10 Inspirations Star Wars Rogue One Will Take From The Dark Forces Franchise

10. Jyn Erso / Kyle Katarn Connection

Since its rebirth under the Disney umbrella, the Star Wars galaxy has generated positive buzz in regards to its female inspired protagonists. With Episode VII following Rey and Rogue One focusing on Jyn Erso, the company is quickly two-for-two with female leads. While some tidbits about her family heritage and connections have emerged, Jyn remains a relative unknown.

The Dark Forces franchise follows the journey of a character named Kyle Katarn. Katarn was a former Imperial Stormtrooper before joining the Rebellion as a covert agent. Fans are first introduced to Katarn during a mission to steal the plans to the first Death Star, a story and adventure that has since been wiped clean with the new canon.

The big difference here is obviously the gender swap. However, their similarities could be in their personality and possible past experiences. While the backstory of Kyle Katarn has been fully laid out in the Legends timeline, tidbits about Jyn's past are only beginning to bubble to the surface. Any Imperial ties or interactions in Jyn's past will easily be strong plot points in building her character on screen.