- Nathalie Cox as Juno Eclipse - Rogue Shadow's pilot and Starkiller's love interest.[40][41] Eclipse was not originally part of the game; early concepts had the apprentice as an older character who develops a connection with a young Princess Leia.[42] Lucas, uncomfortable with this idea, encouraged the developers to create a love interest.[42] The apprentice, who has had limited interaction with women when the game begins, does not at first know how to act around her.[42] Her introduction early in the game allows the relationship with Starkiller to develop, and her inclusion helps "recapture that rich ensemble feel of the original Star Wars".[42] According to Sean Williams, who wrote the novelization, the romantic storyline is the key to The Force Unleashed.[39] The name "Juno Eclipse" was originally proposed as a name for the character eventually called "Asajj Ventress" — it was rejected for Ventress as insufficiently villainous.[42] The Force Unleashed project lead Haden Blackman brought the name back for the mythic quality of the name "Juno" and the duality suggested by an "eclipse".[42] Cox, in addition to strongly resembling the character's concept art, had "integrity and poise" appropriate to Juno Eclipse that helped the actor secure the role.[36]
- Cully Fredericksen as General Rahm Kota - A Jedi Master who provides Starkiller with additional insight into the Force.[41] Developers realized early that Starkiller would require insight into the Force from someone other than Darth Vader; after rejecting the idea of this coming from the spirit of Qui-Gon Jinn or some version of Darth Plagueis, they decided to fill this role with one of the Starkiller's Jedi opponents.[42] The character was conceived as a "tough-as-nails" contrast to Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.[42] Senior concept artist Amy Beth Christianson drew upon samurai influences for Kota's appearance.[34][42] The character changed little after being conceived; Fredericksen's own traits made the character tougher.[42]Fredericksen was the first actor cast for the project.[36]
