SDCC 2016: Lucasfilm has unveiled a new character for ‘Rogue One’

The Star Wars booth at the San Diego Comic Con has revealed the latest character to be featured in the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.

This winter, the first ever Star Wars standalone spin-off movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, will release nationwide. This year's San Diego Comic Con International is being used as a showcase for many of the upcoming franchise ventures over the next year and Star Wars is no different. At booth 2913, one display is presenting fans with a new addition to the Star Wars mythos, a character named Edrio Two Tubes. So far, there's almost nothing known about how this mysterious new character will fit into the plot, but his official description reads as follows:

Edrio Two Tubes is a mercenary pilot who flies alongside his eggmate, Benthic. The two share the nickname derived from the breathing apparatus that allows their Tognath physiology to process oxygen atmospheres. Edrio’s home world Yar Togna was conquered and occupied by the Empire, forcing him to flee as a refugee. Desiring to strike back at the Empire, Edrio and Benthic have allied with Saw Gerrera.

Considering the allegiance of Saw Gerrera (played by Forest Whitaker) is pretty decidedly anti-Empire, it might be safe to assume ET2 is on the side of the Rebel Alliance. We won't know for sure, however, until we finally see 'Rogue One' this winter.

[LA Times]

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story releases December 16, 2016!