Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3 contained multiple Easter eggs referencing the wider Star Wars universe. Season 2 continues the story of Cassian Andor‘s transformation from soldier to rebel hero.
So, curious about the all Easter Eggs and interesting references? Here’s a breakdown of what you may have missed.
List of key Easter eggs and Star Wars references in Andor Season 2 Episode 1-3
Here are all the key easter eggs and Star Wars references from Andor Season 2 Episodes 1-3:
TIE Avenger prototype
The Andor Season 2 premiere sees Cassian Andor steal a TIE Avenger prototype, which is actually the first TIE Avenger fans saw in the Star Wars franchise.
Snowtroopers return from The Empire Strikes Back
The Snowtroopers first seen in The Empire Strikes Back make a swift and missable cameo in Andor Season 2 Episode 1.
The Ministry of Enlightenment
Andor introduces fans to the Galactic Empire’s Ministry of Enlightenment. Their origins have a scary real-world connection — Nazi Germany’s Ministry of Propaganda and Public Enlightenment. Considering how Star Wars bases much of its lore on real-world events, this is a rather interesting connection.
Krennic’s Palpatine callback
In the premiere episode, Director Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) makes a subtle callback to a famous line uttered by Palpatine in Revenge of the Sith. Krennic notes that the Death Star has “access to stable, unlimited power.” In Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine shouts “unlimited power” while sending Mace Windu to his death.
Rakatan invasion
Andor Season 2 finally offers an official timeline placement for the notorious Rakatan invasion. The show reveals that the infamous event took place 25,000 years before the series’ events. Thus, this event took place simultaneously with the Jedi Order’s establishment, which was in 25000 BBY.
Kafrene and other Rogue One callbacks
The word “Kafrene” is used as a password . This is an important word as it is the name of the place where Cassian Andor’s story begins. Additionally, Andor also tells a new rebel fighter “You’re coming home to yourself.” This line runs parallel to what he tells Jyn Erso in Rogue One, “Welcome home.”
Star Wars’ Ghorman Massacre
The first three episodes of Andor introduce fans to the planet, Ghorman, which is the site of an infamous event in Star Wars history: The Ghorman Massacre.
