Not a fan of Star Wars but planning to watch it anyway due to the huge hype and through-the-roof ratings? Here’s some background knowledge you should know before all your Star Wars fanatic-friends start judging you.
The rebellion fought against the empire which was led by the Emperor, Chancellor Palpantine AKA Darth Sidious, who is also the master of Darth Vader. At the end of it the empire got destroyed, with Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader working together to destroy Darth Sidious.
In Star Wars: The Force Awakens the war is between The Rebellion and The First Order.
The Rebellion is the good side, and The First Order is the bad side.
From the Imperial Fleet.
The Empire’s ultimate weapon.
The signature vessel of the Imperial fleet.
A legendary starship commanded by smuggler Han Solo and his Wookie Chewbacca.
Rebel Alliance starfighter.
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I only wish I had a cheat sheet to Star Wars: The Force Awakens before I caught the movie itself.
