BB-8

BB-8 is one of the playable characters in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. He is a major character in the sequel trilogy. He is the best friend to Poe Dameron.

Background
A skittish but loyal astromech, BB-8 has accompanied Poe Dameron on many missions for the Resistance, helping to keep his X-wing in working order. When Poe’s mission to Jakku ended with his capture by the First Order, BB-8 fled into the desert with a vital clue to the location of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. He rejoined Poe and the service of the Resistance in time for the attack on Starkiller Base, then helped Rey locate Skywalker’s planet of exile. Loaded with a wide array of helpful tools and devices, he continues his service to the Resistance and his friends.