The Resistance, on the other hand, was an offshoot group led by Leia with little backup to speak of.
This isn’t the most surprising development for The Last Jedi, but it paints a truly fascinating picture for the film to explore.
In the live-action movies, there has always been a central government that is in command, be it the Old Republic, the Empire, or the New Republic.
Though the First Order lost Starkiller, they may be in better shape to rebound, as they are still well-resourced thanks to their link with the former Empire.