Cult Favorite STAR WARS Characters

The Force Awakens
The riot control trooper, popularly known as TR-8R on the internet, is the latest cult favourite Star Wars character. Despite being one of the stormtroopers, who are supposed to be weak, he dominates the fight with Finn, a main character. His dropping the gun to use a melee weapon, and calling Finn out as 'Traitor!' has endeared him to the fandom. 

Original Trilogy
Wedge Antilles- Wedge is a rebel fighter pilot with only a few lines in the movies. But he is the only pilot to always survive, never even getting shot down, and having a direct role in the destruction of two different Death Stars. The expanded universe novels set him up as the most talented fighter fighter pilot of his time. 

Boba Fett- The most famous example of a cult favourite Star Wars character. This bounty hunter seldom speaks, appears for only a few minutes, ultimately fails his job, and gets eaten by a giant alien. But his cool demeanour and appearance made him a surprise fan favourite, leading to him gaining much more importance in subsequent media releases.  

Admiral Ackbar- The exotic looking Rebel Admiral will forever be remembered for his immortal cry, uttered when he realized his forces had been led into an ambush. 'It's a trap!' indeed. 

Prequel Trilogy
Aurra Sing- Originally designed to as a background character; she appears onscreen on Episode 1 for only a few seconds. As with Boba Fett, she became a surprise fan favourite due to a striking appearance, and appeared as a more important character in the animated series. 

Ahsoka Tano- Anakin Skywalker's first padawan only appears in the animated series, but has won hearts through her charm.

Kit Fisto- This Jedi dies rather easily in the hands of the Emperor in the movie and doesn't have a major role. But in the Clone Wars animated series, he is an unstoppable force of destruction, complete with a toothy grin. Plus he can breathe underwater. No wonder fans love him.

General Grievous- He is just like Kit Fisto: weak in the movies, awesome in Clone Wars. His scary, Jedi-murdering animated persona made for a wildly popular villain. 

Darth Maul- Only appeared in one movie, but his unforgettable fight scene, perhaps the finest lightsaber battle in celluloid, won him a legion of fans.

Expanded Universe
Thrawn- One of the few non-human characters to rise through the Imperial ranks, his unstoppable intellect and military tactics almost managed to undo all the victories that Luke and the gang earned; and won the admiration of fans. 

Mara Jade Skywalker-She is strong, independent, and a former apprentice of the Emperor. Later Jedi Master. Wife of Luke Skywalker. Redhead. What else do you need to become a fan favourite? 

Darth Revan- Appears in the Knights of the Old Republic video game franchise as the player character. His struggle to choose between his Jedi and Sith identities defines him, and makes for a compelling main character. 

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