The nextStar WarsTV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is just on the horizon, and there are several otherStar Warsstories that can prepare audiences for what’s to come.Skeleton Crew’s castis full of brand-new faces who will embark on a journey like none other inStar Wars, particularly its lead quartet of eager children: Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel. Assisting these kids on their path back home will be Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious scoundrel - and challenging them will be a ruthless crew of pirates. Even this, however, connects to the greater galaxy.
Skeleton Crew’s place in theStar Warstimelinesets it withinThe Mandalorianera, otherwise known as theNew Republic era. This means there will likely be several threads tied together between this show and the likes ofThe Mandalorian,The Book of Boba Fett, andAhsoka. With pirates also playing a large role, however, there are several otherStar Warsstories that will serve as a good introduction into what piracy looks like in theStar Warsgalaxy, and who their most notable figures are. Here’s what you need to get caught up on before watchingSkeleton Crew.
The Mandalorian Season 3 & Its Pirate Episodes
Featuring Skeleton Crew Character Vane
Easily the most important piece of media to review beforeSkeleton CrewisThe Mandalorianseason 3, particularly episodes 1 and 5. This is becausethe Nikto pirate Vane was first introduced inThe Mandalorianseason 3’s premiere, and he’s confirmed to be a member ofSkeleton Crew’s cast of characters as well. At the time ofThe Mandalorian, Vane was servingPirate King Gorian Shard, though he ended up going rogue after an occupation on Nevarro went wrong. He eventually would take whatever path now leads him toSkeleton Crew’s story.
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The pirates play a fairly key role inThe Mandalorianseason 3. While initially, they seem like a mere force for distraction and antagonization in the season’s opening episode, they return later with a heightened purpose. It’s revealed in the opening scene ofThe Mandalorianseason 3 thatthese pirates were commissioned by theImperial Remnant, specifically Moff Gideon and Elia Kane, to move in on Nevarro. This gives pirates an even bigger role in theStar Warsgalaxy, which could play intoSkeleton Crew- thus making these episodes worth a rewatch.
The Pirate Hondo Ohnaka’s Greatest Hits
His Moments Throughout The Clone Wars & Star Wars Rebels
It’s impossible to watch aStar Warsstory with pirates and to not think aboutthepirate:Hondo Ohnaka. The Weequay pirate was first introduced inStar Wars: The Clone Warsseason 1, episode 11 “Dooku Captured,” and is known to many as the Captain Jack Sparrow of theStar Warsgalaxy. Hondo has since made his mark acrossStar Warsanimation, having also appeared inStar Wars Rebels, and he even hosts the theme park attractionMillennium Falcon: Smuggler’s RunatStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgein Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
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“A Test of Strength”
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“Bound for Rescue”
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“Brothers of the Broken Horn”
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The episodes listed above show Hondo in full action, especially when it comes to interacting with either other pirates or simply things that happen along the pirating job.These lessons learned from Hondo could certainly come in handy inSkeleton Crew, and will be even more valuable should the famed pirate make an appearance at some point during the live-action TV show. Either way, there’s a lot to be learned from Hondo’s pirate adventures, which will no doubt serve as the basis for those seen inSkeleton Crew.
The Warbird Gang Of Star Wars Resistance
An Underrated Pirate Gang
One of the most prominent pirate gangs inStar Warsis actually featured throughout the animatedStar WarsResistanceseries. Known as the Warbird gang, these pirates are led by Captain Kragan Gorr during theStar Warssequel trilogy era, often working on behalf of theFirst Orderto make their profits. Kragan and his pirates become recurring characters inStar Wars Resistance, which makes just about any episode a good chance of catching them in action.
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The two listed above, however, contain their introduction to the galaxy and the time when they cross paths with perhaps the most famous pirate of this era (aside from Hondo, of course): Sidon Ithano, the “Crimson Corsair.“Sidon Ithano was first seen inStar Wars: The Force Awakensas the person who offered transport to Finn off Takodanawhen he initially intended on fleeing away from the First Order rather than joiningthe Resistance. While it’s unlikely that he’s very active during the time ofSkeleton Crew, he still stands as a notable pirate figure in the galaxy.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
