First Order

The First Order is an organization and is the main antagonist faction of the upcoming movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It's the remnants of the Galactic Empire after its dissolution following the Battle of Jakku and is now at war with an organization known as The Resistance.

Foundation
The First Order was formed sometime after the Battle of Jakku, which took place a year after the death of Emperor Palpatine and resulted in the final fall of the Galactic Empire. It was founded by loyalists to the Imperial cause and Darth Vader, with the intent of restoring the Empire. They appear to be at odds with a group known as The Resistance whose been at war with the Order for at least 30 years.