The podcast discusses the civil war on Mandalore and its connection to The Mandalorian series.
Saw Gerrera's breaking point is explored, including his uncovering of the Death Star project.
The episode delves into the challenges faced by the Rebel Alliance and the choices individuals make in the fight against the Empire.
Deep dives
The Ghost crew joins the Rebel Alliance on Yavin 4
Ezra, Sabine, and the rest of the Ghost crew arrive on Yavin 4 to join the main group of the Rebel Alliance. They meet up with Hera's squadron, who barely survived an Imperial ambush. Mon Mothma criticizes the rebellion's lack of aggression, refusing to stoop to the violence and extremism of Saw Gerrera's rebel cell. The team is sent on a mission to intercept Imperial transmissions and destroy a communications relay. They are joined by Saw Gerrera, who believes the Empire is working on a secret weapon. They discover a group of prisoner engineers being transported to Jedha, and a massive kyber crystal. They help the engineers escape and destroy an Imperial cargo ship. The engineers decide to join the Rebel cause, and the team returns to Yavin 4.
Ezra and Sabine meet Saw Gerrera
While on a mission with Saw Gerrera, Ezra and Sabine witness his extreme tactics and his refusal to cooperate with Mon Mothma and the larger rebellion. They learn about Saw's past and the effect of his sister's death on his path. Despite disagreements, they team up to uncover a secret Imperial weapon and rescue prisoner engineers. Saw's anger and inability to let go of the past drives him and fuels his extremist actions.
The Rebels encounter the iconic Yavin 4 setting
The Rebels arrive on Yavin 4, an iconic setting seen in the original Star Wars trilogy and Rogue One. They establish a connection with the main group of the Rebel Alliance and navigate the hub-like Yavin base. The production team aimed to recreate the memorable visual elements of Yavin 4, including the pyramids and conference room from A New Hope. This episode provides an emotional link between the Rebels series and the wider Star Wars universe.
The Rebellion faces challenges and tensions
The Rebels face challenges as they struggle to balance individual cells with the larger Rebel Alliance. Saw Gerrera's extreme methods and unwillingness to work within the Alliance cause tensions. Mon Mothma's confidence is shaken as she confronts the reality of the Rebellion's limitations and the need for more aggressive action. The episode explores the choices individuals make and their impact on the destiny of the galaxy.
Saw's Obsession with Empire Secrets
Saw is obsessed with finding empire secrets, willing to sacrifice innocent lives to get the information. He believes in the existence of a super weapon and its destructive capabilities. This obsession drives him to investigate and uncover the truth about the Death Star.
The Rebellion's Hesitancy towards Saw
The Rebellion is hesitant to collaborate with Saw due to his extreme tactics and disregard for innocent lives. While some within the Rebel Alliance sympathize with his goals, they are skeptical of his methods and their potential consequences. Saw's reputation and his tendency to sacrifice his own team members makes him a difficult ally for the Rebellion to trust.
