‘Rogue One’ Photos Reveal New Characters: Ghostly Mon Calamari, Jedha Pilgrims & More
The most recent trailer forRogue One: A Star Wars Storyrevealed so much more about the first spin-off from the primary sci-fi saga, and we took amuch closer look at all the new footage on display. Now some newRogue Oneimages are revealing more of the characters we’ll see in the movie.
In a new batch of digital trading cards from the Star Wars Card Trader app, we get some new shots of the team members from the heist team designated asRogue Oneas well as a bunch of new images of the Rebel generals, soldiers and pilots, various Imperial troops, and some of the new aliens as well. Plus, new details about some of the previously unseen characters have been revealed as well.
First,EWspecifically highlighted some cards and provided new information about their subjects.
A New Kind of Mon Calamari
We’ve seen plenty of Mon Calamari before, the race of aliens made famous by Admiral Ackbar. However, up until now, we’ve seen them with skin the same color as lobsters or crabs. But these Mon Calamari look rather ghostly. Upon first inspection their skin appears to be white, but EW says they’re pale blue. These are likely just some background players, but it makes me wonder how many different kind of Mon Calimari there are.
General Merrick
There’s a new General on the scene inRogue One. It’s General Merrick and he’s played byBen Daniels. We don’t know how pivotal he’ll be in Rogue One, but he was previously seen in the Star Wars Celebration reel for the movie.
Unknown Female X-Wing Pilot
Why is an X-Wing pilot with no name highlighted? Well, there’s a chance this could be a character named Evaan Verlaine who has appeared in the Star Wars comics from Marvel. She’s from Alderaan and has ties with Princess Leia. An interesting detail pointed out is that the “V” symbols that you may see on her helmet each represent 20 enemy fights that she’s taken down. She could give Poe Dameron a run for his money.
Jedha Pilgrims
Finally, these are the most interesting new images. Each of these cards show two very different pilgrims from the world of Jedha. The world is considered to be sacred by those who believe in the Force, almost like a sort of Mecca. Do all of the pilgrims who live on Jedha have some kind of elaborate wardrobe and face cover? Jedha sounds like the most interesting new location we’ll travel to in Rogue One, and it might teach us a thing or two about the Force and maybe even the Jedi.
Meanwhile, here’s the cards featuring a bunch of the Rebels, most that we’ve already seen:
And here’s the cards featuring new shots of the Imperial troops we’re getting used to:
That’s all for now, but you can bet there will be much more leading up toDecember 16.
