Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Acolyte episode 6
Summary
The Acolyteepisode 6 features several exciting Easter eggs and references to the greater galaxy far, far away. Taking place in the aftermath of Qimir’s brutal Jedi massacre, Mae (Amandla Stenberg) and her twin sister Osha find themselves on connected yet separate journeys to learn the truth about each other’s masters. To that end, the ties to the movies, Legends, High Republic books, and more throughout the newStar Warsepisode are all very cool to see.
InThe Acolyteepisode 6, Mae disguises herself as her sister to leave Khofar withMaster Sol (Lee Jung-jae). Meanwhile, Osha is taken by Qimir back to his home on a mysterious (yet very familiar) world. Learning new insights about each other’s masters, “Teach/Corrupt” continues the parallels between the two sisters in some very intriguing ways. To that end,here are 18 of the biggest Easter eggs and references fromThe Acolyteepisode 6.
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18Unknown Planet
Ahch-To? Bal’demnic from Legends?
At the beginning ofThe Acolyteepisode 6, Osha wakes up on an ocean world that’s listed only as an “Unknown Planet”. However,it very much resemblesThe Last Jedi’sAhch-To, the similar ocean world first seen inEpisode VIIIthat was filled with rocky islands and was believed to be the site of the first Jedi Temple. It’s also where Luke Skywalker went into exile after Ben Solo fell to the dark side.
However,this ocean world also fits the description of Bal’demnic from the Legends continuity. Bal’demnic is particularly notable as the site where Darth Plagueis killed his master in Legends while also holding stores of rare cortosis ore, the very same metal used to forge Qimir’s helmet. As such, this world could be teasing a connection to Plagueis himself.
17Emergency Code Zero
Also From Legends
Once entering orbit,Master Sol reaches out to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant using “Emergency Code Zero”. This code also hails from Legends, specifically from theEmpire At Warvideo game. Essentially, “Emergency Code Zero” is a critical distress signal used for requesting immediate assistance.
16Osha/Mae Wielding Knives
Intending To Kill Each Other’s Teachers
The Acolyteepisode 6 also begins with a key parallel between Osha and Mae.Despite being worlds apart, Osha is seen wielding a knife in an attempt to sneak behind Qimir, while Mae does the same aboard the Jedi ship with Master Sol. However, neither ends up killing each other’s masters and instead learn new truths and insights as the episode progresses.
15Your Emotions Betray You
Inversion of Classic Star Wars Line
Initially, Osha fears that Qimir can read her mind. However,Qimir reveals that it’s actually her emotions he can read which betray her thoughts. As such, this is an inversion of the classic line heardmultiple times in the Skywalker sagathat one’s thoughts betray their emotions.
14"Senators Grasping For Power"
Republic Corruption Has Already Begun
DuringMaster Vernestra Rwoh’smeeting with a member of the Republic Senate, it was revealed that multiple senators were requesting to conduct an external review of the Jedi Order. However,it’s also mentioned that it’s simply an act of"senators grasping for power.“As such, this is seemingly some key foreshadowing that the corruption and hidden agendas of the Republic Senate have already begun, 100 years before the events ofThe Phantom Menace.
13Qimir’s Past
He Was Once A Jedi
A key reveal inThe Acolyteepisode 6 is whenQimir confirms to Osha that he too was once a Jedi. As such, a whole new mystery has opened up as to what happened in this dark side user’s past. What led to Qimir leaving the Jedi, and how did he come to embrace the dark side,either as a Sith Lord or (more likely) something else entirely?
12Bazil
Played By Hassan Taj
Having been featured in bothThe Acolyteepisodes 4 and 5, the Tynnan known asBazil gets even more time to shine inThe Acolyteepisode 6.Bazil is notably played by Hassan Tajwho served as the operator for R2-D2 inThe Rise of Skywalker.Combined with his species originating in Legends prior to this series, Bazil truly is a walking Easter egg.
11Resetting Pip
Mirrors Threepio’s Rise of Skywalker Reset
When Mae resets Osha’s Pip droid back to his factory setting, two of his lights change from white to red.This is not unlike what happens to C-3PO and his eyes when his systems are resetto read the language of the Sith. While subtle, it does seem as though the reset is meant to mirror one of the Skywalker saga’s most classic droids.
10Osha’s Costume Mirrors Rey’s From The Last Jedi
(Gray, Open Shoulders)
Seen wearing gray with open shoulders,Osha’s costume inThe Acolyteepisode 6 very much resembles what Rey Skywalker wears inThe Last Jedi, particularly when she was training with Luke on Ahch-To. As such, it’s yet another parallel between this ocean world and its rocky islands and the one featured in the sequel trilogy.It may also point to Osha and Mae’s teased bond as a Force dyad, just like Rey was with Ben Solo.
9Uncharted Environment
Expansion Region/Outer Rim
When it’s questioned whether it’s a good idea for Vernestra Rwoh to join the investigation on Khofar, the Outer Rim and “uncharted environments” are mentioned. As such,this is likely a tie to the “Expansion Region”,which is what the Outer Rim was largely referred to during theHigh Republic Era. This is because the Republic and its colonists were still charting vast portions of this region of the galaxy, though most of it was likely explored by the time ofThe Acolyte.
