From small toys to Old Republic references. Here are the hidden details and references I found in Episodes 1-3 of Andor Season 2!
In my Andor Season 2, Episodes 1-3 review, you will find my in-depth analysis of each scene and events that took place during this week’s episodes. I recommend that you either read the review or watch the episodes first before jumping to the easter eggs below.
Sienar Fleet Systems
While the planet Sienar is new, Sienar Fleet Systems has been around for quite some time. They are the corporation that has built most of the Empire’s TIE Fighters after the fall of the Galactic Republic. This massive corporation is led by the Sienar family. It’s very likely that the planet is named after the family.
TIE Avenger
The prototype stolen by Cassian is a TIE Avenger. Laser cannons, rotary blaster cannons, a missile launcher, and a heavy laser cannon, combined with the two rear-mounted engines and hyperdrive capabilities, make the TIE Avenger one of the deadliest starfighters in the Empire’s fleet.
This ship is incredibly expensive, and since Cassian stole a prototype it’s not that hard to figure out why the Avenger was never built in mass.
TIE Advanced V-1
The two ships that chase the stolen TIE Avenger are TIE Advanced V-1s, another experimental ship. While not as powerful, the Advanced V-1s are still far superior to regular TIE Fighters.
They have some appearances in Star Wars Rebels. Specifically on Lothal during the Empire Day festivities, and in Malachor V, since this is the ship Inquisitors fly.
Password: Kafrene
Niya tells Andor that the day’s password is Kafrene. The Ring of Kafrene is a mining colony that also served as a mining spot. This is the place where we first meet Cassian Andor in Rogue One, and it’s also where Season 2 is going to end.
Range Trooper
The soldier who fires a rocket launcher at Cassian when he is stealing the TIE Avenger is a Range Trooper. These soldiers are equipped for extremely cold weather. They appeared for the first time in Solo: A Star Wars Story during the heist on Vandor.
Mina-Rau
As we all saw, Mina-Rau is an agricultural planet with nothing that’s particularly interesting about.
These fields were created by planting Rye specifically for this series. Sadly, the fields were harvested due to the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023, and they had to rebuild them using polystyrene sheets.
Gozanti-class Cruiser
The intimidating ship that arrives at Mina-Rau is a Gozanti-class Cruiser. This ship is often used to transport troops and vehicles such as AT-ATs. We saw its interior when Din Djarin helped Bo-Katan steal one in Season 2 of The Mandalorian.
Maltheen Divide
The Maltheen Divide, where Krennic hosts his top-secret meeting, is a fortress located at the top of a mountain zone. This is a clever idea and one shared among other top Imperials.
In Season 2 of The Bad Batch, Moff Tarkin and other Imperials discuss Project Necromancer at the Raven’s Peak in Eriadu.
The Wannsee Conference
Speaking of secret meetings. That entire scene is inspired by the Wannsee Conference of 1942, the infamous meeting where the deportation and execution of all Jews was planned.
The Energy Initiative
Krennic talks about the Energy Initiative. This was first mentioned in Catalyst: A Rogue One (Amazon affiliate link) novel by James Luceno (great book, by the way). Krennic made Galen Erso believe he was working to create a new way of sustainable energy, though it was only intended to power the Death Star.
Erskin Semaj
It’s easy to overlook Mon Mothma’s assistant with all the things that are happening, but Erskin Semaj is among her most loyal followers.
He never left her side when she had to be rescued by the Spectres in the episode “Secret Cargo” of Star Wars Rebels.
Gone but not forgotten
You can see a picture of Maarva when Bix is trying to communicate with Cassian. It doesn’t add anything to the plot, but it’s really nice to see how they keep things like this to remember their loved ones.
Niamos remix
If the music from the wedding sounds familiar to you, that’s because it’s a remix of a piece that was heard in the first season. You can hear in Episode 7 “Announcement” when Niamos is introduced. This location shares its name with the track.
S1 ship
Cassian arrives at the point where he is supposed to meet Porko, but all he sees is a ship in a terrible state. This is the same model that Wil, Brasso, and Bix used to escape in the Season 1 Finale.
Maya Pei Brigade
The Maya Pei was first mentioned in Season 1 when Luthen Rael and Saw Gerrera discussed the other rebel cells. Dedra Meero believed to have intel about her after torturing Bix.
Yavin IV
After Cassian finally escapes his captors, we see a Massassi Temple, which confirms that it is Yavin IV. A planet that will become a stronghold for the Rebel Alliance and the target of the Death Star in A New Hope.
Yavinian Doodar
The creature that attacks the Maya Pei Brigade is a Yavinian Doodar. This reptilian creature was named after its designer, Alexander Dudar.
Mothma’s estate
To shoot the scenes on Chandrila, the cast traveled to a mountain range near Santa Maria de Montserrat, Spain. This is the first time we see Chandrila in live-action since its introduction in the Aftermath novel by Chuck Wendig.
E chu ta!
After the Maya Pei soldiers turn on each other, one of them shouts, “E chu ta!”. This is a Huttese slur. The oldest example of this is the small exchange between C-3PO and E-3PO on Bespin. The brief interaction is as follows:
-“Nice to see a familiar face.”
-“E chu ta!“
-“How rude!“
The Rakatan Empire
When Davo Sculdun mentions what is a Chandi Merle, he says that the iconic piece was stolen by the Rakatan Invaders 25,000 years before. The Rakatan Empire was a powerful species that conquered many systems thanks to its technology and power drawn from the dark side of the Force.
Rakatans appear in games like Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: The Old Republic.
That face looks familiar
Gerdis from the Maya Pei Brigade is played by Sam Gilroy, son of Andor’s main writer and showrunner, Tony Gilroy.
Merchandise is hard to move
When Kleya returns to the shop, many of the items that appeared in the last season are still there. Padme’s headdress, the Kalikori, a Kel Dor mask, and Starkiller’s armor. I guess it’s hard to sell that stuff even among the richest and most eccentric people.
Imperial Toy
There is a small kid playing with an AT-ST puppet next to Bix when she is having dinner on Mina-Rau with the other workers.
Asian-inspired costumes
The costumes worn during the initial part of the wedding appear to be heavily inspired by ceremonial attire used in Japan and Korea.
