The_Celestial_Warrior wrote:
The Resistance......
Well, just judging from the name I would go with Rebels as that does not signify a legitimate government.
However, The Force Awakens is set 30 years ABE, so wtf????
Yeah I think that is where old canon, now legend on wookiepedia, and current canon are going to have problems jiving together.
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/First_OrderThis to me sounds like the New Republic hadn't really formed as of yet. I guess we will have to wait and see.
However if you poke around a bit more and follow some of the links you will find this.
Quote:
The Battle of Jakku occurred one year after the Battle of Endor. The conflict was waged between the forces of the New Republic and the Galactic Empire.[4] At least one Star Destroyer and one T-65B X-wing starfighter were destroyed before the fighting ended.[2]
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_JakkuThis battle takes place a year after Endor.
I am still not sure if that answers the question though