The First Order [Faction Guide]

The First Order

Content Approaching - Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

By the time of 49 ABY in the Nexus canon, it is assumed that the events of Episode IX will have occurred in an official capacity, with regard to the historical and canonical state of groups in Star Wars. With that in mind, it is unlikely that the First Order would be completely wiped out, and as such would retreat to the unknown regions as the remains of the Galactic Empire did after the battle of Jakku.

Regardless of what occurs in Episode IX, by 49 ABY it is assumed that Kylo Ren's role in the First Order will have ended. By this point, the First Order will be controlled by surviving Knights of Ren (whether the movie addresses them and their fate or not.) Should they canonically all die in the course of Episode IX, it will be treated as though there were additional Knights of Ren who were not present, or a second generation that took over in the power vacuum.

In addition to this, any technology, vehicles, ships, force powers, etc. etc. will be treated as existing as well. The ships listed in the fleet details below are intended to be placeholders for use until a finalized list can be introduced with the additional details received after the release of Episode IX.

Finally, their presence and operation is primarily that of an antagonist to the Resistance, and as an escalating force of border friction between the Imperial Remnant and New Republic. In the unlikely event that Episode IX somehow integrates the First Order peacefully into the New Republic, or otherwise makes them a peace driven force, such a development will largely, if not entirely, be ignored for the purpose of Nexus canon.