15 Things From Rogue One A Star Wars Story That You Missed

Some felt that Walt Disney was taking a huge gamble by venturing off into uncharted territory in the Star Wars universe, while long time fans were overjoyed at the news. Rogue One marks Disney's first attempt at creating their first standalone Star Wars film, and it looks like it was well worth the risk. The film stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, a tough, independent woman who has spent years fighting for survival. When Jyn is suddenly rescued from an Imperial prison by the Rebel Alliance, she must confront her dark past, and ultimately make a choice to stand for something greater than herself. Jyn links up with a motley crew of rebels and they decide to put everything on the line in order to find the plans for the Death Star.

To date, Rogue One has officially amassed over $1 billion at the box office, making the film a huge success. With heart-racing action sequences and themes of loyalty and sacrifice, the film is a solid addition to the Star Wars franchise. In case you missed it, we've rounded up some easter eggs and lesser known facts about the movie. Be sure to look out for them next time you watch the film! Here are 15 Things From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story That You Missed.

15 Blue Milk

To kick things off, let's start with an easter egg that harkens back to the original Star Wars trilogy. In the opening scene of Rogue One, we're shown an Imperial shuttle arriving on a remote planet. Alerted to the Empire's presence, scientists Galen and Lyra Erso immediately start gathering their belongings and get their evacuation plan in action. Lyra quickly to contact her ally, Saw Gerrera, using a retro-inspired communications system. We're also introduced to their young daughter, Jyn, who quickly tries to gather her things. On screen, the scene is probably only shown for a matter of seconds, but Lyra is shown pouring a glass of blue milk into a cup. The gesture might seem easily forgettable, but the blue milk is actually an easter egg that was originally shown in previous Star Wars films. In the original 1977 film, A New Hope, Luke Skywalker drinks blue milk while on Tatooine. There's also a scene where his aunt Beru is shown pouring a cup of the blue liquid. In the prequels, Padme brings Anakin Skywalker a tray with some food and of course, you guessed it, a pitcher of blue milk.

14 Dejarik

If you're more like de-jar-what? Don't worry, we're here for the rescue. If you recall from the original Star Wars series, dejarik is the tech-savvy equivalent of a board game. In simple terms, Dejarik is a holographic game that is popular throughout the Star Wars universe. Fans were first introduced to the game in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, when R2-D2 and Chewbacca were playing a short game on the Millennium Falcon. "I suggest a new strategy, Artoo. Let the Wookiee win." C-3PO said to R2-D2, right after Han Solo amusingly stated that Wookiees pull off people's arms when they're provoked or angry.

Naturally, the game makes an appearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, when the squad was captured by the rebels led by Saw Gerrera. When the rebels were imprisoned, there was a quick sequence where some of the soldiers were shown playing the board game. Instead of a more technologically-advanced version of the game with holograms, the scene from Rogue One shows a basic version of the game played with figurines. In Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, Finn awkwardly bumps against a dejarik board, which was another reference to the original series.

13 R2-D2 and C-3PO

Okay, this one might seem to be common knowledge, but some might have missed this quick cameo from the two lovable droids. In Rogue One, R2-D2 and C-3PO appear shortly at the Rebel base on Yavin IV, as soon as the Rebel Alliance was gearing up to get in the fray for the final battle. The golden humanoid droid says a quick line about how he's shocked that the rebels were getting ready to head to Scarif, grumbling angrily about how no one tells him anything. According to the Star Wars Show, the presence of the droids wasn't completely random. Princess Leia was actually at the Rebel base on Yavin IV as well, and so it did make logical sense for the droids to accompany her. C-3PO and R2-D2 have appeared in every Star Wars movie to date, so it seems perfectly fitting to have them appear in Rogue One as well.

12 Guardians of the Whills

Many martial arts fans were overjoyed by the prospect of Donnie Yen appearing in the Star Wars universe. Yen is well-known for his role as Master Ip Man in the beloved film martial arts series, and also in other classics like Iron Monkey. In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Donnie Yen plays Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior monk with a devout faith in the Force. Jyn meets Chirrut in Jedha City, a mysterious land with spiritual ties and an unknown history with the Force. Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus were described as being former Guardians of the Whills, an ancient order which used to guard the kyber temple.

Kyber crystals are of the utmost importance to the Star Wars universe, having served as the power for lightsabers, and even giving power to the sinister Death Star. George Lucas had originally envisioned the original Star Wars trilogy including more information about the Guardians of the Whills, but it never made the final cut. Seeing and hearing more about the Guardians of the Whills in Rogue One was definitely exciting, and we're excited to learn more about this mysterious order. A new book called "Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills", featuring Chirrut and Baze, is scheduled for release in May 2, 2017.

11 Evazan and Ponda Baba

When Jyn and Cassian arrived in Jedha City, they didn't necessarily arrive to a welcoming crowd. While walking through the marketplace, Jyn accidentally bumped into a pair of menacing strangers. When she turned around, fans of the original Star Wars series might have been surprised to see none other than Evazan and Ponda Baba. If you're still scratching your head in confusion, no worries, we got you! The pair is best known for their fleeting appearance in A New Hope. When Obi-Wan takes Luke Skywalker to the infamous Cantina in Mos Eisley, as soon as he sits down before he's accosted by a pair of hostile strangers. Stating that he clearly doesn't want any trouble doesn't seem to work, and next thing you know, there's an arm flying in the air. Of course, Star Wars is known for having one armed characters… but that's a whole topic to itself. Evazan and Ponda Baba make another quick appearance in Rogue One, even though they escaped unscathed… (for now!).

10 Director Gareth Edwards had a cameo

In cinematic history, certain directors are known for giving themselves small cameos within their own work. Just look at Alfred Hitchcock for a perfect example of how directors can appear in their own movies. Director Gareth Edwards is no exception to the rule, and he actually had a pretty prominent cameo in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. A keen-eyed Star Wars fan called Leonardo Valdivia found the director towards the end of the film. In the final scenes of the movie, Rebel soldiers frantically try to escape as Darth Vader comes and unleashes his furious wrath. There is one soldier who releases the Tantive IV, which the Rebel ship that is shown at the beginning of A New Hope and helps Princess Leia to escape with the plans to the Death Star. That soldier is none other than Director Gareth Edwards himself, shown in the concluding scenes of the movie. According to Screenrant, Director Gareth Edwards will also have a cameo in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, which will be released on December 15, 2017.

9 “I have a bad feeling about this… ”

When it comes to Star Wars, there are just so many quotable lines throughout the classic series. From “May the Force be with you” to “Do or Do not, there is no try”, there's so much wisdom to be found in quotes from the Jedi. Equally notable are the other more common lines and none stands out more than the infamous, “I have a bad feeling about this… ” quote.

Of course, Rogue One had to include the classic line, which has been overheard repeatedly in so many different Star Wars films and various mediums. Disguised as Imperials, Jyn, Cassian, and K-2SO leave the rebel's U-wing ship and begin to head to the Imperial citadel on Scarif. As soon as they enter the complex, the three turn around and look out towards the camera, and K-2SO begins to mutter the line. However, the line wasn't completely spoken all the way, as Jyn and Cassian quickly quiet him.

8 Hammerhead Corvettes

If you don't remember anything about Hammerhead Corvettes from Rogue One, it's okay, we totally understand. The reference to Hammerhead Corvettes was a quick one, and easily forgettable, but it might make more sense if you follow the animated series, Star Wars Rebels. In short, Hammerhead Corvettes are a type of ship, featuring a unique design that resembles a hammerhead shark. In season two of the animated series, Princess Leia is actually the one to gather these ships together, and you might just assume that's the last time we hear about them. In Star Wars Rebels, Princess Leia is able to get three Hammerhead Corvettes and delivers them to the Phoenix Squadron rebels on Lothal. However, in true Star Wars fashion, even the smallest things have a tendency to make another appearance over time. If Princess Leia wasn't able to get these ships, the Rebel Alliance wouldn't have been able to destroy the shield gate over Scarif. The Hammerhead Corvettes were a key element in order for the Rebels to receive the plans for the Death Star.

7 Black Saber

Even if you've only seen one or two Star Wars movies, you're bound to at least know what a lightsaber is. Who could possibly forget the powerful blue blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi from the original series, or the green saber used by Yoda? We've even seen the menacing lightsabers used by the Sith, like the sinister red blades wielded by Count Dooku and Darth Vader, or the double-bladed bo-staff of Darth Maul. In Rogue One, viewers weren't given the delight of seeing any lightsabers on screen, but fans with good hearing were given a major hint at a possible future development.

When Jyn and Cassian headed to the citadel on Scarif, they were searching for the mysterious file name with the hidden plans for the Death Star. As they combed through the database, Jyn murmured all the different names for files. One of the names that she read aloud was “Black Saber”. Some believe that this is a reference to the Dark Saber, an ancient black blade that created by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian Jedi. We've seen the Dark Saber in action in The Clone Wars and recently on season three of Star Wars Rebels. We might get a look at more information regarding the Black Saber or Dark Saber in future stories set in the Star Wars universe.

6 Red Five

When it comes to the relentless space action in the Star Wars universe, it's totally understandable to miss a fast-paced reference amidst a blur of blasts, Tie Fighters and X-wings. For this one, you might have to recall back to the original Star Wars series. If you remember, Luke Skywalker's call sign as a pilot was “Red Five” and Rogue One helps explain why the Rebel Alliance had an open name to assign to Luke.

As the Rebel Alliance goes to help the Rogue One squad on Scarif, we're given a quick introduction to the fleet. One man introduces himself as, “Red Five!” however, later on, the X-Wing fighter is taken down in the battle. Given that the original Red Five pilot was shot down, it makes sense that the name was later available for Luke Skywalker to use. When it comes to Star Wars, we're all about getting caught up in the frenzied space battles. Some Star Wars fans wished that we could have seen other members from the Rebellion, like Red Squadron members Porkins or Biggs.

5 General Syndulla

For this easter egg, you'll need to listen carefully. While on the Rebel base on Yavin IV, we're given a closer look at the day to day operations of the Rebel Alliance. Over the intercom, we hear a quick announcement calling out for General Syndulla. At first, viewers just shrug this off as simply a transition between scenes and just peg this for being a piece of meaningless audio. However, if you're a fan of the animated series The Clone Wars or Star Wars Rebels, you'll definitely understand this reference. Some fans might have thought General Syndulla might refer to Cham Syndulla, the leader of the Twi'lek people shown during The Clone Wars. However, it was confirmed by the creator Dave Filoni that this was a direct reference to none other than Hera Syndulla from Star Wars Rebels.

“I can clarify that's absolutely Hera being paged, not her dad,” Dave Filoni said to Entertainment Weekly. “The movie gives that away, but I would rather have all the [references] be right. Hera will eventually become a general in the Rebel Alliance.” Thus far in the animated show, she hasn't quite yet been promoted to General, so we're eager to see that in later developments in the show. Hopefully, we'll be able to see Hera and other Star Wars Rebels characters in a live-action Star Wars film in the future.

4 The Ghost from Star Wars Rebels

Fans of Star Wars Rebels are well acquainted with the story of the Ghost crew, including the fierce pilot Hera Syndulla, Jedi Knight Kanan Jarrus, and his conflicted Padawan Ezra Bridger. The crew is also comprised of a young and tech-savvy Mandalorian, Sabine Wren, and the gruff speaking Lasat named Zeb Orellios. Star Wars fans were hoping for some sort of Star Wars Rebels crossover with Rogue One, and though there wasn't anything overly blatant, we did get our wish partially granted. In Rogue One, there's a wide shot scene of the rebel base on Yavin IV which shows a U-wing fighter in the foreground, tons of Rebel soldiers performing various tasks, and a familiar looking ship in the far left of the screen. Of course, Star Wars Rebels fans will instantly recognize this ship-it's the Ghost! The Ghost is the primary ship used in Star Wars Rebels, and fans will be thrilled to note that it did join the battle above the planet of Scarif.

3 Chopper from Star Wars Rebels

Another beloved character from Star Wars Rebels briefly appeared in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Believe it or not, the cranky astromech, Chopper, from Star Wars Rebels actually made a brief cameo in Rogue One. On the Star Wars Show, writer Pablo Hidalgo and other members of Lucasfilm confirmed his appearance. The actual Chopper astromech droid was shipped from the Lucasfilm Headquarters office in San Francisco and brought to Pinewood Studios in London in order to film the scene. When a rebel communications officer is running to tell Mon Mothma about the Rogue One squad on Scarif, you can spot Chopper in the far left of the screen. Although the final scene might have been super fast on screen, it was also a very difficult scene to shoot. There were so many components of the scene, including many actors and accompanying extras walking across the screen at once. The scene was complex, even though on screen it might have only been shown for a few seconds. Virtually everyone loves Chopper, so this easter egg was a pleasant surprise for Star Wars fans worldwide.

2 References to Obi-Wan Kenobi

For diehard Star Wars fans, it was a little surprising to hear that Rogue One would not be including any Jedi characters. However, there were a couple major references to a certain Jedi, even if they weren't specifically shown on screen. In the beginning of Rogue One, Jyn is shown as a prisoner of the Empire, locked up in a jail cell. In another scene, it shows Jyn being taken to an Imperial Labor Camp on Wobani. Some fans have noted that Wobani is an anagram for Obi-Wan. In a quick scene featuring Mon Mothma and senator Bail Organa, Mothma asks him if he still has contact with his Jedi friend. At first, some fans might have thought this was a reference to Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, who was a hugely popular character during The Clone Wars. However, it seems that this was actually a reference to none other than Obi-Wan Kenobi. If you remember, the beginning part of A New Hope shows how Princess Leia was desperately trying to contact Obi-Wan Kenobi, per the request of her adopted father, Bail Organa.

1 Unused footage from A New Hope

According to the Star Wars Show “Rogue One Secrets Explained”, there was actually unused footage from the original 1977 Star Wars classic, A New Hope. Most viewers wouldn't even be able to tell the difference, give the amazing job done by the tech crew on Rogue One. The artists and designers used some archival footage that wasn't used in A New Hope, specifically some scenes of the X-Wings in space. The team at Lucasfilm decided to place the scenes amidst the space action sequences, such as when the Rebel Alliance attacked the shield gate over Scarif. The attention to detail in Star Wars is second to none, and it is amazing how seamlessly they made the old footage blend in with the new movie. This is an easter egg that is a true testament to how much love and care is taken with every aspect of the filming process. Are there any Easter Eggs in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story that you noticed? Let us know in the comments!