Summary
Though the first look atStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhas only just been released,Star Warsfans seem to have already spotted a reference toThe Empire Strikes Back. New images and details aboutSkeleton Crewwere recently released, and theyconfirmedSkeleton Crew’s release dateas well as thenames ofSkeleton Crew’s main characters. That first look gave some great insights into theupcomingStar Warsshowand the future of the franchise, but it may have also included a key connection to one of the bestStar Warsmoviesever made.
One X user,albertmpadilla, has already noticed a subtle detail from one of the images ofSkeleton Crew. Fern, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, was wearing a leather vest with a patch sewn on the front, and that patch had Aurebesh letters that spelled out the word “DAK.”
Aurebesh is theStar Warsequivalent of an alphabet, and though the symbols look odd, they serve as direct counterparts to the characters of the English language. The letters on Fern’s jacket translate to Dak, which seems to be a reference to Dak Ralter, a Rebel gunner who had a minor role inThe Empire Strikes Back. If it does indeed serve as a reference to him, that small detail could have major implications forSkeleton Crew.Fern may be Dak’s daughter, and that would give her a connection to none other than Luke Skywalker himself.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
The upcoming live-action TV show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, looks to be a fascinatingly unique Disney+ show. Here’s what’s known about it so far.
Dak Ralter’s Empire Strikes Back Role Explained
Dak Ralter only had a short time on screen inThe Empire Strikes Back, but he played a fairly important role.Dak was Luke’s gunner in the back of his T-47 airspeeder during the Battle of Hoth, and also one of his friends and admirers. Though they were friends, Dak only had a short time on-screen, as he was quickly killed when the back of their airspeeder was hit by blaster fire. Luke had to continue with his mission to attack the Empire’s AT-ATs that were advancing on Echo Base with Dak’s dead body just behind him.
Eventually, Luke had to crash-land his airspeeder and narrowly avoid being crushed underneath one of the AT-ATs. Unfortunately, Dak was still in the airspeeder at the time, and his body was destroyed along with it.That moment was the end of Dak Ralter’s time on-screen inStar Wars, but it might not be the end of his legacy. Dak was wearing an orange flight suit for the mission, meaning his personal effects and clothing were likely still at Echo Base. That would explain how Fern got hold of his jacket, if she does prove to be Dak’s daughter inSkeleton Crew.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
Cast
The Empire Strikes Back is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner. Released in 1980, it follows Luke Skywalker as he trains under Jedi Master Yoda, while Princess Leia, Han Solo, and the Rebel Alliance face ongoing threats from the Galactic Empire and Darth Vader.
Establishing that Fern was Dak’s child would open the door to so many interesting possibilities thatSkeleton Crewcould explore. Fern would have almost certainly grown up hearing about the legendary Luke Skywalker, especially considering Dak’s friendship with him and the circumstances of his death. Jude Law’s character, Jod Na Nawood, almost certainly knew Luke as well, considering they were both Jedi, and he would be able to tell her even more about her father’s friend. That would make it easy for Jod to be a father figure to Fern, and it could makeSkeleton Crewa very emotional story.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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.
