How I'd have written and would write Captain Phasma.

As more was revealed about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, a lot of attention was being devoted to one new character in particular: A metallic-armored, caped Storm Trooper named 'Captain Phasma' played by Gwendoline Christie.

Having a secondary villain in Star Wars is nothing new, having one be a female on the other hand, was. In fact as soon as it was revealed that Phasma was in fact a female, someone felt the right to complain that the armor she wore wasn't feminine, which was ridiculous. Looks aren't everything and neither is gender, I had no doubt that Phasma would be a memorable character and leave a long lasting impression in the Star Wars saga.

Unfortunately, that was not the case. She got pushed aside and was reduced to do little more than say a few lines, look pretty and sell toys. Thus making her the Boba Fett of Episode VII, which I found incredibly disappointing. There was so much she could have done in the movie. Like in the beginning, she could have been leading the charge in the attack on that little village in Jakku.

Or better yet, remember that scene with TR-8R?

Yeah, ^ That guy!

I'm gonna make a bit of a bold claim here, but just hear me out.

I think it should have been Phasma who shouted "Traitor!" then grabbed the 'electro-baton' thingy from the Riot Trooper and fought Finn. It could've ended they same way with her getting shot by Chewie's Bowcaster, however, she would've survived the blast on account of her armor. And then the film would've played out as it does.
Though I would've like a little more clarity as to how she survived the destruction of Starkiller Base since it has been confirmed that Phasma will return for Episode VIII in 2017.

I don't know what they're gonna do with her character but I do hope they make her more involved.
In fact, I came up with a little scenario of my own:

What if in either Episode VIII or IX, Phasma gets into a situation where she is forced to work with Finn to get out of a messy situation? And during this, Phasma asks Finn why he chose to renounce the First Order and Finn explains how he decided not to have his life ruled by oppression and death and about the power of choice. Phasma slowly starts to understand this, and in turn convinces other troopers to abandon the First Order and leads a coup against them. Thus reverting the Troopers back to whats left of the Republic and bringing peace to the galaxy.

What do you guys think? Those are just my thoughts. I can only hope something meaningful comes from this character. I leave it to Gwendoline and the filmmakers.

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