For the Y-wing's return to the screen in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, designer Russell Chong spearheaded the ship's development.
The Malevolence was originally based on concept art for a Separatist communications ship meant for use in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. The finished version was designed by Russell Chong, and is based upon the Rebel GR-75 medium transport.
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