EPISODE VII: FISHY WARRIOR!

His experiences in tactical combat helped bring down the Galactic Empire, now Admiral Ackbar's resolute services have been recruited anew by General Leia Organa to fight the rising menace of the First Order, as the Calamarian becomes a vital part of the Resistance in The Force Awakens, the beloved character once more inhabited by Tim Rose.

EPISODE VIII: MAINTAINING THE LIGHT!

Having only just escape the threat of the First Order fleet thanks to the brave but doomed Admiral Holdo, General Leia Organa recognises the potential leadership skills of her friend and Resistance comrade Poe Dameron, in this great posed image from The Last Jedi.

'THE FORCE AWAKENS' AT 10: DROID TALK!

The oh-so endearing BB-8 may be the new droid on the franchise block, but let's not forget the original robotic duo who started it all, the mis-matched but delightful friends on screen that are C-3PO (Anthony Daniels, long past icon status and needing a new word to represent his long-time contributions to Star Wars) and R2-D2, reunited at the Resistance base as the clues to the location of the missing Luke Skywalker are soon put together...

The new Threepio costume, with the none-too subtle red arm that annoyed Daniels during filming.

Old and new legends meet.

The droids whom we'll never forget.

'THE FORCE AWAKENS' AT 45: THE FISHER FACTOR!

A lovely shot of Carrie Fisher as Leia, being tended to by make-up artists for an ultimately deleted scene.

She was one of the key figures in bringing down the Galactic Empire that brought so much death, misery, death and tyranny in its wake, but thirty years of relative peace and stability with the New Republic, of which she was one of its prime leaders, was sadly not to last. With the emergent First Order making its ploy to take over from the Empire, General Leia Organa has no choice but to lead an all-new Resistance against such a powerful and potentially overwhelming threat that has been ignored too long by her soon dead political colleagues. And this battle is even more personal now, what with the disappearance of her brother, and fellow Jedi, Luke Skywalker, alongside the loss of her only son, Kylo Ren, to the Dark Side and to the First Order's leader, Snoke. And then comes the soon and tragic murder by Ren of her ex-husband, his father, Han Solo...

"Together again!" Ford and Fisher reunited in a publicity image.

Carrie Fisher's return to the Star Wars Saga with The Force Awakens was most welcome, of which she delivered a fine performance in her memorable scenes alongside Harrison Ford...

Leading the Resistance.

Monitoring oncoming dangers with Admiral Statura (Ken Leung) at the Resistance Base.

Finding new hope with the newly arrived Rey.

Leia sends Rey off to find her brother, whilst preparing the Resistance for new conflicts.

'THE FORCE AWAKENS' AT 10: THE RESISTANCE FIGHTS BACK!

As the galaxy, and its benevolent but harried New Republic, faces fresh turmoil with the first incursions of the dreaded First Order, a small but no less brave group of fighter pilots joins the fight back, headed by their inspirational, talented, though often reckless, leader, Poe Dameron (as played with amiable heroism by then rising star, and long-time Star Wars fan, Oscar Isaac). Soon enough the diverse-piloted Black Squadron is thrust into the greatest battles of new history, including a successful opening aerial conflict against the First Order on the mercenary world of Takodana, liberating rebel heroes Han Solo and Finn in the process, as well bringing vital assistance, against overwhelming odds, to the epic destruction of the enemy's planet killing weapon, Starkiller Base...

Oscar Isaac with his original X-wing on the Jakku exterior set at Pinewood Studios, photographed for Vanity Fair by Annie Leibovitz.

The crowd-pleasing Battle of Takodana begins...

EPISODE VIII: THE NEW RESISTANCE LEADER...

In what could never be a worse time for the Resistance, now almost at the point of extinction, and with the near death of their bold and spirited leader in General Leia Organa, desperate times require desperate measures as an intriguing new choice of leadership in Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo takes the seat of fleet command decision, in this memorable moment from The Last Jedi. 

EPISODE IX: LANDO'S RETURN!

Old pilots are still bold pilots as the legendary Lando Calrissian returns to aid the Resistance in its darkest hours, what with the passing of their beloved General Leia Organa and the resurrection of the Emperor on Exegol.

Why it took so long for Lando - such a charismatic and vital presence in the saga -  to return to the Sequel Trilogy with The Rise of Skywalker, I still don't know....

EPISODE VII: IN OPERATIONAL READINESS...

Keeping an eye on his young fighter comrades' varied missions across the galaxy, and of potential incursions by the dreaded First Order, top pilot Snap Wexley is a busy man and one of General Leia Organa's most popular and talented pilots in the Resistance.

EPISODE VII: STARKILLER ASSAULT!

The odds are against them, but the incredibly bold Resistance fighter pilots led by Poe Dameron must triumph in their aerial confrontation with the might and power of Starkiller Base, in this great fan art celebrating the conclusion of The Force Awakens, by ameeeeba.

EPISODE VIII: SPACE SLAUGHTER!

The last remnants of the Resistance fleet have already taken a furious pounding from Kylo Ren's heavily-armed, speedy fighter, and his two escorts. But the worst is to come for our heroes, as they suffer further losses from ever-pursuant First Order Star Destroyers in this memorable moment from The Last Jedi.

EPISODE VII: THE PLAYERS OF A NEW SAGA...

A superb launch film whose cultural impact and critical glory was never quite recaptured with subsequent films VIII and IX, the new sequel era Star Wars saga heroes and villains of The Force Awakens are immortalized in this lovely fan art. If anyone knows the artist's name, please get in touch.

EPISODE VIII: NEW LEADERSHIP...

Art by Phil Noto for Marvel Comics.

A respected rebellion/resistance leader in her own right, Vice Admiral Holdo was a distinctive new addition to The Last Jedi's dramatic space pursuit scenes, and well cast with Laura Dern in the role. It's a shame her character was killed off with just one film appearance, buying the Resistance critical escape time via her incredible sacrifice against the First Order. 

Let's hope we get more backstory for the character in the future, especially with Leia Organa, beyond what we've so far read and enjoyed in the Expanded Universe realms... 

EPISODE VII: THE HEART OF THE RESISTANCE!

The ultimate Star Wars heroine returns in this memorable digitally-enhanced key art for The Force Awakens.

The galaxy is in building crisis once again, its New Republic struggling to cope, of which only the strength, wisdom and continued leadership of General Leia Organa can prevail as she rallies friends old and new to her cause - the new Resistance - against the emergent threat of the building-in-military strength First Order, coming in from the Unknown Regions.

A terrific and iconic publicity shot of Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa, from The Force Awakens, used as important character key art for the film and signifying the return of the Classic Trilogy's most popular heroes.

Original stills image.

EPISODE IX: MAKING PLANS, BUILDING HOPE...

General Leia Organa has sadly gone from the lives of her comrades in war, but the struggle to once more bring peace to the galaxy continues- do or die! Poe Dameron may at first doubt his abilities as a Resistance leader, especially after all the problems prior emanated from their prior Battle of Crait defeat, but now his spirited, rallying dedication to the cause shines anew, in retaliation to the state of the fully awakened Galactic Empire, in this ultimately stirring sequence from The Rise of Skywalker.

Bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse's highly readable adventure set between the epic storylines of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, chronicling the important team re-building events for Poe Dameron and the Resistance (whilst featuring the fan-favourite return of Wedge Antilles!): Resistance Reborn, has now debuted in UK Arrow paperback.

AFICIONADO's original review:

https://starwarsaficionado.blogspot.com/2019/12/aficionado-review-resistance-reborn.html

Get Resistance Reborn here: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Resistance-Reborn-Star-Rebecca-Roanhorse/dp/0593130138/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=resistance+reborn&qid=1600452338&sr=8-1

EPISODE VII: AN AIDE TO THE RESISTANCE!

The full terror of the First Order is revealed. 

Sent to the heart of the New Republic to plead the Resistance's cause in taking firm and official action against the now confirmed threat of the First Order, the life of General Leia Organa's cause-inspired aide, Korr Sella, is cut tragically short as the enemy Starkiller Base unleashes its Hyperspace travelling crimson death blasts against the planet and system.

An attractive and youthful member of the cast and onscreen characters, it's a shame that rising British star Maisie Richardson-Sellers' scenes in EPISODE VII, including a prior conversation on D'Qar with General Leia Organa, ultimately had to be cut for time and pace reasons, with only her death scene making it to the finished movie.

TOPPS character card.

A deleted scene as Korr confers with Leia on D'Qar.

https://www.jedinews.com/film-music-tv/articles/maisie-richardson-sellers-talks-working-with-carrie-fisher-on-the-force-awakens/

GOODBYE, ANDREW JACK...

At their fortified-as-best-they-can hideout, stalwart Resistance General Emmat surveys the Crait salt landscape ahead, just prior to the heavy-duty attack by First Order forces, in a memorable moment from The Last Jedi.

Star Wars Aficionado was deeply sorry to hear of the passing of popular actor/voice coach Andrew Jack at the all-too-young age of 76, linked to the world tragedy that is the Corona virus. He was certainly a distinct part of the sequel trilogy's background cast and will be much missed by his family, friends and the Star Wars/film-making community at large, all of whom will remember his enthusiasm and dedication to his work.

With the other Resistance leaders in a time of crisis during EPISODE VII.

Another great character image from EPISODE VIII.

News:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-52111530

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/01/entertainment/andrew-jack-star-wars-coronavirus-dies-gbr-intl-scli/index.html

EPISODE IX: CHARGE OF THE FINN BRIGADE!

More determined than ever to stop the First and Final Orders from getting their fleet beyond the perilous atmosphere of Exegol, Finn and his friend and fellow Stormtrooper deserter Jannah lead an army of Orbaks into battle in this super image and moment from The Rise of Skywalker.

https://www.insider.com/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-space-horses-without-vfx-2020-3

EPISODE IX: THE DANGEROUS JOURNEY...

They're taking the fight to the resurrected Emperor Palpatine on Exegol, but first our Resistance heroes in their small fleet must thread the intense spacial regions - known to spacers as the Blood Net - leading to that dangerous world, in this great effects shot from The Rise of Skywalker.

EPISODE IX: A POINTER FOR THE RESISTANCE!

At their secret jungle base on Ajan Kloss, Poe, Rose and Finn tracks the movements of Rey's homing beacon as she travels the perilous route to Exegol in Luke Skywalker's X-wing fighter, in this moment from The Rise of Skywalker, now available to watch online in the US.

https://www.slashfilm.com/frozen-2-on-disney-star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-hits-itunes-early/

EPISODE IX: AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP!

They've been together to endure some very dangerous missions for both the Rebellion and the Resistance. Now, Artoo and Threepio must sadly uncouple as the latter begins his important new task with Rey and the others, but not before telling Artoo what good friends he and the Astro-Droid have been all these years, in a sweet little scene from The Rise of Skywalker.