Could be the Ghost, but none of the Crew. We don't know what happens on their journey to get to that point, after all... With 2.5 seasons to go...

Nice of them to include. Hopefully it's just a drop in generic to get the ship out there and get the fans excited. Or maybe it's just a clue...

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Oh, c'mon, of course it's the Ghost, and of course it gets destroyed. I mean, you are watching the series, right? It's absolutely everywhere, every time anything important happens . Rebels need new transports? Ghost gets it for them. Some old Y-Wings? Ghost finds those. Blueprints for the B-Wing? Not a problem, the Ghost is on it. Stealing blueprints for the TIE Defender? Sure thing. Meeting up with Lando, C-3PO, R2-D2, Thrawn, Vader, hell even Yoda ? Easy!

So clearly it's the Ghost here.

But did you see the Ghost at the Battle of Endor? Nope.

Was the Ghost hovering behind Luke Skywalker inside Cloud City when he got his hand chopped off? Obviously not.

Did the Ghost swim around alongside the dianoga in the trash compactor in Episode IV? Again, no.

So, equally clearly, the Ghost is destroyed before the Original Trilogy films start.

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Ironically, this is still kind of the whole situation with Rogue One itself....

... You know they complete the mission.

Its supposed to be the Journey that you're enjoying...

You make it sound like Titanic where some people claimed to be shocked when the ship sank

Maybe it's the Ghost and maybe it's not but if they don't confirm or deny it then it's Shrodinger's Cat and you can think whatever you want because both may be true.

Thank you for adding more reasons why I won't see it.

Why are you even here?

Look at his alias name and the tone of most of his commentaries, and you get some idea

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Oh, c'mon, of course it's the Ghost, and of course it gets destroyed. I mean, you are watching the series, right? It's absolutely everywhere, every time anything important happens . Rebels need new transports? Ghost gets it for them. Some old Y-Wings? Ghost finds those. Blueprints for the B-Wing? Not a problem, the Ghost is on it. Stealing blueprints for the TIE Defender? Sure thing. Meeting up with Lando, C-3PO, R2-D2, Thrawn, Vader, hell even Yoda ? Easy!

So clearly it's the Ghost here.

But did you see the Ghost at the Battle of Endor? Nope.

Was the Ghost hovering behind Luke Skywalker inside Cloud City when he got his hand chopped off? Obviously not.

Did the Ghost swim around alongside the dianoga in the trash compactor in Episode IV? Again, no.

So, equally clearly, the Ghost is destroyed before the Original Trilogy films start.

Or we just never see it. This is a universe in which we only ever see one example of the most popular light freighter in the Galaxy.

Im not saying the Ghost wont be destroyed eventually, but i think they would do that in Rebels, not as a throwaway here. There's no reason to think that Rebels will be time lined to finish before Rogue 1. Could quite easily progress upto any of the major engagements. Yavin IV and Hoth were both isolated outposts.

I'd be very surprised if the Ghost and its crew survives to this period. Little over a week and we might know for sure.

I think by the time of Rogue One the Dodonna and Sato cells are working fairly closely.

As for the Ghost not being in the Original Trilogy, the way Filoni put it the entire Alliance doesn't come together until the Battle of Endor: it remains divided into cells right up until the end. Mothma isn't at Hoth and isn't on Yavin during ANH: Leia and Rieekan are the most senior rebels stationed on Hoth and Dodonna is the commander at Yavin (although presumbly High Command is there too given it's the one Tarkin is after although Rogue One may elaborate on why Yavin is so important and Atallon isn't). Vader's personal interest in the Hoth rebels isn't because they constitute their entire strength: it's because Luke is with that cell.

To be honest that makes sense: the small number of rebels crammed into Hoth couldn't fight the entire Empire even as a guerilla operation.

Sato's cell could remain fighting in the Lothal sector right up until then.

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Oh, c'mon, of course it's the Ghost, and of course it gets destroyed. I mean, you are watching the series, right? It's absolutely everywhere, every time anything important happens . Rebels need new transports? Ghost gets it for them. Some old Y-Wings? Ghost finds those. Blueprints for the B-Wing? Not a problem, the Ghost is on it. Stealing blueprints for the TIE Defender? Sure thing. Meeting up with Lando, C-3PO, R2-D2, Thrawn, Vader, hell even Yoda ? Easy!

So clearly it's the Ghost here.

But did you see the Ghost at the Battle of Endor? Nope.

Was the Ghost hovering behind Luke Skywalker inside Cloud City when he got his hand chopped off? Obviously not.

Did the Ghost swim around alongside the dianoga in the trash compactor in Episode IV? Again, no.

So, equally clearly, the Ghost is destroyed before the Original Trilogy films start.

Not only that, when the Imperials are training cadets to fight Rebels in simulators, the Imperials make their opponent the Ghost . Specifically. By name.

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Oh, c'mon, of course it's the Ghost, and of course it gets destroyed. I mean, you are watching the series, right? It's absolutely everywhere, every time anything important happens . Rebels need new transports? Ghost gets it for them. Some old Y-Wings? Ghost finds those. Blueprints for the B-Wing? Not a problem, the Ghost is on it. Stealing blueprints for the TIE Defender? Sure thing. Meeting up with Lando, C-3PO, R2-D2, Thrawn, Vader, hell even Yoda ? Easy!

So clearly it's the Ghost here.

But did you see the Ghost at the Battle of Endor? Nope.

Was the Ghost hovering behind Luke Skywalker inside Cloud City when he got his hand chopped off? Obviously not.

Did the Ghost swim around alongside the dianoga in the trash compactor in Episode IV? Again, no.

So, equally clearly, the Ghost is destroyed before the Original Trilogy films start.

Not only that, when the Imperials are training cadets to fight Rebels in simulators, the Imperials make their opponent the Ghost . Specifically. By name.

Technically that's just the Imperial Academy in the Lothal sector, which makes complete sense since the Ghost is the most notorious Rebel ship operating in the area.

I guess one of the biggest tells as to whether that ship pictured is the Ghost or just another VCX used by the Rebellion is if it has the Separatist shuttle attatched to the aft of the ship. But it's impossible to tell from that video or from the image.

I personally would like to believe it is the Ghost . As mentioned by a few others here, it's only going to be recognizable by those who have seen Rebels, and it's inclusion in Rogue One is most likely a nod to Rebels fans. Why show any other VCX-100 if it isn't the Ghost ? And for those who think "the Ghost is in the movie, that means all the characters from the show are in no danger and make it to that point", the appearance of the Ghost doesn't necessarily mean the same crew is on it. Who knows what could happen between the current season and the events of Rogue One?

That quick shot may be all we see of it in the whole film, and it's just there to be an easter egg for fans of Rebels (similar to the Millennium Falcon easter egg in Revenge of the Sith, or the Outrider briefly seen in A New Hope). Although it would make me smile if they do call signs before the space battle and we hear Hera's voice calling in, or we get a few seconds of it taking out TIE Fighters during the battle.

I kind of like the idea of the Ghost being blown to smithereens. Then, the final shot of Rebels when it concludes will be of the team getting a message and Hera saying, "A death star? Yes... Of course we will help."

And then all the kiddos parents will say "Alright, guess it's time you watch Rogue One!"

It would be very strange for them to try out this infiltration mission without using their 2 Jedi in some way, especially if they are already there.

Nervous about this next episode of Rebels now. Thrawn isn't a pushover, and they've been getting off easy...

The preview for the next episode of Rebels features Maul. Someone else pointed out Phantom II is not docked in this preview. I'm betting Ezra and Kanan took Phantom II, and have their hands full preventing Maul from killing Obiwan.

It would be very strange for them to try out this infiltration mission without using their 2 Jedi in some way, especially if they are already there.

Nervous about this next episode of Rebels now. Thrawn isn't a pushover, and they've been getting off easy...

The preview for the next episode of Rebels features Maul. Someone else pointed out Phantom II is not docked in this preview. I'm betting Ezra and Kanan took Phantom II, and have their hands full preventing Maul from killing Obiwan.

Yes but on Rebels we're still a year or so (I think?) away in universe time from Rogue One. So next week's Rebel's won't mean anything for the appearance of the Maybe!Ghost.

My guess is it'll be heavily damaged and going down in the background of the last shot of the space battle. So nothing conclusive about it being destroyed but a teaser that will be worked into the last few Rebels episodes.

I'd like to see it (like other ships) blasting a few Ties and taking a few hits. But nothing more than that. If we see any of the crew in the background of any shots or whatever, I will shout out loud in the cinema (and as a UK resident, we DO NOT do that lol)

" we will be thrilled, and then emotionally destroyed."

bravo lucasfilm

this would make me buy a ticket, just to listen for the screams of agony in the theater so I can dub them over luke in ESB

It will be the Ghost. We will see it in the background, possibly even go on board and see the crew fighting in the climactic battle of the film. We will hear some names spoken like "Zeb, Kallis keep those TIEs off us. Chopper, get the shields back up!" Then the ship will be caught in a blossoming fireball that destroyes ship and crew. Total screen time 12 seconds, enough that those who have never seen or cared about Rebels to not even notice. For those of us that have grown attached to the characters we will be thrilled, and then emotionally destroyed.

If this is real, im super mad. Why spoiling such moment to all of us?

Don't worry Zura, I have absolutely no knowledge of how the movie will go. I like the idea of the heroes in some fashion surviving through their series, they are the protagonists and deserve to win in their plot. I also like the idea of seemingly indestructible heroes actually going down, but not in the kids show they are designed for. Give the empire a bit more credibility, especially in such a dark version of star wars as this is looking to be. Plus if they play a minor roll in Rogue One, their demise wouldn't derail the entire film for the casual fan. While at the same time adding a great deal of uncertainty and real fear for the entire rebellion for the long time fans of Star Wars.

It would be very strange for them to try out this infiltration mission without using their 2 Jedi in some way, especially if they are already there.

Nervous about this next episode of Rebels now. Thrawn isn't a pushover, and they've been getting off easy...

The preview for the next episode of Rebels features Maul. Someone else pointed out Phantom II is not docked in this preview. I'm betting Ezra and Kanan took Phantom II, and have their hands full preventing Maul from killing Obiwan.

Yes but on Rebels we're still a year or so (I think?) away in universe time from Rogue One. So next week's Rebel's won't mean anything for the appearance of the Maybe!Ghost.

I've seen multiple posts claiming to know the time gap between the current season of Rebels and the Rogue One. I think you and everyone else making these claims is wrong. I believe Star Wars is doing the same thing Marvel does with Agents of Shield. The episodes will tie-in with the films. This is based on the impression I get from multiple filmed interviews ranging from the panels at Star Wars celebration to weekly installments on Rebels Recon and Star Wars Show.

Thank you for adding more reasons why I won't see it.

You're welcome to **** off at any time.

*"IT'S A NINTENDO 64!" LEVELS OF FANBOY SHRIEKING*

If they have Vanessa Marshall in the various comm chatter during that battle, I will die happy.

I very much doubt they will destroy the Ghost in a throwaway scene this long before the Rebels show itself is done as it kills the show dead if we know, regardless of what happens, we've seen the Ghost get chumped.

Oh, c'mon, of course it's the Ghost, and of course it gets destroyed. I mean, you are watching the series, right? It's absolutely everywhere, every time anything important happens . Rebels need new transports? Ghost gets it for them. Some old Y-Wings? Ghost finds those. Blueprints for the B-Wing? Not a problem, the Ghost is on it. Stealing blueprints for the TIE Defender? Sure thing. Meeting up with Lando, C-3PO, R2-D2, Thrawn, Vader, hell even Yoda ? Easy!

So clearly it's the Ghost here.

But did you see the Ghost at the Battle of Endor? Nope.

Was the Ghost hovering behind Luke Skywalker inside Cloud City when he got his hand chopped off? Obviously not.

Did the Ghost swim around alongside the dianoga in the trash compactor in Episode IV? Again, no.

So, equally clearly, the Ghost is destroyed before the Original Trilogy films start.

Not only that, when the Imperials are training cadets to fight Rebels in simulators, the Imperials make their opponent the Ghost . Specifically. By name.

In the Lothal Sector.

Ghost making a cameo - pretty cool, the USS Enterprise making a cameo in a SW movie - seriously JJ, wtf you thinking.

It would be very strange for them to try out this infiltration mission without using their 2 Jedi in some way, especially if they are already there.

Nervous about this next episode of Rebels now. Thrawn isn't a pushover, and they've been getting off easy...

The preview for the next episode of Rebels features Maul. Someone else pointed out Phantom II is not docked in this preview. I'm betting Ezra and Kanan took Phantom II, and have their hands full preventing Maul from killing Obiwan.

Yes but on Rebels we're still a year or so (I think?) away in universe time from Rogue One. So next week's Rebel's won't mean anything for the appearance of the Maybe!Ghost.

I've seen multiple posts claiming to know the time gap between the current season of Rebels and the Rogue One. I think you and everyone else making these claims is wrong. I believe Star Wars is doing the same thing Marvel does with Agents of Shield. The episodes will tie-in with the films. This is based on the impression I get from multiple filmed interviews ranging from the panels at Star Wars celebration to weekly installments on Rebels Recon and Star Wars Show.

Wookiepedia has it listed as 2 years before the Battle of Yavin.

And when the series started it was 5 years before Yavin, and we've not had 5 years of Rebels (in real life or in-universe) so I highly doubt this week's will lead directly into Rogue One.