Jannah
STAR WARS

Jannah

Portrayed by Naomi Ackie

Homeworld
Kef Bir
Species
Human
Born
Between 12–15 ABY
Gender
Female

Profile

Born
Between 12–15 ABY

About Jannah

A former stormtrooper who broke free from First Order indoctrination, Jannah leads a group of deserters who discovered their humanity whilst stationed on the moon Kef Bir. Born during the New Republic era, she was taken as a child and trained within the First Order’s military machine, assigned to Company 77 alongside other conscripted soldiers who would later become her closest allies.

Her turning point came during a mission where Company 77 received orders to fire on civilians. Unable to follow through with the command, Jannah and her entire unit made the unprecedented decision to abandon their posts, stealing a transport and fleeing to the oceanic moon orbiting the gas giant Endor. There, they established a community of ex-stormtroopers, surviving by scavenging technology from the wreckage of the second Death Star.

When the Resistance arrives on Kef Bir searching for a Sith wayfinder, Jannah initially approaches them with suspicion before recognising a kindred spirit in Finn, another former stormtrooper. Her military expertise and intimate knowledge of First Order tactics prove invaluable during the final battle against the Sith Eternal fleet above Exegol, where she commands Resistance cavalry in their desperate assault on a Star Destroyer.

Portrayed by British actress Naomi Ackie, the character represents themes of redemption and breaking free from authoritarian control that run throughout the sequel trilogy. Her journey from indoctrinated soldier to freedom fighter mirrors broader questions about individual agency and moral courage in the face of overwhelming institutional power.

Appearances

  • Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Film

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jannah in Star Wars?
Jannah is a human female who was a former First Order stormtrooper turned rebel fighter who appears in The Rise of Skywalker. She leads a group of deserters called Company 77 on the moon Kef Bir.
What is Company 77 in Star Wars?
Company 77 is a group of former First Order stormtroopers who deserted and now live as rebels on the moon Kef Bir. They are led by Jannah and assist the Resistance in The Rise of Skywalker.
Is Jannah related to Lando Calrissian?
The film strongly implies that Jannah is Lando's daughter, as he mentions losing a daughter and they share a meaningful conversation at the end of The Rise of Skywalker. However, this connection is never explicitly confirmed on screen.
Why did Jannah leave the First Order?
Jannah and her unit deserted from the First Order when they were ordered to fire on civilians during a battle, refusing to carry out the massacre. This moral awakening led them to abandon their posts and flee.
What happened to Jannah after The Rise of Skywalker?
After the final battle, Jannah is seen with Lando Calrissian who offers to help her find out where she came from. Her ultimate fate beyond this conversation is not shown in canon material.