Finn

From First Order deserter to brave Resistance soldier

A character who deserted as an elite Stormtrooper of the First Order and fights as a Resistance soldier.

Quotes

  • I'm not a number anymore. I'm Finn.
  • I want to be a human before being a soldier.
  • Freedom is choosing with one's own will.
  • Refusing to fight, that's my rebellion.
  • Protecting comrades is everything to me.

Trivia

  • Finn's code name FN-2187 originates from the cell number where Princess Leia was held in the first Star Wars film.
  • The name Finn is a nickname given by Poe Dameron during desertion, not his original name.
  • Actor John Boyega won a 7-month audition against staff's intention to cast an unknown actor.
  • Finn's full name is not revealed in the movie, surname remains unknown.
  • He is one of the few major characters, former Stormtrooper, who defies orders to shoot comrades.
  • Not George Lucas's idea, but initial concept proposed by new trilogy screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan.

Alternate names

FN-2187 Sam Finny

Tags

Stormtrooper Resistance The Force Awakens First Order Galaxy SF Star Wars Deserter Jedi John Boyega

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man with closely cropped hair and combat attire. His iconic look is as a battle-ready Stormtrooper.
Height
About 178cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short hair
  • Muscular build
  • Stormtrooper armor
Iconic items
  • Stormtrooper helmet
  • Lightsaber
  • Resistance uniform
  • Connection with BB-8
  • Millennium Falcon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Brainwashed and raised as a soldier from childhood, but inwardly strong sense of justice, caring for comrades, and grows while harboring conflicts. Strong desire to protect comrades and will to seek freedom.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Loyal
  • Caring for comrades
  • Conflict
  • Freedom-oriented
  • Decisiveness
  • Kindness
Motto
Be a human being before being a soldier.
Talents
  • Combat sense
  • Piloting skills
  • Leadership
  • Tactical judgment
  • Agile physical ability
Skills
  • Stormtrooper training
  • Martial arts
  • Shooting skills
  • Endurance
  • Reconnaissance skills
Motivation
To stop the First Order's atrocities and protect the galaxy's peace. To protect comrades and civilians.
Habits
Resists being called by Stormtrooper number, feels familiarity when called by a name derived from FN.
Favorite foods
unknown
Hobbies
unknown
Favorite places
Jakku, Ajan Kloss, Cantonica
Favorite colors
unknown
Music
unknown
Disliked situations
First Order's atrocities, Death of comrades, Situations forced to sacrifice

History

Backstory
Kidnapped in childhood and trained as a Stormtrooper by the First Order. Deserts due to inner conflicts during battle and joins the Resistance.
Debut date
December 18, 2015
Work title
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Media type
Movie
Episode or chapter
Episode 7

Desertion during Jakku assault

Significant event
Desertion during Jakku assault
Description
Refuses to fire on civilians during battle and decides to desert. Escapes Star Destroyer with Poe Dameron.

Starkiller Base infiltration

Significant event
Starkiller Base infiltration
Description
Infiltrates First Order base for the Resistance and becomes key to the attack. Challenges Kylo Ren with a lightsaber.

Resistance fleet pursuit incident

Significant event
Resistance fleet pursuit incident
Description
Attempts to destroy First Order tracking device but is captured, later escapes and rejoins Resistance.

Battle on Crait

Significant event
Battle on Crait
Description
Undertakes a suicide run to stop First Order weapon. Fights while saved by Rose.

Espionage in The Rise of Skywalker

Significant event
Espionage in The Rise of Skywalker
Description
Engages in espionage for Resistance rebuilding, serves as ground forces commander in final battle.

Relationships

Poe Dameron

Best friend

Becomes best friends by successfully executing the desertion operation on Jakku together.

Rey

Friend

Meets on Jakku and continues to fight together as Resistance members.

BB-8

Ally

Poe's droid. Acts together with Finn and supports each other.

Rose Tico

Teammate

Saves his life when stopping suicide run on Crait, fights together.

Captain Phasma

Rival

Former superior in First Order era, intense enmity from desertion and later confrontation.

First Order

First Order: unknown

Resistance

Resistance: soldier

Media appearances

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2015

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2017

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Movie / Protagonist

Released 2019

Star Wars Battlefront II

Game / Supporting

2017

Star Wars Resistance

Anime

Lego Star Wars

Series

Voice cast and creators

杉村憲司

Voice actor
杉村憲司
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical dub

John Boyega

Voice actor
John Boyega
Language
English
Version or series
Original version

George Lucas

Creator name
George Lucas
Role
Original author

Lawrence Kasdan

Creator name
Lawrence Kasdan
Role
Writer

J. J. Abrams

Creator name
J. J. Abrams
Role
Director

Kathleen Kennedy

Creator name
Kathleen Kennedy
Role
Producer

John Boyega

Creator name
John Boyega
Role
Actor

Related goods

Finn Action Figure

Item name
Finn Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Finn Costume

Item name
Finn Costume
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

Finn's Lightsaber Replica

Item name
Finn's Lightsaber Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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