So this is my attempt at re writing the crawl to better explain the political situation of the film. It’s a bit rough, but I just wanted to get people’s thoughts on it.
EPISODE VII
THE FORCE AWAKENS
Following the Battle of Endor, the Empire has collapsed, and the Sinister FIRST ORDER, inspired by the principles of the Empire, will stop at nothing to seize power from the newly formed NEW REPUBLIC, who refuses to take the threat they pose seriously.
Taking matters into her own hands, General Leia Organa leads a brave RESISTANCE. She is desperate to find her brother Luke, who went missing many years ago, and gain his help in defeating this newly risen enemy.
Leia has sent her most daring pilot on a secret mission to Jakku, where an old ally has discovered a clue to Luke’s whereabouts…