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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 8 MIN

5 Questions We Still Have About the Rise of the First Order in STAR WARS’ Sequel Trilogy

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Questions We Still Have About the Rise of the First Order in the 'Star Wars' Sequel TrilogyThis editorial dives into the lingering plot holes and unanswered questions surrounding the First Order's rapid, seemingly unchecked rise to power in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Despite expanded universe materials and Disney+ shows like The Mandalorian trying to retroactively fill in the gaps, the article highlights several unresolved mysteries. It questions the New Republic's severe political blindness, how the First Order secretly amassed the staggering resources to build Starkiller Base, and the exact timeline of Supreme Leader Snoke taking control of the Imperial remnants.Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/questions-we-still-have-about-rise-of-the-first-order-in-star-wars-sequel-trilogy  to read or listen to the article.Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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