Be reacquainted with the Star Wars heroes and villains

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00:00May the force be with you, my name is Jovan, Tabloid's resident Star Wars guru.

00:13Recently, Episode 7 is being filmed here in the UAE.

00:17The first film was made in 1977.

00:19If you want a refresher of the major characters, we'll get you started.

00:22We'll start with the good guys.

00:24Luke Skywalker, a farm boy raised in the backwater desert world of Tatooine, lived most

00:29of his life unaware of his relationship with Anakin Skywalker.

00:33He soon became Rebellion's greatest hero after his parents were murdered by the Empire.

00:38Anakin Skywalker, discovered by the Jedi Order as a slave boy on Tatooine.

00:43Anakin's power of the force proved to be unmatched as he was apprentice to Obi-Wan Kenobi.

00:49Han Solo, an outlaw smuggler from Corellia who proved his heroism after he mixed up with

00:56the Rebel Alliance in their fight against the Empire.

00:58Princess Leia, born on Polis Massa, Leia Organa was heir to the Alderaan Throne, eventually

01:05becoming leader of the Rebel Alliance.

01:08She grew up entangled in the politics of her time.

01:10Yoda, not much is known about Yoda's past, but he is among the oldest and most powerful

01:15Jedi Masters in the Star Wars universe.

01:18He is wise in the ways of the force, and his small size causes many to underestimate him.

01:24She began her story as recently elected 14-year-old Queen of Naboo.

01:28An idealist, she is dedicated to end her planet's occupation by the Tread Federation.

01:33Despite her busy career, Padme found time for a secret forbidden marriage with Anakin

01:38Skywalker.

01:39Qui-Gon Jinn, the man who liberated Anakin Skywalker from slavery.

01:43Qui-Gon Jinn was a Jedi Master known for his unruly views.

01:47Obi-Wan Kenobi, a part of the Jedi Order.

01:50Obi-Wan Kenobi served as General in the Republic's Army.

01:53Obi-Wan has also guided young Anakin Skywalker in the path to Jedi Knighthood.

01:58Mace Windu, Windu is a champion of the Jedi Order from the Harun Kal.

02:03He also served as Senior Counsel with Yoda.

02:05Chewbacca, a part of the Wookiee species.

02:08Chewbacca is a furry-covered hero with great strength and loyalty.

02:12He was born on the planet Kashyyyk and is known as a gentle giant with exceptional skills

02:17in starship fighting and piloting.

02:20R2-D2, a astromech droid who hails from the planet Naboo.

02:24He served as a skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot's assistant, not only to the

02:29Queen but also to Anakin and Luke Skywalker.

02:32C-3PO, C-3PO was created with discarded scrap metals and parts by young Anakin Skywalker

02:38on Tatooine.

02:39Originally a helper around the house, C-3PO became friends with R2 as they embarked on

02:44the adventures together.

02:45And here are the baddies.

02:47Darth Vader, once a Jedi Knight, Darth Vader swore loyalty to the Sith Lord's Darth Sidious.

02:53After betraying the Jedi Order and his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, he became Emperor's dark

02:57enforcer with the rise of the Galactic Empire.

03:00Darth Maul, a Sith Lord, the apprentice of Darth Sidious.

03:04He was taken at an early age to be trained in the ways of the dark side of the Force.

03:08Darth Sidious, also known as Emperor Palpatine, a Darth Lord of the Sith, he served as the

03:13first and the most powerful Emperor of the Galactic Empire.

03:17Darth Tyrannus, also known as Dooku, Dooku was born to a noble family on the planet Serenno.

03:23He was Jedi Master who fell to the dark side of the Force and became Darth Sidious' second

03:28apprentice.

03:29Jango Fett, father of Boba Fett, Jango Fett was regarded as the best bounty hunter in

03:35the galaxy.

03:36He served as a genetic source for cloning templates for the Clone Army.

03:40Boba Fett, an exact replica clone of his father.

03:43Boba Fett served as the legendary bounty hunter hired by Darth Vader.

03:47Stormtrooper, elite soldiers fanatically loyal to the Empire.

03:50They are the main ground forces of the Galactic Empire under the leadership of Emperor Palpatine

03:55and his commanders.

03:57Clonetroopers, born and raised on the planet Kamino.

03:59These superior soldiers were trained for no other purpose than combat.

04:03As a future galactic warfare, the Clonetroopers formed the backbone of the Republic's new

04:08military as they waged war against the forces.

04:11General Grievous, commander of the Droid Army, was a brilliant military strategist whose

04:16battle planning made him infamous.

04:18His deadliest weapon, his body, a twisted combination of flesh and metal.

04:23Jabba the Hutt, crime lord of the underworld.

04:26Jabba the Hutt was preeminent kingpin of crime in the Outer Rim Territories.

04:31Moff Tarkin, an ambitious imperial ruthless captain.

04:35Tarkin became favorite of Emperor Palpatine shortly after the Empire's creation.

04:40He was put in charge with the construction of the Death Star.

04:43Star Wars is ultimately about good and evil.

04:46Now that we've introduced you to the most influential characters, aren't you curious

04:50as how it will play out in the end?

04:52Let's find out.

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