The Star Wars Databank is a section on the official Star Wars site, source of massive knowledge and data about everything from the galaxy far, far away. Recently the Rogue One section has been updated with new info, giving us a new insight on some of the aspects of the story.

Some of the info has been mentioned before, but there are a few interesting tiny bits here and there. It’s a good read to get you hyped for Thursday!

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Jedha

A small desert moon frosted by a permanent winter, Jedha is home to one of the first civilizations to explore the nature of the Force. At one time a world important to the Jedi Order, Jedha serves as a holy site for pilgrims from across the galaxy who seek spiritual guidance. Now, the Empire occupies Jedha, and a prolonged battle between Imperial forces and scattered Rebels carries on in the timeworn streets.

This permanent winter explains Captain Cassian’s clothing.

Imperial Death Troopers

The elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire.

K-2SO (Kay-Tuesso)

A reprogrammed Imperial security droid now loyal to the Alliance, K-2SO is an alarming sight standing within a secret Rebel base. The pragmatic droid is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend in perfectly at Imperial installations and outposts.

Chirrut Îmwe

Deeply spiritual, Chirrut Îmwe believes all living things are connected through the Force. His sightless eyes do not prevent him from being a highly skilled warrior. Though he lacks Force abilities, this warrior monk has rigorously honed his body through intense physical and mental discipline.

Baze Malbus The harsh reality of his Imperial-occupied home world has hardened Baze Malbus into a pragmatic soldier and a crack shot with his heavy repeater cannon. Baze has a bravado that provides a marked contrast to the spiritual centeredness of his best friend and moral compass, Chirrut Îmwe.

Director Orson Krennic

As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military, Orson Krennic is obsessed with the completion of the long-delayed Death Star project. A cruel but brilliant man, Krennic has staked his reputation on the delivery of the functional battle station to the Emperor.

The biggest question still remains: Will we see Palpatine in Rogue One? I think there is a very big possibility.

Shoretroopers

Specialist stormtroopers stationed at the top secret Imperial military headquarters on Scarif, Shoretroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility.

Scarif

The planet Scarif would be a beautiful tropical paradise if not for the presence of a major Imperial military installation. Scarif is the principal construction facility for the vast Imperial war machine. The world is enveloped in impenetrable deflector shields and is heavily defended.

AT-ACT walker

A larger version of the standard combat AT-AT, the AT-ACT walker features a dedicated cargo bed for the transportation of heavy building materials or combat munitions. It was deployed at major Imperial construction projects, such as shipyards and sprawling research installations.

Even larger than the regular AT-AT? Super cool!

Saw Gerrera

A battered veteran of the Clone Wars as well as the ongoing rebellion against the Empire, Saw Gerrera leads a band of Rebel extremists. Saw has lost much in his decades of combat, but occasional flashes of the charismatic and caring man he once was shine through his calloused exterior. Gerrera is bunkered on the ancient world of Jedha, coordinating a prolonged insurgency against the Imperial occupation. Saw’s ailing health has not withered his resolve to fight.

From previously revealed information we know that Jyn and Cassian go to Jedha to recruit an important member for their team. At first I thought they are there after Chirrut Îmwe, whose home planet is Jedha, but perhaps they are actually after Saw, stationed in the bunker. It would be interesting to see if Saw will be only the mentor type of character, or he will take part in the battle (something we haven’t seen any indications about).

Bodhi Rook

A former Imperial pilot, Bodhi has strong piloting and technical skills that he will put to use for the Rebellion. Ever practical, but highly anxious, Bodhi must gather his courage to bring the battle to the Empire.

U-wing

A sturdy troop transport and gunship used by the Rebel Alliance, the U-wing starfighter is a well-armed swing-wing vessel that must penetrate heavy fire zones to deposit soldiers onto battlefields and then fly air support during dangerous missions against the Empire.

The last two additions are worded very interesting. So far we haven’t seen any indications that there will be a space battle in Rogue One. We’ve seen some hints on LEGO packages but nothing concrete. So according to this Bodhi will bring the battle to the Empire, and we know that the U-Wing is used to deposit soldiers and then fly air support against the Empire. This could probably mean that Bodhi will take some space action piloting an U-Wing, or it could mean that he will take the battle to the Empire by just depositing the troops on the battlefield. But what is Star Wars without space battles?

What do you think? Are we going to see Bodhi Rook and his piloting skill in action? Or he will be more like a transport guy? Tell us in the comments below.

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Special thanks to @BoyleJayhawk for the heads up.

Also the Disney fan site Stitch Kingdom uncovered the official Rogue One synopsis that was just released, ahead of the trailer premiere: