In this Scoundrels Special Edition, SCubed Pod reviews “Ghosts of Geonosis.”
Listen to episode 19.5 to get our breakdown of Ghosts of Geonosis!
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Starships Sabers and Scoundrels #19.5: Ghosts of Geonosis
Welcome to another Scoundrels Special Edition of Starships Sabers and Scoundrels. This week, SCubedPod focuses on the latest two-part episode of season three of Rebels: “Ghosts of Geonosis.” When a Rebel recon team fails to report back to the Alliance, Hera and the crew of the Ghost are sent to investigate. Their journey takes them to Geonosis to investigate the eradication of the Geonosians. During their mission, they encounter Saw Gerrera from The Clone Wars and Rogue One. This is a somewhat in-depth review that contains spoilers.
Saw Gerrera
First, the guys address the inclusion of Saw Gerrera. Darth Taxus recently discovered a possible connection between the events of Rebels and Rogue One. Does the episode clarify that connection? Also, the Rebellion had disavowed Saw by the time of Rogue One. Does this episode explain why that is? Might Saw Gerrera return in a future episode of Rebels?
The Geonosians and the Death Star
In “The Honorable Ones,” from season two, the crew of the Ghost arrived at Geonosis to find traces of an Imperial construction project. Does this episode offer any clues as to what the Empire was up to? What else, if anything, does this episode tell viewers about the Empire’s secret battle station?
Also, Hera and company discovered that Geonosis was deserted last season. A lone Geonosian remains. What clues can he offer the Rebellion as to the fate of his species? In addition, this Geonosian safeguards a precious treasure. Does this plot element relate to anything readers of Marvel’s comics may have seen before? We’ll discuss.
The Crew of the Ghost
In each Scoundrels Special Edition, we discuss the development of the crew. As expected, this episode is no different. The recent mid-season trailer promised big things for Sabine. What do they mean for Sabine, the Mandalorians, and Rebels going forward? Another topic of conversation is Ezra’s reaction to Saw Gerrera. Ezra continues to develop this season, and this episode advances his relationship to the Rebellion and the Force.
Bonus Silence Fools!
After the discussion of “Ghosts of Geonosis”, Dennis, and Taxus conduct a bonus edition of “Silence Fools!” to answer an email related to this episode. Finally, the guys will discuss other things to come in the second half of this season of Rebels as previewed in the mid-season trailer.
Thanks for listening to this Scoundrels Special Edition of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels.
About Starships Sabers and Scoundrels
Welcome Jedi, Sith, smugglers, nerf herders and moof milkers too! Starships Sabers and Scoundrels is a bi-weekly Star Wars discussion show and a project started by two first-generation Star Wars fans. Inspired by the Star Wars fan community, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly and Darth Taxus share their take on what’s happening in Star Wars! They’ll discuss larger topics in the “Hyperthetical” segment. Then, they’ll delve into listener feedback with the Darth Taxus-hosted segment, “Silence Fools!” Additionally, movies, books, comics, television, and community news are all on the holotable as the Dark Lord of Tax and Dennis share their fandom for everything from that galaxy far, far away.
Find them on Twitter at @SCubedPod and on Facebook. Email them at SCubedPod@RetroZap.com.
Starships Sabers and Scoundrels #19.5: Ghosts of Geonosis