In Star Wars, the Rebel Alliance has a distinctive crown-like symbol. The three-pronged design can be seen branded all over rebel ships, helmets, outfits, and locations in the original trilogy as an image of hope against the oppressive Imperial regime. The history behind the Rebel Alliance symbol gives a deeper meaning to what could have been just a throwaway design chalked up to the whims of filmmaking, transforming a simple logo into a war cry across the galaxy. The origins of the sign of rebellion is addressed in the animated series, , which debuted on October 3, 2014, with the two-part premiere, “Spark of Rebellion.”

Though Rebels was released 37 years after Star Wars:A New Hope, the writers found a way to cleverly connect the events of the 1977 film and the show, as the plot of Rebels sets the stage for the Galactic Civil War.

Star Wars Rebels introduces a small crew of rebels who operate around the Outer Rim planet of Lothal, providing humanitarian aid to refugees who have been affected by the Empire. The crew consists of Captain of the Ghost ship, Hera Syndulla, and her trusty droid, Chopper; former Jedi-padawan/Order 66 survivor, Kanan Jarrus; Lasat warrior, Zeb Orrelios; Lothal native and Force-sensitive orphan, Ezra Bridger; and disgraced Mandalorian artist, Sabine Wren.