#star wars: age of resistance - captain phasma

[shadowen]

I'm thinking, once again, about the Star Wars sequel trilogy and the incredible wasted potential of the characters. Specifically, I'm thinking about Rey and Poe as foils against Phasma and Hux.

Here, we have two men who were raised from birth as true believers in opposing causes, the only sons of heroes, who then far surpassed their parents in fame and influence. There are some hints of contrast, in that we see the stark differences in how they lead, but the films are almost maliciously committed to misunderstanding Poe as a character*, that I have to assume those moments are purely accidental.

Then there's Rey and Phasma, two women from baren, brutal worlds, with a single name and no legacy**, who survive and succeed based entirely on raw talent and relentless determination. Phasma is nominally set up as a contrast for Finn, but she ends up being an unsatisfying personal villain. Likewise, Rey is set in opposition to Kylo Ren, but that whole dynamic is so messy and loaded, without exploring any of the meaningful parallels and conflicts between them***.

There's also something to be said about contrasting sibling dynamics. With Rey and Poe, we get glimpses of a squabbling rivalry rooted in obvious affection, whereas Phasma and Hux are shown (in EU material) to have a conspiratorial closeness based on mutual respect and mutually assured destruction. Neither of these relationships is developed to full potential or used to develop the narrative or themes of the films.

The reliance on external knowledge to prop up the core films is a long-standing critique of Star Wars, and I wholeheartedly agree that the movies should be able to stand on their own. However, given the volume and emphasis on the extended universe, it's reasonable to expect at least some degree of consistency. In the case of these characters and others, though, the most interesting character development is either jarringly ignored or deliberately removed, as with a scene cut from The Last Jedi which tells more about Phasma in two minutes than the rest of her screen time combined. There's plenty of discussion to be had about what's actually in the films, but I think the great tragedy of the sequel trilogy is what could have been there and isn't.

Footnotes and reading recs under the cut.

*My rant on this subject is long, detailed, and mostly about racism.

**I think Rey is a much more interesting character if she is actually nobody from nowhere, but that's a different discussion.

***This is not about ship vs notp, just about how their on-screen interactions fit into the narrative.

The Star Wars EU is daunting, to say the least. If you want to read more about these characters, may I suggest:

Phasma (novel) by Delilah S. Dawson (my all time fav SW novel)

Poe Dameron (comics series) by Charles Soule and Phil Noto

Captain Phasma #1-4 (comic) by Kelly Thompson and Marco Checchetto

Resistance Reborn (novel) by Rebecca Roanhorse

Before the Awakening (short stories) by Greg Rucka

Shattered Empire #1-4 (comic) by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto

Age of Resistance (comics anthology) by Tom Taylor et al

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Rating Mature

Chapter Summary

The Millennium Falcon arrives on Kef Bir, the Ocean Moon of Endor; C-3P0 & R2-D2 witness the horrors of the bloodtroopers— Chancellor Hux’s Red Army— on Coruscant; Finn wanders Coruscant's sewers and encounters an unexpected ally...

Excerpt

The streets of Coruscant were quiet. Too quiet, if C-3PO had anything to say about it. Even his optimum auditory sensors struggled to pick anything up in the aftermath of the Jedi Temple explosion. An explosion! And at their ages! Why, they’d barely escaped with their lives as that old temple collapsed around them. And now, walking through this desolate wasteland, they were like sitting ducks. Ripe for the picking by whichever band of brigands and rogues came their way. Who knows what dreadful things could happen to a droid then? Would they be stripped for parts? Or sent to the pits of Griq and used for target practice? Threepio shuddered at the thought. Next to him, R2-D2 beeped.  “I agree, Artoo," replied Threepio. "We might not survive this time.” He looked up as a shadow fell, blocking out what little light filtered down this low. An entire battalion of First Order ships came into view. They were really doomed now. Together, they watched as the transports descended through the morning mist, touching down a block ahead of them.  Immediately, an entire army of troopers flooded the street, their crimson armor marking them as bloodtroopers. Bloodtroopers! On the streets of Coruscant. Honestly, what was this planet coming to? After Captain Phasma's death during the destruction of the Supremacy , General Hux established a new, elite core of stormtroopers to facilitate the First Order's plague-like expansion throughout the galaxy. Entire planets wiped clean of inhabitants, stolen from their homes in the dead of the night. Villages, towns, cities, all left empty, no sign of so much as a struggle. The bloodtroopers were animals, beasts, as evidenced by the way they set to work dragging beings from their homes, scared children separated from parents, any resistance dealt with swiftly. No mercy.  Their ruthless effectiveness of Hux's Red Army earned him his Chancellorship on Coruscant, and with General Parnadee's fanatical recruitment and conscription drive, there were even rumors they'd be phasing out the regulation stormtroopers within months. If the small group of white-armored stormtroopers that hovered on the edge of the scene looking at each other in horrified silence were any indication, there was some truth to those rumors. “I can’t watch. How horrible!” cried Threepio, covering his photoreceptors with one hand as they threatened a tiny Chadra-Fan girl with a blaster to the belly, her screams overwhelming his auditory sensors. “Tell me when it’s over, Artoo.” The citizens were herded into prison transports, wails echoing through the street as they reached through the bars, hands scrabbling for anything to hold on to. But there was no one left to help, the entire settlement having been cleared in mere minutes.  As quickly as they had arrived, they were gone again, the screams following their progress through the city. Threepio looked at the once again empty streets, no evidence remaining of what had happened here. How many neighborhoods had suffered the same fate, the rest of the galaxy none the wiser? Artoo gave a melancholy beep. “You’re right," murmured Threepio morosely. "We’ll never find Master Finn, now.”

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[gffa]

hi lumi! pls don't feel pressured to answer this but i'm currently reading Phasma by delilah dawson (i'm loving it so far) and i was wondering if you would know some nice sequels' books and comics to get into (preferably the ones that delve more into the first order but anything works tbh)? I know your thing is mostly the prequels (it's more my thing too tbh) but i was wondering if you could help me or perhaps if you would know someone who could help me with it?

Hi! I actually do have a handful of sequels-centric content that I've liked! When the expanded world of SW comics and novels was first getting started, there was a lot of focus on the sequels and a lot of it was genuinely delightful and to this day I still heartily recommend them! Phasma is one of them (I loved that that book was just so joyfully batshit in exactly the way a Star Wars book should be) and my recs for other stuff you'll hopefully enjoy are:

Captain Phasma by Kelly Thompson (comic) - Gorgeous art, a solid story, and even some Feelings if you've read the Phasma novel, because it features some flashbacks from there.

Poe Dameron by Charles Soule (comic) - In addition to being one of the best SW comic runs out there, it's also a great look at Poe's character, has gorgeous art, and is just a fantastic read all the way around, I would put it at the top of my recs list.

Aftermath, Aftermath: Life Debt, Aftermath: Empire's End by Chuck Wendig (book) - I always recommend that I think this series almost MUST be in audiobook form, that I could not get into it in novel form, but the audiobooks were such a fun adventure. This does the most establishing of the galaxy after the Empire falls, it gets into several of the characters that would go on to help form the First Order. It's mostly a set of new characters (that I grew to love) and the OT characters, but I think it helps set the world a lot, so if you don't mine the lack of ST characters, it does lead into ST worldbuilding.

Bloodline by Claudia Gray (book) - Is a Leia story and is mostly about why she stops being a Senator and founds the Resistance, but it helps tell the foundation of the New Republic (along with the Aftermath trilogy) and the rising of the First Order. It's still quoted a lot for some pretty iconic Leia moments, but I think if you're looking for ST worldbuilding (as opposed to sequels characters), it's good for that, too.

Star Wars Battlefront II (game) - The story of Battlefront II is focused on the OT characters, but I like recommending it because it does a lot of great work in connecting the OT to the ST, including moments of how the First Order came to be, and has some really great Luke characterization. You can look up a "movie" version on YouTube and watch it that way!

Spark of the Resistance by Justina Ireland (book) - I hesitate to recommend this one whole-heartedly if you're not already hip-deep in SW books, because it is very referential to other SW comics/books, but I genuinely enjoyed it as connective tissue between the ST movies where it showed all the characters coming together in this fight. It was cute and charming and had some delightful moments of the main cast!

Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (book) - Is much in the same vein as Spark of the Resistance, it does a lot of good connective work, is a charming read, and has good focus on the main ST characters!

Age of Resistance by Tom Taylor (comic) - This was a series of one-shots focused around several main characters and they're solid, fun highlights of the characters. I remember especially enjoying the Rey and Rose ones!

Star Wars Adventures by various authors (comic) - There are two volumes of this (they rebooted the title a couple of years ago) and basically any issue that has the sequels characters is a fun read. I mean, the whole entire series tends to be really great for any era, but the sequels ones are fun--including a darling one from the first volume with Poe and Rose interaction that has forever made me pine for more team-ups with those two.

Allegiance by Ethan Stacks (comic) - A mini-series set post-TLJ where they're trying to gather allies for the Resistance and has some lovely character moments, I especially remember feeling a lot for Leia in her scenes of trying to rally people to stand up against the First Order, now knowing it was her own son leading them.

Join the Resistance by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (book) - This is a cautious rec because it's set during the time of the Resistance, but it doesn't really have a lot to do with them or even particularly strong worldbuilding, I just REALLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THOSE KIDS over the course of the series.

Star Wars: Resistance (TV series) - This show isn't for everyone, it's much more kid-friendly and the animation doesn't do it for everyone, but I adored the characters (especially Kaz, the main character) and their main antagonist is the building First Order, as well as occasional guest appearances by Phasma or Kylo Ren. It had a lot of heart, it was really charming, but it's a cautious rec despite that I loved it very much.

Hopefully, this should help you find some stuff to read!

[fcalty]

my carrd subscription ended and it's messed up. don't perceive me. here's a synopsis of my muses:

lieutenant dopheld mitaka: fo lieutenant. graduated top of his class in the military academy. son of an imperial professor and a deathtrooper. lost his sister and brother in the war. grew up as a family friend to general armitage hux. mitaka starts to question the first order's ideals a few years before tfa but he stays loyal because of his family. after tfa he has a change of heart and becomes the spy™️ after tlj. leaks fo secrets the the resistance

captain phasma: first order stormtrooper captain. head of the first order stormtrooper training program on the finalizer that trains the teen to adult troopees. grew up as a warrior on an apocalyptic wasteland planet. she killed her family and betrayed her clan to join the first order and gain power. conspired with armitage hux to kill his father and help him gain command of the finalizer. cold blooded killer who will do anything to rise.

captain cardinal / archex: a jakku orphan. one of the children in the trial group for the first set of first order stormtroopers. became general brendol hux's personal guard. he saw brendol like the father he never had. but he didn't know brendol was lying to him about everything. became head of the stormtrooper training program on the absolution where he trained and cared for the child troopers like a father figure. found out that everything he knew about the first order was a lie and they weren't really trying to help underprivileged planets like jakku. tried to kill phasma and almost died. defected with the help of a resistance spy.

tanyn ren. ( oc ) knight of ren. ( doesn't follow the retcons the made for tros ). half mirialan and hand human. son of a politician who was shipped off to the jedi temple because his parents thought his adhd and force abilities were ruining their image. became close to a band of misfits at the temple. idolized ben solo as a big brother. followed kylo and the traitors after the fight at the temple ( age 14 ). trained with the knights of ren and changed his name to tanyn ren. knighted at 17. still idolizes kylo and wants to follow in his footsteps. a playful and energetic boy trapped in a warrior's role. he is 22 during tfa. the force healer of the group. weilds axes & blasters.

ushar ren. ( oc ) knight of ren. over 100 years old. from an alien planet on the edge of the mid rim. joined the knights after his wife died. lived through the clone wars. was a knight of ren long before kylo joined and is frankly tired of his bull shit. he serves snoke primarily. the sniper of the group. he was really excited when he thought kylo died on star killer base.

[demongemz]

welcome to london, FINN/FN-2187! did anyone ever tell you that you look just like JOHN BOYEGA? well, no matter, we hear that you are 25 and working as a/an MECHANIC. we also hear that you currently DON’T HAVE your memories from STAR WARS and have a tendency to be LOYAL as well as REBELLIOUS.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Name: Finn/FN-2187 Relatives: None Occupation: Worker at Feast Birthday: 11 ABY Age: 25 Sexual Orientation: Bisexual Moral Alignment: Neutral Good Memory Status: Intact

BACKGROUND

Finn, formerly designated FN-2187 ("Eight-Seven"), was a Force-sensitive human male stormtrooper who served the First Order until his desertion and subsequent defection to the Resistance during the First Order-Resistance War. Though trained since birth to be a loyal and obedient soldier, FN-2187's conscience conflicted with the methods of the First Order. For a time he was unwilling to support the Resistance, hoping to escape the galactic conflict instead of fighting for a cause he believed was doomed to fail. As the galaxy became consumed by war, the renegade trooper was ultimately forced to decide where his true loyalties lay. Born in 11 ABY during the New Republic Era, FN-2187 was part of a new generation of stormtroopers—human children conscripted into the military forces of the First Order—modeled on the Republic clone troopers and Imperial stormtroopers of the past. He originally trained with Batch Eight before joining the FN Corps, a sub-branch of the Stormtrooper Corps, and although his potential was recognized by his commanding officers, FN-2187 lacked the ruthlessness that had become common in the ranks under the influence of Captain Phasma. In the waning days of the Cold War, he hesitated to kill civilians during his first mission and consequently decided to desert after witnessing the massacre of Tuanul. Lacking experience as a pilot, FN-2187 freed a Resistance prisoner, Commander Poe Dameron, who coined the nickname "Finn" to supplant the renegade stormtrooper's alphanumeric designation. He then sought his freedom while forming friendships with the Jakku scavenger Rey and the droid BB-8, as well as the Rebel war heroes Han Solo and Chewbacca. After the destruction of the New Republic, Finn provided the Resistance with the information they needed to destroy the First Order's superweapon, Starkiller Base. During the attack, he was defeated and nearly killed by the dark warrior Kylo Ren. Rescued by Rey and Chewbacca, Finn recuperated from his injuries, and by the time he awoke, the Resistance was forced to evacuate their base on D'Qar. Despite attempting to escape from the conflict once more, a mission with Rose Tico convinced Finn to truly join the Resistance to the extent that he nearly sacrificed his life for their cause during the Battle of Crait in 34 ABY. In 35 ABY, Finn continued assisting the Resistance by joining Rey on the quest to find the Sith wayfinder and destroy the malevolent religion once and for all, eventually becoming a general along with Poe after Leia's passing, with his first mission as a general being spent leading the ground forces during the Battle of Exegol.

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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2024

Disneyland's highly anticipated Star Wars Nite event is returning in 2024 bigger and better than ever! This after-hours party packed with galactic fun will take place over 8 nights from April 16 to May 9 during the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland.

Event Details The 2024 Star Wars Nite event nights will be: - April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 - May 2, 7, 9 The separately ticketed event starts with early admission into Disneyland Park beginning at 6pm. The event then officially runs from 9pm to 1am, giving guests 8 hours to enjoy all the Star Wars offerings.

Ticket Information - Ticket Purchasing Process: - There will be a virtual queue system to purchase tickets when they go on sale to manage high demand - Magic Key holders get early access to purchase a limited number of pre-sale tickets before the general public - A new "notify me" option allows you to get an email when it's your turn instead of waiting in the virtual queue the whole time Ticket Types: - One type of ticket for admission to the Star Wars Nite events, valid only for the specific date purchased - Tickets are for guests ages 3 and up. Kids under 3 are free. Ticket Availability: - Tickets will go on sale starting February 20th for Magic Key holders, and February 23rd for general public - Each event date has a limited number of tickets available - The event nights have historically sold out very quickly once tickets go on sale - Ticket Prices - April 16, 2024 - $159 April 18, 2024 - $169 April 23, 2024 - $159 April 25, 2024 - $169 April 30, 2024 - $159 May 2, 2024 - $169 May 7, 2024 - $159 May 9, 2024 - $169

Event Highlights Star Wars Nite includes exclusive Star Wars entertainment, characters, food, merchandise and more that you won't find during normal park hours. Highlights include: Entertainment & Characters - Star Wars fireworks show with music and projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle - March of the First Order with Captain Phasma in Tomorrowland - Character encounters like Tusken Raiders, Jawas, Chewbacca, BB-8 and more - Lightsaber training session to handle a lightsaber like a true Jedi - Star Wars dance party with a DJ on Main Street - Photo ops with Star Wars backdrops - Access to rides like Millennium Falcon, Star Tours and Rise of the Resistance Exclusive-Merchandise - Disneyland will offer special Star Wars Nite merchandise only available for purchase during the event nights. Here are a few of the items that will likely be offered based on past events: - Event T-Shirts: Short and long-sleeve shirts featuring Star Wars art and "Star Wars Nite 2024" text - Baseball Caps: Black caps with Aurebesh lettering spelling "Star Wars" - Souvenir Pins: Enamel pins with characters like Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, etc. Limited edition - Droid Factory: Build your own free-moving astromech droid with accessories and personality chips - Light-Up Toys: Lightsabers, character sippers, and glow cubes that light up in different colors - Specialty Ears: Mickey ear hats themed to Star Wars with characters and symbols - Commemorative Print: Unframed 8x10 photo print from the event for display There is usually a limit of 5 items per guest. The most popular exclusives like the pins, ears, and droid parts sell out quickly.

Food Star Wars Nite will offer over 20 new food and drink items themed to Star Wars only available during the 8 Star Wars Nite event nights. Popular returning items likely include: - Blue Milk Panna Cotta - Darth by Chocolate Cake - Kylo Ren Waffles and Chicken Waffle Sandwich - C3-P0 Cotton Candy New items may consist of: - Bantha Burgers: Plant-based Impossible burger with blue cheese, arugula, fried onions on a potato bun - Jabba the Hutt Pizza: Pizza topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon and extra cheese - Ewok Tots: Tater tots topped with chili, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, cotija cheese and cilantro - Dagobah Swamp Shake: Mint chocolate chip milkshake with a dark chocolate Darth Vader head on top The most in-demand items like the Blue Milk Panna Cotta often sell out before the end of the night. Mobile ordering in advance is highly recommended.

Rides Open During Event Popular Disneyland rides and Star Wars attractions that will remain open during the event include: - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters - Disneyland Railroad - Haunted Mansion - Hyperspace Mountain (Space Mountain with Star Wars theme) - Indiana Jones Adventure - It's a Small World - Jungle Cruise - Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - Pirates of the Caribbean - Star Tours - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Shorter Wait Times Since Star Wars Nite is a separately ticketed event with limited attendance, many of these rides will have significantly shorter wait times compared to during normal park hours. Some rides like Hyperspace Mountain, Millennium Falcon, and Rise of the Resistance often have little to no wait at all. This allows guests to experience more attractions and maximize their time during the 8-hour event. Historically, Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean have been walk-ons during Star Wars Nite. Priority Boarding Passes Disneyland's new virtual queue system for Web Slingers and Rise of the Resistance will remain active during the event. However, guests can access priority boarding passes for these attractions at kiosks in the parks, allowing expedited access.

Perks Unlimited PhotoPass Downloads Guests receive unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads to capture magical moments with Star Wars characters, at immersive photo backdrops, and on popular attractions. This allows guests to take home high-quality images to remember the galactic fun. Photo-Op's - Multiple Star Wars-themed photo backdrops featuring new places and characters from across the Star Wars universe - Photo ops with Star Wars characters like Chewbacca, BB-8, Jawas, Tusken Raiders and more - Photo backdrop on Main Street with Sleeping Beauty Castle illuminated with Star Wars projections - Photo spot with lightsabers by the Millennium Falcon - Photo ops with Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers in Tomorrowland - Photo backdrop at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Photo spots along the route of the Fleet of Fandom costume cavalcade on Main Street

Early Park Admission Star Wars Nite tickets include early 6pm park admission to take advantage of extra time in Disneyland before the 9pm event start. Guests can maximize their time at the limited-ticket event. Commemorative Credential & Guide Map Guests receive a themed credential for admission and an event guide map detailing offerings and schedules for the night. These serve as souvenirs to remember the special event.

Character Meet n Greets In Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge: - Chewbacca - Rey - Vi Moradi - C-3PO - The Mandalorian and Grogu (Baby Yoda) In Tomorrowland: - Darth Vader - Darth Maul - R2-D2 - Emperor Palpatine and his Royal Guards In Critter Country: - Queen Amidala In Fantasyland: - R5-D4 - Jawas

History of Star Wars Nite Star Wars Nite first debuted in 2018 as part of Disneyland's new Disneyland After Dark event series. The inaugural event was held on May 3, 2018 to coincide with Star Wars Day on May 4th. Since its debut, Star Wars Nite has become an annual tradition, typically taking place over several nights in late April/early May. The multi-night format was introduced in 2023, with events held on May 2, 4, 8 and 11. Key aspects: - First held on May 3, 2018 as a one-night event - Became an annual, multi-night event starting in 2023 - Usually timed to coincide with Star Wars Day on May 4th - Takes place inside Disneyland Park from 9pm-1am - Offers exclusive Star Wars entertainment, characters, food and merchandise - Has quickly sold out each year since its debut In 2024, Star Wars Nite has expanded to 8 event nights - its biggest year yet - spanning April 16 to May 9. A new virtual queue system was also introduced for ticket purchases.

Tips for Attending Follow these tips to make the most of your Star Wars Nite experience: Arrive early - Take advantage of the 6pm early entry to maximize your time in the parks. Arrive even earlier to beat lines. Have a plan - Review the event guide map ahead of time and make a plan so you don't miss must-do activities. Wear a costume - Dress up in your best Star Wars costume to get the full experience. Participate in the costume cavalcade on Main Street. Mobile order food - Avoid long lines and maximize event time by mobile ordering food in advance. Capture moments - Take advantage of unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads to get photos with characters and event backdrops. Charge devices - Bring a portable phone charger so you can take photos and use apps all night without losing power.

Frequently Asked Questions Here are answers to some common questions about Star Wars Nite 2024 at Disneyland: What are the event hours? Early admission begins at 6pm. The event runs from 9pm to 1am. Can I dress up? Yes! Costumes are encouraged but must follow Disneyland guidelines. What characters will appear? Characters will include Chewbacca, BB-8, Jawas, Tusken Raiders and more. How late can I ride Rise of the Resistance? Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will remain open during the event, so you can ride with low wait times. How much are tickets? Ticket prices start at $159. Pricing varies by date. Check the Disneyland website for specifics. When should I buy tickets? Tickets go on sale starting February 20 for Magic Key holders and February 23 for general public, at 9am PT. They are limited.

Conclusion Star Wars Nite 2024 is set to be an epic event packed with exclusive Star Wars experiences you won't get any other time. With 8 event nights and more entertainment and offerings than ever before, it's bound to sell out quickly. Plan ahead, purchase tickets early, and use these tips to make the most of your Star Wars adventure! May the force be with you! Read the full article

[starwarsfangirl]

"For glory! For the First Order!"

―KM-8713

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[huxismyman]

HUX COMIC SPOILERS!

WTF I LOVE HIM

[lovemesomedomhnall]

General Hux appeared in the cover of the collected edition of the Villains issues of the Age of Resistance series of comics

[mademoisellebianx]

Iconic Moments in Age of Resistance: Hux #1 comic Without Context

[comicwaren]

From Star Wars: Age of Resistance - General Hux #001, “Marooned”

Art by Leonard Kirk, Cory Hamscher and Guru-eFX

Written by Tom Taylor

[phasma-lives]

“YOU. BE USEFUL.”

STAR WARS, AGE OF RESISTANCE:

CAPTAIN PHASMA in FALLEN GUNS

Story by Tom Taylor

(July 2019)

[cienie-isengardu]

[alcida-auka]

From Star Wars Age of Resistance: Phasma 

It’s about time we saw some more of her face/hair in the comics, though her face is kept mostly obscured. We got a description of her appearance in Delilah Dawson’s Phasma novel, which pretty much asserts that she looks like Gwendolyn Christie, of course.

[sivenlaga]

Phasma without her helmet