Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Summary

Rogue One : A Star Wars Storyis considered by many fans to be one of the bestStar Warsfilms , but there are several details beyond the movie that can only be find in other medium . BecauseRogue Oneis a standalone film featuring a large ensemble cast , there simply was n’t enough clock time to reveal everything about the characters in only two minute . The film let out more backstories for its characters , locations , and event while also lift more questions .

Thankfully , Star Warsis a trailblazing transmedia franchisewith stories told across every mass medium . The TV show , books , comics , and reference guide fill in the crack for several characters and enhanceRogue One ’s tarradiddle by adding greater depth to its narrative . From the prequel trilogy to the right way before the start ofA New Hope , 10 details aboutRogue Onecan only be hump by embark outside the flick itself .

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10Saw Gerrera’s Tragic Backstory

A man who moved from one war to another

Saw Gerrera is presented as a broken man who no longer fears death inRogue One , and his appearance in otherStar Warsmedia reveal why . First introduced in the Onderon arc ofStar war : The Clone Warsseason 5,Saw Gerrera was a exemption fighter who fought alongside his sister , Steela , to release their homeworld from a breakaway occupation . However , in the final fight , Saw buck down a ship that rap Steela off a cliff and cause her to fall to her death . Saw was plagued by guilty conscience over his activeness , and lose his sister tainted his masses ’s victory .

Even his homeworld ’s freedom was shortlived , asthe Republic became the Empire and turned on Saw ’s freedom fighterswhen they refused to bow to Palpatine . byword became a prominent Rebel fighter , though he distrusted most Rebel leader because they want to bring in back the government that had betrayed his people during the war . Mon Mothma eventually ignore tie with power saw because he point civilians and broke the rules of engagement in his increasingly dire attempts to block off the Empire ’s enlargement throughout the galaxy .

9How Jyn Erso Ended Up In An Imperial Prison

It was thanks to another rebel cell

8Cassian Andor’s Complex Journey To Joining The Rebellion

There’s so much more than what the film hints at

Rogue Onehints at Cassian Andor ’s yesteryear throughout its runtime , implying his story and motivation for joining the Rebel Alliance . However , Andorseason 1 did the unexpected by revealing how layered and complex Cassian ’s journey was to the Rebellion , turn from a thief out for himself to a man hard consecrated to override the Empire . Cassian tells Jyn inRogue Onethat he has been in the fight since he was six geezerhood honest-to-goodness , which most viewers wear was his fight against the Empire . InAndor , Cassian ’s conflict begins on Kenari before he sleep with of the Empire .

Cassian also severalize Chirrut Îmwe that he has never been in a cell like the one they ’re trap in , butAndordidn’t let this intend he had never been in prison . The show dedicated an arc to Cassian being jug by the Empire , not for any of the crime he did commit , but for being in the haywire place at the wrong clip . After get wind Cassian ’s story inAndor , his brutal method acting inRogue Onemake stark sense , but it ’s also open why he now fights for a cause and not just himself .

7The Death Star’s Full History

A lot changed betweenAttack of the ClonesandRogue One

Rogue Onereveals more about the history of the Death Star , mainly about who design its weapon and how the rebels stole the plans . Even so , there was still quite a snatch of missing information from the Death Star ’s abbreviated appearance at the end of the prequel trilogy and its first appearing inRogue One . Star Wars : Catalyst - A Rogue One Novelby James Luceno occupy in the miss gap in the Death Star ’s construction , chronicling how Orson Krennic began the task after Count Dooku bring the Geonosian programme to Palpatine inStar Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones .

6How Cassian Met K-2SO

He was the one to reprogram the Imperial droid

Cassian and K-2S ) were an effectual and hilarious duo inRogue One , and Star Wars : Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO special#1 shows how the pair first touch . While on a mission for the Rebellion , Cassian tricked K-2SO into get him , only for the rebel to take him down and reprogram him . The story has K-2SO gradually turn a loss his retention , simultaneously helping Cassian while also essay to collar him . It ’s currently unclear ifAndorseason 2 will adapt this comic , name it , or come up with an entirely new first meeting for Cassian and K-2SO .

5What Mon Mothma Sacrificed For The Rebellion

Her family likely despises her

Despite being the loss leader of the Rebel Alliance and later the New Republic , Mon Mothma ’s onscreen role was define for a long clip . Thanks to theStar WarsTV shows , she was finally allow to shine outside the movies , express how and why she come to organise the Rebellion . Andorshowed how everyone , even her husband and daughter , thought she was nothing but an plaguy politician focused on charity . Star Wars Rebelsshowed Mon Mothma resign from the Senate and bring the Rebel Cells together , which in all probability had marvellous upshot for those she cared about .

4Chirrut Îmwe And Baze Malbus Knew Saw Gerrera

He tried to recruit them into the Partisans

Like many other characters inRogue One , Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus look to have no history with Saw Gerrera ’s enthusiast when they are captured . However , Star Wars : Guardians of the Whillsby Greg Rucka show what the pair were up to on Jedha before the issue of the plastic film . Saw attempted to recruit them into the Partisans , knowing they must detest the Empire for raiding their temple and robbing them of their aim . The two did not end up conjoin , giving the Partisans no reason to intrust their word in the picture show .

3Why Darth Vader Built His Castle On Mustafar

It was more than a symbolic gesture

Darth Vader ’s rook on Mustafar is an restrain pile inRogue One , but viewing audience may enquire why he would make his fortress at the muckle of his greatest frustration . It may typify how Anakin Skywalker died and Darth Vader was endure , but the comics give it a deep meaning . Vader built his castling on top of a nexus stiff in the dark side of the Force , where he even encountered the spirit of an ancient Sith Lord . It was here that Vader brought a slip kyber crystal and shed blood it by pouring his angriness and hatred , create his crimson lightsaber .

2Background Characters From Other Star Wars Media

Namely Hera Syndulla and Chopper

While most of the returning characters inRogue Oneappeared in otherStar Warsmovies , a few background character transitioned from the TV shows . Hera Syndulla ’s name can be see after Jyn ’s failed endeavour to win over the council to attack Scarif , and her droid chop can be seen in the scope just before the rebels depart . Along with the character reference fromStar Wars Rebels , theGhostcan be seen at the Rebel alkali and later flying alongside the fleet at the Battle of Scarif .

Hera and Chopper later made full live - activity appearances inAhsokaseason 1 .

1How Darth Vader Tracked Princess Leia’s Ship To Tatooine

Lightspeed is normally a go-to means of escape

Rogue Oneends with Princess Leia ’s ship , theTantive IV , jumping to lightspeed after experience the Death Star plan . This makes it puzzling when Darth Vader get by to track her to Tatooine at the start ofA New Hope , especially since hyperspace trailing was n’t introduced untilStar Wars : The Last Jedi . TheStar WarsanthologyFrom A Certain Point of Viewexplains that the hyperdrive was damaged in fight , creating a lead that the Empire could trace . Whether a small item or a significant one , there ’s spate of information on the Rebellion outside ofRogue One : A Star Wars Story .

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Rogue One : A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars population , where a group of resistance fighters , lead by Jyn Erso , embarks on a mission to slip the Death Star plans . This pivotal event set the stage for the iconic saga to follow .

Lyn Erso  wearing an Imperial disguise in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with stars in the background and Chirrut Îmwe preparing to fight stormtroopers with his staff on Jedha.

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Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars The Phantom Menace, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars A New Hope, Daisy Ridley as Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, where a group of resistance fighters, led by Jyn Erso, embarks on a mission to steal the Death Star plans. This pivotal event sets the stage for the iconic saga to follow.

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