Star Wars Rebel Logo PNG
Far from the illuminated paths, the dark corners of the universe showcase the Star Wars Rebel logo. Hidden in the elements is a secret, the sharp swords of the Jedi and the vigilant eye of the Imperial authorities seeking to destroy all rebels.
Meaning and History
Events unfold 14 years after the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic were defeated during the Galactic Empire’s heyday. The plot is presented as in Revenge of the Sith. According to the scenario, a group of rebels, comprising representatives of different races and classes, unites and launches covert operations. They are directed against the Imperial forces on the planet Lothal and other worlds under threat of enslavement by the Empire. The conspiracy takes place on the lightship Ghost.
The authors also launched auxiliary projects to help the audience understand the main characters and the course of events. Among them are comics, films, novels, and video games. These media products use the characters, locations, details, and storylines involved in the main animated series. The first season was released in the fall of 2014, and the second was released in the summer of 2015. The third part appeared in the fall of 2016, the fourth – in 2017, and the fifth – in the spring of 2018. Each of them had an original identity that united the entire series.
The text intro is designed in the style of the prototype film with the addition of “Rebels.” The title is divided into three lines, one above the other. At the top is the phrase “Star Wars” in all caps with curvy “S” letters, and at the bottom is “Rebels” with military stencil cut-out characters. The first part is painted black and placed on a yellow-red background; the second is orange and on a black substrate. These are two rectangles taken into a single frame.
The symbolism also included a graphic element: the famous phoenix. Her silhouette was shaped like an inverted crescent and resembled edged weapons, such as the Japanese shuriken and the Viking ax. Its right and left ends are pointed, the middle is rounded, and a fleur-de-lis is depicted at the top (one of the most popular armorial figures). These are the wings of a bird, its head, and its crest. The look was inspired by graffiti by Mandalorian artist and weapons expert Sabine Wren (from the Rebel series).
Font and Colors
The logo (on the splash screen) uses a strict typeface with smooth transitions between “S” and “T,” “R” and “S.” This is a modification of Helvetica Black, specially designed for the film that became the prototype of the animated series Star Wars. The lower word “Rebels” is written in a different font, a stencil reminiscent of military style.
The logo’s monotonous corporate palette underscores the film’s seriousness and escalates the situation, setting the stage for formidable events. Black is everywhere. In the cartoon’s title, the emblem is complemented by a bright yellow fading to orange, reflecting the poignancy of the plot and the protest struggle.