Star Wars Black Series Factions

The Star Wars Black Series 671-figure catalogue spans 13 distinct factions — from the 126-figure Rebel Alliance that anchors the Original Trilogy to the 3-figure New Republic whose brief existence bridges the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Mandalorian. Organising the Black Series by faction is one of the most natural collecting approaches: it creates visually coherent displays, clarifies which sub-lines to prioritise for specific faction coverage, and reveals where the line’s strengths and gaps lie across the Star Wars universe.

This hub covers all 13 factions with figure counts, key releases, display recommendations, and links to the full figure lists for each faction.

The Factions at a Glance

The Black Series distributes unevenly across factions — a reflection of Star Wars storytelling’s protagonist-heavy structure. The Rebel Alliance and its successors (126 figures as heroes of the original trilogy) dominate the line, followed by the Galactic Empire (111 figures as their primary antagonists). The Jedi Order (95 figures) and Sith (44 figures) overlay these political factions with Force alignment. Bounty Hunters (41), Republic clone army (43), Mandalorians (36), and First Order (37) round out the major groups, with Resistance (23), Criminal underworld (20), Separatists (13), Neutral characters (79), and New Republic (3) completing the full picture.

Rebel Alliance — 126 Figures

The largest single faction in the Black Series covers the Rebel Alliance across the Original Trilogy — from Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia through the full supporting cast of Yavin IV, Hoth, Bespin, and Endor. The Rebel faction also encompasses the Rogue One team, the Andor-era proto-Rebellion, and the Mon Calamari fleet. With 126 figures spanning 2013 to 2026, the Rebels faction represents the broadest sweep of the line’s history and includes some of its most historically significant releases — the Orange Wave launch figures, multiple 40th Anniversary waves, and the full A New Hope Galaxy Collection core cast.

Key figures: Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian, Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor.

Galactic Empire — 111 Figures

The second-largest faction covers the Galactic Empire’s military across the Original Trilogy and into the post-ROTJ Imperial remnant era. Stormtrooper variants, TIE pilots, Imperial officers, AT-AT drivers, Snowtroopers, Death Star Troopers, and the full spectrum of the Empire’s occupation forces. The Empire faction is the primary army-building faction in the Black Series — no other group offers the volume of trooper variants that makes massed Imperial displays possible. The Mandalorian sub-line contributes significantly with Imperial remnant variants including the Incinerator Trooper, Artillery Stormtrooper, and Dark Trooper.

Key figures: Darth Vader, Grand Moff Tarkin, Stormtrooper, Moff Gideon, Imperial Death Trooper.

Jedi Order — 95 Figures

The Jedi faction covers Force-wielding members of the Jedi Order across every era of the Star Wars timeline — from the High Republic Jedi Masters of The Acolyte through the Clone Wars-era Council, the surviving Jedi of the Dark Times, to Luke Skywalker’s post-ROTJ restoration attempt. With 95 figures, the Jedi are the third-largest faction and the most diverse in terms of alien species and costume design. The faction encompasses the full Attack of the Clones sub-line Jedi wave, the Clone Wars sub-line Jedi, the Obi-Wan Kenobi sub-line, and the Gaming Greats Cal Kestis releases.

Key figures: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Mace Windu, Ahsoka Tano, Cal Kestis.

Sith — 44 Figures

The Sith faction covers the dark side Force tradition across the full saga — Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, Count Dooku, Kylo Ren, and the extended Sith and dark-side-adjacent characters including the Inquisitors, Darth Revan, Darth Malak, and the KOTOR-era Sith Lords. The Sith faction features some of the most collector-sought figures in the line — Darth Revan from the Red Line and Darth Malak from Gaming Greats are consistently among the highest-demand figures in the secondary market.

Key figures: Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Revan, Darth Malak, Count Dooku, Darth Sidious.

Bounty Hunters — 41 Figures

The bounty hunter faction covers the galaxy’s mercenary hired guns across every era — the ESB six, the Clone Wars hunters, the Mandalorian-era contractors, and the wider criminal mercenary ecosystem. With 41 figures the bounty hunter faction punches above its weight in collector interest given the iconic ESB lineup. See the Bounty Hunter Lineup scene guide for display-building strategy.

Key figures: Boba Fett, Bossk, IG-88, Cad Bane, 4-LOM & Zuckuss, Fennec Shand.

Galactic Republic — 43 Figures

The Republic faction covers the Clone Army and the Galactic Republic’s military from Attack of the Clones through Revenge of the Sith. Phase I and Phase II Clone Troopers in every rank and unit variant — the primary army-building faction for prequel-era displays. See the Clone Trooper character page and the Order 66 scene guide for the full army-building picture.

Key figures: Phase I Clone Trooper, 332nd Clone Trooper, Clone Commander Cody, ARC Trooper Fives.

Mandalorians — 36 Figures

The Mandalorian faction covers the warrior culture across every era — from the Clone Wars Death Watch through the Imperial-era survivors to Din Djarin’s covert and Bo-Katan’s reunification in The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian sub-line dominates this faction with the most varied selection of Mandalorian warrior designs in Black Series history.

Key figures: Din Djarin (Beskar Armor), Bo-Katan Kryze, The Armorer, Paz Vizsla.

First Order — 37 Figures

The First Order covers the successor military to the Galactic Empire across the sequel trilogy — the evolved Stormtrooper programme, Kylo Ren’s command, and the full supporting cast of The Force Awakens through The Rise of Skywalker. The Sith Trooper and Sith Jet Trooper represent the TROS-era expansion of the First Order into Palpatine’s Sith Eternal forces.

Key figures: Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, First Order Stormtrooper, Supreme Leader Kylo Ren.

Resistance — 23 Figures

The Resistance covers the successor to the Rebel Alliance in the sequel trilogy — Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, General Leia, and the supporting cast fighting the First Order. Smaller than the original Rebels faction at 23 figures, reflecting the sequel trilogy’s tighter cast and the line’s prioritisation of TFA-era figures through the Red Line before the Galaxy Collection Photo Real updates.

Key figures: Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, BB-8.

Separatists — 13 Figures

The Separatist faction covers the Confederacy of Independent Systems’ droid army — Battle Droids, Super Battle Droids, Droidekas, Commando Droids, and the MagnaGuard. Smaller than the Republic at 13 figures, but the recent Attack of the Clones sub-line investment in 2024–2025 significantly deepened the Separatist display options with the Super Battle Droid, Geonosian Warrior, and updated Battle Droid releases.

Key figures: Battle Droid, Super Battle Droid, MagnaGuard, Droideka.

Criminal Underworld — 20 Figures

The Criminal faction covers the galaxy’s organised crime networks, crime lords, and affiliated figures — from Jabba the Hutt’s palace denizens through the Pyke Syndicate, the Kanjiklub gang, and the wider criminal ecosystem of Tatooine. Bib Fortuna, the Gamorrean Guard, the Pyke Soldier, and the full Book of Boba Fett Mos Espa contingent sit here alongside the Solo-era criminal figures.

Key figures: Bib Fortuna, Gamorrean Guard, Krrsantan, Pyke Soldier.

Neutral — 79 Figures

The Neutral faction is the catch-all for characters who don’t align with any of the main factions — droids, creatures, civilians, and characters who operate outside the Rebel/Empire/Jedi/Sith frameworks. R2-D2, C-3PO, Jawas, Tusken Raiders, Porgs, Jawas, and the wider alien civilian population of the Star Wars universe. The Neutral faction also includes many of the cantina alien characters, the Galaxy’s Edge characters, and seasonal Holiday Edition figures.

Key figures: R2-D2, C-3PO, Grogu, Jawa.

New Republic — 3 Figures

The New Republic is the smallest faction in the Black Series — just three figures covering the post-ROTJ government that briefly existed between Return of the Jedi and the First Order’s emergence. The New Republic Security Droid from The Mandalorian and the Colonel Ward figures from The Mandalorian and Grogu film represent the Republic’s military presence. More figures are expected as the Mandalorian and Grogu film era develops.

Faction Display Strategy

Faction-based displays are one of the most satisfying collecting approaches in the Black Series because they create visual and narrative coherence that film-based or era-based displays sometimes lack. A complete Imperial faction shelf — Darth Vader commanding Stormtroopers, TIE Pilots, and officers — tells a story about power and order without requiring any specific scene context. A Jedi faction display spanning prequel, Original Trilogy, and Disney+ eras shows the Order’s continuity despite its near-destruction.

The most effective faction displays in the Black Series combine a strong anchor figure at the centre with army builders providing mass and named supporting characters providing variety. For the Empire: Darth Vader as anchor, Stormtroopers as army builders, Grand Moff Tarkin and Moff Gideon as named officers. For the Jedi: Luke Skywalker or Ahsoka as anchor, Clone-era Jedi Council members providing variety, Obi-Wan and Yoda as established pillars.

The Army Builders guide covers the best trooper variants for each faction’s military display in depth. The Scenes hub identifies which scene displays align with each faction for collectors who want both faction coherence and narrative specificity in the same display.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which faction has the most Black Series figures? The Rebel Alliance with 126 figures — reflecting the franchise’s protagonist-centred storytelling across six films and multiple Disney+ series.

Which faction is best for army building? The Empire and Republic are the primary army-building factions given their volume of trooper variants. The Empire’s Stormtrooper programme and the Republic’s Clone Trooper programme together offer more variant depth than any other faction grouping.

Can figures from different factions display together? Yes — faction is a narrative categorisation, not a visual one. Mixing Rebel and Imperial figures in a confrontation display is the natural approach for scene-based collectors.

---

Part of Star Wars The Black Series. Related: Characters | Scenes | Army Builders | Collector Guide.