In the latest episode of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” an enticing Easter egg linked to “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” has surfaced, something that true fans of the franchise won’t want to overlook. “Skeleton Crew,” crafted by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, pays homage to the beloved “Star Wars” universe, and episode 6, titled “Zero Friends Again,” further embodies this spirit.
In a thrilling scene, Jude Law’s character, Jod Na Nawood, finds himself captured by a gang of rough-and-tumble pirates led by Brutus, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. They take him to a stark space station for what appears to be a grim fate. However, Jod’s clever tongue manages to steer him away from immediate doom. While this pirate melodrama unfolds, keen-eyed “Clone Wars” fans might take note that this space station resembles one of the former Republic medical facilities, officially known as Haven-class stations, scattered throughout the galaxy—though they clearly have lost their original purpose.
These Haven-class medical stations were once vital hubs during the Clone Wars, utilized to treat wounded soldiers of the Galactic Republic. At that time, these facilities also drew the attention of unsavory characters, leading to some intense conflicts. A notable storyline features Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan Ahsoka Tano defending one of these medical centers against the infamous General Grievous, who seeks to eliminate the troops receiving care within. This grim episode serves as a reminder that in the Star Wars realm, even the sick and injured are not safe from peril.
Although the Haven-class stations fell out of favor during the rise of the Empire, “Skeleton Crew” cleverly demonstrates that remnants of their storied past linger on in this galaxy—showing that the creators of the series have a firm grip on “Star Wars” lore. Tune in for new episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” dropping every Tuesday at 6 pm PST on Disney+.
