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Within the trailer for Tales of the Jedi, there are plenty of easter eggs, a promising start for the show, and its impact on the canon for the Star Wars universe. Some of the best easter eggs feature in the trailer, proving to fans that when they get to experience the show, there will be far more in store.
8 Attack Of The Clones Obi-Wan
Die-hard fans of the Star Wars movies may recognize the brief appearance of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The character is not seen sporting his look from Revenge of the Sith, or the animated Clone Wars series, but instead, Obi-Wan Kenobi has his iconic Jedi mullet and beard from Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones.
Considering Tales of the Jedi features flashbacks and origins to fan-favorite characters, it’s no surprise that audiences would be sent back in time to see Obi-Wan Kenobi before the Clone Wars. This mullet look was seen in Disney Plus’ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
7 Dooku’s Dark Side Temptation
When audiences met Count Dooku in Attack of the Clones, many were intrigued not only by his red lightsaber but by his intellect. Count Dooku was seen using Dark side powers but did not have the corruptible and signature yellow and red eyes that all Sith do once they succumb to the Dark side.
Audiences will finally learn of Dooku’s true allegiance in Tales of the Jedi, as he is seen in the trailer using Dark side Force powers, much to the displeasure of Qui-Gon Jinn and Mace Windu. Force choke and Force lightning are Dark side exclusive powers.
6 Saesee Tiin
In the background of an unknown Jedi funeral is Saesee Tiin, a Jedi rarely seen in Star Wars canon. However, this Jedi is noted for battling Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, after the Jedi discover that he is Darth Sidious. Saesee Tiin is near other Jedi, like Obi-Wan Kenobi, and whether he will have a notable role is currently unknown.
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No matter the role Saesee Tiin plays, it’s a fun easter egg simply seeing him there, and it further ties the threads of the Jedi together for the animated shows and the movies. The character is certainly due to an action scene that doesn’t involve him being impaled with a red lightsaber.
5 Jedi Elder Tera Sinube
Another character that die-hard Star Wars fans spotted in the Tales of the Jedi trailer is the Jedi Elder known as Tera Sinube. This character appeared in a few Clone Wars episodes and became somewhat of a mentor and friend to Ahsoka Tano when she was a Jedi Padawan. Tragically, fans spotted this character’s dead body encased in amber at Fortress Inquisitorius in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Hopefully, Tera Sinube has a speaking role in Tales of the Jedi, as it would be a shame to see him as an easter egg, rather than having some say on matters. Especially after the character’s tragic and unseen end.
4 Bail Organa
Briefly, fans will be able to spot Bail Organa in the Tales of the Jedi trailer. This easter egg may allude to the character having an important role to play in one of the episodes, as Bail Organa is somewhat instrumental in Star Wars, thanks to the rebellion as well as being the adoptive father to Anakin and Padme’s child, Leia.
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Bail’s importance isn’t just in being the father of Leia Organa, but his relationship and bonds with Ahsoka Tano and Obi-Wan Kenobi after the fall of the Galactic Republic and Jedi Order. Tales of the Jedi offers the first look at what Bail is up to during the first year of the Empire.
3 Padme’s Funeral
As far as tragedy goes in the Star Wars universe, few are as emotional as the death of Padme Amidala. Her funeral was filled with patrons known in the Star Wars universe, as well as respecters and admirers of the deceased Queen of Naboo. Fans aren’t ready for an emotional return to Padme’s funeral, especially with the easter egg of Ahsoka Tano being present.
It’s a huge reveal to discover that despite the Jedi and Force-sensitive being hunted, Ahsoka Tano respected Padme Amidala too much to miss her funeral, and was present for it, despite the present dangers.
2 Clone Trooper Call-back
Tales of the Jedi promises to follow the stories of Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano, both former Jedi on different paths. One scene in the Tales of the Jedi trailer shows a young Ahsoka Tano receiving training from her Master, Anakin Skywalker. This training involves deflecting and avoiding blaster fire from the 501st clone troopers.
In general, this is a cool and tense scene involving Ahsoka’s dedication to Anakin’s harsh training. However, to die-hard Star Wars fans, this scene is a call-back to when Ahsoka was surrounded by clones during Order 66, complete with identical spins and flips.
1 Potential Sixth Brother
Before the seventh season of The Clone Wars, Ahsoka’s story was told in her canon book, Ahsoka. This book detailed her encounter with one of the early Inquisitors, the Sixth Brother. In the book, Ahsoka killed the Sixth Brother, and then purified his lightsaber crystal to give it the iconic white blade she has in Star Wars: Rebels and The Mandalorian.
Although the Sixth Brother has had an appearance in the Darth Vader comics, his look does not match that of the mysterious Inquisitor in Tales of the Jedi. However, it is more than likely the Sixth Brother, considering Ahsoka at this point does not have her lightsabers.
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