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Fearless Fred Presents: Mud 79 - A Fan Made Star Wars Story

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Star Wars meets Platoon. Fearless Fred Presents: Mud79 - is a fan made Star Wars story that takes place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Solomon Kwai is one of countless youths from across the galaxy who find themselves in the Imperial Army four years after the Clone Wars and before the rise of The Empire, because the battle is not over.  Kwai and the rest of the 79th platoon are stationed on a remote planet in the Outer Rim. The days are brutal and filled with ever present danger under the Imperial Flag.   Tensions rise, and soon there's blaster fire. Suddenly Kwai and his comrades are embroiled in a bloody conflict, one the Empire cannot afford to lose as they become part of the galactic war machine… will they survive?
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Episodes

Let's Blow This Thing and Go Home | 32

Mud79 has found their target, the deadly sniper Jado Raste. She’s to be taken alive. The problem will be getting out from their underground location. They lost half their number after a series of deadly fights, and their only hope is to steal a ship from a heavily guarded shuttle bay. Their escape relies on being able to navigate tunnels that lead to the surface before the entire installation implodes around them. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Production: Fred Kennedy Final P...

Jan 04, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 20

The Echoes | 31

Solomon Kwai and the Imperial commandos of Mud79 have breached the secessionist catacombs beneath Cestin IV’s surface. They’re disguised as the enemy and hunt down one of the Empire's deadliest enemy, the infamous resistance leader Jado Raste. At any moment their ruse could fail, and this far behind enemy line the odds of survival are slim. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Production: Fred Kennedy Final Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT : Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred (twitter/Ins...

Dec 28, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 19

There Are Fouler Things Than Hutts In Dark Places | 30

As hill burns, Captain Largo reveals the true nature of their mission. They have been sent to infiltrate the enemy’s subterranean strongholds and destroy them from within. The Imperial death stroke draws ever closer when the terrifying Purge Troopers join them. They once accompanied the Inquisitor, and select a few Mud79 for a mission of the utmost danger and secrecy. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Production: Fred Kennedy Final Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT : Fred Kennedy -...

Dec 21, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Crude Matter | 29

After the Poacher’s Hill bloodbath, Mud79 has been ordered to stand its ground against an enemy almost ten times their size. The Mudders fall back through multiple lines of trenches exacting a deadly toll from the advancing horde. Enemy fighters swoop in from the sky dropping incendiary explosives burning the Imperial Troops alive, but still they hold. Will their determination be enough to keep the enemy at bay, or will this be the assault that breaks the platoon once and for all? CREW: Writer: ...

Dec 14, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Lighting The Beacon | 28

A surveying site is established on top of Poachers Hill, and Mud79 digs in. Extensive trench systems are built. Mines are laid. Extensive fortifications on a scale that don’t feel necessary, and frustrate the Mudders who spend endless hours swinging picks and shovels. They’re supported by Naval Engineers, and a mysterious officer named Andir Largo. Kwai almost wishes for an attack, something to break up the monotony. And then… alarms sound as the enemy approaches. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Edit...

Dec 07, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 16

You'll Never Be Lost | 27

Mud79’s fighters return to their post in the western foothills, and are sent on another escort mission. With the Imperial campaign moving below the surface the navy has brought in an experimental piece of surveying equipment to map the enemy’s deepest refuges. It is a high priority target and the Mudders come under fire multiple times before even reaching their target destination. The relentless campaign has made the enemy more desperate than ever. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazqu...

Nov 30, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Legionary Champion | 26

Kwai receives his medal during the opening ceremony of the Legion’s Tera Kasi Tournament…but notices something chilling during a holo projection that plays as part of the ceremony. Something that makes him question everything he believes about the Empire he serves. Something that rattles him to the core as he watches Sgt. Housto enter the final match on a quest to assume the mantle of Legionary Champion. But what hope does the sergeant have when his opponent is three times his size? CREW: Writer...

Nov 23, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 14

The Devaronian | 25

The city of Floon Bay is still buzzing with excitement from the Fighting Tournament and Mud79 still has two fighters contending for the championship, Sergeants Heffspar and Housto. With both fighters in a position to bring home the title, and massive haul of credits to their fellow troopers—they decide that one fighter should sacrifice themselves for the other to succeed. And so begins a brutal campaign to eliminate any dangers that stand in the way of Mud79’s victory. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy...

Nov 16, 202353 minSeason 2Ep. 13

A Certain Type of Honesty | 24

The Floon Bay fights attract larger crowds than anyone expected. The markets swell with credits from the local systems. The taverns are full, as lurid trade of every taste spills out from the alleys into the main streets. While the blows rain in the ring, Stormtroopers issue harsh justice to anyone foolish enough to run afoul of the law. And when Solomon Kwai has one too many drinks at an Imperial Gala, he risks the lives of every trooper in Mud79. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazqu...

Nov 09, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Dog and Mudder Show | 23

The Tournament in Floon Bay has begun. Hundreds of fighters from across the 934th Legion have come to compete for the title…and the massive cash prize. Thrilling fights, stunning victories, and bone crunching injuries! Solomon Kwai is there as well. Not to fight, but to receive a medal as part of the opening ceremonies. And as he prepares for the ceremony he’s given a chilling look at the methodical nature of the Empire’s military conquest of Cestin IV. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Ve...

Nov 02, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 11

This Is No Cave | 22

Kwai and the rest of the platoon prepare for the next phase of the conflict of Cestin IV…and begin training for subterranean warfare. Navigating the dark and ancient tunnels beneath the planet's surface, dealing with cave-ins, and the ever present terror of an enemy that can strike from any direction without warning. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Production: Fred Kennedy Final Production: Rob Johnson CONTACT : Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred (twitter/Instagram) CAST: Announcer ...

Oct 26, 202349 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Deep Water Clockwork | 21

The platoon has fought off a massive attempted ambush by secessionist forces, and Lieutenant Orto learns the location of the enemy’s main base of operations, a target Imperial Command has been hunting for months. Despite their limited numbers, the platoon sets out on a desperate attempt to catch the enemy unawares. Outnumbered four to one, they rely on a civilian militia for assistance, but even with the added firepower are they reaching too far? CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez...

Oct 19, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Just A Little Higher | 20

Mud 79 Scouts Kwai and Pwenda attempt to call for help on their comms line, but realize their signal is being jammed. Preventing their platoon from contacting air support or coordinating a proper defense against a surging enemy force. The two scouts set out on a desperate mission to find and eliminate the enemy’s jamming tower. They dodge hostile patrols and fight off roving bands of droids, before reaching a nearby hilltop and realize the jamming tower is defended by an ARC Trooper, one of the ...

Oct 12, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Rokurota Mine | 19

Mud79 delivers a shipment of weapons to a mining colony loyal to the Empire. Lieutenant Orto suspects a trap and tells the troopers to prepare for combat. His instincts are proven right when one of the platoon’s air transports is destroyed. The mining colony has been compromised! Kwai and the scouts dash into the surrounding jungles as the entire village is consumed in a cacophony of blaster fire. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Production: Fred Kennedy Final Production: Rob Jo...

Oct 05, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Lucky Shots Kid | 18

The Mudders of Platoon 79 are deep in the shadowy jungles of Cestin IV when they come under attack by a large enemy force. A rebel force that includes Clone War era battle droids who advance en masse without the slightest hint of fear. It’s a desperate battle. And in the aftermath–while blasters are still hot–Kwai recovers an enemy holo projector displaying a bloody warning to any Mudtroopers foolish enough to bear arms for the emperor. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Productio...

Sep 28, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Towers and Tera Kasi | 17

Imperial Command decides the Mud Troopers are in need of a distraction, and they announce a Legion Wide Tera Kasi Tournament. Tera Kasi is an enormously popular combat sport, and the winning fighter will earn a large cash purse and a bonus for everyone in their platoon. Multiple troopers from Mud79 sign up. Training has only begun when reinforcements arrive to replenish their diminished numbers. The new recruits bring with them an advanced piece of surveillance equipment meant to track the enemy...

Sep 21, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 5

All Paths Lead to Suffering | 16

The Campaign on Cestin IV continues with daily enemy encounters. The casualties add up, Mud79 is still short handed but the patrols through valleys are ordered to continue. The Seshers–a nickname given to enemies of the Empire–begin harassing Imperial positions. And while Solomon Kwai walks the perimeter of their outpost he makes a chilling discovery–one that puts the enemy’s cruelty on full display in the most vicious fashion imaginable. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Product...

Sep 14, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Bright Light | 15

Mud79 has taken a position atop a hill in the Bista Valley–a hotbed of secessionist activity. They patrol the jungles, and hunt down anyone foolish to stand against the Empire. The region is bright with blaster fire. Within days Solomon Kwai and his comrades are called upon to rescue an ambushed platoon, and capture an important resistance leader. They’re not prepared for the enemy that awaits them, and it proves to be a true trial by fire. CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez Produ...

Sep 07, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Not a Committee | 14

The Empire has been betrayed! The planet of Cestin IV declares independence and a full scale rebellion begins. Open war! What does this mean for the troopers of Mud79 who are still reeling from the simultaneous disasters at Domnju and Vybus that claimed the lives of thousands? But hope arrives in the form of Commodore Panna Meldeen, a brutal taskmaster who won countless battles during the Clone War. Now he comes to the Cestin Nebula with tens of thousands of Imperial Troops and a thirst for bloo...

Aug 31, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Somehow They Returned | 13

Camp Vybus is burning. Imperial troops lay dead and dying at Solomon Kwai’s feet. Things get worse when he learns the massive army sent south was ambushed. Thousands of his comrades were killed, and the survivors are returning to Vybus en masse. He assists with the wounded before succumbing to his own injuries, and collapsing to the ground. How is this possible, how has the Empire been so horribly outmaneuvered? And what will the Empire do now? CREW: Writer: Fred Kennedy Editor: Dila Velazquez P...

Aug 24, 202337 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 2 - Trailer

Despite the Empire’s aggressive efforts against the illusive separatist forces, The Stronghold of Camp Vybus has fallen–its garrison slaughtered. Rumours of spies and saboteurs spread amongst the troopers of Platoon 79. But the tide shifts, when a new Commander arrives from the core system. A cyborg with no remorse…who will spend lives like credits to ensure the Emperor's will is obeyed. Season Two drops into orbit Aug 24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 21, 20232 min

Fire and Mud | 12

Will the Empire will be forced to abandon their positions on Cestin IV? or whether they’ll stay and fight to the last man! Pvt Soloman Kwai – Narator - Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred Pvt Mondahai - Chyann Garrick - @abide.by.chy Imperial Corporal – Ajay Fry - @AjayFry Rival Trooper – Supriya Dwivedi - @supriyadwivedi Mudtrooper – Mike Piwerka - @kallark81 Mechanic – Kimberley Fowler - @TrafficChopper Tanker – Kwame Damon Mason - @kwamster007 Gunner – Raina Douris - @RahRahRaina Colonel Ghast – Fa...

Aug 17, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Snow | 11

Camp Vybus comes under attack by a well-armed and well-coordinated enemy force! Pvt Soloman Kwai – Narator - Fred Kennedy - @fearless_fred Scout Survivor - Carlos Bustamente - @thisiscarlosb Imperial Clerk – Blair Brown - @blairbroon Lt Orto - Ben McEwan - @bigbennz Pvt Murray – Shaun Hatton - @megashaun Pvt Mondahai - Chyann Garrick - @abide.by.chy Inquistor Tiberia - Toni McLennon - @tonimacncheese Sergeant Porthos – Adam Ricard - @adamonhtz Veteran Gunsmith – Leslie Doyle - @aquagem_art Learn...

Aug 10, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Ravine | 10

10 - The Ravine Mud79’s Scouts continue their slog through the murky jungles of the Green Death. They’re nearly eaten alive by the parasites and predators that stalk beneath the forest canopy, but they reach their destination. The enemy gun battery is well defended and tears into the scouts with heavy blaster fire and dogged resistance. But there are far more dangerous things on Cestin IV than either the Empire or its enemies…a lesson Kwai and his fellow troopers are about to learn–as winged dea...

Aug 03, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Boots | 9

Episode 9 - Boots The newly formed scouts of Mud79 are sent on a covert mission through the deadliest jungles on the planet's surface. An area dubbed “The Green Death,” where even the locals fear to tread. They’ve been ordered to silence an enemy gun battery. And if they fail to achieve their goal, thousands of Imperial Troopers could be killed. Things grow dire when one of the scouts is severely wounded crossing a river, and Kwai is shot during a firefight. CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – F...

Jul 27, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A Drop of Hatred and Suffering | 8

Episode 8 - A Drop of Hatred and Suffering Mud79 struggles to take control of the enemy safehouse. They fight their way to the main doors, blaster bolts flying in every direction ensuring extensive casualties on both sides. Once inside they witness the horror and butchery an Imperial Inquisitor is capable of. But even with such power on their side will they be able to rescue their lost comrade? And how has the enemy gotten such a foothold on the Empire’s doorstep? CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrato...

Jul 20, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Warehouse | 7

Episode 7 - Warehouse The surface of Cestin IV grows ever more dangerous and Mud79 joins a desperate mission to rescue Mudtrooper who was taken prisoner months earlier. The prisoner’s being held in a hidden enemy safehouse. The 79th gets support from a Sith Inquisitor and her Purge Troopers, the Emperor’s secretive agents used to hunt down and eliminate Jedi across the galaxy. They have the fury of the Emperor’s fists…but will it be enough? CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred Kennedy Voice ...

Jul 13, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Pits | 6

Episode 6 - The Pits Members of Mud 79 are facing disaster. They’re in the wealthy star port of Floon Bay–a nest of gambling and debauchery. They were enjoying the high speed swoop bike races and placed a high wager on a specific race–one they attempted to rig–only to lose their money and run afoul of the dangerous criminal elements within the city. But that’s nothing compared to what awaits them when they get back to Camp Vybus. CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred Kennedy Voice of the Gala...

Jul 06, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Medals and Swoop Bikes | 5

Episode 5 - Medals and Swoop Bikes Solomon Kwai and a few members of Mud79 are given leave passes and head into the bustling starport city of Floon Bay for a Swoop Bike Tournament–a must see event where thousands from across the Galaxy come and gamble fortunes on the Swoop Bike Races–an ultra high speed vicious motor sport. Two comrades from Mud79, Staven and Murray, make a large wager on one race in particular, and Kwai worries about the repercussions. Will they be safe? CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai ...

Jun 29, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Adventurer | 4

Episode 4 - The Adventurer The platoon from Mud 79 is surrounded by a hostile force and they come under attack. Enemy fighters pouring into the Imperial trenches engaging in brutal hand to hand fighting. During the battle’s climax, Solomon Kwai is given a dangerous assignment putting him in the sights of the most dangerous foe the troopers have ever faced. CAST: Pvt Soloman Kwai (Narrator) – Fred Kennedy Voice of the Galaxy - Adam Herdman Colonel Ghast – Farah Nasser Lt Orto – Ben McEwan Sgt Jin...

Jun 22, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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