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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.