Colin Trevorrow reveals the TIE Marauder ship that would have been included in his Star Wars 9. Back in 2015, Lucasfilm tapped Trevorrow to helm the sequel trilogy finale, though the two sides parted ways a couple of years later over creative differences. J.J. Abrams came in to make the film that became The Rise of Skywalker, but after that movie earned a mixed reception, some viewers wondered what might have been if Trevorrow had stayed onboard. Earlier this year, details from his Star Wars script, titled Duel of the Fates, came out, painting a very interesting picture.
Obviously, there were several differences between Duel of the Fates and The Rise of Skywalker, and there are those convinced Trevorrow's Star Wars 9 was a more proper Last Jedi sequel. In addition to taking the narrative in another direction, Trevorrow also looked to add to Star Wars' iconic lineup of ships. Those who have been to Galaxy's Edge have seen one TIE Fighter variant that would have been in Duel of the Fates, and now Trevorrow's revealed another.
During Collider's Directors on Directing panel for Comic-Con@Home, Trevorrow discussed leaving Star Wars 9 and the heartbreak associated with that. However, his time on the project did give him a very happy memory, as he was able to design a new Star Wars ship with his son. Dubbed the TIE Marauder, Trevorrow has a 3D model of it and it's the only one in the world. Check out a screenshot from the video above.
What makes the TIE Marauder stand out from its predecessors are the three cockpits, making this unlike any TIE Fighter featured in the previous movies. The two outside cockpits have the ability to rotate, allowing them to either be on the left and right or top and bottom of the middle cockpit. Trevorrow didn't get into specifics about the TIE Marauder, but that word is in reference to raiding. It's possible the ship's purpose was to pillage other ships and bases, stealing supplies from the First Order's enemies. That might explain why it has three cockpits, allowing space for a larger crew. Presumably, the middle cockpit is for the main pilot, while the other two could be positions for gunners, engineers, or others. Regardless, it would have been fascinating to see the TIE Marauder in action and get a better idea of how it worked.
The TIE Marauder shows Trevorrow and his son were very creative when they put their heads together, putting a fresh spin on a classic Star Wars design. The franchise has been around for more than 40 years, and if it is to remain viable into the future, treating fans to new concepts like this might help. It's a shame Trevorrow's Star Wars 9 never made it far enough for the TIE Marauder to fly on the big screen, but the director still had a powerful bonding moment with his son, which probably makes the bitter pill of leaving Star Wars 9 a little easier to swallow.
Source: Collider