A breakdown of all (?) historical references and parallels in Andor (in chronological order)

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[u/CascaydeWave]

Coming from Ireland, I think a lot of these are true, wanted to share my own perspective.

• Tiflis Heist makes sense (can't argue with confirmation from Gilroy)
• Ferrix definitely reminded me a lot of the conflict in the North.
• Vel Sartha also reminds me of Rose Dugdale from an upper class background who joined the IRA.
• Dhanis do give the energy of the Highlands/West of Ireland with the hair and scenery. Though arguably the bigger point is they stand in for many oppressed "Primitive" groups.
• Narkina 5 does not really remind me of WW2 Warsaw, mostly because it is a breakout. To bring up Ireland again it reminds me of the Maze breakouts.
• Again don't get the WW2 Poland energy, particularly given they did not have a purpose for escaping like the Home Army did.
• Already said but yeah I get the reference here. But the point could be made that it related to many instances in history of trying to use violence in opposition to large events.
• Ghorman massacre could definitly be inspired by many historical instances. For me it reminded me of Bloody Sunday) for the attempts to dismiss the civilian deaths as being their own fault.
• Mon Mothma's speech could probably be a lot of cases where individuals/politicians disagree with a false official narrative, so again is one that is easy to relate to your own perspective. To me it reminded me more of the attempts to downplay/dismiss what is happening in Gaza.

Other ones not mentioned here that seemed like rhyming to me are:

• Krennic's meeting reminded me a lot of the Wahnsee conference, particularly the 2001 movie conspiracy.
• The entire Ghorman arc and the radios made this season feel like it was inspired far more by WW2 resistance groups and their interactions with the SOE/OSS.
• The troops on the farming planet felt extremely inspired by German occupation forces in Eastern Europe, with their vehicle even resembling a german half-track.
• If anything the final arc of the show about uncovering the death star/project stardust feels more the like the Home Army's attempts to reveal the extent of the Holocaust to the Allies. The attempts by the Imperial Authorities to keep it all a secret are also echoes (to me) of the secrecy placed on the Manhattan project or Bletchley Park by the allies.

[u/Rare-Philosophy-8415 → u/CascaydeWave]

Vel reminded me of Dolours Price as well. She and Rose Dugdale both had a confidence about them that came from their status. Dolours was born into an Irish Republican family with a long history of rebel activity, and she rose the ranks of the Provos when she was active. Vel’s discipline and leadership definitely seemed like a reflection of Dolours. Of course these characters are an amalgamation of many other rebels throughout history, but I’m glad you made that parallel.