Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2, episodes 1-3.When things began to inevitably head towards Chandrila inAndor, most pointedly with the wedding of Mon Mothma’s daughter Leida in season 2, my mind immediately went to Chandrila Star Line, the company that owns theHalcyon- otherwise known as theStar Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The Chandrilan lore established inAndorseason 1, in terms of attire, architecture, and more, has already utilized some elements from the now-defunct immersive experience.
Of course, with theGalactic Starcruiserexperience having closed permanently in September 2023, I had convinced myself not to expect much in the way of head-nods towards theHalcyonand Chandrila Star Line, if only to avoid pouring salt into the wound of its closure. While this is the case in some ways, I was still very surprised to find thatAndorseason 2has indeed already started to give this incredible resort an unexpected, but very welcome, legacy.
From Chandrila To Silverware, There’s Specific Starcruiser Inspiration In Andor
They Use Elements Established At The Galactic Starcruiser
Star Warsis all about continuity, and despite the fact theGalactic Starcruisermay be permanently closed now,the canon status of the immersive experience’s story has dictated that a consistency remains between elements of theHalcyonand that of Chandrila- as well as various otherStar Warssettings. For one, when you think about it, we don’t often see utensils used inStar Wars. The utensils used at Dedra Meero’s apartment, however, are the same that were used aboard theHalcyon.
Chandrila as a whole, with its on-screen debut having arrived inAndorseason 2, has many sources of inspiration, asStar Warshas shared in episode guides and the like, but it also maintains a consistency with that which was spotted aboard theHalcyon. The circular architecture, particularly in doorways and archways, is completely reminiscent of the circular bridge doors, launch pod doors, and more that were seen throughout theHalcyon.
Other aspects of Chandrilan culture, such as their attire, music, and even their refreshments, are also veryHalcyon-derivative. The blue and gold color schemes often seen on Leida and her wedding party come directly from theGalactic Starcruiser;that same, rich blue comes from the crew’s attire, and the ship was accented with gold just about everywhere. The instrumental music that plays is also very similar to that which hummed in the background of theHalcyon’s atrium, lounge, dining room, and more.
The Starcruiser Will Always Have A Legacy In Star Wars Canon
Even In These Tiny Little Details
There may not be a massive cameo from theHalcyon- the purrgil-class starcruiser wasn’t seen taking off in the background of Chandrila, and Chandrila Star Line wasn’t mentioned by or to Mon Mothma - but because ofStar Warsproperties likeAndorseason 2, it will always have a key legacy inStar Warscanon. Many of these details may seem insignificant to most viewers, butto those who experienced and worked on theHalcyon, they are easily recognizable, and make Chandrilan culture feel lived-in.
BeyondAndorseason 2, its legacy stretches even further. TheHalcyonis where Han Solo and Leia Organa take their honeymoon in Beth Revis' canon novelThe Princess and the Scoundrel, which also depicts their wedding on Endor just days after the defeat of Emperor Palpatine. In theHalcyon Legacycomics, characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Padmé Amidala,Asajj Ventress, and Lando Calrissian also found themselves onboard.Andoris simply the one who’s doing such justice to its legacy on the screen.
Andorseason 2 releases new episodes Tuesdays at 9 PM ET on Disney+.
Andorseason 2, episodes 1-3
Andorseason 2, episodes 4-6
Andorseason 2, episodes 7-9
Andorseason 2, episodes 10-12
