Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was unique in that it was the first standalone Star Wars movie and the first film without Jedi. The Force was present (it's an energy field created by all living things, after all), but it wasn't central to the story. Instead, Rogue One centered on everyday heroes. The rebels who stole the Death Star plans had skills, to be sure, but they didn't have the advantages the Jedi possess.
A pilot, an intelligence operative, former Guardians of the Whills, a reprogrammed droid, and a scrappy fighter -- that's the group at the heart of Rogue One. The story showed life as a Rebel Alliance soldier isn't a walk in the park fueled by righteousness. It's a dirty business that fails as often as it succeeds, and hope is the thin fuel keeping the tank running --- and sometimes the tank goes dry. After getting that glimpse of the additional layers and roles within the Rebellion, we're ready for more and we can start by diving into the world of X-wing pilots.
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A pilot, an intelligence operative, former Guardians of the Whills, a reprogrammed droid, and a scrappy fighter -- that's the group at the heart of Rogue One. The story showed life as a Rebel Alliance soldier isn't a walk in the park fueled by righteousness. It's a dirty business that fails as often as it succeeds, and hope is the thin fuel keeping the tank running --- and sometimes the tank goes dry. After getting that glimpse of the additional layers and roles within the Rebellion, we're ready for more and we can start by diving into the world of X-wing pilots.
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