The Complete Story of Admiral Raddus and Why He's Awesome with Ken Napzok
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Let's talk about Admiral Raddus, his story as told by the Star Wars comics, and why he's a character that deserves to be celebrated!
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Mon Calamari are destined to be great strategists and to die tragically
cbb88christian they were also destined to make powerful ships.
Except Ackbar
the last jedi dosn't count.
@@EldenLord78 ackbar was killed in the background of the last jedi sadly. (the scene where leia is blown up and becomes superman)
Rest in Peace you magnificent Fishman
"R1, may the force be with you" :'(
You know, I just realized that Raddus gave his life willingly to keep hope alive after a long battle of surprising tactics that cost his men their lives.
And Admiral Holdo's arc which ended in the Raddus's hyperspace ram is _remarkably_ similar the original Raddus's story, at least Raddus's actions around the attack on Scarif. It's very poetic, and I can't help but approve.
I love how true to his love of raddus that ken always is.. like, its easy to say "i love raddus" but when ken hears someone say *blank* is the greatest character in atar wars he always says no, that title goes to raddus.. i admire that
I'm glad Ken agrees with me in the awesomeness of the line "This is Admiral Raddus of the Rebel Alliance!". That was the declaration of war against the Empire.
I love Raddus. He’s one of the reasons I love Rogue One soo much. That one shot when he witnesses the power of the Death Star is wonderful.
Admiral Ackbar + Admiral Raddus = Perfect team
if you read the Darth Vader comics you'll see that Admiral Ackbar was in charge of the defense on one side of the planet and Raddus the other
And they did pretty well
Yes, a read them. The were amazing, but I think a Mon Calamari could never surrender. They're the mix of the Roman Empire and the British Empire for me. But Raddus did not surrender, because he's Churchill. We don't know what happened with Ackbar yet. Maybe he tried to free Mon Cala, but he had to leave because the Rebel Alliance could help.
Why fish have such tragic lives in star wars?
Darth Vader you asthmatic?
Ranga Reviews we literally do the same
Darth Vader Because there is always a bigger fish
Commander Cody yeah but.....................................
Darth Vader well.........
That was a very profound obituary to Raddus from Ken.
Kudos to both.
shame that he didn't appear in Rebels, really wanted to have him to appear
Travus [ಠ ͜ʖಠ *Stopitstravtime* ಠ ͜ʖಠ] this
I think he might be, in a way. When Min Mothma is giving her rebellion speech on the ghost and the ships come to them, several are Moncala cruisers. Raddus could’ve easily been on one of them since he was the only Moncala Rebel leader at that time.
One of the many, many, many missed oppotunities.
Ackbar and other Mon Cal I would have very much liked to see in Rebels, especially if they got five seasons.
He is ackbar but more badass
That was a beautiful speech.... Made me cry 😭
Wow, including Ken Napzok in the vid is great. Hope to see more collaboration between you two.
Best TH-cam video collaboration EVER!!!!!!!!!!! My two favorite Star Wars hosts, outstanding....
I've never felt so much for a fish. RIP Raddus.
One of the best admirals in the galaxy with a cool name. Great video.
Been making a complete canon species list - any that i missed?
1. Abednedo
2. Abyssin
3. Advozse
4. Aleena
5. Amani
6. Anacondan
7. Anomid
8. Anx
9. Aqualish
10. Arcona
11. Ardennnian
12. Arkanian
13. Artiodac
14. Askajian
15. Asogian
16. Azumel
17. Balosar
18. B'ankora
19. Baragwin
20. Barbadelan
21. Bardottan
22. Belugan
23. Besalisk
24. Bimm
25. Bith
26. Bivall
27. Blarina
28. Bodach'i
29. Bothan
30. Bravaisian
31. Britarro
32. Brizzit
33. Bufopel
34. Caskadag
35. Cerean
36. Chadra-Fan
37. Chagrian
38. Chalactan
39. Chevin
40. Chiss
41. Clawdite
42. Cloddogran
43. Colicoid
44. Columi
45. Cosian
46. Crolute
47. Culisetto
48. Cyphari
49. Czerialan
50. Danzikan
51. Dathomirian
52. Defel
53. Delphidian
54. Devaronian
55. Devlikk
56. Dianoga
57. Diathim
58. Dor Namethian
59. Dowutin
60. Drabatan
61. Dressellian
62. Dug
63. Dulok
64. Duros
65. Dwuni
66. Dybrinthe
67. Dyplotid
68. Echani
69. Eellayin
70. Elder
71. Elf
72. Elnacon
73. Elom
74. Elomin
75. Enso
76. Er'Kit
77. Ewok
78. Ezaraa
79. Falleen
80. Faust
81. Feeorin
82. Felucian
83. Fluggrian
84. Force-Wielder
85. Frenk
86. Frigosian
87. Frog-Dog
88. Frong
89. Gabdorin
90. Gallusian
91. Gamorrean
92. Gand
93. Gank
94. Geonosian
95. Geranite
96. Giants of Living Stone
97. Gigoran
98. Givin
99. Glymphid
100. Gossam
101. Gotal
102. Gotarite
103. Gran
104. Gree
105. Grindalid
106. Gungan
107. Harch
108. Hassk
109. Heptooinian
110. Herglic
111. Hiitian
112. H'nemthe
113. Ho'Din
114. Holwuff
115. Hoover
116. Houk
117. Huloon
118. Human
119. Hutt
120. Hylobon
121. Iakaru
122. Iktotchi
123. Imroosian
124. Iotran
125. Ishi Tib
126. Ithorian
127. Jablogian
128. Jawa
129. Jilruan
130. Junker
131. Kage
132. Kaleesh
133. Kalleran
134. Kallidahin
135. Kaminoan
136. Karkarodan
137. Kath
138. Kel Dor
139. Keredian
140. Kerestian
141. Kerkoiden
142. Ketton
143. Khramboan
144. Kiffar
145. Kindalo
146. Kitonak
147. Kiughfid
148. K'Jtari
149. Klatooinian
150. Kobok
151. Koorivar
152. Krish
153. Kubaz
154. Kupohan
155. Kyuzo
156. Lamproid
157. Lanai
158. Lannik
159. Lasat
160. Leffingite
161. Lepi
162. Leyakian
163. Lorrdian
164. Loth-Wolf
165. Lupr'or
166. Lurmen
167. Lutrillian
168. Makurth
169. Massassi
170. Meftian
171. Melbu
172. Melitto
173. Midi-Chlorian
174. Mikkian
175. Mimbanese
176. Ming Po
177. Miraluka
178. Mirialan
179. Molemen
180. Mon Calamari
181. Moogan
182. Morodin
183. Morseerian
184. Mustafarian
185. Muun
186. Narquois
187. Nautolan
188. Neimoidian
189. Nelvaanian
190. Nephran
191. Nikto
192. Nimbanel
193. Nithorn
194. Noghri
195. Nosaurian
196. Nothoiin
197. Nuknog
198. Octeroid
199. Omwati
200. Ongidae
201. Ongree
202. Onodone
203. Orishen
204. Ortolan
205. Ottegan
206. Pacithhip
207. Palandag
208. Pa'lowick
209. Pantoran
210. Parwan
211. Patitite
212. Patrolian
213. Pau'an
214. Phindian
215. Poletec
216. Pyke
217. Qiraash
218. Quarren
219. Quor'sav
220. Quermian
221. Ranat
222. Riorian
223. Rodian
224. Roonan
225. Ruurian
226. Ryn
227. Sabat
228. Sakiyan
229. Sarkan
230. Saurin
231. Selkath
232. Selonian
233. Shawda Ubb
234. Shistavanen
235. Shozer
236. Sic-Six
237. Siniteen
238. Skakoan
239. Skrilling
240. Skup
241. Sneevel
242. Snivvian
243. Squamatan
244. Ssori
245. Stennes Shifter
246. Suerton
247. Sugi
248. Sullustan
249. Swokes Swokes
250. Sy Myrthian
251. Talpini
252. Talz
253. Tarnab
254. Tarsunt
255. Teedo
256. Terrelian Jango Jumper
257. Theelin
258. Thisspiasian
259. Tholothian
260. Tognath
261. Togorian
262. Togruta
263. Toong
264. Toydorian
265. Trandoshan
266. Trianii
267. Triffian
268. Troig
269. Tusken Raider
270. Twi'lek
271. Tynnan
272. Ubdurian
273. Ubese
274. Ugnaught
275. Ugor
276. Ukian
277. Umbaran
278. Urodel
279. Utai
280. Veknoid
281. Verpine
282. Vobati
283. Vodran
284. Volpai
285. Vonomi
286. Vulptereen
287. Vurk
288. Vuvrian
289. Weequay
290. Wermal
291. Whiphid
292. Wirutid
293. Wol Cabasshite
294. Wookiee
295. Wrean
296. Xamster
297. Xan
298. Xexto
299. Xi Charrian
300. Xi'dec
301. Yalvik
302. Yam'rii
303. Yarkora
304. Yuvernian
305. Yuzzum
306. Zabrak
307. Zeltron
308. Zeuol
309. Zilkin
310. Zuzabol
311. Zygerrian
impressive, most impreesive
I think you missed Oppo Rancesis species he's on the jedi council for most or all of the prequels
Nevermind you got it... sorry
Well, you do have some semi sentient species there, you are missing the Rancor which strangely is also considered semi sentient
I've got a short list of species too, and you've got everything if you didn't copy the list you're good
Ken is a happy man today.
yay it is me you forgot to add i am super tactical in comparison to a tactical droid
Admiral Raddus I am more tactical
sure you got recked when you outnumbered the republic 10 to 1 while i won the empire who outgunned me 100000 to 1 (not to be rude)
I just read that in your voice, Admiral.
ADMIRAL ON DECK!
Fantastic Video and great to hear Ken Napzok too!
He has prepared an in memorium to the character:
In the aaaaaaaaaaaarms of the angels...
Oh hey, Ken! Ken is awesome.
He was a cool new character. Great memorial speech by Ken! Great video Alex!
im glad this video was made i love raddus he is awesome and a true rebel hero
Thumbs up for paying respect to Admiral Raddus
He died as he lived. Literally being awesome by thinking of the most awesomest plan ever by taking a Hammerhead Corvet and slammed it on a Star Destroyer and crashed on to another Star Destroyer and crashed it on to a Shield Gate
From Rogue One:
“I need to speak to Admiral Raddus.”
“He’s returned to his ship. He’s going to fight.”
And that, my friends, sums up the Mon Calamari entirely.
When your back is up against the wall and your only option is to fight for your survival, you couldn’t ask for a better group of heroes to have your back.
They are true warriors and fear nothing.
I'm impressed with Raddus. A hero, he is.
I love how much Ken loves Raddus.
I literally teared up in the end of this video
Nice job Alex & Ken! Although reports of the good Admiral's death may be greatly exaggerated! :)
Fingers crossed!
Stephen Stanton It's not a trap?
He's still assumed dead a year after Yavin, in newest comics.
Why did the mon calamari have such good shield generators
probably because of their bubble cities they have shields to withstand the water pressure at all times, I mean the gungan are seen as savages and yet they too had great shields.
Random theory of mine doubt it's canon
they had a lot of redundant shield generators, resulting in a stronger shield.
The character for Admiral Raddus was actually inspired by Winston Churchill
Every time you say raddus, the only thing that pops in my head is Radish
You should do a video about the life of admiral Santana from the force awakens and where was he during the events of the last jedi
Ken's voice there reminded me of General Rieekan from the first Rogue Squadron game.
Awesome vid! Ken is the man!
Admiral Raddus of the Rebel Alliance... True Boss. Going for it 🙌🏼
Why do the great Mon Calamari characters keep dying off screen??
Ken is, and always will be, my spirit animal
Great vid! I love your content and love Napzok!!
I wish there's a scene where the empire said, "Surrender or will be destroy." And the admiral reply, " We will never surrender."
The most badass Admiral
To Raddus, for his hope
May the fish be with you, Admiral Raddus.
gotta say, Ken should really be on your channel more. his voice is just perfect for it.
Thanks, Alex! Thanks, Ken! ✨
He was an amazing admiral
He’s my daddy 😩😩😩
This is a great tribute to a true unsung hero of the Rebel alliance and the fact that you got Ken involved is just brilliant.
!!!SPOILERS FOR SW SCHMOEDOWN!!!
Congratulations on winning the belt.
"ITS A TR...-Wait wrong guy
Rip admiral raddus😢
Does anyone else remember seeing raddus injured when we saw rounge one in theatres ?? I do! Why was it cut I was a good few seconds of footage. They did the same in ROTS . dooku says "do not assume because their are two of you you hold the advantage" this can be seen in the ROTS game! Two epic moments in the theatral viewing :( but does anyone else remember?
Rewatching RO, I liked the character more and more. I liked his determination when he said, "There's no turning back now."
Thanks for having Ken on today. He is awesome. Also will you ever make any sort of announcement on the result of your Collider Collision match? Just curious.
Wow! I’m looking pretty good for 65
You need to hire this guy to read your script man, his voice reminds me of audio book readers! :D
We need more stories about Raddus and I wonder if they will make another ship in honor of Raddus.I can only hope.
Gotta love Napzok!
He's Raddus, that's why he awesome.
I have a feeling he may get along well with saw gorera as they both like to fight the empire
0:36 Wasn't that changed for 3 years after the initial release of that issue? Or was it the other way around? Btw, excellent video as always
That was beautiful!
Ken is the best!
Mon Calamari are destined to fight tyranny with amazing strategy and die tragically
Call up a hammerhead corvette, I have an idea
You forgot his other life. He was first sliced, then cover it with flour, then he was fried, served. In to the mouth, then comes out "the hole".
I’m surprised the mon Cala people still like Jedi’s after a Jedi pretty much got mon Cala into occupation.
Raddus a true rebellion. Destroyed like 5 resurgent class star destroyers, and split the surpremacy in two.
This got me in my feels
Raddus, Ackbar, I'm starting to think Mon Calamari grows the badasstest admiral....
In the arms of a salmon, swim away...
My favourite character!
Mon Cal are my fave SW race. Ackbar hands down my top noncore cast character, Raddeus is in the top five.
Radus: A Star Wars Story
❤ for Raddus
Great video. The rise of the planet of the fish!
RIP Raddus.
Rest In Peace Raddus
Where was Admiral Ackbar during the battle of Scarif?
He was overseeing other parts of the Alliance fleet under repair or states or preparation, and couldn't get there in time.
But how did he die on his ship did Vader personally kill him or did he get sucked out into space
The new lego x-wing includes a Biggs figure and will be able to turn into biggs' x-wing, are you planning on buying the set?
"In the arms of the angels....."
He is sooo good with garlic butter
At least one Mon Cala Admiral got an honorable death
1:58 I must ask why Tantavee ? when it's written Tantive IV ?
love your channel and everything you bring on it but that question keeps bugging me
Idk but Pablo Hidalgo says that's how it's pronounced.
but there's no second "a" in the middle or second "e" at the end... makes no sense to me
It's an odd case. the very FIRST source to name the ship was audio based, the Star Wars Radio Drama, which pronounced it Tantivy. I assume the spelling came from the script.
Alex has it right. The spelling (and pronunciation) is based off of the word "tantivy" (a rapid gallop or ride). Thus, the correct in-universe pronunciation is TAN-tiv-ee. This has also been confirmed by Pablo Hidalgo and (as someone else said) the Star Wars Radio Drama. It doesn't make great grammatical sense to me either, but that's fairly normal for a space fantasy.
Which doesn't take into account the "a" in "tantavee" which is my primary eyebrow rising quandary. I mean it answers the second but it was more of a minor but still thanks
Nice Video :)
Ken!!
Ken Napzok + SWE + Admiral Rad!?!? WIN
For the Rebellion. 😉
He's like Admiral Ackbar's twin
Do you think it's possible to see General Grievous in the Kenobi standalone film as a flashback duel during the clone wars ? Or maybe see Lord Vader ?
Ken Napzok-Mon Cala funereal Director.
Winston Churchfish!
Proud owner of the lego MC-75 Profundity
Now I like him even more after Rogue One! (Still hate last jedi though)
Call up a Hammerhead Corvette!
Admiral Chaddus
This is the kind of stuff I dislike about Disney. There was absolutely no reason to remake Ackbar, which is essentially what they've done here.
Done for variety, I think. And so he could sacrifice himself.
But replacing a Mon Cal with another Mon Cal isn't variety and that's what I mean. If the added Reddas as a different species like a Quarren or something it wouldn't have been so bad. But what they did was replace Ackbar with another Mon Cal and it's stupid.
im not crying you’re crying
Word 👍
What if Raddus had survived Scarif?