Star Wars: Rogue One - 13 Things You Missed In The Teaser Trailer

9. Mendelsohn's Grand Admiral

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Ben Mendelsohn's character is one of the more intriguing from this trailer - no easy feat in a teaser that includes a number of interesting Rebels and the like. 

He's obviously an important part of the Imperial forces, and the background of this image suggests he's heavily involved in the creation and running of the Death Star. 

It's his costume that throws up the biggest clues to his character though, as he stands there resplendent in white. This gives a couple of options, either a member of the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB), or a Grand Admiral. 

The ISB is still canon thanks to Star Wars Rebels, although the uniform is quite different, and the insignia on this outfit aligns it more closely to that of a Grand Admiral, although at this point they're still just a part of the Legends. Also worth noting is the fact that he has a weapon hanging from his belt, meaning he might be more involved in the action than we're used to seeing from high-ranking Imperial officers. 

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