Ahsoka: Possible Connection to Knights of the Old Republic?
Ahsoka: Possible Connection to Knights of the Old Republic?
Hilarious Easter Eggs in Ahsoka Episodes: A Gaming Nerd’s Delight!
Hold onto your lightsabers, Star Wars fans! The highly anticipated first two episodes of Star Wars: Ahsoka have finally landed on Disney Plus, and boy oh boy, they are packed with more Easter eggs than a smuggler’s ship. Buckle up and prepare to dive headfirst into adventure as we uncover the hilarious nods and references sprinkled throughout these sensational episodes.
A Sentimental Dedication and New Force-Wielders?
The Ahsoka series kicks off with a heartwarming dedication to the late Ray Stevenson, a beloved star of the show. But that’s not all. Enter Baylan Skoll (played by Stevenson), a new Force-wielding character, accompanied by his apprentice Shin Hati (Ivanna Sakhno). These two join forces to search for the notorious Grand Admiral Thrawn, a fan-favorite from the old non-canon Legends era of Star Wars tales. Together, they assist their employer, Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto), in a quest full of surprises.
Stealthy References: A Gaming Feast for the Nerds
If you think you can catch these sneaky references without a lightsaber-sharp eye, think again! Fanatics on Reddit wasted no time in spotting the first juicy tidbit. The massive structure being repaired with a stolen hyperdrive core has a familiar name: “The Eye of Sion.” Holy stormtroopers! It turns out this colossal ring-shaped ship/station might just be a subtle nod to Darth Sion, one of the notorious villains from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords. Coincidence? We think not!
But wait, there’s more! As the Reddit speculation train charged ahead, users quickly noticed the extensive usage of HK droids in the series. These droids pay homage to none other than HK-47, the dry-witted fan-favorite assassin droid from the legendary BioWare and Obsidian RPGs. It’s like having a hilarious droid sidekick, minus the snarky comments about your piloting skills!
Lightspeed Travel to Ancient Aliens and The Star Forge
Hold onto your jetpacks, people! Another theory emerged, suggesting that when Baylan refers to a great power in the other galaxy, he might be alluding to the iconic Star Forge from the original Knights of the Old Republic. We’re talking about a colossal structure capable of mass-producing starships like nobody’s business. Perhaps this is where Emperor Palpatine’s fleet was cooked up in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. Mind. Blown.
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And that’s not all! The name-dropping continues as the series introduces an ancient alien race that’s got fans buzzing. While the notion of ancient aliens isn’t exactly a mind-blowing concept in the Star Wars universe, it could very well be a playful nod to the Rakatan race, death-reapers from the first Knights of the Old Republic game. Honestly, with all these ancient civilizations, the Star Wars galaxy is in dire need of an intergalactic museum!
Easter Eggs Galore: A Fan’s Dream Come True
It’s no secret that Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni is a massive fan of the Knights of the Old Republic games. And while these references might simply be fan service, don’t get too comfortable, fellow Jedi enthusiasts. Are these nods mere callbacks or cleverly planted seeds for something much grander? Our money’s on the latter. We wouldn’t be shocked to see at least one of these nods blossom into a jaw-dropping revelation that will leave fans clutching their lightsabers in ecstatic disbelief. Keep your eyes peeled and the popcorn flowing, because Ahsoka is about to take us on a wild ride through the galaxy!
Ahsoka releases new mind-blowing episodes every Tuesday on Disney Plus. Prepare for lightsaber battles and nerdy Easter eggs galore!
Source: Star Wars/Reddit