What are the good guys in Star Wars called?

[brooker]

Let's chat. I love Star Wars but let's speak facts, being a "good guy" in Star Wars is totally subjective. Who are your good guys in the films?

[nurse]

In the Star Wars universe, the main protagonists and champions of peace and justice are commonly referred to as the "Jedi." The Jedi are members of the Jedi Order, an ancient monastic peacekeeping organization unified by their belief in the Force, particularly its light side. They are often recognized by their iconic lightsabers, usually blue or green in color, and their commitment to a code that emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and the dispassionate use of their power.

The Jedi serve as guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, often opposing the Sith, who harness the dark side of the Force. Throughout the Star Wars saga, the Jedi play a central role, with characters like Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Yoda being key figures. However, it's worth noting that not all "good guys" in Star Wars are Jedi. The Rebel Alliance and the Resistance, for example, consist of various species, professions, and backgrounds united against oppressive regimes like the Galactic Empire or the First Order. These groups, while aligned with the Jedi's goals, operate independently in their fight for freedom.

[abc3643]

This is the 1977 Newsday review of "Star Wars" (none of this "Episode 4" bullshit) when it came out. I quote the article...

The picture is about a galactic civil war. Rebels are challenging the tyrannical Imperial Empire. The Empire retaliates with a doomsday weapon, the Death Star - a killer space station with enough firepower to annihilate an entire planet in one burst. The Death Star is searching for the main rebel base, in order to atomize it.

The fate of the rebel Alliance (the good guys) is inadvertently placed in the hands of a band of mercenaries and idealists who collectively suggest the fabulous images of "The Wizard of Oz."

There you have it. We all felt the same way in 1977. After all, the Empire used the Death Star to destroy a planet full of innocent people, you know. That's sort of evil... I mean, imperial "storm troopers" and the uniforms of the Empire are all allegories of the NAZIs - not exactly history's good guys.

[ZackBan]

Here's a controversial take: we never truly see the empire do any bad deeds unprovoked.
Sure they rule with a fist of iron but the subjects of the galactic empire are well treated and want for nothing in a very orderly society.

The only qualms that the rebels have with them is that they are sinister looking "mouahaha" type characters.

Under the influence of the republic and the jedi the galaxy suffered far more insurgencies and wars and casualties, the clone wars being the testament to their incompetence.

So look at the situation objectively I'd say the Empire where good guys

[TheSpaceGnome]

You obviously never watched any of the movies or shows.

[ZackBan]

I've seen the movies, seen a few shows even if I'm not a fan of Disney's vision, played the games too. 🙂

I'm sure you can find an instance where the empire was mean to someone for having done something but so does every governing body ever.

We never saw (and I'd love for you to refer me to something if I'm wrong) the empire actually engage in indiscriminate acts of oppression.

The most they did was order 66 and that was within the context of a war, open conflict between then and the jedi order

[TheSpaceGnome]

Um.. literally all star wars films, games, books etc that contain the empire, show them doing oppressive and destructive acts to innocent people.

[ZackBan]

I argue we see them do oppressive and destructive acts, but not to "innocent" people. They do it to those who wish to destroy them

[TheSpaceGnome]

No, they do oppressive and destructive acts to innocent people who did nothing, and then rebels retaliate and try to destroy the empire because of that. The empire was literally for, ed by murdering children and turning a democracy into a dictatorship, and since them they ruled like criminal warlords rule. They have never been justified in their actions at any point during the series.

[TheSpaceGnome]

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[ChiTown33]

During WW2 the Catholic church did business with the Nazi's. I guess what I'm saying is the Senate ceded power to the Supreme chancellor who consolidated power into a galactic empire. The Nazi's much like the empire seemed like the savior of Germany but like the empire it was all built on lies and deceit.

I'm sure building a Death Star created a lot of galactic jobs and stimulated the galactic economy. But how could all those workers know that it was going to be used to turn Alderaan into Bantha fodder

So if you're just trying feed your family by constructing a highly weaponized space station, is that evil?

[MysticDevice]

I'm not sure there really are truly "good" guys in Starwars.

I would say the Mandalorians because the kept the Jedi in check. But then again the Mandos had a history of conquest and genocide.

Lower echelons of the Empire for actually providing saftey and stability for Galactic citizens. But they were still the Empire.

The Separatists for seeing through the corruption of the Republic and building a better system. (Palpatine's influence aside)

Probably Naboo was the only genuine "Good Guys" faction. And they built the coolest ships.

[TheSpaceGnome]

The jedi, rebel alliance, republic, new republic, resistance, and mandalorians are the good guys, as are most civilizations.

The sith, seperatists, pirates, empire, first order, crimson dawn, black sun, crymorah syndicate, pyke syndicate, and hutt clan are the bad guys, as are any bounty hunters during the empire's reign.

[AaronKrieger]

Depends on the time period, but like most wars everyone is an asshole. It's just one side is more extreme about it in most cases throughout it's lore.

[worldscolide]

The republic, Or The rebel alliance. Basically they are the remnants of the old republic.

[Miristheiss]

The Rebels or the Alliance.

[exitseven]

They were rebels aren't they?

[ohmyguy]

Rebels.

[Reijen]

The empire.

[BLP11520]

Rebels?

[Sugarberry37]

perfect