The battle for the galaxy was fought on many fronts, and few figures embodied the conflict more than General Hux and Leia Organa. Domhnall Gleeson brought General Armitage Hux to life, portraying a ruthless officer of the First Order. Carrie Fisher, in her legendary role as Leia Organa, led the Resistance with unwavering determination. Their rivalry shaped the fate of the galaxy, pitting military strategy against the enduring hope of the Rebellion’s legacy.
The Rise of General Hux and the First Order
General Hux was raised within the harsh military structure of the First Order. As the son of Brendol Hux, a former officer of the Galactic Empire, the young strategist learned discipline and cruelty from an early age. Unlike many officers who sought power through political maneuvering, Hux relied on absolute loyalty to Supreme Leader Snoke. Starkiller Base became the symbol of his ambition, a weapon designed to destroy the New Republic and cement the First Order’s dominance.
The rivalry between General Hux and Kylo Ren added tension within the First Order’s leadership. While Kylo Ren pursued power through the dark side of the Force, Hux believed in military supremacy. The destruction of the Hosnian system, ordered by Hux, demonstrated the First Order’s willingness to annihilate entire worlds. This act of terror forced Leia Organa to rally the Resistance, knowing the war had truly begun.
Leia Organa and the Resistance’s Last Stand
Leia Organa never stopped fighting for freedom. From the days of the Galactic Civil War to the rise of the First Order, leadership remained at the core of her identity. The destruction of Alderaan shaped the path forward, driving a lifelong commitment to opposing tyranny. After the fall of the Empire, the New Republic struggled with complacency. A growing threat loomed in the Unknown Regions, but few heeded Leia’s warnings.
The Resistance was formed as a direct response to the First Order’s growing power. With limited resources and personnel, Leia relied on experienced allies and new heroes. General Hux underestimated the Resistance, believing superior firepower would guarantee victory. Despite devastating losses, Leia Organa refused to surrender. The evacuation from D’Qar, the pursuit across space, and the desperate stand on Crait all highlighted her strategic brilliance.
The Battle of Starkiller Base
General Hux commanded Starkiller Base with the authority of a true Imperial successor. The weapon’s activation sent a clear message to the galaxy—opposition to the First Order would be met with absolute destruction. Leia Organa, knowing the Resistance had no time to hesitate, ordered an immediate assault. The mission depended on sabotage from within and a desperate starfighter attack led by Poe Dameron.
The duel between Kylo Ren and Rey mirrored the larger conflict, but the Resistance’s victory came through tactical precision. The destruction of Starkiller Base was a massive blow to the First Order, but General Hux remained loyal to Snoke. Supreme Leader’s orders demanded the retrieval of Kylo Ren, ensuring the dark side’s influence endured.
The First Order’s Hunt for the Resistance
General Hux pursued the remnants of the Resistance with relentless aggression. The Supremacy, Snoke’s massive flagship, led the fleet in tracking Leia Organa and her forces through hyperspace. The slow chase across the galaxy became a battle of endurance. Fuel supplies dwindled, morale wavered, but Leia never abandoned the fight.
A devastating attack nearly claimed Leia’s life, forcing leadership to shift to Vice Admiral Holdo. General Hux, believing victory was inevitable, failed to anticipate the Resistance’s final strategy. The Holdo Maneuver turned the tide, crippling the First Order’s fleet in a single, calculated sacrifice.
The Fall of Supreme Leader Snoke and Power Struggles
With Supreme Leader Snoke’s death at the hands of Kylo Ren, a new era of conflict began. General Hux recognized the shift in power but remained unwilling to submit. A fragile alliance formed between the two, with Hux maintaining military command while Kylo Ren wielded the dark side’s influence. Their uneasy partnership dictated the First Order’s next moves.
Leia Organa, retreating to Crait, prepared for the final confrontation. The First Order’s siege on the planet forced the Resistance into a desperate position. Luke Skywalker’s intervention stalled the attack long enough for survivors to escape, proving that hope endured.
The Final War and General Hux’s Betrayal
The Sith Eternal’s rise reshaped the galactic war once again. Emperor Palpatine’s return shifted Kylo Ren’s focus, but General Hux had his own agenda. Opposition to Kylo Ren grew within the First Order’s ranks. Seeing an opportunity, Hux secretly aided the Resistance, not out of loyalty, but to sabotage Kylo Ren’s rule.
The Resistance launched a final assault on Exegol, bringing the war to its climax. Leia Organa’s presence, even in the Force, guided Rey toward her destiny. The First Order’s leadership crumbled. General Hux was executed by his own side, eliminated for treason.
Legacy of General Hux and Leia Organa
Leia Organa’s leadership inspired a new generation. Her dedication ensured the Resistance’s survival, proving that hope could withstand even the darkest threats. The New Republic may have fallen, but the ideals it represented endured.
General Hux’s downfall reflected the dangers of unchecked ambition. Loyalty to a cause meant nothing when personal power remained the true motivation. The First Order’s legacy faded, much like the Empire before it, consumed by internal conflict and the rise of something greater.
The battle between General Hux and Leia Organa was more than a clash of military minds. It was a war between oppression and freedom, destruction and hope, tyranny and resistance. The galaxy would never forget the leaders who shaped its fate.
