38 Star Wars Easter Eggs & References Explained

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Warning! This publish incorporates SPOILERS for Andor season 2 episodes 10-12

Andor season 2’s finale episodes characteristic a number of ties and connections to Rogue One and the better Star Wars galaxy. Setting the stage for the occasions of Rogue One and the Battle of Scarif, the ultimate episodes of Andor are a few of the sequence’ most intense and emotional chapters. Moreover, there are many references and key bits of connective tissue to the long-lasting film alongside the best way.

Following the Ghorman Bloodbath in 2 BBY and the extraction of Mon Mothma in Andor season 2 episodes 7-9, the finale episodes of Andor happen a yr later in 1 BBY. That is notably the identical yr because the occasions of Rogue One. Preserving that in thoughts, listed here are all the largest and finest Easter eggs, references, and connections we present in Andor season 2 episodes 10-12.

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Partisans in Jedha – ISB Supervisor Jung confirms to Luthen that the Empire is aware of Noticed’s Partisans are on Jedha.
Gasoline from Ghorman/Kyber from Jedha – Whereas Ghorman’s kalkite was certainly wanted for the Dying Star challenge, the Empire has now moved on to mining Jedha’s kyber as properly, connecting to the occasions of Rogue One.
Loth Cat – When it is revealed that Jung was killed by Luthen, a pedestrian is seen close by with a pet Loth-Cat.
Galen Erso – Rogue One’s Galen Erso and the lab on Eadu are confirmed to be a part of the intel Jung gave Luthen.
Scarif – Scarif can also be a part of the intel, the Imperial world holding all of the plans and information for the Empire’s most top-secret tasks.
Luthen Killing Jung Mirrors Rogue One’s Opening Scenes – Luthen killing his ISB informant mirrors when Cassian kills his informant Tivik originally of Rogue One.
Kalikori – A Twi’lek Kalikori could be seen in Luthen’s gallery, a historic relic representing a household clan’s historical past (first seen in Star Wars: Rebels).
Nautolan Bleeder – Luthen exhibits Dedra Meero a uncommon Nautolan bleeder knife. One of the vital well-known Nautolans in Star Wars is Jedi Grasp Package Fisto.
Classic Imperial Starpath Unit – Dedra’s Starpath unit is identical stolen machine from Steergard that first put Luthen and Cassian on her radar in Andor season 1.
Gungan Cranium – A cranium close to one of many Nubian headdresses in Luthen’s gallery seems to be remarkably prefer it would possibly belong to a Gungan.
Luthen’s Origins – Flashbacks reveal that Luthen Actual was as soon as a sergeant within the Imperial Infantry named Lear.
The Lina Soh Hospital – The hospital in Andor season 2 episode 10 is called after former Chancellor Lina Soh from the Excessive Republic Period (translated from Aurebesh).
Devaronian Victory Necklace – Additional flashbacks to Luthen and Kleya present them promoting a Devaronian victory necklace. Notable Devaronians embody Rebels’ Vizago and The Mandalorian’s Burg.
A Bombing on Naboo – It is revealed that Luthen and Kleya as soon as bombed a bridge stuffed with Imperials. Based mostly on the structure and clothes of close by civilians, it does look as if this planet was Naboo.
“Do It” – Testing Kleya with the bomb’s set off, Luthen barks at her to “do it“. That is Star Wars, so after all, Chancellor Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith involves thoughts.
Who Else Is aware of? – Serving because the title for Andor season 2 episode 11 and the first query Krennic asks Dedra in regards to the Dying Star, that is additionally the important thing query Cassian asks Tivik in Rogue One.
“Say The Phrase” – Dedra lastly speaks the title “Dying Star” on the prompting of Director Krennic, the primary time the battle station’s official designation is claimed aloud in Andor.
“5 Fives” – Cassian and Melshi’s recreation with Ok-2SO sounds remarkably just like the Pirates’ Cube from Pirates of the Caribbean: Useless Man’s Chest, which coincidentally featured Luthen’s Stellan Skarsgård as Bootstrap Invoice Turner.
“Save The Sermon For Palpatine” – Main Partagaz reminds Krennic that he isn’t the one the Director has to make excuses to relating to The Dying Star’s delays, connecting to the identified pressures Krennic was beneath from Palpatine and Grand Moff Tarkin to offer an operational battle station.
Ok-2SO At An Imperial Parade – Kaytoo reveals he was in a parade amongst 200 KX droids the final time he was on Coruscant, and that the Emperor was there. This was doubtless an Empire Day celebration, an annual vacation celebrating the daybreak of the Galactic Empire following the top of the Clone Wars.
Luthen’s Legacy- As a consequence of his lack of collaboration, internet of lies, and paranoia, Luthen Rael was considered by the Alliance simply as badly as Noticed Gerrera, regardless of having supplied the important thing foundations for its origins.
Ok-2 Will get A Hallway Scene – Not in contrast to Darth Vader’s hallway scene on the finish of Rogue One, Ok-2SO will get his personal epic hallway battle in opposition to a workforce of tactical ISB brokers to save lots of Andor, Melshi, and Kleya.
Pao – Through the hustle and bustle of the Alliance base on Yavin, Rogue One’s Paodok’Draba’Takat Sap’De’Rekti Nik’Linke’Ti’ Ki’Vef’Nik’NeSevef’Li’Kek aka “Pao” could be seen strolling by the hangar, a male Drabatan who joined the Scarif strike workforce.
Mon, Bail, and Noticed – Identical to when the trio canonically met on the daybreak of the Empire within the novel Masks of Worry, Mon Mothma and Bail Organa attempt to get by to Noticed over holo-message with presents of help, just for the paranoid Partisan chief to refuse their assist regardless of the arrival of an Imperial Star Destroyer over Jedha.
A number of Rogue One Types – A number of characters in Andor season 2’s finale episodes (Bail Organa, Mon Mothma, Normal Draven) now have the identical costumes and hair as they’ve in Rogue One, highlighting simply how imminent the occasions of the 2016 film are.
Admiral Raddus – Admiral Raddus seems in Andor season 2’s closing episode, the Insurrection commander who offers his life in the course of the Battle of Scarif to make sure the Dying Star plans get to Princess Leia. In The Final Jedi, one of many Resistance’s flagships is called after him.
“A Stolen Ship on an Unauthorized Mission” – That is removed from the primary or final time Cassian has taken a U-Wing in opposition to orders, although the following time he does it in Rogue One is after all crucial, guaranteeing the Insurrection’s survival and possibilities for victory by getting them the Dying Star plans.
Normal Merrick – Rogue One’s Normal Merrick is referenced by Raddus, one other member of the Alliance Excessive Council and chief of Blue Squadron, one of many groups that was in orbit in the course of the Battle of Scarif.
Rogue One Senators – Senators Jebel & Pamlo seem in Andor season 2, episode 12, the opposite members of Alliance Excessive Command who first debuted in 2016’s Rogue One.
Tivik on Kafrene – Cassian’s informant and one in every of Noticed Gerrera’s Partisans, Tivik is revealed to have been making calls to Yavin with data he’ll solely share with Andor on the Ring of Kafrene, connecting to the aforementioned opening scene in Rogue One the place Cassian confirms the intel in regards to the Empire’s new superweapon and Galen Erso.
Consuming To The Fallen – Earlier than Andor leaves for Kafrene, Cassian and Vel drink to those that’ve fallen for the trigger in each Andor seasons 1 & 2: Luthen, Gorn, Nemik, Taramyn, Cinta, The Ghormans, Ferrix, Maarva, and The Dhanis.
Nemik’s Manifesto – It is revealed that Nemik’s manifesto has unfold throughout the galaxy, and even Partagaz has a recording, listening to the younger Insurgent’s phrases about how “The frontier of the Insurrection is in every single place“, “Tyranny requires fixed effort“, and that “Oppression is the Masks of Worry”. Impressed by the manifesto, Lucasfilm not too long ago launched a canonical novel with Masks of Worry as its title, set in the course of the Empire’s earliest days.
“Go Down Swinging” – Regardless of his sadly ironic doubts in regards to the Dying Star contemplating his and Alderaan’s imminent destruction by the battle station’s superlaser, Bail Organa approves Cassian’s Rogue One mission to the Ring of Kafrene, desirous to “go down swinging” in opposition to the Empire.
Andor Sporting Rogue One Costume – Identical to earlier characters in Andor season 2’s closing episode, Cassian dons the identical jacket, holster, and pistol he is sporting in his Rogue One debut.
Dedra in Jail – Not in contrast to Cassian and his time on Narkina 5, Dedra Meero is proven in a really related Imperial jail, sporting the identical white and orange uniform.
Noticed on Jedha – Noticed is proven searching a window from his base of operations on Jedha, mirroring the same shot from Rogue One.
Krennic overseeing Dying Star – Krennic can also be proven overseeing the ultimate phases of the Dying Star’s development, one other parallel shot to at least one seen in Rogue One.
Bix and Youngster on Mina Rau – Bix Caleen returned to Mina Rau, the farming world seen in Andor season 2’s premiere episodes (and holding a child whose father is undoubtedly Cassian’s.