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Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-26 08:44pm
by Noble713
I know the topic of identifying the various blurry background ships in the rebel fleet has been mentioned frequently, but I think I have some clearer evidence to contribute:

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That has damn-near the same profile as the common depiction of the Rendili Dreadnaught IMO. Retcon worthy? How would one go about that anyway? My finger isn't exactly on the pulse of SW canon procedures and power-players.

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-26 08:54pm
by Srelex
The front part could pass, but definitely not the rear.

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-26 08:56pm
by Bakustra
Do you have a larger image to put it into context? It clearly is not a Invincible-class. Too elongated. It looks Mon Calamari, a bit like a squashed wingless cruiser or Home One-class.

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-27 12:43pm
by Big Phil
That actually looks a bit like a Bulk Cruiser

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Bulk_cruiser

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-30 08:01pm
by Noble713
Bakustra wrote:Do you have a larger image to put it into context?
Oops. Just noticing I gave the wrong link to the full-size pic in the OP.

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It's from the scene when the Rebel fleet makes the jump to hyperspace.
Srelex wrote:The front part could pass, but definitely not the rear.
The rear looks more like the depiction from XvT/Xwing Alliance, with its flattened and slightly angled engines. Wouldn't be the first time a ship's styling has gone through different iterations though (Nebula-class SD, anyone?).

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-01-30 08:10pm
by Bakustra
Noble713 wrote:
Bakustra wrote:Do you have a larger image to put it into context?
Oops. Just noticing I gave the wrong link to the full-size pic in the OP.

full screenshot (1920x816)



It's from the scene when the Rebel fleet makes the jump to hyperspace.
I meant wider-angle or zoomed out enough to see its size relative to other ships, if possible. EDIT: Oh, thanks. It's pretty obviously a kitbash using the head of the rebel transport, but it likely isn't a Dreadnaught.
Srelex wrote:The front part could pass, but definitely not the rear.
The rear looks more like the depiction from XvT/Xwing Alliance, with its flattened and slightly angled engines. Wouldn't be the first time a ship's styling has gone through different iterations though (Nebula-class SD, anyone?).
Dreadnaughts have been consistently drawn since WEG first created them, in terms of general lines. The Nebula was drawn inconsistently, but it first appeared in text. However, I've heard that the Dreadnaught was based on some concept art. This may be related to that concept art as well.

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-02-03 09:21pm
by Karmic Knight
Noble713 wrote:Oops. Just noticing I gave the wrong link to the full-size pic in the OP.

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If anything, the ship to the left of the mentioned ship looks more like the depiction of the Dreadnaught.

Re: Retconning Dreadnaught into ROTJ? (HD screencap)

Posted: 2010-02-04 08:23am
by VT-16
Added the GR75 and an actual Dreadnaught to the picture. Comparing to the kitbashes, they look similar, but the "Dreadnaught" is still somewhat unique. Maybe it's made by one of the local manufacturers mentioned in the AOTC:ICS?