Summary
- Ahsoka season 1 reveals that the New Republic Senate dismisses the return of the Empire, setting up Thrawn's return in The Mandalorian movie and the rise of the First Order in the sequel trilogy.
- The prequel trilogy plays a crucial role in Ahsoka, shedding light on the motivations of the New Republic Senators and their fear of acting against the Empire, tying all three Star Wars trilogies together.
- Anti-droid sentiment influenced by the consequences of the Clone Wars plays a role in the New Republic's dilemma in Ahsoka, with senators like Xiono holding biases against droids and being unwilling to rush into another war.
Ahsoka season 1 explored how the New Republic allowed the Empire to return in Star Wars, and one scene secretly revealed how the Clone Wars helped create the problem. Despite the insistence of Hera Syndulla, Carson Teva, and many of their allies, the New Republic Senate immediately dismissed any claims that the Empire was still a threat to the galaxy. This not only sets up Thrawn's return in Dave Filoni's The Mandalorian Star Wars movie, but it also sets up the rise of the First Order in the sequel trilogy.
While Ahsoka is heavily focused on the aftermath of the original trilogy and the setup for the sequels, the events of the prequel trilogy also play a crucial role. One seemingly insignificant moment in the second to last episode shed light on the motivations of the New Republic Senators and why they're so afraid to act against the Empire. This ties all three Star Wars trilogies together by smartly building off the movies to solidify Ahsoka's place in the Star Wars timeline.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Senator Xiono's Anti-Droid Sentiments Hint At His Real Motives 
During Hera's trial in Ahsoka season 1, episode 7 "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness," New Republic Senator Hamato Xiono tried to dismiss C-3PO's testimony. He became angry at accepting C-3PO's report and claimed, "The court cannot admit evidence of this kind from a mere droid." Xiono unwittingly hinted at his real reason for rejecting Leia's defense: the anti-droid sentiment that was influenced by the consequences of the Clone Wars.
