So I was looking forward to checking out this event. Bummer, the requirement for 'rebel' characters is 5 and I have only 4... out of nearly 40 characters I have. Okay, disappointed.Then I get looking over my characters. 'Old Ben', he should be a rebel, right? I mean anyone that's seen Star Wars knows that Princess Leia called him into action on a top secret mission for the rebellion, saying "You are our only hope!" Also, he fought Vader, trained Luke, and even guided Luke to 'Use the Force' in destroying the Death Star. He was right there on the Death Star with 'farm boy' Luke, Princess Leia, and Han (in storm trooper outfit), who are all 'rebels' in Galaxy of Heroes. So 'Old Ben' must definitely be a 'rebel' too, right? Nope. WHAT?!?!Or how about those Ewoks that helped destroy the Death Star II and bring the Empire to its knees? Rebels, right? Nope. I get that GoH needs to have game play balance an all that, so characters can't maybe be precisely as they were in Star Wars. But really? 'Old Ben' not being a rebel is just plain dumb. Technically speaking, he was more with the rebellion than Han Solo was, who only really joined the fight against the Empire at the very last few minutes of Star Wars.

But for some reason, Lobot is a Rebel.Anyway, yes, you need a full squad of rebels, just like you need a full squad of Jedi for Yoda.

"AimingForGaming;953445" wrote:Ben never officially joined, the others did.Ben was only in it for Luke, since he was the last Jedi. No. Leia specifically called Old Ben into action and he asked Luke to join him. If that makes Luke a Rebel, then Ben should be as well. If someone thinks Luke became a rebel because he attacked the Death Star... well Old Ben was right there with him.Han (Stormtrooper Han) didn't do anything for the rebellion in Star Wars: Ep IV. He rescued the Princess for money, and only jumped in to assist Luke at the very end of the Death Star battle. Beside, if Old Ben was still around at the end of the movie, he most certainly would have been honored in the celebration as Luke, Han, and Chewie were.

"crzydroid;953438" wrote:But for some reason, Lobot is a Rebel.Yes, good point. Its silly.

"AimingForGaming;953445" wrote:On the Ewoks, they were just defending their home. No, they brought the attack to the Imperials. That's like saying the native scouts and warriors who fought along side English & French forces in early North American history were not actually aligned with one side or the other. Pure silliness.Don't forget, C-3PO filled the Ewoks in on what the Empire was doing and they were made part of the Ewok tribe. The Ewoks had then joined with the rebellion.

The event runs for several days and will reappear every two months. You have plenty of time to farm a 5th rebel. If farming from scratch, you can give him 4 stars before the event finishes and have him ready at 7 stars by the next time the event comes around.

Emperor's Demise, Rebel Requirements, and 'Old Ben' vs 'Stormtrooper Han'

crzydroid
Retired Hero
8 years ago
But for some reason, Lobot is a Rebel.

Anyway, yes, you need a full squad of rebels, just like you need a full squad of Jedi for Yoda.
RebRazer
8 years ago
"AimingForGaming;953445" wrote:
Ben never officially joined, the others did.
Ben was only in it for Luke, since he was the last Jedi.

No. Leia specifically called Old Ben into action and he asked Luke to join him. If that makes Luke a Rebel, then Ben should be as well. If someone thinks Luke became a rebel because he attacked the Death Star... well Old Ben was right there with him.

Han (Stormtrooper Han) didn't do anything for the rebellion in Star Wars: Ep IV. He rescued the Princess for money, and only jumped in to assist Luke at the very end of the Death Star battle.

Beside, if Old Ben was still around at the end of the movie, he most certainly would have been honored in the celebration as Luke, Han, and Chewie were.
RebRazer
8 years ago
"crzydroid;953438" wrote:
But for some reason, Lobot is a Rebel.

Yes, good point. Its silly.
RebRazer
8 years ago
"AimingForGaming;953445" wrote:
On the Ewoks, they were just defending their home.

No, they brought the attack to the Imperials. That's like saying the native scouts and warriors who fought along side English & French forces in early North American history were not actually aligned with one side or the other. Pure silliness.

Don't forget, C-3PO filled the Ewoks in on what the Empire was doing and they were made part of the Ewok tribe. The Ewoks had then joined with the rebellion.
Waquira
8 years ago
The event runs for several days and will reappear every two months. You have plenty of time to farm a 5th rebel. If farming from scratch, you can give him 4 stars before the event finishes and have him ready at 7 stars by the next time the event comes around.
VertigoBeast
8 years ago
Old Ben wanted the Empire to fall because he needed to defeat the Sith. Rebels wanted to fight back against the Empire cuz they were being oppressed. So yea, he did fight Vader, but he didn't fight Vader because he was part of the Rebellion, he was helping out an old friend (Senator Organa) and fulfilling his mission of bringing back the Jedi and defeating the sith. He was too good for some pesky rebellion.
RebRazer
8 years ago
"Vertigo;953524" wrote:
Old Ben wanted the Empire to fall because he needed to defeat the Sith. Rebels wanted to fight back against the Empire cuz they were being oppressed. So yea, he did fight Vader, but he didn't fight Vader because he was part of the Rebellion, he was helping out an old friend (Senator Organa) and fulfilling his mission of bringing back the Jedi and defeating the sith. He was too good for some pesky rebellion.

You should try watching Star Wars some time.

"General Kenobi, years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire."

Sounds pretty much like Leia's adoptive father was asking Old Ben to be a 'rebel'.
jedikilla84
8 years ago
StH shouldn't be classified as a rebel. He specifically says while in stormtrooper unifom " I'm not in this for your rebellion sweetheart" So i agree with op in if sth has a rebel tag ol ben should have one too.
GaidalCain_WOT
8 years ago
There are LOTS of Rebels in this game.

Farm some more. The whole point of different events and challenges is to get us to fill out our rosters so get cracking.

Wedge
Biggs
Lando
STHan
Ackbar

This is the best and easiest farm to get EP to 7*.
Pantry_B0y
8 years ago
The rebel tag is an affiliation, not an adjective. Theres a difference. Ben rebels against the empire and the sith by helping luke but he's never directly affiliated with the Alliance. He was more of an asset that lei