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In this episode, we unpack episodes 10-12 of Andor Season 2 — Enjoy. With episodes 10 through 12, Andor Season 2 completes its mythic arc not with spectacle, but with a devastating meditation on power, resistance, and narrative control. Tony Gilroy's vision weaponizes the structure of the prequel, embracing the inevitability of Cassian's fate to reveal a deterministic universe where moral clarity is an illusion and legacy is forged not in heroism, but in compromise. The series frames rebellion as a machine built from shadows—exemplified in figures like Luthen, Lonni, and Kleya—while institutions collapse under the weight of their own blind arrogance. Mon Mothma’s domestic unraveling mirrors the broader political decay, and Dedra’s narrative—scavenging power from the margins—reminds us that the Empire doesn’t fall from rebellion alone, but from its own refusal to perceive what festers beneath it. This is Star Wars at its most self-aware, a narrative that rejects tidy endings in favor of loose threads, where the tragedy of predestination elevates the personal to the mythic. In doing so, Andor doesn’t just redefine what a prequel can be—it reclaims the Star Wars mythos as something intellectually and morally radical.

In this episode, we unpack episodes 7-9 of Andor Season 2 — Enjoy

This week the hosts talk about: Mike and Dave are joined by guest-hosts Lauren, and Thomas to discuss the Andor series. Get more BACTA TANK discussions every month by subscribing to our Patreon www.patreon.com/rainmandigital

This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.7 'The Relic Raiders'.

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• A breakdown and review The Mandalorian Chapter 2 'The Child'

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.6 'From Beneath'.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• A breakdown and review of Disney+'s The Mandalorian.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• An unplanned recording turns into a full show. Enjoy!
• Mike and Dave were in the studio preparing for a different show when they started talking about the recent news that Star Wars would go on a long hiatus post-ROS.

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.5 'The Engineer'.

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.4 'Hunt On Celsor 3'.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker final trailer discussion.
• Marvel Comic to Continue.
• Lucasfilm/Disney make bold move into China. 
• The Mandalorian release schedule. 

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.3 'Live Fire'.

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.2 'A Quick Salvage Run'. 

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This week the hosts talk about: Mike and Dave are joined by guest-hosts Lauren, and Thomas to discuss the Andor series. Get more BACTA TANK discussions every month by subscribing to our Patreon www.patreon.com/rainmandigital

This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 2.1 'Into the Unkown'. 

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Disney CEO admits that they made George Lucas mad when they chose not to follow his outline for episodes 7-9. 
• Marvel's Kevin Feige to direct a Star Wars film.
• New Promos for The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker. 
• Fallen Order's 3rd Trailer teases Vader connection.  

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 1-5.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Episode 9 leaked poster ends up being legit but with a few minor tweaks. 
• Does the internet have too much power of Star Wars? 
• Star Wars Insider poster features Kylo Ren and Rey. Hints at classic Star Wars themes. 
• Marvel's Star Wars: Empire Ascendant to reveal the fates of two favorite characters. 
• Rian Johnson will possibly direct another film before getting to work on Star Wars. 

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Legends Wednesday is here!
• Marvel Star Wars (1977) #16.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Visions 1-5.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Disney+ launches free trial in the Netherlands. 
• 'The Mandalorian' is a large sandbox and it could include various eras of the Star Wars universe; potentially including Legends. 
• The art of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. 
• 5 reasons why Star Wars Resistance is better than Rebels???

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It's LEGENDS WEDNESDAY and Mike and Dave are excited to discuss Star Wars: The Force Unleased - Graphic Novel. 

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The Force Unleashed (Star Wars) Paperback.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Mike and Dave discuss Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order - Dark Temple #1.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• The Mandalorian will keep his helmet on most of the first season. 
• The Mandalorian Disney+ series will delve into The First Order's backstory. 
• The Mandalorian's Giancarlo Esposito talks about his character. 
• The Rise of Skywalker Rumor mill and more. 

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Mike and Dave are joined by guest hosts Lauren Alexander and Greg Holmes to discuss favorite retconned Legends characters that should be brought back. 

Did you miss our Doctor Aphra discussion? Scroll down and listen. Pick up your copy of Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 through us. They have a paperback version and hardcover (super awesome).

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This week the hosts talk about:

• A complete breakdown and review on Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 (issues 1-6).

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This week the hosts talk about:

• The Rise of Skywalker sizzle reel. 
• Hurricane slows business at Galaxy's Edge Florida.
• Star Wars Resort will be a whopping 3k a night. 
• Marvel's latest Age of Resistance Issue seems a  bit trolly. 

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Kathleen Kennedy has risen!
• The Mandalorian Trailer
• Obi-Wan Disney+ series has finally been confirmed. 
• Marvel Star Wars title coming to an end. 
• Rise of Skywalker sizzle reel. 

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This week the hosts talk about:

Marvel's Tie Fighter #2

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Obi-wan series is rumored to be in the works for Disney+
• Star Wars Resistance season 2 trailer. The end is in sight. 
• Benoiff and Weiss' Neflix deal might interfere with their Star Wars work. 
• More on the Sith Trooper. 
• Rian Johnson dishes on his alleged upcoming Star Wars

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This week the hosts talk about:

Marvel's Target Vader #1

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Disney is struggling with the Star Wars franchise.
• New report suggests that Star Wars is no longer popular with young kids. 
• Zori Bliss might have a scene with Luke Skywalker in Episode 9. 
• New rumour suggests that Kylo Ren has been under the control of Palpatine the whole time.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• The Marvel Star Wars comic TIE FIGHTER #1

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This week the hosts talk about:

• SDCC 2019 offered nothing in the way of big Star Wars news.
• The reported budget for The Mandalorian is over 100 million for 6 episodes.
• Disney will have to educate the masses on Disney +.
• George Lucas offers advise.
• Star Wars: Vader Dark Visions controversy.
• Marvel's Star Wars: Tie Fighter is "uncommonly good".

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This week the hosts talk about:

• International Star Wars: Episode IX Title May Confirm Major Fan Theory.
• Disneyland guests are stealing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge items and listing them on eBay.
• Daisy Ridley ‘Can’t Imagine’ Doing More Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Feels ‘Like an End’.
• Do we have any Icons from the new trilogy?
• SDCC Star Wars Exclusives.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Mike has returned from vacation and he shares his Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Experience.
• Mark Hamill hopes to be done with Star Wars after Episode 9
• New Fallen Order prequel comic to be released.
• Keri Russell cried when she read the Rise of the Skywalker script.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Mike and Dave discussion and breakdown Cavan Scott's "audiobook" Dooku: Jedi Lost.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• George Lucas reunites with his former Star Wars casts at Galaxy's Edge.
• Vanity Fair photoshoot confirms KNIGHTS OF REN.
• Next Star Wars films to be from the producers of Game of Thrones.
• Solo's continuing story or the events in the movie should be told as a series or a set of movies on Disney +.

This week the hosts talk about:

• Galaxy's Edge is a place for ADULTS!
• Lucasfilm reveals planned film slate.
• Is Rian Johnson's trilogy canceled? Rumors roar up again.
• The Journey to The Rise of Skywalker publishing plans revealed.
• More silly Star Wars "leaks" from Dave Sabal.

This week the hosts talk about:

• The Clone Wars Panel at SWCC
• What we know so far about Clone Wars Season 7
• and more.

This week the hosts talk about:

• The Mandalorian Panel discussion.
• The vibe of The Mandalorian.
• Grooming Filoni to take on more live action projects.

This week the hosts talk about:

• A discussion on Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
• Kathleen Kennedy's 10 Year Plan
• Palpatine Theories coming in from the web

This week the hosts talk about:

• The original Star Wars films will be retitled.
• Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series — Episode I
• Things we want from Vader Immortal
• All nine Skywalker films could be getting a massive 4k release.
• Quick thoughts on recent leaked info on EA's Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.

This week the hosts talk about:

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the title of Episode IX.
• A complete discussion and breakdown on the Episode IX teaser trailer.
• Speculation and theories on the return of Palpatine.
• Disney+ price announcement.
• Plus there will be a hiatus after the release of Episode IX.
• We will be broadcasting all week during Star Wars Celebration weekend, so keep your eyes on our feed.

This week the hosts talk about:

• Obi-Wan series is coming in May; what do we know?
• Andor series updates
• Mandalorian season 3 has wrapped filming
• Mike explains why they quite covering The Book of Boba Fett
• And more.

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This week the hosts talk about:

• Rumor: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Renewed Before Season 1 Airs on Disney+
• Frank Oz Says STAR WARS Filmmakers Aren't Here to Fulfill Fan Expectations.
• Count Dooku and Ventress audio-only book coming soon.
• Carrie Fisher footage from The Force Awakens will be used in Episode 9.
• and More!

This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 1.20 'No Escape: Part 2'. 

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This week the hosts breakdown and discuss Star Wars Resistance 1.19 'No Escape: Part 1'.

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