Star Wars: The Fate of Skywalker

Star Wars: The Fate of Skywalker (also known as Star Wars: Episode VII - The Fate of Skywalker) is a 2017 American

epic space opera film directed by David Ayer. The film is the first in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and seventh instalment overall, with a screenplay by Jake Kasdan and J.J. Abrams based on a story treatment from Josh Friedman and continues the saga forty-four years on from the events of ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. It is succeeded by 2019's Star Wars: Episode VIII - An Awakening in the Force and 2021's Star Wars: Episode IX - Fall of the Old Order.''

Star Wars: The Fate of Skywalker was released worldwide on December 22, 2017.

Bridging the gap: 4 ABY - 47 ABY
In the years following the destruction of the second Death Star and the overthrow of Sheev Palpatine, the galaxy struggled to manifest a new age of peace and stability. The war continued; military campaigns had largely succeeded in abating Imperialist resurgences, albeit exhausting the Rebels' hard resources in the process. Splinter cells of an Empire in drastic decline fought to maintain territorial control, but the decimation of the bulk of the Imperial arsenals led to a crisis from which the Empire was unable to recover and, in 6 ABY, Imperialist forces the breadth of the galaxy surrendered; the Galactic Empire had fallen.

Subsequent efforts to establish new governance resulted in internal tensions and political fracturing, weakening the foundations of any would-be New Galactic Republic. Long-existing constitutional divides once again plagued government, widening an already substantial power vacuum as the coalition that had brought the Empire to ruin itself shattered and shadows of a new war breached the horizon.

The Rebel Alliance largely disbanded and formed the New Republic, establishing their capital on Chandrila. A minor faction, however, founded a new coalition of worlds opposed to a return to ineffectual and bureaucratic Republican government. This movement - branded an "insurrection" - fought for greater military autonomy and protection of their peoples, blaming past Republics' systemic failures as crucial in having allowed the Empire to seize power. Over time, their ethos became steadily more militant and, by 24 ABY, dissidents loyal to the new cause established themselves as an autonomous power outside the jurisdiction of the Republic, calling themselves the Galactic First Order. Whilst still a democratic entity, they boasted a heavily-stratocratic form of government led by a High Protector; as tensions escalated between the two vying sides, the future security of the galaxy grew uncertain.

Civil war became inevitable; deescalation was sought in a bid to maintain peace. In 28 ABY, an effort to broker an agreement between sides was inititated, and war was averted.

Now: 48 ABY
Beyond the political stalemate between the New Republic and the Galactic First Order, the known status of the Jedi has fallen to the aether since Luke Skywalker - revered Jedi Master - became an exile, a madman driven to self-imposed isolation over the Force disturbance evoked by "the Forsaken One", an enigmatic and powerful Force user that has plagued the mind of Master Skywalker for years. His sister - former Rebel general and founder of the New Republic Leia Organa - has been engaged in a desperate search for him, concerned for the future of the Jedi, the few who had trained under Luke now a diaspora scattered across the far reaches of the galaxy; a suborder of these Jedi - now known as the Extant - became politically intergrated with the Order.

Within the Republic, diplomats and advisers helm efforts to keep the peace, hoping to ratify the treaty during a summit on neutral ground where the Chancellor of the New Republic will meet with the Galactic First Order's commander-in-chief. The meeting could reaffirm the 20 year old agreement, but also comes with great risks.

Meanwhile, on the Outer Rim, Ei is a scavenger and orphan who longs to be someone. But when Ei, too, becomes haunted by menacing visions and displays a connection to the Force, her life is changed and the galaxy is thrown into a new crisis as the beginning of the end comes to pass.

Plot
To be added.

Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker: The galaxy's most revered Jedi Master who resurrected the Jedi Order following the fall of the Galactic Empire. Skywalker has been unseen for many years, thought to be in self-imposed exile. Possesses a blue lightsaber.

Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa: Former Princess of Alderaan, general of the Rebel Alliance and minister for defense within the Republic, Leia Organa is now searching for her fraternal twin brother, Luke. Leia is a powerful Force user, and is known to have trained at least one other. Fisher does not actually appear in the film, but had been set to star in the following two; however, Fisher's death in December 2016 led to her character being written out of the trilogy and leaving Leia unseen save for flashbacks to the events of the original trilogy. The Fate of Skywalker is dedicated to her memory.

Isabelle Fuhrman as Ei: An orphan, scavenger and black market seller who becomes involved with both the Republic and the Extant. She believes she is the estranged daughter of Luke Skywalker.

Billie Lourd as Rey Organa: The daughter of Leia Organa and Han Solo, Rey is a senior diplomat representing the New Republic and a key figure in upholding the galactic peace effort. Lourd is the real life daughter of Leia Organa actress Carrie Fisher.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo: The husband of Leia Organa, Han now serves as special security adviser to the Chancellor of the New Republic, briefing them on matters of military intelligence. As such he sits on the defense council and exercises authority on Operation Skywalker, a secret military programme only to be deployed as a last resort in defending the Republic should there be a breakdown in peace.

Mark Dacascos as Shem Bo Jabe: A Jedi, Shem is a highly-skilled user of the Force who has been searching for Luke Skywalker. Shem briefly takes on Ei as an apprentice.

Gael Garcia Bernal as Tht'aal: Supreme political leader and commander-in-chief of the Galactic First Order. Tht'aal is informally referred to as ''Imperator of the Order. ''

Noomi Rapace as Kal Ûritt: A Force wielder who strives to be an apprentice of the Extant One. Kal is a general of the Imperator's Watch, an elite, private paramilitary body for the Galactic First Order and personal guard of its head of state.

Oscar Isaac as Cedd Sloan: A midshipman in the Republic's naval fleet.

Zoë Kravitz as Nia G'et-jalal: A commanding officer in the Republic's navy.

Eddie Izzard as IO-220: A repair droid serving the Republic.

Anthony Daniels as C-3PO: A protocol droid allied to the Republic, serving in the detail of diplomat Rey Organa.

Kenny Baker and Jimmy Vee as R2-D2: An astromech droid, formerly in the service of Luke Skywalker.

Aiden Gillen as Orech Vyr Baalen: A Senator in the New Republic who opposes the peace effort, branding the Galactic First Order "traitors."

TBC as Tiro Malum: The commander of the Imperator's Watch, Tiro Malum is a shadowy figure within the upper ranks of the Galactic First Order whose desire to destroy the Republic contrasts with the Order's desire for recognised autonomy alongside it. Tiro is the apprentice of the Extant One.

Noma Dumezweni as Artut Ya'av: Admiral of the Fleet for the Republic's naval force and a member of the defense council's committee on ''Operation Skywalker. ''

TBC as "Ben": Appearing in Ei's visions, Ben is the boy she believes to be her brother and Luke Skywalker's son.

Domhnall Gleeson as Halen Yoss: An officer of the Galactic First Order.