‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens': Darth Bane In Tatooine, Character Description Leaked—Report

The constant leak of concept photos and spoilers for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" never seems to stop. This time more descriptions have been revealed regarding the "Darth Bane" character who is described as the "man in black."

Jason Ward over at Makingstarwars has some very interesting details on leaked concept photos for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." He claims he's seen images of "The Man in Black" on a speeder and wearing a "Darth Bane" helmet.

The man in black's presence in Tatooine was once mentioned by the International Business Times. An attack on the desert by the Stormtroopers was believed to have been under the command of the cloaked figure. At that time, few details were revealed regarding the character. However, according to Ward, the man is "not a Sith/Evil Force user" even though his costume suggests otherwise.

The concept photo allegedly shows the man wearing two types of "Darth Bane" helmet and a uniform that hints he could be a member of the Imperial Special Forces. The character is supposedly dressed in a pilot uniform, its "tunic is sort of like the one Grand Moff Tarkin wears but it's black and a little heavier." Additionally, according to Ward, the first "Darth Bane" helmet "looks like the fire ship pilots from Revenge of the Sith, only black with a yellow stripe down the forehead, going to the back of the head." "His black boots have a tool strapped to the left leg that resembles a hydrospanner," Ward adds, noting the "Star Wars" concept photo also shows the man with black gloves on and wielding a black staff.

Another concept photo for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" reveals the man in black wearing a Darth Bane style "Ninja" mask helmet. The helmet is said to be very Darth Vader in looks although it's shorter in the back. According to Ward, its mouthpiece is also Vader-like, although bulkier. Likewise, he claims the Darth Bane helmet has an eye visor with yellow ornate etchings around, resembling that of the Stormtroopers' in appearance.

Interestingly, another concept photo allegedly also shows the man sitting on a speeder wearing a Death Star Gunner helmet. However, Ward claims the helmet's face shield is "flat and extends over the face and a little above the helmet." Likewise, the speeder also resembles a black Kawasaki motorcycle bereft of any wheels.

Per Starwarsunderworld, it's interesting that the concept photos for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" would show the man in black wearing a "Darth Bane" helmet. However, Ward's description that he isn't a Dark Force user reportedly suggests the man could just be obsessed with the Sith lore and pretended to be the Sith lord.