Star Wars: The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on Tuesday, June 4. In addition to taking fans to the High Republic Era, the series features several Easter eggs and references to the greater Star Wars canon and timeline.
The Acolyte tells the story of the mysterious killings of the Jedi at the hands of an unknown figure.
The two-episode premiere takes a surprising turn, with Osha initially suspected as the Jedi Killer. However, as her former Jedi Master Sol embarks on an investigation, they uncover a shocking truth-the real murderer is her twin sister, Mae, who they believe to be deceased.
With its interesting plot and several references to the franchise, here are the five things fans may have missed in The Acolyte Episode 2, Revenge / Justice.
The Existence of Jedi Temples
The Jedi Order has closed down several Jedi temples and outposts in the prequel movies across the galaxy.
It was already nonexistent before the Skywalker saga began. However, the temple is still in use during The Acolyte.
The show has given us a glimpse of the Jedi temple on planet Olega, where Jedi Master Torbin resides.
This makes sense, considering the series is set about a hundred years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace during a time when the Jedi were still thriving and active.
The Sith Code
When Mae visits her accomplice, Qimir, she asks him to create a poison to take out Torbin. There, they both agree that “Peace is a lie,” which is known for being the Sith code.
This proves that the two are working for the Sith, though it remains to be seen who their master is.
The Sith Code, aka Qotsisajak, is a mantra that expresses the Sith’s core beliefs. It’s an inversion of the Jedi Code, a set of rules for Jedi Order members.
The code teaches its followers that the strong destroys the weak.
Read the mantra below:
Peace is a lie. There is only Passion.
Through Passion, I gain Strength.
Through Strength, I gain Power.
Through Power, I gain Victory.
Through Victory, my chains are Broken.
The Force shall free me.
Memory Rub
The Jedi sets a trap for Qimir by having Osha pretend to be Mae. When he finally admits to making the poison for Torbin, Yord, Jedi Master Sol, and Jecki confront him.
Amid the fear and tension, Qimir begs them not to wipe his mind, which he believes is what the Jedi do as a punishment.
As showrunner Leslye Headland said she would incorporate parts of the Star Wars Legends into The Acolyte, this line could be a nod to the power the Jedi used on Darth Revan in Legends.
Malak betrayed Revan when he faced the Jedi and usurped the title of Dark Lord of the Sith. Though Revan survived the attack, he lost his memory.
Hutt Clan Members
Before The Acolyte Episode 2 ends, two gunrunners are seen speaking a common galactic language, Huttese.
This language is commonly spoken by criminals and those living in the Outer Rim.
These two may have been members of the Hutt Clans, who unfortunately encounter Wookie Jedi Master Kelnacca on the planet Khofar.
An Iconic Star Wars Line
Yord is visibly nervous about the plan to trap Mae on the planet Olega after learning she’s behind the mysterious killings of the Jedi.
Hence, he can’t help but say, “I have a bad feeling about this,” as their mission continues.
This phrase is well-known in the franchise, as several characters repeatedly utter it in the movies, series, and comic books.
Luke Skywalker first said it in Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope. The iconic line reappears at least once in each subsequent movie.
Which of these Easter eggs did you like the best? With six more episodes, fans may see more Star Wars references in The Acolyte.
The Acolyte Episodes 1 and 2 are now on Disney+, while new episodes come out every Tuesday.
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