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A Villain’s
Journey
We follow Kylo
Ren’s journey into
the heart of evil in
The Last Jedi.




























































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Launchpad Tales from the Red Carpet Added Muscle

News from the Galaxy’s Edge, the return Insider caught up with the cast and crew Writer Paul Dini reveals how he got
of a musical legend, and Star Wars breaks of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at the movie’s inside Boba Fett’s helmet.

box-of ce records yet again. glitzy London premiere. 66
16 42 A Luminous Being

Books & Comics Unsung Heroes Tracing the off-screen life of Jedi Master
The Last Jedi novelization and From Wedge Antilles to Maz Kanata, we Yoda, from concept to creation
Forces of Destiny comics headline celebrate the supporting characters who to collectible.
this month’s new releases. have fought against galactic tyranny. 76
26 54 Irvin Kershner


Rebel Romance Planet of the Force A classic archive interview
We look at the love story between heroes Exploring the nature of the from 1979 with the director of
Kanan Jarrus and Hera Syndulla. Force on planet Mortis. The Empire Strikes Back.




INCOMING TRANSMISSIONS


32 50 72 80
Giveaway! Jedi Master’s Quiz Worldwide Image Archive
Win the Star Wars: Destiny card Test your droid knowledge Porgs, Twi’leks, and star-spotting with Daisy Ridley and BB-8 on
game and booster packs. in our astromech-friendly quiz. the fans inspired by Star Wars. set in the Jakku desert.




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Expelliarmus!





Star Wars disarms Harry Potter at the box of ce


critical hit, Rian Johnson’s over the course of its opening weekend.
A Star Wars: The Last Jedi is That also makes it the second most
on course to challenge The
successful opening for any Star Wars
Force Awakens to become movie ever, eclipsed only by J.J. Abrams’
the highest-grossing Star Wars movie The Force Awakens, which was released
in history. What’s more, following the in 2015.
release of The Last Jedi in cinemas on So how many dollars does it take for
December 15, 2017, in the space of just Jedi Knights to beat a school of trainee
two weeks the movie helped offi cially witches and wizards? Taken together,
catapult Star Wars ahead of the Harry the Skywalker saga’s eight movies plus
Potter series, making the saga the stand-alone story Rogue One have taken
second-biggest movie franchise of all $8,556,678,930 at the box office (as this

time (behind the Marvel Cinematic issue went to print), while Potter’s eight
Universe’s $13 billion box-offi ce gross). wizarding adventures (plus those of

As fireworks marked the beginning Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and
of 2018 (and Ewoks danced on the Where to Find Them) have earned
forest moon of Endor in celebration), $8,539,253,704. That’s a difference of
The Last Jedi had already grossed more $17,425,226. That might not sound like
than $1 billion worldwide, having made much in the world of movie budgets,
$220,009,584 in U.S. cinemas alone but Star Wars has got it where it counts.



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Solo Sounds




Composers unite for Solo movie score

egendary soundtrack then I will be happy.” The composer
L composer John Williams admitted to being anxious to hear
Powell’s compositions, which will
has confirmed he is
composing the main include various character themes
theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and all other musical beats for the
which is set for cinematic release upcoming feature.
on May 25, 2018. The prolific Williams composed
Williams joins John Powell, the the music for eight of the nine Star
Academy Award-winning composer Wars movies, winning an Oscar for
who is currently completing the full Best Original Music Score in 1978
score for Solo. Speaking to Variety for George Lucas’ Star Wars: A New
magazine, the weekly bible of the Hope. Powell previously scored
entertainment industry, Williams movies including The Bourne
said, “What I will do is offer this to Identity, United 93, and a variety
John [Powell], and to Ron Howard, of animated movies including
and if all parties are happy with it, Ferdinand, Rio, and Happy Feet.




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Making TheLastJedi opposite John Boyega (Finn), along
with interviews with director Rian
Johnson, Boyega, and Tran herself.
Meanwhile, Tourism Ireland have
Behind-the-scenes insight online been busy promoting the country, and

specifically Skellig Michael Island—the
s fans wait hungrily for have both released entertaining videos real-world location that doubled as
A the home video release of that highlight different aspects of the Ahch-To in The Last Jedi—as the perfect
movie-making process.
holiday destination for Star Wars fans.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi,
which is set to include an Kelly Marie Tran’s casting and on-set A behind-the-scenes video of the shoot
in-depth documentary on the movie’s experiences as new hero Rose Tico are can be found on the Discover Ireland
production along with a collection the focus in a short video available YouTube channel, plus an amusing Star
of much-anticipated deleted scenes, now on the official Star Wars website, Wars-themed guide to Ireland’s “Not so
starwars.com and Tourism Ireland featuring footage from her screen test far, far away…” destinations.


Al e Curtis, 1930—2017




Remembering the actor behind the iconic Mos Eisley villain

ritish actor Alfie Curtis, best Evazan may not have been the
B known to Star Wars fans for most savory of characters, but his brief
his role as Doctor Evazan,
exchange with Luke Skywalker set the
the scarred outlaw who perfect tone for the wild and dangerous
infamously threatened Luke Skywalker adventure that the young farm boy
at the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars: was destined to undertake. Curtis’ role
A New Hope, has passed away, aged 87. was memorable not only for his vain

Across a prolific acting career, Curtis attempt to bully a Jedi Master, but also

was a familiar face on U.K. television for being the first person to fall victim
screens, appearing in several TV series to a lightsaber blade on screen.
including Q.E.D. (1982), and The Bill While Evazan may have been a
(1985). Born in Stepney in London’s wanted man (earning a death sentence

East End, Curtis also had a small role in on 12 systems), Alfie Curtis’ life will
David Lynch’s critically acclaimed fi lm be forever celebrated for his iconic
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Building a Galaxy




Disney Parks progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

ork continues on the and images of what fans have to look the project. “We’ve all seen her on
W construction of the forward to when the parks open in the screen,” he says in a post on the official
Disney Parks blog, “but until you climb
summer of 2019.
immersive new Star Wars
experience at Florida’s Trowbridge says of the project, “We through that hatch, walk through her
Walt Disney World and Disneyland, talked a lot about authenticity—how hallways, sit inside the cockpit, power
California, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. we are building a real place in the her up and actually fly her yourself, it’s
In December, key members of Disney Star Wars universe and how we are not quite the same.”
resorts creative team including Scott working hard to get the details right.” Lucasfi lm’s VP and executive
Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive An example of the level of detail they creative director Doug Chiang was also
of Walt Disney Imagineering, and are looking to attain includes the on hand at the event, revealing that a
Imagineers Robin Reardon and Chris interior of the Millennium Falcon, fleet of full-size X-wing fighters with

Beatty, revealed thrilling new details one of Trowbridge’s favorite parts of metal-plated hulls is also being built.



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OutoftheToybox




A new breed of action gure marches onto Disney Store shelves

he distinctive look of Star The stormtrooper figure features is compatible with Disney’s other
T Wars Disney Infinity has a blaster accessory, while Rey and Toybox figures, allowing for crossover

been translated into a new
adventures in the Marvel and PIXAR
Kylo Ren can hold their lightsabers
line of articulated action in one hand and make Force gestures universes, among others.
figures available from the Disney with the other. In the case of Kylo Keep an eye on the Disney Store
Store and shopDisney.com. The first Ren, this means a menacing Force- and shopDisney.com for new
wave of the Toybox collection features choke, making his sculpt stylized characters to be released throughout
Rey, Kylo Ren, and a First Order yet sinister. Each character can hold 2018 priced from $12.95, and recruit

stormtrooper, each with 14 points of the others’ accessories to maximise an army of new figures for your
articulation and a unique accessory. play possibilities, and the range budding collection.


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Timeline

In the cards Important dates
in Star Wars
history.

Topps trades up with new
The Last Jedi scenes 1954
March 1: Ron Howard, director of
opps Journey to The Last Solo: A Star Wars Story is born.
T Jedi trading cards gave us 1976
glimpses of new characters,
March 8: Freddie Prinze Jr.
new ships, and adorable porgs (Kanan Jarrus) is born.
months before the movie debuted. Now Find out
more at
that we’ve seen the film, there are even 1976
Topps.com
more exciting cards to collect. Featuring April 13: The Mos Eisley scenes
behind-the-scenes shots, eye-catching from Star Wars: A New Hope
concept art, portraits of our heroes and effects. Collect them, trade them, even begin filming at Elstree Studios
villains, and more, the range will include frame them, and relive the magic of the in London.

lenticular cards and other animation film over, and over again.
1977
March 16: Recording of the
musical score for Star Wars: A
New Hope is completed.
1978
March 1: Splinter of the Mind’s
Eye, by Alan Dean Foster is
published by Del Rey.

1979
March 5: Filming commences on
The Empire Strikes Back.

1983
March 1: Lupita Nyong’o (Maz
Kanata) is born.

1992
Apr 10: Daisy Ridley (Rey) is born.
2000
April 4: Star Wars: The Essential
Chronology, by Kevin J. Anderson
and Daniel Wallace, is published
by Del Rey.
Build BB-8! and comes with a display stand 2005
come
and
gure-scale BB-8 to boot!
and a minifig
April 5: LEGO Star Wars: The
Other LEGO Star Wars: The Last Video Game was released.
Jedi sets available now include the
…and stage The Last Jedi Resistance Transport Pod (set 75167)
in miniature with the latest with Finn and Rose minifi gures, a
LEGO sets First Order Heavy Assault Walker (set
75189) with Rey and Poe minifi gures, a
e’s a BB unit. Orange and Resistance Bomber (set 75188) with an
H white. One of a kind! Or at Admiral Holdo minifigure, and a First

Order Star Destroyer (set 75190), which
least, he used to be… Brick by
brick, the roly-poly body of opens to reveal a Supreme Leader Snoke

Poe Dameron’s best astromech pal takes minifigure and BB-9E!
shape with the new LEGO set that let’s LEGO BB-8, $99.99; Resistance
you build your own nine-inch-high co- Transport Pod, $29.99; First Order Heavy
pilot to fight the First Order. Featuring Assault Walker, $149.99; Resistance
1,106 pieces, LEGO BB-8 (set 75187) is Bomber, $109.99; Star Destroyer,
aimed at builders aged 10 and upward, $159.99; all from LEGO.com/starwars.




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Time for the Jedi to end?



Nixon synchronizes watches with The Last Jedi


f you’re one of those people into some exquisitely crafted bags range from just $125 to $275, and the
I who finds it diffi cult choosing and backpacks. collection is selling out fast. Other cool

The collection features watches
items still available include a Cassian
between the light side and
the dark side, then Nixon’s and bags inspired by characters from Andor watch from Nixon’s Star Wars:
hot new range of The Last Jedi themed the movie, including the First Order Rogue One collection, and a parsec-
timepieces and accessories will at least Executioner Trooper Charger watch tracking Han Solo timepiece. Search
help you keep track of night and day, with a laser for a second hand, and for Star Wars at nixon.com to discover
while you pack your Star Wars booty Rey’s functional crossbody bag. Prices more awesome watches.




























Search for
Star Wars at
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to discover
more.































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Let the Empire


do the dirty work




These robot vacuums make
cleaning fun!

imited edition Darth
L Vader and First Order
stormtrooper POWERbots
are now available from
Samsung. The robot vacuums are
expert pilots, using their own
version of the Force to sense
the presence of obstacles
as they clean up your space.
Standing at just 3.8 inches, the
POWERbots are designed to look
like iconic Star Wars helmets, and Available
comes equipped with sound effects now from
from the saga. The Darth Vader Samsung.com
edition starts up with audio of the
Dark Lord’s breathing, for example!
WiFi connectivity means that
you can control the vacuums with
your smartphone, or with voice
commands via Amazon Alexa and
Google Assistant. Suction is 20 times
more powerful than the previous
generation of POWERbots, giving
the pair a tractor-beam-like pull.
And if you’re worried about how
they’ll fare when they reach the
Outer Rim, the Edge Clean Master
bristle brush is on hand to see that
no dust escapes its clutches!
The POWERbot Limited Edition
Stormtrooper is priced at $499, while
the Limited Edition Darth Vader is
priced at $699.




May the Force be micro



Judge these cute collectibles by their size, would you?

tar Wars Micro Force is a new and come in packs of two, complete spans the entire saga, with appearances
S range of charmingly sculpted with a checklist card showing all the from Darth Maul, Palpatine, Jyn Erso,
blind-bag figures that takes

figures in that wave.
Rey, Finn, and Captain Phasma. Each


larger-than-life characters and On sale now, Wave 1 includes original new wave comprises 12 figures in total.
shrinks them down to about 1 inch tall. trilogy characters such as Han Solo in Star Wars Micro Force is now available
The new and cool collectibles span each Hoth gear, Boba Fett, Princess Leia, and from HasbroToyShop.com and major
and every era of Star Wars on screen, Chewie, as well as Ahsoka Tano. Wave 2 retailers, priced at $2.99 per bag.
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R2-XL!



If action gures were life-sized...
ith its metallic dome and condition vintage action fi gure, the
W sticker decals, Kenner’s new R2-D2 Life-size Monument
stands three-and-a-half feet tall,
original R2-D2 action fi gure
was one of the most realistic roughly the same size as the actual
entries in the 1970s–80s Star Wars toy movie prop. It even re-creates all the
range. In fact, the only thing about charming details of the 3.75-inch toy,

the figure that wasn’t lifelike was the right down to the mold lines down
fact that it was small enough to fi t into the sides of the articulated legs, and
your pocket. the vac-metal dome clicks when you
Now, Gentle Giant Ltd. is set to put turn it, just like the original toy!
that right with a replica of the Kenner The R2-D2 Life-size Monument,
figure that is big enough to play with priced $2,800, is expected to ship in

you! Based on a digital scan of a mint- July 2018.









On with

their heads!


First Order executioner
among new helmets
from ANOVOS

osplayers and collectors
C looking for The Last Jedi
headgear will be seeing
red (in a good way!) with
the Elite Praetorian Guard helmet
from ANOVOS. Things look much
more black and white for fans that
opt for the First Order Executioner
helmet, however!
With screen-accurate details
and re-created from screen-used
assets, both helmets come ready
to wear, with adjustable padding

for a secure fit. The Executioner
helmet is molded from high-
gloss ABS plastic and is painted
with a striking matte black stripe,
perfectly matching the movie prop.
The fiberglass Executioner helmet

features a removable face plate.
The Praetorian Guard helmet
is priced at $600, with the
Executioner at $275. See the
full range at ANOVOS.com.



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Star Wars:The Last Jedi novelizations offer deeper insights on epic events

Out in hardback on March story formats. of adapting the movie. 6 is the junior novelization
6, the adult novelization The author is Jason Fry, “The Last Jedi has three of The Last Jedi, penned
of Star Wars: The Last Jedi whose Star Wars credits primary plot threads, with by Michael Kogge. Like
promises an even deeper include fleshing out lesser- each locked off from the the other book, this version

look at all the characters, known characters in the others until the climax,” also contains extra content
twists, and world-building epic Servants of the Empire Fry explains. “I needed to not seen in the theatrical
that shapes the most recent junior novels and also the juggle all those disparate release, adding more depth
episode of the Skywalker meticulously researched narratives, and still fi nd the to an already fantastic
space saga. Tying in with interstellar interiors from room to effectively explore story. Aside from being
the release date of The Last The Last Jedi: Incredible the new characters such as written in kid-friendly
Jedi on Blu-ray and digital, Cross-Sections. Yet, despite Rose Tico and Vice Admiral prose, young readers are
the novel provides an ideal his rock-solid resume, Fry Amilyn Holdo.” sure to enjoy the eight
chance to contrast and still felt some trepidation Debuting alongside the pages of full-color photos
compare the two different when taking on the task the adult offering on March from the fi lm.



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The Last Jedi: DK Readers: Star Wars Star Wars
Deluxe Movie What is a Droid? IncrediBuilds: IncrediBuilds:
Storybook and Lightsaber BB-8 Deluxe A-wing Deluxe
IfThe Last Jedi: Junior Battles Book and 3D Book and 3D
Novelization is too much Learning to read has Wood Model Wood Model
of a stretch for a young never been more fun The Star Wars Back in 1983, the A-wing

Jedi, then perhaps the than with DK’s offering IncrediBuilds series has a fighter made its fi rst
Deluxe Movie Storybook aimed at younger Star new contender for most on-screen appearance
could be the ideal read Wars fans. adorable wood creation in Return of the Jedi,
for them. What is a Droid is a with its new BB-8 book before speeding back
The 128-page book Level 1 Reader aimed at and model set. Subtitled into the epic fi lm saga
by Elizabeth Schaefer kids aged from three to “An inside look at the in The Last Jedi. With

boasts illuminating five, using short, simple intrepid little astromech this IncrediBuilds kit,
illustrations by artist sentences to showcase droid,” it features punch- subtitled “Inside the
Brian Rood. While the famous droids, from Star out wooden pieces that Resistance’s High-Speed
junior novel targets a Wars Rebels’ Chopper to enable any fan to build Interceptor,” you can
slightly older audience Rogue One’s K-2SO, and, a 3D model suitable for build your own speedy
aged eight to twelve, the of course, R2-D2 and display. Included is a starfighter from laser-cut

Deluxe Movie Storybook C-3PO. 32-page hardcover book wooden sections before
is aimed squarely at Lightsaber Battles (a loaded with in-universe painting and customizing
readers aged six to level 2 reader for fi ve to stats covering BB-8’s it however you like. The
eight, with a much more seven year-olds) explores hardware and heroism, 32-page hardback book
visual take on the movie. epic clashes from Obi- as well as behind-the- brings the story of the
A shorter, Read-Along Wan and Vader to Rey scenes imagery and a A-wing alive, from the
version of the storybook and Kylo Ren, to build special interview with Rebel Alliance era to its
is also set for release. vocabulary in a fun way. BB-8’s talented designer. Resistance revival.







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From Aphra to Hera, galactic heroines take center
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Bravery in Every Era



Star Wars Adventures and Forces of Destiny Offer Engaging
Comic-Book Tales for Readers of All Ages

Star Wars Adventures rolls onwards out to the highest bidder! As a bonus, writing talents of Elsa Charretier,
and Star Wars: Forces of Destiny the issue also contains an all-new Pierrick Colinet, Jody Houser, Delilah
reprints its greatest tales in the latest “Tales from Wild Space” backup story. S. Dawson, Beth Revis, and Devin
comics releases from IDW. Issue #8 of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny returns Grayson with artwork by Charretier,
Star Wars Adventures, written by with a new collection, reprinting the Arianna Florean, Eva Widermann,

Sholly Fisch with artwork by Sean complete five-part weekly series in a Valentina Pinto, and Nicoletta Baldari.
Galloway, focuses on the ensemble 128-page trade paperback. The new
cast of the popular animated series anthology spans eras from the Clone Authors and Artists
Star Wars: Rebels and wraps up a Wars to the clash between the Many of the authors of the Forces of Destiny
storyline begun in the previous issue. Resistance and the First Order, collection previously wrote bonafi de works

of galactic fiction, with Dawson, Houser,
When the crew of the Ghost fi nds and stars such powerful and diverse
and Revis all having penned Star Wars
themselves trapped on an Imperial characters as Rey, Leia, Hera Syndulla,
novels and comics. Grayson is a Batman
ship with no way out, notorious pirate Ahsoka Tano and Padmé Amidala, as veteran, and Charretier—the collection’s
Hondo Ohnaka may be their only well as newcomers Rose and Paige cover artist—made her mark on the IDW
hope, as long as he doesn’t sell them Tico. The collection features the series The Infi nite Loop.

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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra
As the Doctor Aphra series—the only
current Star Wars comic based on an
original comics character—enters its
second year, it finds itself in the steady MARCH

hands of co-writers Kieron Gillen and
Simon Spurrier. Although Gillen has
Star Wars: Thrawn #2 (of 6)
been on the series since the beginning Writer Jody Houser
(originally crafting the character in the Artist Luke Ross
pages of Darth Vader), Spurrier is an Cover artist Paul Renaud
all-new addition, and the gifted writer
has wasted no time in throwing the Star Wars #44 & #45
rogue archaeologist into her deadliest Writer Kieron Gillen
Artist Salvador Larroca
adventure ever.
Cover artist David Marquez
A veteran of Marvel’s X-Force,
Spurrier worked closely with Gillen
Darth Vader #13
to plot an arc that pits Aphra against Writer Charles Soule
a medley of her former allies. Where Artist Giuseppe Camuncoli
once she had aligned herself with a Cover artist Giuseppe Camuncoli
pair of murderous droids—the
malicious C-3PO and R2-D2 analogues Star Wars: Poe Dameron #25
Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One—she now Writer Charles Soule
Artist Angel Unzueta
finds herself on the receiving end of attention of her old foe, Imperial

Cover artist Phil Noto
their malevolence in Doctor Aphra #17. officer Magna Tolvan.

As part of a mismatched squad of The issue, which was released in
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #18
criminals dedicated to stealing from February, features interior art by Emilio Writers Kieron Gillen
the Empire and the rebels alike, Aphra Laiso (illustrator of the Star Wars: & Simon Spurrier

is attempting to infiltrate a secret rebel Rogue One comics adaptation) and a Artist Emilio Laiso
training center when she attracts the cover by Ashley Witter. Cover artist Ashley Witter
Star Wars Adventures #8
Writer Sholly Fisch
Star Wars Legends Epic Artist Sean Galloway
Collection: The Clone
Wars Vol. 2

The latest Star Wars Legends Epic
Collection, which reprints some great
tales inspired by the prequel trilogy,
offers a truly fine combination of

storytelling and value within its
424 pages.
As the Clone Wars rage on, General
Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker brace
for the soggy ordeal that is the Battle
of Jabiim. Skywalker later fi nds himself
behind enemy lines alongside a fellow
Jedi who used to be a Tusken Raider
as the Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress moves
in for the kill. Meanwhile, Senator Bail
Organa deals with pirates, Quinlan Vos
goes undercover, Darth Maul threatens
the galaxy, and Mace Windu confronts
the Separatist threat fi rsthand.
Collecting Star Wars: Republic #55-67, Blackman, John Ostrander, Tom Taylor,
Star Wars: Darth Maul “Death and Ian Edginton, and artists Brian
Sentence” #1-4, and material from Ching, Jan Duursema, Tomas Giorello,
Star Wars Tales #22, the volume Brandon Badeaux, Bruno Redondo,
boasts writers that include Haden W. and Steve Pugh. On sale March 21.




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Often the bad guys in movies are criticized for The Rebellion, the fi ght against

being one-note or at, but the story of Kylo Ren is tyranny, the Force—these are what
he knows and understands. What
proving that villains can have an arc that is similar allows the audience to understand
to the heroic monomyth. Tricia Barr examines the and identify with Ben Solo is a long
Villain’s Journey of Kylo Ren. established familiarity with the epic
Skywalker saga—with all the Star
Wars stories that have come before
W ORDS B Y TR I C IA B ARR
The Force Awakens.
The Call to Adventure occurs
in the novel Bloodline. Ben Solo,
who is off on a quest, training
with his uncle Luke, learns that
his grandfather was the evil Sith
magine Jedi apprentice—to the pinnacle Lord Darth Vader. This shocking
I Kylo Ren’s of this quest. The First Order truth, exposed by Leia Organa’s
assault force closes in to crush the
story as
political rivals, unveils a secret
reddened
Ben’s family has hidden from him.
fragile remnants of the Resistance,
footprints including Ren’s mother General While we can relate and empathize
stretching out Leia Organa, inside an old rebel with the fact that there was never
before us on the salty surface of base. One man stands in his way— a good time to tell a child a truth
Crait. They represent the journey Luke Skywalker—who appears to that shames the family, most can
of Kylo Ren as it unfolds in Star have returned from self-imposed understand the betrayal Ben Solo
Wars: The Last Jedi. If we turn and isolation. Kylo Ren marches out to must have felt upon learning how
look backwards we can start to see defeat his former master, to destroy deeply and how long his family
more footsteps, the ones taken by the Jedi, and their legend along had deceived him.
the character in The Force Awakens. with him. Everything that has The Meeting with the Mentor—
Further in the distance are subtle occurred during Kylo Ren’s Villain’s his dark side tutor, Supreme Leader
moments in time revealed through Journey drives the emotional stakes Snoke—is obscured from the
remembrances in The Last Jedi and to this climactic moment. However, audience, but conversations in The
by events covered in the novel Star before we can talk about where this Force Awakens make apparent that
Wars: Bloodline, written by Claudia journey takes him, we must go back the First Order’s Supreme Leader
Gray. Some of these footprints are to the beginning… is the character who guided Ben’s
blurry—stretches of his life story fall to the dark side. On D’Qar, Leia
that remain hazy to the fans—but First Steps Into Darkness tells Han Solo, “It was Snoke. He
taking them all together we have A Hero’s Journey can be marked seduced our son to the dark side.
enough to see the arc of Kylo Ren’s by certain specific phases. So too But we can still save him. Me. You.”
Villain’s Journey. The beats are the can Kylo Ren’s Villain’s Journey. Later, when Han confronts him on
same as a monomyth, but instead The Ordinary World for the Hero’s Starkiller Base, Ren says, “Your son
of a heroic rise there is a tragic Journey often reveals the hero to is gone. He was weak and foolish,
descent into darkness. be a mere commoner, or isolated like his father. So I destroyed him.”
When we first meet Kylo Ren and unaware of their true destiny Han counters, “That’s what Snoke
in The Force Awakens, his quest as a “chosen one.” Rey’s Hero’s wants you to believe, but it’s not
is revealed. He seeks the map to Journey fits the classical model in true. My son is alive.” Later Han
Luke Skywalker, that he might her introduction as a scavenger asserts, “Snoke is using you for
hunt down and eliminate the last isolated on the desolate world of your power. When he gets what he
Jedi. The conclusion of The Last Jakku. Ben Solo is born into a life wants, he’ll crush you—you know
Jedi brings the man once known where his bloodline and mythic it’s true.” The script states that
as Ben Solo—Luke’s erstwhile powers are his ordinary world. “[Kylo] does know it,” but perhaps
the betrayals by his family in Ben’s
past prevent him from accepting
Kylo Ren marches out to defeat his that truth. Kylo Ren fulfi lls Snoke’s
former master, to destroy the Jedi, and wishes and kills his father.
Despite the initiating event of
their legend along with him. his journey and the arrival of his
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resists the dark path for some 01
time. He stays with Luke, and
in remembrances from both Luke
and Kylo Ren in The Last Jedi we
learn that the darkness grew inside
him as he continued to train at the
Jedi academy.
The Crossing of the Threshold
occurs on the fateful night when
Luke enters Ben‘s hut and looks
into his young apprentice’s heart.
For a moment, as Skywalker tells
it, he considers killing his nephew
as he lies sleeping, but he quickly
decides against it. Ben wakes to see
his uncle standing over him with
a lightsaber lit, and instinctively
defends himself. So, just as Rey’s
Hero’s Journey starts in a fi ght for

survival, fleeing Niima Outpost in Joseph Campbell in 1949. Taken friends as individuals with mutual
the Millennium Falcon, Ben’s path as a whole, The Force Awakens goals. At the beginning of The Last
to becoming a villain in the galaxy comprises the Test, Allies, and Jedi, Snoke makes apparent to Hux
far, far away is also infl uenced by Enemies phase for Kylo Ren. This and Ren that they have both failed
a survival instinct taking over. His is the portion of the journey when their tests as his underlings, as seen
dark impulses stoked, Ben blasts the protagonist—in this case, Kylo during the previous fi lm.
Luke with the Force and leaves him Ren as the central figure of his Kylo begins The Force Awakens
for dead. He then destroys the Jedi own villainous arc, rather than tracking down the map to Luke,
academy, like his grandfather Darth as the antagonist in Rey’s heroic but fails, owing to the efforts of
Vader had pillaged the Jedi Temple adventure—confronts physical new adversaries: “a girl,” a droid
on Coruscant as a fl edgling Sith. and emotional challenges, and a defector. He pursues them
meets individuals who slow 01 Kylo Ren to Takodana, where he unwisely
Testing A Villain down his progress, and must corners Rey leaves the planet without BB-8,
on Takodana.

Many contemporary movies use decide who can be trusted. based on his confidence he can
the steps found in the Hero’s Each of these tests moves 02 As he attacks retrieve the map from Rey’s mind.
the Resistance
Journey from Christopher Vogler’s him toward a true knowing His failed attempt to interrogate the
fleet in his TIE
The Writer’s Journey: Mythic of himself as an individual. silencer, Ren scavenger only further awakens her
Structures for Writers, which is a As expected for a villain in hesitates when latent Force powers, which then
given the
refined, modern take on the Hero’s Star Wars, his allies, such as enables her to escape captivity.

opportunity to
Journey monomyth described by General Hux, aren’t so much kill his mother. He passes his next personal test—
killing his own father to cement
his commitment to the dark
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side—and bests Finn in lightsaber
combat before finding Rey to be a

more formidable adversary than he
ever expected.
In the Vogler model, The
Approach to the Inmost Cave is the
phase where the protagonist enters
a special world and faces doubts. In
The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson
creates a realm that is new even
to longtime fans of Star Wars. The
supernatural connection between
Rey and Ren provides a means
for the pair to converse with each
other; to share some understanding
and even sympathy. Ren confesses
to Rey about the start of his villain’s
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CAMPBELL

A PRACTICAL GUIDE her quest into the dark sea cave to 03

find out who she really is. What
Christopher Vogler’s Hero’s Journey
formula has been the go-to model of is remarkable is that the sequel
fi lmmakers since the 1980s, when his trilogy’s hero and villain, by way
memo “A Practical Guide to The Hero of their unique connection in the
With a Thousand Faces” condensed Force, create a strong impression
and modernized Joseph Campbell’s of the duality that exists between
historically focused monomythic model.
But elements of classical mythology the characters. Rey’s the light, the
continue to appear in fresh new stories, hero, and Kylo’s the dark, the hero’s
often with a twist that refl ects current shadow. Rey represents hope, and
trends in the world they are written. Kylo its absence. Generally during
Some of the Campbellian elements
found in Kylo Ren’s Villain’s Journey the Hero’s Journey, the hero is
include Meeting with the Goddess confronting these elements within
and Woman as Temptress. themselves. In The Last Jedi, the
Force itself becomes a character,
with those two opposing sides
facing the other. When Rey sits on
the rocky outcrop with Luke asking
her to look into the Force, she sees 04
the light, the dark, the new life, and
the destruction that exists within it.
Perhaps it’s the fact that Ren learns
before Rey can admit to herself
what she has always known—that
MEETING WITH THE GODDESS she is the child of no notable
Campbell describes The Meeting
with the Goddess as an event where bloodline (from his point of
the hero meets a powerful female view)—that causes him to begin to
fi gure that gives him the support or doubt his own place in the galaxy.
information needed for his quest. In His lineage doesn’t necessarily
A New Hope, Luke meets Leia; in The guarantee his position of greatness.
Force Awakens, Rey meets Maz Kanata.
Often in stories studied by Campbell, He gains an understanding that his
the Goddess offers unconditional love. position must be earned.
For a villain, heroic tropes are twisted; This brings us to the Supreme
for Ren, this support takes the form Ordeal, which happens in Snoke’s
of conditions he must meet in order
to earn the “love” of a powerful male Throne Room after Rey has given
fi gure, Snoke. herself up to the First Order in the
hope of swaying Ren. The Ordeal
requires the protagonist to pass
a physical test or experience an Order. This would be the Reward
emotional inner crisis while facing in the Vogler monomyth model.
a deadly foe, drawing upon their For a Hero, this Reward is the
lessons learned and skills acquired means by which the character
during the Tests. When Ren turns would help save their Ordinary
Rey’s lightsaber toward Supreme World following the Road Back.

Leader Snoke, then powers it up to While Rey struggles to find a way
WOMAN AS TEMPTRESS cleave through him, he outwits his to save the last members of the
In The Force Awakens, Ren is distracted master—accomplishing something Resistance, Kylo Ren marches the
by the woman who fl ies the Millennium Darth Vader had not been able to in resources of the First Order toward
Falcon. Rey is the Temptress that lures the two decades between Revenge their base on Crait, his intention
Ren away from his quest to fi nd and kill
Luke Skywalker. If he hadn’t abducted of the Sith and Return of the Jedi. to crush the Resistance and the
her and awakened her Force powers, The Last Jedi relies heavily on the mother he feels betrayed him.
things might have gone differently. In beats and visual cues of Return Earlier in the film, he fails a similar

The Last Jedi, Rey stands before Kylo of the Jedi to drive home the test to kill his mother when his
Ren in Snoke’s Throne Room, asking him

to join her to save the remnants of the closure Ren achieves as a villain. finger hesitates on the trigger while


Resistance fl eet that is being destroyed He finishes what his grandfather flying his TIE silencer in the assault
by the First Order. She represents trust started—as he promises to do when on the Raddus. By the end, he has
and unconditional hope that he can addressing Vader’s burnt helmet in resolved to address that error and
return to the light. Those hoping for The Force Awakens—and slays his intends to complete the task this
a redemption for the son of Han and
Leia share her optimistic request for master to seize control of the First time. (Though as a storytelling
him to join her. However, Ren rejects
her entreaty and cements his path to
the dark side.

point his earlier failure may have Luke is ready to let go of his 03 Ren and Rey or the lack of footprints on the
lulled some in the audience to guilt and fear of failure and share a deep salt plain—he might have seen
connection
believing Ren was drawing closer try again. In the aftermath through the that Luke was using the same tactic
to deciding he was on the wrong of Ren’s battle with the Force- Force, in The as Poe in the opening scene, or
Last Jedi.
path, rather than leading him to projection of Luke, one can Holdo during the second act, and
(Left)
recommit to it.) imagine Luke sitting on Ahch- using a diversion to buy the good
The Climax of Ren’s Villain’s To reciting Yoda’s mantra: Do 04 “You’re no guys more time, to find a way to

Vader. You’re
Journey is the showdown with his or do not, there is no try. survive. Ren’s journey, for now at
just a child in a
former master. Rey, Ren’s opposite, From a distant rock, light mask,” Snoke’s least, concludes with his villainous
has convinced Luke there is hope. years away, Luke fools Ren, chilling words goal thwarted, obscured by his
to Kylo. (Left)

By leaving to confront Ren, she who is intense and eager to blinkered, selfish bloodlust. On the

has also reminded Luke that being finish the man responsible for flipside of that moment, however,


a Jedi requires selflessness. It is an Vader’s ‘failure’ and who thought the remaining Resistance warriors
incredibly selfless act to let go of about killing him as an apprentice. are discovering that the light of the

the hate and anger Rey must feel, As the First Order lets the might Jedi has returned to the galaxy, and
knowing what Ren did to Han of its firepower rain down on the that light’s name is Rey.

Solo—a man who respected her last Jedi, the deception might not
enough to give her a chance at a have been apparent. But up close, Tricia Barr is co-author of Ultimate
better life and a man she knew to in the personal confrontation, Star Wars and the Star Wars Visual
be a hero of the Rebellion. After a had Kylo Ren paid attention to his Encyclopedia. Follow her on
little more prodding from Yoda, surroundings—the blue lightsaber Twitter @fangirlcantina.
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omantic relationships in the
R Star Wars universe can be a bit
rocky to say the least. Look at
some of the most well-known
couplings: Han and Leia, Obi-
Wan and Satine Kryze, Anakin rhythm together as partners and friends as Kanan
and Padmé, Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree… It is became Hera’s co-pilot onboard the Ghost.
clear that the path of true love does tend to be As their efforts to disrupt the Empire grew, so
filled with some crater-sized obstacles, no matter did their crew. The Spectres—their codename for
how much we want our favorite couples to make the ship’s crew—became a party of five. Kanan, as
it work. Spectre 1, oversaw the planning and execution of
There’s one couple in the Star Wars universe, operations. As Spectre 2, Hera pilots the Ghost as
however, that’s been going strong for years now: captain and Kanan’s equal partner. Hera’s droid,
renegades Kanan Jarrus and Hera Syndulla of Chopper became Spectre 3. Zeb Orrelios, a Lasat,
Star Wars Rebels. joined as Spectre 4, and the Mandalorian Sabine
Kanan and Hera, known by the nickname Wren came on board as Spectre 5.
of “Kanera” to a lot of fans, are a favorite for
many reasons, not least the equality in their A Love Story
relationship and their implicit trust in each other. By the time we meet the Ghost crew at the start
Kanan is a Jedi Knight and he’s been trained of Star Wars Rebels, Hera and Kanan have settled
against having attachments. Hera is committed into a companionable friendship, a partnership
to fighting the Empire first and foremost. But underscored by a loving bond. In fact, as far as a
they’ve learned how to fight for each other (and great many fans were concerned, Kanan and Hera
the rest of the Ghost crew) without forgetting were “Space Married.” In essence, the two are a
the needs of the overall mission—even if that couple in pretty much everything but name. Hera
puts one of them in danger in the short term. habitually calls Kanan “Love” or “Dear;” and
That’s not to say things bewteen them have they even refer to Ezra, Zeb, and Sabine as “the
always been easy. The couple have seen their fair kids;” they spar verbally; to offer reassurance they
share of obstacles. But if there’s one thing we’ve touch; and they fight side by side as one.
come to know about them, it’s that, no matter While there is no explicit recognition of what
what happens, Hera and Kanan will always find is going on between them in Season One, there is
their way back to each other. no denying that Hera’s clearly upset when Kanan
elects to be left on Lothal and allows himself to
A New Dawn be captured in order to save the rest of the Ghost
Kanan Jarrus fell in love with Hera Syndulla crew in “Call to Action.” Two episodes later, in
before he ever saw her face. One second she the first season finale, “Fire Across the Galaxy,”
was a cloaked figure asking for
directions in a seedy part of
town on Gorse, and the next he “Kanan Jarrus fell
was willing to follow that voice
anywhere. Not that Hera made in love with Hera
it easy on him. She had gone to
Gorse to find intel for her own
rebellious efforts, not to pick Syndulla before he
up some drifter, but the young
Kanan Jarrus and 18-year-old ever saw her face.”
Hera Syndulla teamed up to help
save Gorse from total destruction
and to bring down Count Viridian, while dealing
a blow to the Empire at the same time. Talk about
the start of a beautiful friendship.
While Kanan set upon joining Hera on her
“damn fool idealistic crusade” largely based on
his attraction to her, Hera made it clear that any
romance between the two of them would need to
go unexplored when weighed against the larger

fight against the Empire. We sensed the attraction
was mutual, but Hera Syndulla isn’t one to let
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01 When alone, there is a smile on Kanan’s face that shows he’s
Kanan and particularly happy to see Hera when the Spectres
Hera share
moments of come back to rescue him—especially during the
intimacy. hug they share. It’s a moment Kanera “shippers”
(Right)
(fan proponents of the relationship) point to as
02 Kanan and proof that there’s more going on here than just
Hera: ”Space a simple friendship.
Married”.
(Right) Moving into the second season of Rebels,
we watched as Kanan and Hera’s relationship
03 Kanan, became a foundation for deeper
blinded by
Darth Maul emotional moments. When Hera is
on Malachor, wounded while trying to orchestrate “Hera can
is comforted an alliance with Fenn Rau in “The
by Hera.
(Right) Protector of Concord Dawn,” Kanan’s empathize with
concern runs deeper than friendship.
We also see Kanan lose his proverbial Kanan while also
cool when meeting Hera’s father,
Cham Syndulla. Cham may be a hero
of the Rebellion, but Kanan’s nerves challenging him.”
aren’t those of a soldier meeting a
soldier, but of a boyfriend meeting his
beloved’s father for the first time. Tongue-tied “Trials of the Darksaber,” we can see that the pair

Kanan is a favorite among Kanera fans. are close. Hera can empathize with Kanan while
The two most notable moments in Season also challenging him. She can see his frustration
Two for the couple come in the two-part fi nale, as he tries to train Sabine, but also tells him to get
“Twilight of the Apprentice.” Sabine gently hits his head out of his afterburners and stop trying to
Kanan upside the head when he seems to be protect the young woman, reminding him of her
unaware of Hera’s apparent concern about his own battles with her father. It’s a rare individual
mission to Malachor. While neither voices their who can tell Kanan that, “This is not about you,”
feelings for one another, Kanan promises Hera and have him actually take it to heart.
they’ll see each other again and the two share Not every Kanera interaction in Season Three
a long, comforting hug. It’s a goodbye neither is so serious, either. Kanan’s crack that he “gets
wants to say, but they know it needs to happen. the feeling Thrawn’s really trying” to kill them
Kanan does, indeed, return from Malachor, ellicits a chuckled threat from Hera before she
but is blind when he does so. He can no longer urges him to, “Come home, love.” Both of
see Hera, but her love still shines in her face as them are all too aware of the stakes, yet they
she cradles his face in her hands. Whatever they always try to lighten the mood. On more than


fight, they fight it together. one occasion, it is clear that Hera’s amused rage
at Kanan’s often cavalier attitude is mutually
Back to Business reassuring. Kanan blows off steam in times of
After these emotional moments at the end of the crisis by making wisecracks and Hera understands
second season, many fans were keen for things this. It allows them to remain focused while
to heat up between Kanan and Hera in Season knowing they do have each other’s backs. In
Three. But the appearance of Grand Admiral other words, they just get each other, in a
Thrawn put any romance on the backburner. wonderful way.
After all, would you take time out for canoodling Yet while Season Three kept Kanan and Hera’s
if there was a military genius on your tail? feelings under wraps, Season Four has put it all
That said, the moments we do get in the third on the table. Less than halfway through the
season are treasures. As they talk about Sabine in opening episode, “Heroes of Mandalore, Part
1,” the pair have a conversation via hologram
which reveals that Kanan’s priorities are in a very
different place when it comes to his relationship
with Hera. She is still all business, focusing on
the needs of the Rebellion, but he tries to turn
the conversation around to how she feels about
them being apart. It’s very reminiscent of Han
and Leia’s “We need? What about you need?”
conversation in the Rebel base on Hoth in The
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This is the first time in the entire series that Putting the Romance

either one of them has even remotely addressed
their relationship. Kanan believes that there is a into Rebellion:
conversation they need to have, and Hera knows
exactly what he’s talking about. It’s hard to work
out what has caused his newfound urgency, but HERA SYNDULLA KANAN JARRUS
it’s likely that almost dying on Atollon at the end Born seven years before the start of the Before he was known as Kanan Jarrus,
of Season Three put things in perspective for him. Clone Wars, Hera Syndulla was raised to Caleb Dume was a youngling who was
fi ght: for her home, for her people, for brought to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant
But in this moment, Kanan and Hera as a couple her freedom. Trained by her father, the and left there. With no knowledge of his
becomes an actual plot point in the series. Ryloth freedom-fi ghter Cham Syndulla, parents or homeworld, Caleb made the
Wonderfully, it doesn’t stop there, either. Two Hera felt the cost of fi ghting the Empire temple his home and was apprenticed to
personally. The loss of her mother and Jedi Master Depa Billaba.
episodes later, “In the Name of the Rebellion” we
disagreements with her father saw her When Order 66 was initiated by

see Hera flying like an ace through a cloud-fi lled looking to the skies as a way to fi ght the Emperor, Billaba sacrifi ced herself to
canyon, her maneuvers guided solely by Kanan’s the Empire in the best way she knew give Caleb a chance to save himself. On
how—as a pilot. the run and still reeling from her death,
Jedi senses. When she nervously quips, “I must
With C1-10P, a droid recovered from he met a smuggler, Janus Kasmir, who
really trust you,” he replies, “I know you do.” It’s a fallen Y-wing on Ryloth, Hera set off in taught him the skills he would later use
another perfect example of what these two can her ship, the Ghost, to lend her skills as to survive. Caleb put aside the teachings
accomplish together. both a pilot and a fi ghter to the larger of the Jedi and became Kanan Jarrus:
struggle. Her search for new allies led scoundrel, pilot, and bounty hunter.
her to the planet Gorse, where she met A chance meeting with Hera Syndulla
Kanera: Past and Future Kanan Jarrus and recruited him to join set Kanan on a new path which would
While undercover on Lothal in Season Four’s fi fth the fi ght. eventually lead him, grudgingly, into the
Hera Syndulla, captain of the Ghost fi ght against the Empire. Once unwilling
episode, “The Occupation,” Kanan and Hera end
and rebel leader, is the glue that holds to commit to anything, Kanan Jarrus
up face to face in an alley and realize how long her team together and the heart and now dedicates himself to leading the
it’s been since they’ve been alone together. It’s soul of Star Wars Rebels. Spectres, and mentoring Ezra Bridger.
a story beat filled with promise and back-story,

and a confirmation that these two have, indeed,

shared this sort of intimacy in the past. he knew all of this and was 100 percent okay
That past is also evident in the “almost” kiss with it, when clearly he wasn’t.
that follows. There’s no awkwardness. These are Kanan quickly realizes he may have pushed
two people who have clearly kissed one another too far and tries to apologize, but he’s promptly
before and, while the kiss is interrupted by Zeb silenced by Hera reaching up and pulling his
(dang it, Zeb!), there’s little doubt these two will head down to meet hers in a kiss. It’s a promise,
kiss again. a reassurance, and an answer to his question.
That promised kiss happens in episode seven, Not only does she initiate this kiss, but once it
“Kindred.” With Hera about to undertake a new ends, she cups his face in her hand and stares
mission that will put her face to face with Grand directly into his eyes, as if to say, “Got it?” It’s
Admiral Thrawn and the might of the Imperial empowering, it’s loving, and is everything that


fleet, Kanan finds himself unwilling to let her go Kanan ever wanted—if the look on his face is
without finally addressing what we could call the any indication.

“Kanan Loves Hera” bantha in the room. Last we saw, Hera had been captured by the
It’s funny that two people who can so easily foul Governor Pryce, which likely means that
communicate on other topics have such a blind a face-to-face confrontation with Grand Admiral
spot when it comes to talking about their feelings Thrawn comes next. We know that she survives
for each other. But great romantic moments are thanks to Rogue One, but, beyond that, who
built on these sorts of misunderstandings, and knows? What will happen in the second half
Rebels’ executive producer, Dave Filoni, does an of Rebels’ final season is anyone’s guess.
excellent job of setting up what is arguably the Will Hera and Kanan be reunited? Will they
best kiss in Star Wars. For, as much as Kanan has get a chance to explore their relationship further?
been her partner through their time together, it Could things potentially get more intimate? Will
seems they’ve never talked about whether they they live happily ever after?
are or aren’t a couple. The man who fell in love The specter of doubt is raised as we already
with a voice on Gorse is head over heels for the know that the Jedi are supposed to be “all but
woman attached to that voice, and he wants to extinct” by the time we reach the events of A
know if she feels the same way. New Hope. But a lot can happen between now
In Hera’s mind, Kanan already knows. Once and then—and we all know that things can be

the fighting is over, and once the Empire is gone, true, if only from a certain point of view.
only then can they indulge their feelings for each Ultimately, wouldn’t we all like to see Kanan
other. But it takes Kanan openly addressing the and Hera end up together for a long, long time
issue to make her realize she just assumed that in that galaxy far, far away?




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In December 2017, the cast and crew of The Last Jedi arrived in London, England,
for a prestigious Royal premiere. Star Wars Insider braved the winter chill to speak
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ian Johnson, the writer and
director of The Last Jedi
gave off an amazing
aura of calm despite
the excitement and
R2-D2 and C-3PO walk the red carpet
frenzy of expectation that surrounded
the film’s London premiere. “It feels

great that people have been enjoying
the movie,” he told Star Wars Insider.
“I was just excited for fans and crowds
to see it for the fi rst time.”
When asked about working with
the late Carrie Fisher, Johnson was
enthused yet thoughtful in his response.
“First and foremost, she was a writer,
and that’s how we first really connected.

We had a lot of really nice moments
on set, but the times I remember her
best were when we were hanging at her
house before the shoot. She was digging
out books for me that she wanted to
talk about. She was writing The Princess
Diarist [Fisher’s personal recollections Daisy Ridley (Rey) arrives at the premiere.
from the set of the fi rst Star Wars movie]
when we were filming, and she showed

me all the diaries from 1976. I feel really
lucky to have had a little bit of time to
know her.”
Fisher left an incredible legacy as an
icon of empowerment, and the saga is
reflecting the societal change that she

championed, with The Last Jedi boasting
the most diverse cast of all of the fi lms
to date. Was there a conscious decision
to reflect the real world in the movie?

“It felt right, it felt good as I was
writing it,” Johnson explained. “Star
Wars should refl ect the world as it
is today and the world as it actually
looks around us. Movies are doing that
Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) with wife Marilou.
more and more now. It’s nothing but
a good thing.”
Still looming large for fi lmmakers
playing in the Star Wars sandbox is its n sharp contrast to his ‘blink and Given his status as a Star Wars
visionary creator, George Lucas. What you’ll miss it’ appearance in The veteran, Hamill was protective over
did he make of Johnson’s fi lm? I Force Awakens, Mark Hamill has the new cast, though he also admitted
“He was very gracious,” Johnson lots to do in The Last Jedi. Were there to feeling a tinge of jealousy at their
revealed. “I grew up not just loving any surprises for him? “We planned it adventures. “The cast is so spectacular,
Star Wars; I attended the same fi lm all out pretty meticulously,” he said. everyone is talented in their own way.
school that George Lucas had studied “What I didn’t expect was, when we I felt a strong sense of nostalgia! I used
at because I’d read about it in a book were shooting, I kept having ice-cold to be the orphan discovery with hidden
and discovered that he went there. To water dropped onto me. I was trying to powers, now we’ve got Rey. I used to be
be able to chat with him and hear his work out how I was going to deliver the the hotshot, impulsive X-wing fi ghter
kind words about the movie we made dialogue and then… Brrr! It was all I pilot, and now we’ve got Poe Dameron.
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enemy territory in disguise, now we’ve “I was so lucky to work with someone and sister, I said, ‘Wait a minute, if
got Rose Tico and Finn. So I had to fi ght I admired for so long,” Hamill added. Luke’s Princess Leia’s brother, doesn’t
the irrational urge that it’s a bunch of “He was so gracious with his time. He that make me royalty?’ She said ‘No!’
strangers rummaging through my old stayed in contact, writing to me with “When I met the princes, I said, ‘My
toy box playing with my old toys! But beautiful calligraphy in old-fashioned mother was Queen Amidala, my father
basically now at this age, I’m happy ink. I would see him in London, and was Lord Vader, my sister is Princess
to let the kids do more heavy lifting.” we’d go out to dinner. He was one of Leia. Doesn’t that make me royalty?’
Given that Luke Skywalker is now the greatest actors ever.” Unfortunately, it was a split decision.
the elder statesman of Star Wars, would In a much-documented visit, the William said yes, Harry said he needed
Hamill compare his role to that of Sir British Royal Princes, William and Harry, more information!”
Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi? toured the set during the shoot. Hamill With Luke Skywalker being one of
“At first, when I read the script [for seized the chance to solve a mystery that the characters most widely reproduced

The Last Jedi], I thought, ‘this is really had given him sleepless nights since the on material as diverse as cereal boxes,
taking me out of my comfort zone.’ making of Return of the Jedi. “I used the T-shirts, masks, and of course action
We’ve seen benign, wise Jedi before, opportunity when the princes came for figures Hamill is able to see the funny

and nobody can do it better than Alec. a tour to solve something that had been side of his fame, as well. “I just enjoy
But I think being pushed in that way bothering me since 1982. When George it for the pure joy of being a Pez
was a good thing. told us that Carrie and I were brother dispenser,” he joked. “I don’t care
about the money, I just love being
on the underoos!”

s a recent addition to Star Wars
movies, Kelly Marie Tran freely
A admitted that, at times, she
had been taken aback by her experience
making The Last Jedi. “This was my fi rst
substantial role in a very large movie. I’ll
remember the moments we had on set
for the rest of my life,” she reckoned.
“You know, I was this completely new
person, and it says so much about my
fellow cast and crewmembers that I felt
at home on that set, because everyone
was so welcoming and open. I really felt
like part of the family.
“I just loved that Rian had this sort of
child-like wonder about everything,”
she continued. “Everything felt fun,
and then you’d be doing a scene and
hear his little laugh, and I’d think,
‘We’re doing it, we’re doing it!’ It just felt
Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico) enjoys the moment. like we were hanging out in someone’s
backyard making a movie for ourselves.
Stormtroopers escort John Boyega (Finn). And I think that’s really special.”

espite being badly injured
during the climax of The Force
D Awakens, Finn has a lot of
action in the new movie, and John
Boyega was more than up for taking
on Finn’s nemesis, Captain Phasma.
“The fight with Phamsa was a

challenge, because the weapon was
different for me this time,” he told
Insider. “There was a lot of stunt
training, mostly with Gwendoline
[Christie], and she has a really long
reach. I needed to dodge and pirouette
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“ iven the intense, non-stop


nature of The Last Jedi, the
When I met the G script would surely give most
princes, I said, producers’ nightmares, but Ram
Bergman was laid back in the face of
‘My mother intense space battles, alien casinos,
was Queen and islands of porgs. “It’s funny—when

I read the script for the first time, all
Amidala, my I cared about was the story and the
father was characters. Rian and I had worked on
a fair few drafts before we submitted a
Lord Vader, version we were happy with to Kathleen
my sister Kennedy. Rian thought it was a small
movie, and I didn’t necessarily think it
is Princess was that big a movie. Kathleen called
me to say how much she loved the script
Leia. Doesn’t and that this is a giant movie! She said,
that make ‘How are you going to do this?’
“When we started diving into it, we
me royalty?’ realized the scope was really big.
Unfortunately, Fortunately, Rian was able to deliver the
script a year in advance, so we had a lot
it was a split of time to figure out what we needed to


decision. make the film. It wasn’t that hard. If you
have someone like Rian who has a clear
William said vision that he can articulate, it makes
yes, Harry the process easier. When the project is
driven by a person who can write, direct,
said he and knows every element and aesthetic

needed more that he wants, with the best people in
the world working for you, the rest falls
information! into place.”
As the promotional tour for The
Last Jedi drew to a close, Johnson and
” Bergman were already looking forward
to an exciting future project—an all-new
Star Wars saga that will hit theaters at
some point after Episode IX releases. In
London, Bergman was clearly thrilled
to be staying in the galaxy far, far away.
“First of all I’m excited to be making
more movies with Rian Johnson,” he
said, “and now on top of it we can make
a new trilogy of Star Wars movies. Life
is good! I’ll do it for the next 10 years.
If you’re working with the nicest people
and best people, on behalf of the fans,
what’s not to love?”

omhnall Gleeson’s performance
as Hux in The Last Jedi sees
D the general as angry as he
is desperate in his attempt to please
Supreme Leader Snoke and destroy
the Resistance. Given the characters

evil actions, could Gleeson find a way to
identify with him? “Playing something
different is more fun than playing the
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“ “I’ve played a few good guys, and now


The magic it’s nice to play someone people would
describe as being on the dark side. Of
of lm is course, as an actor, I’m on his side when
that you live I’m playing him. He wants order in the
galaxy, he thinks things are out of
forever. For control, he’s scared of the Force—
people who I think he probably has a point! There’s
lot’s about him that I understand, but
knew Carrie, he also has a few character traits that
are probably not the best!
she’ll live “Rian and I talked about the idea of
forever to Hux being like a kicked dog, because
he’s kind of undermined in the fi lm, but
them anyway. we don’t lose the idea of him being able
She was so to cause some damage. We talked about
how eventually he is going to bite back.”
kind, and as Of his castmates, Gleeson was
irreverent especially glad to share many scenes
with veteran English comedy actor
as anybody Adrian Edmondson.
I’ve ever “He’s amazing. I watched his shows
all the time when I was a kid,” he said.
met in my “I’m a huge fan of his, and he’s also a
life. Nobody really nice man. He’s very funny in the
film, but in a very understated, classy

knew what way. He’s the real deal, so it was an
honor to work with him.”
was going Gleeson also has fond memories
to happen of Carrie Fisher. While not sharing
any scenes with her, he still recalled
with Carrie. her generosity on set. “Carrie was really
I love that cool about coming up to people, and
not making it a thing to have to
Rian wrote approach her and say ‘Hi, I’m in the

her such a film, can I say hello?’
“The magic of film is that you live

beautiful forever. For people who knew Carrie,
role. she’ll live forever to them anyway.
She was so kind, and as irreverent
as anybody I’ve ever met in my life.
” Nobody knew what was going to
happen with Carrie. I love that Rian
wrote her such a beautiful role.”

fter sharing the role with
Peter Mayhew in The Force
A Awakens, Joonas Suotamo has
now graduated to playing Chewbacca
full-time. The affable Finnish actor
was excited about returning to play
the character in all his scenes, and
enthused “It’s the best thing I could
possibly hope to do for a living.”
But while Chewbacca is back in
action, he is without his long-time best
friend. “I do miss working with Harrison
Ford,” said Suotamo. “He was so much
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He was very serious about playing the
role of Han Solo.”
Paying tribute to Peter Mayhew,
who is credited as a special advisor on

the new film, Suotamo revealed that
the retiring actor told him to bulk up
a bit. “Peter and I had a long discussion
before The Last Jedi. He told me how
Chewbacca moves, and how he thinks.
In the movies, you don’t get subtitles of
Chewbacca’s thoughts, but now I know
what he’s thinking.”

ith her cool demeanor
and instantly iconic hair,
W Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo Laura Dern (Amilyn Holdo) speaks to the press.
is one of the breakout characters in the
new movie. Award-winning actress
Laura Dern couldn’t be more delighted
with her character’s image. “It’s deeply
important that she is so feminine and
so in control,” explained Dern. “We all
felt that a leader should be able to be
feminine and not have to be one of the
boys to lead. I thought that was a great
choice in terms of the design, the hair,
and the costume.”
Despite being a big movie in terms
of scope, Dern was pleased to fi nd that
the day-to-day reality was actually much
more akin to a small production. “It felt
protective, safe, and collaborative,” she
revealed. “It was like an independent
movie in way. Periodically I’d look up
and see Chewbacca or R2-D2 walking
past, which reminded me of what I
Daisy Ridley (Rey).
was doing! It was the greatest party I’ve
been invited to.”

apturing the imagination of been working out in the year between actual relationship. I seem to remember
audiences across the world, making The Force Awakens and The Last it working chronologically—or at
C Rey is very much a hero for Jedi—I’d been strength training. When least it seemed to in my mind. As
our times. Daisy Ridley is now fi rmly we got back into filming we didn’t have our relationship was growing, I think

established as an acclaimed star, with the time to train that we had the fi rst the characters’ relationship was growing,
a variety of diverse roles showcasing her time around, but I felt stronger. I have as you see it on-screen.”
singular talent. Yet few of her roles have to say, I felt pretty badass!” Rey is at the forefront of a shift
required as much physical preparation as With unexpected plot twists placing in modern cinema that is increasingly
The Last Jedi. As befits a Force-user who the characters and actors outside of presenting female characters as strong,

veers to the light side, Ridley was very their comfort zone, Ridley relied on positive role-models. However, despite
much up for the challenge. “It was so her director and co-star to provide playing the best-loved hero on the
rigorous, but I enjoyed pushing myself,” continuity. “Mark [Hamill] and I have big-screen right now, Ridley admitted
she said. “It’s amazing what you can do. both talked about our unexpected that films aren’t always her thing.


“The big fight with Kylo Ren and reactions to reading The Last Jedi. We “I was always a book person, rather

Snoke’s guards involved a lot of stamina. were very lucky that we had a couple than a film person,” she shared. “All
It took two weeks to shoot. It was hard weeks rehearsal with Rian where we the heroes I knew were in books. Books
work just to keep up with everything. could just talk through everything. have never discriminated quite in the
I think that if I just learned the basic Working with a new director and a way films did. I have two sisters and

choreography, that wasn’t really doing new co-star is pretty big stuff. I felt grew up in a very loving household, so

it justice. I had to fight and act. I hadn’t like we were working through an for me I had everything I needed


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right there at home. If I had been more
of a film person, it would’ve meant a

great deal [to realize sooner how
ground-breaking Rey is]. I really didn’t
see the disparity so much, because I
haven’t had access to so many Star Wars

films. The way people have responded
has been so wonderful, and I think it is
only a good thing.”
Ridley was also on hand when “
Princes William and Harry took their
tour of the Star Wars set. “I’m not great I like
at small talk, so I found it a bit awkward,
really.” Ridley laughed. “The wonderful [Poe’s]
thing is that there are so many people laid back
involved in the making of the fi lm who
have worked far longer and far harder attitude.
than the actors. To be able to take the
princes to the creature workshop, and I’d describe
the props and costumes departments— him as a
where people aren’t always publicly
recognized for the work they do—felt West
pretty cool.” Coast jazz
musician.
iven that Poe Dameron was not
initially scripted to make it into He just
G the second act of Star Wars: The
Force Awakens—let alone the second hangs
movie of the new trilogy—the Resistance back.
pilot has done pretty well for himself.
“I just begged for my life until they He’s fast
agreed that I could make it off of Jakku!” but so
laughed Oscar Isaac, who plays the
swaggering fighter ace. “It’s defi nitely mellow,

a good feeling to be alive.”
The actor was quick to defi ne the and with
appeal of his character, who has become all that
a fan favorite. “I like his laid back
attitude. I’d describe him as a West Coast craziness
jazz musician. He just hangs back. He’s going on too!
fast but so mellow, and with all that
craziness going on too!” he said.
“I remember when we were reading
the script in Rian’s office with Carrie. We ”

were just improvising and trying all sorts

of crazy stuff to figure out how to play
those scenes. There was a real looseness
to it within all of the wildness.”
Isaac relished that experience, and
how Johnson developed his character.
“I was really excited to see what kind
of role Rian created for Poe in the story.

The conflict he has to deal with is brutal.
He took away the one thing that Poe
knows how to do so well—jumping into
an X-wing and blowing things up—so
Poe had to deal with being grounded.”
Isaac echoed Laura Dern’s feeling
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the average movie blockbuster. “I was
fortunate to have so many scenes with
Laura. We were on set in our jeans and
T-shirts, rehearsing, and talking about
our different motivations. Just to take
that kind of time in such a huge movie
is pretty special. I was really happy with
that, and also, of course, very happy to
be working with Carrie again.”

ne of the busiest actors in
Hollywood today, Andy Serkis
Oreturns to the Star Wars saga
in The Last Jedi as the mysterious, much
theorized-about, Supreme Leader Snoke.
Though the character is irredeemably
malevolent, Serkis needed to find good
in him to play the role. “You have to
Andy Serkis (Snoke) meets the fans.
identity with him in some way,” he set
out. “I don’t believe in the concept of
pure evil, but I think that we’re all very
capable of incredible darkness, as well as the curtain. He is so frail and fearful he Chairman of Walt Disney
incredible creativity and love. So you because he dreads this powerful Studios, Alan Horn, said he was
have to look honestly at yourself and feminine energy that he knows is T all too aware of the seemingly
think: What part is there I can possibly coming to take him down.” impossible task of maintaining a high
connect to? That’s your job as an actor. Having worked with many acclaimed standard as the Star Wars saga continues.
You have to use your imagination to and award-winning directors, including “There’s an accumulated affection and
find that part of you. We all have to Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg, expectation with the fans as we go
admit what we’re capable of. It’s very Serkis was clear about what makes Rian forward,” he said. “George Lucas started
important to try and humanize ‘evil Johnson stand out as one of the greats. it, and J.J. Abrams did a wonderful job
characters’ in some way. There’s a “The greatest directors are visionary,” of carrying it on. I’m thrilled with the
vulnerability we tried to approach that he said, “but at the same time, they work of Rian Johnson. His vision will
is born out of fear—fear that the First are collaborative with actors. There last forever.”
Order is in a shoddy state, and not are some who are great visionaries and What made Rian Johnson the perfect

being handled terribly well by Hux world-builders, but when it comes to choice to create the new film? Horn was
and Kylo Ren. The thing about Snoke performance, they don’t have a clue. adamant in his response. “First of all, he
is that there’s this public hologram There’s no point in making something is a cinephile. He really knows fi lm and
appearance he uses to scare people, look spectacular if you don’t care about he has a great eye. He carries a camera
and then there’s the wizard behind the characters.” with him everywhere, and takes pictures
of everything. The film was mostly cast

before he took the picture. But he’s so
relatable and comfortable that I think
the cast really responded to him.”
Such was Johnson’s success on set,
he was snapped up to create the recently
announced all-new trilogy. Horn said
he is excited about where the director
will take the franchise in the future.
“We haven’t collectively decided what
that new trilogy will be, but it’s going
to be very exciting. The Star Wars
universe is broad and wide, and
there’s lots of opportunities to develop
characters that haven’t been seen before.
The good thing about Rian is, not only
did he direct the picture, he wrote it.
He’s a true auteur. Once his screenplay
is ready, we know that he will run with
The Last Jedi alumni gather at the Royal Albert Hall.
the ball and score!”



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UNSUNG




HEROES






It takes a galaxy of heroes to make a saga
like Star Wars, but not all of them achieve
the legendary status of the Skywalkers.
Insider salutes some of the less celebrated
but no less heroic stars in that rmament.


he Last Jedi closes with a group of
T children reenacting the adventures
of a mythical legend known as Luke
Skywalker. Like Rey before them,
they idolize the tales of this almost

mythical figure, little realizing that
without the help of people just like them, Skywalker’s
struggle to defeat the evil Empire could never have
been won. People like plucky pilot Wedge Antilles,
or duplicitous space pirate Hondo Ohnaka, or even
Imperial agents-turned-rebels like Alexsandr Kallus.
The truth is that true heroism can come in many
shapes and forms, from the simple act of making the
right decision at the right moment, to standing up to
bullies, or in simply supporting your friends in their
time of need.
The Star Wars saga is littered with such characters
—the unsung heroes of the galaxy—whose actions are
driven by various motivations, yet whose assistance

and often sacrifices have played a crucial role in the
successes of the heroes of whom tales are told…

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THE ARMS DEALER
Nien Nunb

• First appearance / Return of the Jedi
• portrayed by / Mike Quinn (VI–VIII)
aND Richard Bonehill (VI)

Though the Rebel Alliance had sought
allies in every corner of the galaxy, few
could have imagined that an arms dealer
and smuggler would help turn the tide of
the Galactic Civil War.
Starting out as a freighter pilot for the
SoroSuub Corporation (which supported
the Empire), Nien Nunb at fi rst proved
his opposition covertly, by stealing from
his employers and giving the proceeds to
the Rebellion. Before long, he branched
out as an independent arms dealer, and
committed himself fully to the growing
Rebel Alliance shortly after the Battle of
Yavin, helping to smuggle Alderaanian
refugees from his home planet, Sullust,
after the Empire destroyed their world.
THE PILOT Reunited with his old friend General
Wedge Antilles Lando Calrissian, Nunb served as Lando’s
co-pilot during the Battle of Endor.

• First appearance / a new hope Diving fiercely into waves of Imperial TIE
• portrayed by / Denis Lawson fighters on board the Millennium Falcon,

Calrissian and Nunb entered the station

Wedge Antilles was destined Antilles answered the call alongside Wedge Antilles, firing the shot
for a life in the skies. Born on to join Red Squadron, taking that took out the main reactor.
the planet Corellia, and learned the call-sign Red Two. Flying in Years later, Nunb piloted Resistance

the ins and outs of complex numerous engagements, most starfighters against Snoke’s First Order
flight mechanics at a young age, notably the Battle of Hoth, his during the Battle of Starkiller Base. As a

working in fuel depots and farm ingenuity and skill in piloting long-serving ally of General Organa, he
outposts. His piloting abilities a tiny T-47 airspeeder toppled stood with the Resistance leadership on
developed fast, and before long a mighty AT-AT walker. the bridge of the Raddus as their base on
he was flying cargo ships. But His leadership qualities were D’Qar was evacuated, and was one of the

like many of his generation, he second-to-none, and as the rebel few survivors of the Battle of Crait, once
joined the Imperial Academy in fleet massed near to the planet more carrying hope with him aboard the

search of better opportunities Sullust to prepare for the attack Millennium Falcon.
and more advancement than a on the second giant Death Star,
hauling freight could ever offer. Wedge was the commander of
His uncanny flying ability was Rogue Squadron. Upon entering


soon identified, and he was sent the superstructure, Antilles and
to the planet Montross to train General Lando Calrissian blew

as a TIE fighter pilot at Skystrike up the reactors, which created
Academy. It was during his time a chain reaction that destroyed
here that Antilles witnessed the the deadly weapon.
true face of the mighty Imperial This blow meant the Empire

war machine as it steamrollered was all but finished, but Wedge
anything that lay waiting in its still had important work to do
path. With a desire to defect to on missions to Akiva and during
the Rebellion, Wedge Antilles the Battle of Jakku. Wedge could
was noticed by the mysterious at last retire when the signing
rebel agent known only as of the Galactic Concordance
Fulcrum, and his future path declared that the Empire’s rule
was set. was fi nally over.



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THE SOLDIER
Captain Rex

• First appearance / THe Clone Wars
• VOICED by / Dee Bradley Baker

Loyalty and dependability are key
attributes in the battle against the
forces of evil, and CT-7567—known
to his fellow comrades as Captain Rex
—has both of those in abundance. As
a member of the Republic’s mighty
clone army in the war against the
Separatists, Rex’s leadership qualities
quickly came to the fore, and he soon
rose to the rank of captain in Torrent
Company, a leg detachment of the
501st Legion. This led the Captain
to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with
hero of the Republic General Anakin
Skywalker as his second in command.
Respectful but always willing and
able to offer his wise viewpoint on
important matters, Rex became an
invaluable presence on the battle-

fields during confl ict.
The closest bond Rex formed
was not with Skywalker, however,
but with the Jedi Knight’s Padawan,
Ahsoka Tano. Together they fought
against the Separatists on Naboo,
Ryloth, Malastare, Geonosis, and
elsewhere. Brave, imaginative, and
unusually independent for a clone
trooper, tales of his exploits and
leadership became an inspiration
for fellow clones across the cosmos.
Towards the end of the Clone
Wars, Rex was inspired to remove
the inhibitor chip in his brain to
become fully independent of his
superiors. This made him one of the
very few clone troopers not to obey
Order 66 when Chancellor Palpatine
issued the command. Instead, he
removed himself from the theater of
war for a decade and a half, fi nding
FACT FILE
Rex’s preferred sanctuary alongside some similarly
weapons are a liberated comrades —former Republic
pair of DC-17 commandoes Gregor and Wolffe—on
blasters. the desolate world of Seelos. When
he was thrust into battle once again
by the arrival on the planet of a small
band of rebels, he helped Kanan and

his company fight the now fi rmly
established Empire. His innate sense
of justice and decency was a key asset
as the seeds of rebellion continued to
grow and thrive.




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FACT FILE
Anakin
Skywalker
owned a statue
of Maz.























THE PIRATE QUEEN
Maz Kanata

• First appearance / The Force Awakens • Portrayed by / Lupita Nyong’o

Known across the stars as the the Western Reaches of the Mid Wandering catacombs full of
pirate queen, the reputation Rim. Her lakeside castle became antiquities, Rey touched Anakin
of Maz Kanata precedes her. a safe haven for underworld Skywalker’s long-lost lightsaber
Force sensitive, intuitive to the types heading into the interior and images fl ooded through
point of premonition, and or out to the rim. Offering a bed her mind. Kanata insisted Rey
unwilling to take any nonsense for the night, information, food, follow her destiny and take
from those who refuse to follow and her singular knowledge, the blade, but she refused. The
her rules, Kanata gave those she Kanata was highly regarded in weapon was entrusted to Finn.
welcomed into her castle respite such circles, and because of this With her castle destroyed
from the trials of galactic life. the castle was a constant hive in a First Order assault as Kylo
Her age plays no small part of activity. Ren hunted down Rey, Kanata
in her wisdom. More than one Kanata hold the belief that hit the space lanes once again.
thousand years old, Maz has physical objects could hold Staying active and always on
traveled the galaxy and seen memories, and that was the move, Kanata was still able
most of it. Collecting antiques shown to be true when Han to assist Poe Dameron with
and oddities, she made her Solo brought Rey, scavenger information that would help
home on Takodana, far out in from Jakku to the castle. save the Resistance.



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THE EWOK
Wicket W. WARRICK

• First appearance / Return of the Jedi
• portrayed by / WArwick Davis

If proof were ever needed that size matters not,
then the entry into the Galactic Civil War of the
diminutive Ewoks is that proof. When rebel forces
arrived on the forest moon of Endor to knock out
the Imperial shield generator protecting the second
Death Star, Princess Leia was the first to meet its furry

inhabitants, coming nose to snout with the young
Ewok warrior, Wicket W. Warwick.
THE BUSINESSMAN Wicket brought the prone Leia back to conscious-
Hondo ness and helped her evade capture, taking her back to
the tree-top home of his tribe. Meanwhile, the rest of
Ohnaka the rebel party was captured and brought to the same
village. It required the Force powers of Luke Skywalker
• First appearance / The Clone Wars and the unknowing assistance of C-3PO to convince
• Voiced by / Jim Cummings the Ewoks that their guests shouldn’t be roasted and
served up as a late lunch.
In a galaxy littered with nerf With Wicket vouching for his newfound friend,
herders, scoundrels, and moof and C-3PO using his capabilities as a storyteller and
milkers, there are few who match communicator to explain their predicament to the
the cheek and roguish charm of tribe, the Ewoks joined the fight against the Empire—

Weequay pirate Hondo Ohnaka. and Wicket was at the forefront of the battle. He and
Leading his eponymous Ohnaka Paploo helped the rebels gain entrance to the shield
Gang with his trusted Kowakian bunker by drawing Imperial forces away, and Wicket
monkey-lizard, Pilf MukMuk, on raised the alarm when the rebel team was captured.
his shoulder, Ohnaka operated on The ground element of the Battle of Endor erupted
the world of Florrum on the Outer as the Ewok army began its attack.
Rim from his sunken pirate base. The inquisitive nature of Wicket often got him
When the Empire came to power, into trouble as a youngster, running counterpoint
it destroyed the base and the Ohnaka to the usual Ewok traits of nervousness and caution.
Gang soon dissolved. Ohnaka himself Wicket was wise enough to sense that Leia was a friend,
went it alone as an independent and that leap of faith saw the Rebel Alliance gain a
pirate and smuggler, making an okay knowledgeable ground army—the final piece in a jigsaw

living for himself, but falling below puzzle that ended in defeat for the Empire and the Sith.
his own lofty aspirations.
Hailing from the world of Sriluur,
Ohnaka has more of a heart than
he’d ever care to admit. Sparring
with General Obi-Wan Kenobi, he
silently aided the Republic and later
the Rebellion, giving them critical
information and assistance, often
turning a blind eye to their exploits
while also turning a profit. First and

foremost a businessman, Ohnaka
also has an eye on the bigger picture.
With friends in all quarters of the
cosmos, Ohnaka counted the bounty
hunter Jango Fett as a trusted friend,
and once entered into a romantic
relationship with another bounty
hunter—Aurra Sing—proving beyond
doubt that he was more than happy
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THE WARRIOR
Admiral Raddus

• First appearance / Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• portrayed by / Paul Kasey

The journey from obscurity to glory can take
many forms. In the case of Admiral Raddus,
the path led to the heights of rebel command.
Born six decades before the Battle of Yavin,
Raddus served his homeworld of Mon Cala as part
of its planetary defence force, and as the mayor of
Nystullum city. When the Empire came to occupy
Mon Cala, Raddus took his city-ship—the MC75
cruiser Profundity—and aligned it with the Rebel
Alliance. It and other Mon Calamari city-ships
were refitted to become Alliance capital ships,

and Raddus was installed as one of the very fi rst
Mon Calamari officers in the fl eet.

Raddus also served on the Alliance High
Command—his hard-earned wisdom shining
through his brash and crusty exterior. When the
group was faced with news of the Death Star’s
existence, Raddus favored a plot to steal the
plans over surrender in the face of its unmatched
might, but was overruled by Command leader
Mon Mothma. When the admiral subsequently THE SQUADRON LEADER
heard that a small taskforce had gone after the General Merrick
Death Star plans anyway, he raced the Profundity
to its aid, giving the rest of the Alliance little • First appearance / Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
choice but to join him in a full-on assault on the • portrayed by / Ben Daniels
Imperial planet of Scarif.
In the resulting battle, Raddus orchestrated the Born on the planet Virujansi, Antoc Merrick was
rebel attack, buying the “Rogue One” taskforce a true hero of the Rebellion. As the commander
the time it needed to transmit the Death Star of Blue Squadron, he gave his life during the Battle
schematics to the Profundity. The ship survived of Scarif, while aiding the Rogue One taskforce in its
long enough to dispatch those plans to safety on mission to steal the Death Star plans.
board the Tantive IV, which was docked within Before joining the Rebellion, Merrick had proved
it, but was too badly damaged to escape Scarif his worth in combat as leader of the Rarifi ed Air
with the rest of the rebel fleet. Raddus died at the Cavalry on his homeworld. When the Empire took

hands of Darth Vader’s forces, knowing that he control of Virujansi, Merrick refused an offer to
had dealt the Empire a major blow. His name and join the Imperial Navy in favor of early retirement.
reputation lived on in galactic history, and 30 However, instead he left the planet to seek out and

years later the Resistance flagship commanded by join the Rebellion, alongside fellow Virujansi native
General Leia was named the Raddus in his honor. Garven Dreis, who would also become a squadron
leader in the Rebel Alliance.
Merrick’s command abilities were recognized by
the rebels with a commission as general in command
of all starfighters at Base One on Yavin 4. He

remained an active pilot, leading Blue Squadron in a

T-65 X-wing starfighter, and also held a position on
the Alliance High Command. When the rebel fl eet
came to the assistance of the Rogue One taskforce,
Merrick led Blue Squadron’s X-wings and U-wings
through the planet’s shield gate, taking out a number
of AT-ACTs, buying valuable time for the team on the
ground. Soon after, he was shot down and killed by

a TIE striker, his sacrifice an example of the millions
who gave their lives in pursuit of freedom.


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FACT FILE
Kallus’
operating
number was
ISB-021







THE SECRET AGENT
ALEXSANDR Kallus

• First appearance / Star Wars Rebels • VOICED by / David Oyelowo

The stories of the Star Wars saga often His Imperial activity took him from of rebels and their cause than he ever
appear to be clear-cut battles of good Onderon and Lothal to Lasan, where he expected. This led to a change of
versus evil. But, as we know, it’s rarely was an active participant in the genocide heart that launched him on a path to
that simple. Take Alexsandr Kallus, the of the Lasat people. His operations also become the latest rebel agent to use the
Imperial Security Bureau agent who saw him assist Lord Vader, Grand Moff codename Fulcrum. He fed much vital
began his career unwavering in his Tarkin, and the Grand Inquisitor in their information to the Rebellion before
loyalty to the Empire. Trained at the concerted efforts to snuff out the fl ames his deception was discovered by Grand
Royal Imperial Academy on Coruscant of rebellion. Admiral Thrawn. Facing execution at the
under Wilhuff Tarkin, he ultimately But when he was trapped on the hands of his former comrades, he made
defected to the Alliance to Restore the Geonosian ice moon of Bahryn with use of his years of Imperial training to
Republic, determined to bring freedom the Lasan warrior Zeb Orrelios, Kallus escape and openly joined the rebel cause
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Droids have always
been a part of the Star
Wars universe, serving the
galaxy for millennia, from
the Old Republic to the Clone
Wars, and beyond. But can
you tell a buzz droid from an
R2 unit?
Compiled by Jake Devine




“LOOK SIR. DROIDS”
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Test yoour kknowledge of thhe galaxy’s mechaanicall companioons!
1: How many classes of droid 7: Where is R2-
are there? D2 originally
A: 10 stationed in
B: 5 The Phantom
C: 3 Menace?
D: 8 A: Theed Royal
Palace
B: Naboo Royal Starship
C: Mos Espa
D: Radiant VII

8: What kind of droid does Kallus
reprogram to attack Grand
Admiral Thrawn?
A: Destroyers
B: R2 units
C: Medical droids
2: What is the standard weapon D: Imperial sentry droids
of the B1 battle droid?
A: M1 assault blaster 9: What is the name of the
B: Propulsion gun surgical droid that treats Luke
C: EXP hand canon Skywalker’s injuries on Hoth?
D: E-5 blaster ri e A: 8-1B
B: 2-1C
3: In how many forms of C: 1-2F
communication does D: 2-1B
C-3PO claim to be fl uent?
A: 20,000
B: 42
C: 7 million
D: 833


4:W 5: What is the Pistoeka sabotage
What was the name of Jabba
the Hutt’s interrogator droid? droid more commonly know as?
A: EV-9D9 A: Saboteur
E
B: L B: Buzz droid
LO-2B2
C: GNX-Twenty C: Battle droid
D: R4-P17 D: Destroyer
6: On what planet was the Trade 10. Which droids have
Federation’s battle droid army broadband photoreceptors with
built? antiglare coating?
A: Geonosis A: 3PO series
B: Kamino B: RA-7 protocol droid
C: Coruscant C: Vulture droids
D: Mandalore D: Plunk droid




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