Star Wars: Rogue One - 8 Crazy Fan Theories

2. Jyn Is Captain Phasma

Star Wars The Force Awakens Captain Phasma
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Ok, so this one takes the idea of Jyn Erso turning to the Dark Side and takes it to the extreme, and then some.

So, remember Captain Phasma from The Force Awakens? Looked badass, didn't do much, apparently thrown down a garbage chute but somehow survived nonetheless.

Well, the theory goes that Jyn Erso becomes her. Think about it: she defects to the Empire, gets about a foot taller, develops Gwendoline Christie's voice, and ends up commanding the First Order troops over three decades later. After all, why do we never see Phasma's face, despite the high-profile casting of Christie? Because she's Jyn Erso, who's using the mask and changing her voice to keep the troops in line and belie her advancing years.

Q: What will you become? A: Captain Phasma!

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