SPOILER ALERT! Japanese trailer for Rogue One teases origins of Death Star as Star Wars fan theories prove to be true in new footage

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 21:29 EST, 10 November 2016 | Updated: 02:35 EST, 11 November 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story promises to fill in a lot of knowledge gaps in the Star Wars universe when it debuts on December 16th.

And the latest international trailer for highly anticipated film is seemingly jam packed with juicy details about the upcoming blockbuster.

Like several trailers before it, the latest begins with a shot of Director Krennic (a new villain) flying over an unknown planet in his shuttle.

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Scintillating story: The latest international trailer for highly anticipated film is seemingly jam packed with juicy details about the upcoming blockbuster

A group of Stormtroopers then surround Galen Erso, who's played by Mads Mikkelsen, apparently to take him away.

Before they can, he takes his daughter Jyn aside and reassures her 'whatever I do, I do it to protect you,' to which the young girl responds 'I understand.'

A possibly very important scene then occurs when Jyn's mother gives her what looks to be a kyber crystal, adding 'trust the Force.'

Said crystals are used in light sabers and are rumoured to also have been used in the creation of the Death Star.

High flying: Like several trailers before it, the latest begins with a shot of Director Krennic (a new villain) flying over an unknown planet in his shuttle

It's time: A group of Stormtroopers then surround Galen Erso, who's played by Mads Mikkelsen, apparently to take him away

Key information? A possibly very important scene then occurs when Jyn's mother gives her what looks to be a kyber crystal, adding 'trust the Force'

Very important resource: Said crystals are used in light sabers and are rumoured to also have been used in the creation of the Death Star

Things then shift gears when friend of the Rebellion Mon Mothma states in voiceover that they've received decoded information that 'a major weapons test is imminent,' concluding that 'we need to know how to destroy it.'

Several quick cuts then show a now-grown Jyn, played by Felicity Jones, questioning why the Rebellion needs her help, and the Death Star apparently powering up.

After experiencing what looks like a planet-ending Death Star attack, Jyn finally agrees 'if my father built it, we need to find him.'

That looks familiar: A fully built death star hovers over a planet

Big news: Things then shift gears when friend of the Rebellion Mon Mothma states in voiceover that they've received decoded information that 'a major weapons test is imminent,' concluding that 'we need to know how to destroy it' 

Unlikely hero: Several quick cuts then show a now-grown Jyn, played by Felicity Jones, questioning why the Rebellion needs her help, and the Death Star apparently powering up

Watch out! After experiencing what looks like a planet-ending Death Star attack, Jyn finally agrees 'if my father built it, we need to find him'

No problem: A few more action scenes involving a battle with a group of Stormtroopers and Imperial Walkers ensue

So that's why! Jyn's attack team appears to name their shuttle Rogue One before they head into battle

This bombshell seems to suggest that Jyn's father is actually the architect of the most powerful space station ever built.

As the Rebels start their resistance preparations, Jyn is once again thrust into the center of the action, and reminds her colleagues that 'rebellions are built on hope.'

A few more action scenes involving a battle with a group of Stormtroopers and Imperial Walkers ensue, before the name of the movie is apparently explained.

Jyn's attack team appears to name their shuttle Rogue One before they head into battle.

Several space and ground battles then commence, which lead to a chilling view of Darth Vader complete with his distinctive breathing.

Lots of explosions: Several space and ground battles then commence

Big foot: Rebels battle an AT-AT walker in a tropical locale

He's back! One of the final scenes from the trailer is a new look at none other than Darth Vader

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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