AndorThe latest installment of the Star WarsThe saga is very different from previous ones, which focused on the battle between Jedis & Sith Lords. While MandalorianWhile it was initially refreshing at the beginning, it soon moved to chart familiar territories with Ahsoka Tao (Rosario Dawson) and Boba Fett (“Temuera Morrison”) (Mark Hamill).
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But with AndorTony Gilroy, the creator of The Wizard of Oz, wants to get away from this magical force and create a thrilling spy story in the middle. Star Wars universe. While we see familiar characters such as Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) and Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker), Gilroy says they are there for the narrative. Apart from the many themes, the show’s pace is unmatched. Star Wars’You can also project in the Disney+ range.
Despite Andor This episode is different than other installments in the franchise. Many people have noticed several references and callbacks. These are all the Easter eggs you might have missed from the first three episodes.
5 B.B.Y.
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Episode 1’s title card mentions the year 5 B.B.Y. This is the first Disney+ episode to specifically mention its timeline. For instance, Star WarsThe movies give a timeline that shows the year. Thus, ‘B.B.Y.’ stands for ‘Before Battle of Yavin.’ So, Andor is set five years prior to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New HopeIts association with Rogue One: Star Wars Story.
WTK-85A
I can’t believe that they have created an episode guide detailing all three episodes. #Andor! Confirmation for new ships like the HyprotiiD-85 cargoer, KGZ54 Starcrane, WTK-85A interstellar freighter and BreonDayvan that Cassian borrowed pic.twitter.com/7LkXgARzQz
— Javi (@peacemakervitus) September 27, 2022
Cassian escapes aboard a WTK85A to avoid detection as he leaves Morlana One. Syril Karan (Kyle Soller), Deputy inspector for Preox–Morlana discovers Cassian. The first appearance was in Star Wars: The Force AwakensThe ship that is left Rey’s in her nightmare sequence is the same as the one that appears to be i.n Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker
Bantha
Cassian’s bantha🥺 #Andor pic.twitter.com/oR9Kd4TGZm
— Star Wars Chronicle (@theswchronicle) September 24, 2022
In one of the brief scenes, when Maarva Andor (Fiona Shaw) walks into Cassian’s (also known as Kassa) childhood room, Andor touches up on the desert planet of Tatooine through its creatures. The scene shows a Bantha toy propped up, but this is not the first time the mammal’s soft toy has been seen in this franchise. InStar Wars Holiday Special Chewbacca’s (Peter Mayhew) son Lumpy has a similar stuffed animal with him.
Republic Gunships
🔥The film features transports that look like Imperial LAATs (old Republic Gunships). #StarWars #Andor trailer! pic.twitter.com/fvkbIAvbPs
— Star Wars Now (@StarWarsNow_) April 26, 2022
The show highlights Kassa’s childhood on Kenari was prior to the Clone Wars. When Maarva discovers Kassa, she notes that the Republic forces’ presence will threaten the boy. We see the Low Altitude Assault Transports, (LAAT), getting closer to them. The first ships appeared in Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones’ Battle of Geonosis, have been consistently a part ofThe Clone Wars.
Wobani
Nice little nod to Jyn Erso & Rogue One with the name drop of Wobani in #Andor 🐰🥚 pic.twitter.com/PJx8PgWaSQ
— StarWarsOnly (@StarWars0nly) September 22, 2022
The pilot episode features a scene where Timm Karlo (James McArdle) inquires from Cassian and Bix Caleen (Adria Arjona) whether they are “bidding on the Wobani run.” At that point, Kassa has not been to the planet, but years later in Rogue One, He saves JynErso (Felicity) who is held in Wobani.
Caf
In the past, the Star Wars universe had “blue milk” and “jawa juice,” their unique drinks. Similarly, Andor carries forward this tradition when Bix asks for a cup of “caf,” which is equivalent to coffee. Caf was coined in 1996’s novella Hasty ExitPeter M. Schweighofer But the term was revived in John Jackson Miller’s 2014 novel, A New Dawn.
Planet Fest
Cassian, who is Kenari, tells everyone that he is Fest to hide his Kenari roots. It also has a Rebel Alliance base. Rogue One, and it later appeared in 1995’s game Star Wars: Dark Forces,Where it has an Imperial Base
Bryar Pistol
Bryar pistol
From Dark Forces (1995), to Jedi Knight (1997), to Battlefront (2015) #Andor (2022).
This is not the only item that Dark Forces created to make the trip to Andor possible:https://t.co/6QRPokL8BL pic.twitter.com/T5xoNcFdQq
— From Lucasfilm Games to LucasArts (@LucasArtsMemory) September 27, 2022
The third episode features Cassian and Luthen Ral (Stellan Skarsgard), who are engaged in a battle against Pre-Mor officers. Cassian defends himself using a K-16 Bryar pistol. In the earlier Star WarsThis weapon can be used by players in games. Dark Forces adventures. In the reboot ofStar Wars: Battlefront.
Separatist Insignia
These guys are in #AndorAre you a republican or separatist officer? 🤔https://t.co/ZcgWYVGMph pic.twitter.com/OlAsjSilq0
— Star Wars Explained (@StarWarsExplain) September 22, 2022
Cassian’s flashbacks show that a spacecraft from the Confederacy of Independent Systems crashed on Kenari. The emblem of Separatists is embossed on one of the officers’ uniforms.
Y-Wing, T-47
Cassia, as he tries to escape the guards, passes by a Y-Wing. This was the first time it had appeared in the Battle of Yavin. New Hope. However, The Clone Wars The origins of their creations date back to the Galactic Republic that created them for bombers. The T-16 Skyhopper was also first seen in A New Hope when Luke recalls that he used to “bullseye womprats in my T-16” when he was young.
Z-47 Bikes
Cassian and Luthen elude capture on a Z-47 Speeder Bicycle at the end of the third episode. Their first appearance came in Star Wars Episode VI – Return of the JediLuke and Leia (Carrie Fisher), use the bikes to chase Imperial Scouts fleeing. They were first created in the Clone Wars Later, they were employed in the Republic Commando games.