Season 1 Episode 14

“When surrounded by war, one must eventually choose a side.”

The leader of the Lurmen, Tee Watt Kaa, refuses to shelter the Jedi from arriving Separatist forces, fearing that such an action would unnecessarily bring his neutral people into the war. Ahsoka, Aayla, the wounded Anakin, and the rest of the clones respect their wishes as they don’t want to jeopardize the village with their presence, so they have to retreat into the wilds of the planet.

Separatist Neimoidian General Lok Durd arrives to test a devastating weapon, which they plan to use on the Lurmen! Ultimately, the villagers have to decide whether they will lay down to the Separatists or fight with the Jedi to defend their village.

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Concept Art and Trivia

Concept art of the communal fire at the Lurmen village at nightfall

This is the first time any of the star players from Trek has crossed over for a role in Star Wars, though the video games have shared supporting players in the past.

The Separatist shield generators have Aurebesh stenciled on them that reads “CAUTION.”

When Ahsoka cuts down droids inside the Separatist base, she is shown in silhouette and her lightsaber casts a shadow. Contrary to online debate, there’s nothing wrong with this. Lightsabers do indeed cast shadows; anything that is opaque does. Try it with a fluorescent light tube.