As Andor reaches the halfway point it’s a good moment to post this Lucasfilm Defining Moment as Cassian Andor stands up to be counted at a pivotal moment during Rogue One, joining Jyn Erso and a group of hardy Rebels determined to defeat the Empire.
Returning to Yavin IV, Jyn makes a heroic appeal to Rebel leaders in hopes they might follow her father’s clue to uncover a weakness in the Death Star. But with reason for doubt and plenty to fear, the majority denies her plea. At her lowest point, seemingly without hope, Jyn is ready to give up. She then sees Cassian and a small group of soldiers emerge.
“They were never going to believe you,” Cassian says bluntly. “I appreciate the support,” Jyn responds sarcastically, perhaps suspecting the operative has come to gloat.
“I do. I believe you. We’d like to volunteer,” Cassian says as the group behind looks on. “Some of us, most of us—we’ve all done terrible things on behalf of the Rebellion. Spies, saboteurs, assassins. Everything I did, I did for the Rebellion. And every time I walked away from something I wanted to forget, I told myself it was for a cause that I believed in, a cause that was worth it. Without that, we’re lost. Everything we’ve done would’ve been for nothing. I couldn’t face myself if I gave up now. None of us could.”
Cassian’s appeal forms his last partnership with Jyn, one that results in both their ultimate success and sacrifice. “I’m not used to people sticking around after things go bad,” Jyn tells him. “Welcome home,” Cassian replies with a smile.
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