me, and the writers actually feeling it important enough to divulge information that was previously only in Legends and not very well known, cus of the nature of comics not exactly being uber popular amongst everyone, about Rancors was my absolute favorite part of the episode. It rewrote none of the previous knowledge we had of Rancors, i.e them being very powerful and will absolutely kill something if it doesn't like it and now the new stuff like Rancors requiring blinders so that the trainers can have them imprint on the owner was, in my opinion, very fucking interesting and I just LOVED bringing in Legends material like the Night Sisters taming and riding Rancors, I really hope they mention the Rancor Matriarch that could read and *write*
I laughed so hard at the bikes. They look like futuristic mobility scooters to me.
I was almost crying at the thought of Boba leading a scooter gang😂
The bikes look so out of place. XD
They would fit more in Coruscant.
Yeah I actually like the cyberpunk style but they need a different bike they should have something that looks like a Kawasaki not a moped
@@kenpoarniceguy1 yeah but I feel like that's the point it's like kids in asia dressing up like American rap stars and kids in America dressing up as K-Pop stars. These are just probably kids that want to dress up like people from Coruscant.
The Pykes are so high, they think the sands are spice.
This is it. We all know the Pykes like getting high
@@omarjames4145 and they will share too! For a price! :)
Holy shit that made me laugh pretty hard. I can now imagine a Pyke lieutenant just loading one of those hookah things full of the sand because a subordinate told him "Its the good shit, man"
really think the great equalizer for Boba will be riding a Rancor thru Mos Espa, this symbol may garner him the respect of the populace and underworld to take on the Pykes
Thought I saw Machete listed in one the pics. An training a Rancor... I bet it'll be one hell of a boxer
I bet Danny’s also got a soft spot for the rancor like that last beast trainer jabba had
Tatooine, in lore, was an outpost of the Rakatan empire when it was lush. It was their technology that triggered the desolation and it's implied in "Knights of the Old Republic" that the sands and perhaps even the planet itself is sentient. The sands behave outside of expected norms but since the planet is largely ignored due to wider conflicts, its goes unnoticed by most of the galaxy. The exceptions being Czerka Corp and now mysteriously, the Pikes.
Let's break it down logically, assuming the producers followed the same logic. The Pikes are a GALACTIC syndicate. Their enterprise gains very little from having or not having income from the largely unpopulated planet of Tatooine. Meaning there may be another stream of profit to be revealed that is worthy of their numbers, in person vs by proxy.
Did they discover spice? Kyber? The Empires Kyber weapons division needs work. Ancient tech? Maps of lost space lanes?
Or maybe they found a plot hole requiring a few episodes to fill.
Plenty actually. If the Rakatan’s are still a thing, they left a bunch of cool stuff hidden away.
My Personal guess is underground oceans and coal.
@@biggsdarklighter0473 what would be the point of coal in the Star Wars universe
@@nicholascuevas7447 diamonds, graphene, oil? Admittedly only one of those products is valuable, but still?
There's a certain artifact found by the Czerka corporation about 3000 BBY, but it would be best to leave that one alone.
@@biggsdarklighter0473 There probably entire planets made out of Diamond like in our galaxy not or mention diamonds aren’t even that rare on a world like earth their rarity is just artificially created to boost sales prices
The intros are usually my favorite part of these videos when Allen changes it up
I wonder if we are going to start seeing elements of the comics coming into the shows. I’m getting a lot of War of the Bounty Hunters/Crimson Reign vibes. I’ve got a feeling as well that the Pykes aren’t the big bads!
The Crimson Dawn theme is apart of The Book of Boba Fett theme so I wouldn’t be surprised if Crimson Dawn is the main antagonist in the series.
Well, they already brought in Legends material about both Rancors and Night Sisters so you're probably on to something
Yeah can't wait to see JarJar's suicidal dad
i love the mass effect references. two of my favourite sci-fi series
Loved the Mass Effect References
i think the biker mods are meant to show they care about their equipment, which is an important detail for Boba Fett, people who take care of the tools of their trade, even in times of struggle, show they take pride in what they do. You can't pay someone to care or believe. He'll probably focus on building his forces primarily of entirely local factions, those that call the desert planet home, and respect themselves and the other locals.
*@Michael Halpern* right! I can see that. I also look at it from this angle. These kids are rebellious punks who are making a statement that their values are out of sync with the culture at large. That is why they would be willing to "waste" valuable resources at upkeep of their equipment and their own appearances. We see that sort of generational and cultural disconnect in our society every day. They want to stand out. That is why it doesn't bother me in the least if they don't look appropriate to their locale: they are not supposed to. That is their objective :) But on a practical level, it also makes them easier to keep track of onscreen!
@@budahbaba7856 it's like Sabine's TIE, she didn't want to leave it to be destroyed
@@TheMhalpern & i felt the same way about it too. What Sabine did was brilliant. No pun intended! :)
@@budahbaba7856 Speaking of, I hope she gets her hands on the cruiser from the end of Mando S2, you know so they can make it clear it's not imperial
thank you for being the only SW channel NOT mad at boba's swoop gang! Some took it pretty hard...too hard.
They just wanted something to bitch about and its really pathetic.
Something tells me the Pykes are a red herring. The bigger threat will likely show up somewhere in the last few episodes.
Crimson Dawn?
Would be nice to see prince Xizor and the Black Sun (if he is alive)
Or in S2???
I agree. Early factions of The First Order, maybe?
I love the speculation and the theorizing that the Star Wars universe brings when it comes to stuff like this. Even if none of our predictions/ideas/theories/speculative hypothesis’s come true, it’s still funner than hell to think about.
@@Ragnarok6664 Someone brought up Zann possibly making an appearance, and it would be AWESOME to have Xizor show up and absolutely wreck house
Wow, never noticed the cobra thing and now I can't unsee it... as a side note, Yo Joe!
Let me add a defense Plan for boba:
Since the pykes try to get on Tatooine by PT, it'll be imperative for boba to close up Tatooine's space Ports. By archieving that he'll also cut off supply lanes to the pyke forces, and essentially make them rely on the Population to get their supplys. Since I assume the common pyke grunt won't be able/willing to trade with in-house suppliers, which will either put them(the suppliers) in danger, which is more likely, or get themselves (the pykes) killed. Since diffrent alternative routes of supply, such air supply Drops or irregular supply deliveries outside of town centres/spaceports, leave those Transports unprotected and in a Prime Position to get bombarded from above/additional uncertainty if those deliveries reach their intended destination, I could imagine that the pykes might even fold, especially if boba presents his ability to to Interrupt even irregular supply runs.
You think Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, two Gomorreans and biker will be able to hold Tatooine's ports?
@@samuelstephen8147 no, I don't. I explained what and why things need to be done.
@@Blackfatrat yes, they can. It's a bad idea though, if you calculate in air attacks and wildlife.
@@biggsdarklighter0473 You didn't explain how he would pull it off, he doesn't have the men to do that. The other families might have given tribute to before, but I doubt they will stand with him against the Pykes.
This isn't going to be like the Galactic Civil war or Clone wars.
It'll probably mirror gang wars/turf wars we've experienced between organized crime. Think Valentine's Day Massacre. Al Capone etc.
Best episode yet!! Super stoked to see Boba ride a rankor into Tatooine. I dont roll with a litter, i role with the Rankor!!
The whole aspect of Boba trying to carve out his own criminal empire and become “Don/Daimyo” is one of the most creative/original ideas Disney has had.
I just feel like they’re wasting a lot of opportunities here.
Love the series so far. There's a few things I don't like but overall I approve of the direction the show is going.
That’s one thing Solo messed up about Kessel!! The air in Legends was barely breathable at all!! You must always wear a O2 supply to get around on the surface!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one that saw shades of Quadrophenia in that one.
It was the unnecessary amount of mirrors lmao
Could have been the English accents or unnecessarily slow speed of the chase scene. I swear the chase took up half of the episode 🤣
Well in SWTOR there was some Rakata artifacts so maybe they'll bring some more Legends lore back
I really hope we get to see Jabba's treasure horde in his palace, now that we are there living in it.
doubt there any, lol ,if not they would have already shown it
Someone's been playing mass effect legendary edition, and I approve heavily
I agree, I think Boba will duke it out with the pykes until the season finale when crimson dawn shows up to leave us on a cliffhanger of sorts.
something tells me you are correct! :)
I hope they continue the show exactly like it's been going. I miss just having a show to watch with long low budget seasons. Day to day shit, I know nobody liked agents of shield etc but dude, I hate waiting a year for like 10 episodes... That being said I love older Boba, Fennec is legendary and I hope he gets some guards or troops soon.
I loved Agents of Shield! But i must admit, from 2016 onward, it got so blatantly political its entertainment value suffered a lot because it decided to preach at me instead.
They better make the end of the season worth it with as obviously low budget visuals and extremely slow/meandering pacing.
I love the Pykes.
Yes! I'm not the only one that loves the Mod-Gang Vibe his new Homies have! :D
Did anyone else feel the speeder chase was really slow paced and didn't feel exciting? It was slow and clunky.
Boring, no sense of danger, too many car chase tropes etc. Personally I didn't like the bike gang at all. They belonged in Alita: Battle Angel, not Star Wars.
@@readhistory2023 theyre fucking garbage. It was bad writing, design, and execution. They dont mesh with anything present on the planet and they dont make any sense. Theyre the single worst thing from this series yet
Another great video as usual, great job sir.
The spice must flow. Desert Power!
I'm not sure the Twins have given up on Tatooine. They didn't say they relinquished their claim on Jabba's legacy, only that they were going home. Given how many factions there are about to fight over this rock they might not view it as worth the effort for the time being, instead are simply waiting for the dust to settle before they take out who ever survived.
i noticed that too! they're not goin to come in and slug it out, they're goin to stir up trouble from the sidelines!
maybe they plan to return when everyone is weaker from fighting each other, which won't happen cos boba is uniting - not fighting, and getting stronger - not weaker.
@@jarradscarborough7915 Boba might be able to unit the local factions against the Pykes, but he will still end up having to fight the Pykes, at least until he can show them he can put up enough of a fight they will try and cut a deal rather than take over.
@@Narutonarutonaruto85 pretty much, if all the pykes want is to pass through to the trade lane unhindered, or to stop and refuel on tatooine, then boba can get an accommodation. running the whole planet would get expensive, pykes would rather just pay a fee and not deal with all the 'peasants'.
but if that is the case, why did they need a train to ship spice? just refuel ship it came in on and leave. something is missing...
i also believe the 'trump' card from the flashback scenes will be what does it. as you said "can show them he can put up enough of a fight they will try and cut a deal rather than take over." whatever happens in those flashback scenes will probly be key to making that happen, but the show won't reveal that until last possible moment...
@@jarradscarborough7915 I had assumed they were ether harvesting it or selling it on Tatooine, as I can't think of any reason why they might want to remove it from a ship and put it on a train if they were just going to send it into space again. Even if they were going to put it on a larger ship that would still be done at the same space port. Even if it had to be refined it would still make more sense to use facilities by the space port rather than sending it through miles of raider territory.
@@Narutonarutonaruto85 agreed. it doesn't make sense, i would not think there would be much of a market on tatooine - too few people. as for harvesting it, that could be very interesting, and i guess can't be ruled out. despite the lack of evidence to support it actually makes the most sense. it explains the presence of the trains, and the presence of the pykes, and why they want tatooine so badly...
so most likely: either they have a secret supply of spice on tatooine, and are covering for it as part of their normal trade route, or the writers really wanted a train, and put it in even though it makes no sense (i hope they know what they are doing...)
Finally! A useful Star Wars cat on TH-cam. Great interpretation.
I love the mass effect references
Bro I’m high and straight up thought my brain broke when I saw the first couple seconds of the video I had to rewatch it a couple times to make sure the video was edited like that 😂 can’t be doin that to me haha
Same 🤘
I’m excited for the Rancor. He’ll go into town saying I’m the new Dymyo (or however you spell it). “I’m sorry, I didn’t see your litter”. No, but did you see me riding in on a BLOODY RANCOR! I’m in charge God damn it.
They like their water staying well hydrated is essential.
Multiple times characters have mentioned water on Tatooine; one mention could be viewed as historical background to put the legacy of the Sand People into perspective. But mentioning water twice...I think some type of grotto will be found, possibly containing something that was lost a long time ago. Or just a source of fresh clean water. Unless the Pikes found a vein spice on the planet.
I found your channel after watching you on China Uncensored: To Hobbiton and Back Again. That was pretty funny. I just finished this episode of The Book of Boba Fett and enjoyed your insight here. It's cool to know some background on these characters now. Good stuff. I liked and subscribed.
He showed up on China uncensored?!
@@godlover9096 Yes my friend, he not only showed up, but was a pivotal part of the classic episode 'To Hobbiton and Back Again.'
im interested to see what boba's new Geek Squad and their mega mobility scooters will become later on in the series
I think they are prime candidates for something to go horribly wrong and the survivors become more serious and seasoned criminals, maybe with Boba becoming a sort of mentor for one of them. At the moment they are just kids blowing whatever money they have on fancy tech and bikes.
Have actually been wondering about this for some time.
It be cool to see Qi’ra again. Her character was underrated in solo.
Excellent prognostication.....🤔✌🤘
Pyke: the spice must flow!
Plus it would feel like a wasted opportunity for a big time cameo of epic proportion!!!
I was hoping bobas tribe of tuskans would help but now I know they're all dead i hope he can unite some other tribes
Wait what they died? That sad
I thought it was a bit dirty how they went, the tuskan in all black that boarded the train was my fav character and definitely deserved a badass last stand scene
I feel like it’s possible that he’ll recruit Din and maybe it’s a stretch to suggest this but maybe also recruit Bo Katan and a few of her Mandalorians as well to fight off whoever the main threat is. In return Fett as a crime lord could back Bo Katans effort to take back Mandalore.
@@deville3319 we could still see her come back you know how it goes " no body, not really dead
@@lejenddairy ooooooh i so I so want that to happen now!
And is your username a letter Kenny reference?
Love the Max Headroom intro moment😏😁🤣 At least now I know where Kano got his OG start with the mods lol
i hope this stays small scale, this doesn't need to be a massive conflict nor should it be
I appreciated the Max Headroom style intro
I dubbed the 4 who went with Bobba the Power Ranger squad, but was sad when i realized the green bike shouldve been pink to match Bobba's green suit
The Pyke Syndicate is clearly there for the Polynesian Spa. There are no words
Good analysis as I like the Star Wars economic and political concepts used and the importance of trade routes. I felt the Hutts would benefit by taking over Tatooine because by doing so they would block any alternative free routes and people using either lanes would have to pay tribute giving the Hutts a monopoly. Think of it as a singular country owning the Suez Canal and the Horn of Africa. Either way ships would have to pay for passage to the same entity which ever route they take. Or think of a toll gate place at every corner of all roads that lead to the same place, people would have to pay either way. Similar concepts can be applied to the Hutts owning tatooine
Not sure why everyone hated this episode. I loved it!
i don't get it either, i liked it, although it could have been done better... the chase was laughable
@@joseestevezhernandez558 it could be better but I liked the moment with the rancor
@@maninanikittycat4238 na, it wasn't the Rancor, it was Machete, and a Rancor for sauce
Seeing the pykes in the clone wars made me think of cobras as well with a middle eastern vibe, which looked awesome. Even the way they talk sounds almost serpent like and untrustworthy. The ones from the book of boba... not so much. Don't get me wrong I like their design.. until they take off the masks and all I am thinking is gray aliens mixed with fish.
I also really hope Boba gets a better squad. I'm sorry but a bunch of Gen Z looking kids on scooters with some dollar tree cybernetics was not badass at all or worthy of the Fett legacy. I want the Fett from season 2 going all out on storm troopers. I want that Jango style calculated ruthlessness. As Anakin said: aggressive negotiations. I don't want him to turn into Vizsla. But I also don't want a reformed mando following the latest anger management book by Mon Mothma. He needs a crew worthy of the Fett name. Fen is so far the only one. And while some changes are okay, he needs to remember who he is and why he is known across the galaxy.
I think that's the point though. He isn't the ruthless bounty hunter. He is a man who has given up his ego and is trying to do right in the underworld, kind of like Vito Corleone, an honorable man in a dishonorable business
@@clanwaddell5628 Still, the aesthetic is really off-putting.
@@derkreuzritter6789 that's personal preference and if the creative team geeked out over it, I would prefer that to the political nonsense KK injected into Stat Wars. I see passion from the creative team and think that in the end, it will be how the story ends and we'll see how it goes. George Lucas gave Stat Wars to KK in part because of hate from fans he got over the prequels. I like that retro motorcycle look and that 80s cyberpunk look. But other people don't.
@@clanwaddell5628 I like the look of it, but it feels very out of place for the planet, and the show. I prefer it over the bs of the sequel trilogy, but it would of been a lot more fitting if, say, Boba had found them on a more industrialized planet and recruited them.
@@derkreuzritter6789 I think being greedy with the prequels is what led to George giving Star Was to KK. I love how Star Wars fans have different opinions. I just want KK out and new content. Have a good night
The Pyke Syndicate are actually Tlielaxu there to introduce Sand Trout into Tatooine's ecosystem in the hopes they will grow into Sand Worms for Spice Melange cultivation.
I think that was a hell of an apology gift and on top of that a Rancor!
Currently only on 0:02 seconds. I remember hearing once that the metal Phrik was present on Tatooine, it’s a lightsaber resistant metal, even stronger than Beskar and Cortosis
Might only be trace amounts several mining companies have come to tattooing and failed to find large enough deposits worth harvesting
Phrik isn't more stronger then cortosis as it lightsaber resistant BUT Cortosis can shutdown s lightsaber
@@black11189 Phrik is stronger, Cortosis just has a unique quality.
Who else is now just inlove with the series bc he got a pet rancor and Danny. Like this is gonna be the best series ever.
People getting upset about the mod kids is hilarious, go watch American Graffiti. George Lucas would LOVE this aesthetic
And it's not like its out of Star Ward's characteristics. There are plenty of games, comics, and books that feature flashy looking speeders and swoop gangs that fly them.
I heard that the mod kids were inspired by American Graffiti.
I'd really like to see that one, can't find it on streaming
I kind of get it. I mean tat has its own aesthetic. The mod gang would be right at home somewhere like Corellia.
That being said, I found the car chase scene ridiculous because of the old beater of a speeder they had. Would think someone in that position would have something a little flashier.
@@yunofun Yeah, if they threw some dirt on the Mod Swoop Bikes and made the Majordomo's vehicle a bit flashier it may not have garnered that much attention.
Like the theory and anything concerning the area around Kessel, it would be great if someone could explain what’s in the Pit there.
The mass effect reference 🥰🥰
Man this video is amazing.
By definition, the truest high ground possible to defend against a determined ground assault is air superiority. Since there is no cover against air strikes on the approach to Boba's palace, somehow Boba needs an air force, and fast. Slave One dropping seismic charges against an exposed ground force would be awesome!
Also, Tuskens have shown to be useless against standoff weapons in great numbers. They may pop up from the sand and ambush an assault force but as a standing army they are no good against what off world attackers will bring in (and they are dead meat from the air).
Boba will need a lot of firepower if he cannot find a way to stop a Pyke invasion. It will be interesting to see what Favreau will come up with, but a nice callback would be a stash of battle droids Jabba has had in a bunker from way back (think of the cellar scene when the vampire survivors find and arm up in "From Dusk till Dawn") or perhaps Mandorlians that Din and Bo have been rallying for a battle for Mandalore come in to help Boba out when the situation gets dire for their guy.
Also ...maybe the fledgling New Republic shows up? Can't wait to see what they do but somehow Boba is gonna have to muster up a lot more friends than just angry Tuskens and some moisture farmers, and fast!
I'm sitting here eating hummus and chilli heatwave Dorito crisps and it tastes awesome. Try it
Cool stuff
Has anyone noticed that Mando's favorite three robots and his Mac./Gurukus sitter walking buy, as Foba Fett passes the Storm troopers helmets..?..../episode 3 Far-Out stuff
8:05 great mass effect reference
The live-action Pykes look like fish. The CG animated Pykes look badass
I'm so glad Alan called those kids the cyberpunks.
I like the Cmdr Shepard reference. He’s gonna have to
Points for the Commander Sheppard reference
I feel like it's simply just spice. They were running spice when Bobba was running with the Tuskuns. I imagine that there might even be spice on tattoine.
Tatooine was inspired by Dune, so there might be spice: poop of krayt dragons.
Maybe a stretch but do you think there will be a need for a favor from the mandalorian?
Maybe? I read somewhere that The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandolorian, Rangers of the New Republic, and Ashoka will all be interconnected shows, sharing a common(ish?) plot.
Maybe, but probably later. It could be the other way: after Boba will establish his power over Tatooine his mansion could become a new covert for the Mandalorian survivors. Because if Mandalore is "glassed", "cursed" and basically "doesn´t exist anymore" they will need another place to go.
I think the Pykes aren't the real puppeteer here, they are certainly interested in the trade route, and that's their price to get in on going to Tatooine, if i may venture further i think either Admiral Thrawn or Zombie Palpatine are the possible candidates to be pulling strings. As for Palpatine, he needs the route to secure materials for the ships we saw on Ep IX (like it or not it is canon), and Admiral Thrawn seems to have a plan different from the Empire at the end of Rebels, and for what we saw in The Mandalorian, he is rallying forces and allies somehow.
Don't be surprise we will get Din Djarin, Bo Katan and others back as cameo appearances in BoBF... I have spoken !
When Boba was going to collect from the Pykes, i was like
"It's a trap"
I'd imagine that the ancient glassing of the planet caused a transformation of minerals into coaxium and spice.
Please make a video where the galactic republic with the jedi attack earth
The Pykes are after the spice! He who controls the spice controls the universe!
very nicely done, very well done indeed... :)
and, will we really see the coming of The Dawn in this series? I have been debating that myself from the very beginning, Qi'ra's arm is long but will we see her show her hand in this series is the question I keep asking myself as well....
The cyber kids really remind me of the splatter punks in Robocop 3. Lol
The bikes look so weird lol. Great video and love your content
They were more like scooter speeders
This would be a great time to add the star forge to the tv shows. There's an entire storyline that could be used. Yes it was destroyed but if the empire or anyone could get there hands on the schematics to build a new one it would be a massive power struggle.
Hey Alan I am subscribed and have all notifications turned on do you think you could do a video about the backstory of the galactic Star cruiser hotel? Also keep up the great work
Awesome theory.👍
an enormous underground sea world teeming with highly evolved dolphin/Wookiee hybrid Wookfins. A true utopia.
Next time on Book of Boba Fett: A bald man with PTSD and facial scarring from that one time he fell into the mouth of a stationary predator fights the evil space fish-snake-alien drug cartel
It'd be funny to leave a goldfish on a pillow, Godfather style, next to the Pike Syndicates Leader's sleeping head. And leave a note that is spelled out in Goldfish (the snack), "TONIGHT YOU SLEEP WIT' DA FISHES..."🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would be cool if they some how brought in the Zann Consortium, Or just Tyber Zann from legends to fit with the whole criminal underworld.
Considering that the Sith had some of their outposts on Tatooine, something incredible powerful, such as a Sith holocron.
I feel like Boba might recruit Din Djarin and maybe it’s a stretch but also Bo Katan and a few of her Mandalorian’s to help take down the Pykes or Crimson Dawn or whoever the biggest threat to Bobas empire is.
I was thinking that this could be the perfect to reintroduce Hondo Ohnaka
Din sounds possible but Bo-Karen cares only about herself. She would be happy if Din and Boba or anyone else died in cartel wars, so she could take the darksaber and claim it´s "rightfuly hers". Again.