The following contains spoilers for Andor Season 1, Episode 4, "Aldhani," now streaming on Disney+.
With the release of Andor, fans and critics alike have pointed out how different it feels from most Star Wars projects. And while this is certainly true, there are still numerous connections to other Star Wars media to be found. And Season 1, Episode 4 of Andor is no exception, as Luthen Rael's store is full to the brim with Star Wars Easter eggs and artifacts.
With Mon Mothma and Luthen discussing the Rebellion's financial problems, the store is used as a front to disguise their dealings. Her Imperial-hired driver is none the wiser as to their goings-on, as he's too preoccupied looking at what the store has to offer. And that's fair enough, as fascinating references to Star Wars media (including both Legends and canon) are scattered all about.
Luthen's Relics Come From Multiple Star Wars Media
Right from the get-go, Luthen picks up an "Utapaun monk cudgel," with Utapau being the planet Obi-Wan fights General Grievous on during Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Next to him sits a silver Mandalorian chest piece, somewhat similar to what Jango Fett wore during the prequels. Then at the back is a Kalikori, a family heirloom that's passed down between generations of Twi'lek people, as shown on Star Wars Rebels.
The most talked about piece rests at the very back of the room: a set of armor from Star Wars: The Forced Unleashed. This 2008 video game has had a strong following since its release but was taken out of Star Wars canon after Disney acquired the license. It features the fan-favorite character Galen Marek, who dons this "Sith Stalker" armor after becoming Darth Vader's secret apprentice. And while its appearance doesn't confirm the existence of Galen himself, it at least canonizes a small part of the game.
Next up is something even more surprising than the armor, not because of its place in the canon, but because it's unknown how Luthen ever got a hold of it. In front of Mon Mothma's driver sits three stone tablets, and on them are golden markings and drawings of hands. These are a reference to Mortis, a mysterious planet from Star Wars: The Clone Wars that housed physical embodiments of the Force. Wherever these symbols appear, the more mystical side of Star Wars seeps through, which was especially shown on Star Wars Rebels, as tablets like these helped open the possibility of time travel.
The Collection Even Includes Important Jedi Artifacts
Finally, as Mon Mothma and Luthen make their conversation more private, they head into yet another room of trinkets. Although they're not very clear, fans believe that Jedi and Sith holocrons are visible in the background. These ancient storage devices contain useful information for each side of the Force and are usually incredibly hard to come by. Their cube and pyramid shapes resemble the holocrons seen on other shows, although they do appear to be larger than the usual hand-sized variations.
Andor's showrunner has recently spoken out against the idea of fan service, noting that story should come before all else. It would seem that Luthen's shop goes against this idea, although, it feels more like the prop-makers having fun behind the scenes, as all they bring are subtle nods for keen-eyed Star Wars fans. But either way, the items on display bring a surprising amount of new lore into the Star Wars universe.
New episodes of Andor arrive Wednesdays on Disney+.