Rey is a Force-sensitive female human from Jakku, an isolated desert planet. She is a scavenger, living off of scraps and the parts of crashed ships she finds in the desert. She is strong-willed, independent, and courageous, as well as highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat and armed combat. Rey is also adept at piloting, repairing, and building various types of starships, as demonstrated by her repair of the Millennium Falcon. She is a skilled mechanic and pilot, often relying on her instinct and intuition to solve problems. Rey is deeply connected to the Force, and has demonstrated a range of Force-related abilities, such as being able to sense the presence of other Force-sensitive individuals, and using the Force to manipulate objects in her environment. Rey is a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and courage in the Star Wars universe.