Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Characters, Places, Armies, And More Teasing Details

The Star Wars databank has been updated and though it doesn't contain spoilers or revelations of a huge magnitude it does have some additional information on some characters, as well as a couple of new details that will help fans create a mental image of what J.J. Abrams is with The Force Awakens introducing into Star Wars, such as Riot Control Stormtroopers, or Guavian Death Gang Enforcers.

First Order

Kylo Ren (Adam Driver)

A dark warrior strong with the Force, Kylo Ren commands First Order missions with a temper as fiery as his unconventional lightsaber.

General Hux (Domhnall Gleeson)

A young, ruthless officer in the First Order, General Hux has complete confidence in his troops, training methods and weapons.

Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie)

Clad in distinctive metallic armor, Captain Phasma commands the First Order’s legions of troopers.

First Order Riot Control Stormtroopers

Armed with specialized weapons, the First Order’s Riot Control Stormtroopers are trained to subdue crowds in the most ruthlessly efficient manner possible.

First Order Special Forces Tie Fighter

The elite of the First Order starfighter pilots have access to specialized craft, such as two-seater TIE craft outfitted with enhanced weapons and sensor systems.

First Order Tie Fighter Pilots

The skilled pilots of the First Order launch into combat aboard advanced fighter craft, hunting down enemy vessels and protecting space around installations and warships.

First Order Tie Fighter

Following the traditions of the Galactic Empire, the First Order has kept the TIE fighter design in service, but has updated the craft to modern combat standards.

First Order Flametroopers

Specialized Stormtroopers of the First Order, Flametroopers carry incendiary weapons that can transform any battlefield into an infernal blaze.

First Order Snowtroopers

The latest generation of cold weather assault Stormtroopers, Snowtroopers wear advanced insulated armor and helmets that reduce the glare of icy terrain.

First Order Stormtroopers

Equipped with sleek armor and powerful weapons, the Stormtroopers enforce the will of the First Order.

Starkiller Base

An ice planet converted into a stronghold of the First Order and armed with a fiercely destructive new weapon capable of destroying entire star systems.

Resistance

Finn (John Boyega)

A trained warrior desperate to escape his past, Finn is plunged into adventure as his conscience drives him down a heroic, but dangerous, path.

Rey (Daisy Ridley)

Rey is a resilient survivor, a scavenger toughened by a lifetime of dealing with the cutthroats of the harsh desert world of Jakku.

Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac)

An ace pilot, Poe Dameron is a leader in the Resistance’s fight against the evil First Order. He soars into battle behind the controls of a modern X-wing fighter.

BB-8

BB-8 is the spherical, loyal Astromech Droid of the Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

Resistance Troopers

Soldiers of the Resistance are well trained and well equipped, but must rely on hit-and-run tactics when faced with the overwhelming might of the First Order.

Resistance X-Wing

The modern incarnation of a classic design, the Incom T-70 X-wing fighter is the signature combat craft of the Resistance forces in their fight against the First Order. When missions call for it, ace Resistance pilot Poe Dameron becomes Black Leader, flying a dark-hulled T-70 X-wing starfighter into action.

Misc And Unknown Affiliation

Teedo

Teedo is a small, brutish scavenger that roams Jakku’s vast wasteland on his semi-mechanical Luggabeast.

Luggabeast
Beasts of burden found on frontier worlds, Luggabeasts are semi-mechanical creatures with faces forever hidden behind heavy armor plating.

Guavian Death Gang Enforcers

The security soldiers of the Guavian Death Gang wear high impact armor that makes them stand out among other deadly criminals.

Unkar's Thugs

The strong-armed bullies who work for junk dealer Unkar Plutt help keep his scavenging business running on the remote, lawless world of Jakku.

The databank is updated on a somewhat regular basis so be sure to regularly check out StarWars.com.

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