This episode is yet another building block to the next climax of this season. The death of a fellow inmate reveals an important fact about Narkina 5. None of the inmates are ever leaving. A whole group of prisoners were executed due to a riot that was started by an inmate who was supposedly released but ended up on a different prisoner floor. Rumors abounded until they were finally confirmed. Cassian and Kino Loy found out the truth from the medic who eased Ulaf’s pain by euthanizing him. Ulaf had suffered a stroke. The cruelty of the empire dictated euthanasia rather than treatment.
Vel is revealed as Mon Mothma’s cousin. This is interesting because of how little Mon Mothma knows of Vel’s operations. What Mon Mothma does know is that she does work for Luthen Rael. She must suspect that its dangerous.
Meero’s net is tightening. Prior to Bix’s capture, Meero figured out the details of how Bix communicated with the buyer of stolen parts. She suspects the buyer is Axis. She was able to obtain a list of all the gear Axis purchased from Bix. Meero and her assistant were able to surmise from the evidence they gathered that Cassian Andor was likely involved in the Aldhani raid. Finally, the Imperials captured a rebel pilot and learned about a new suspected raid on a power station. The ISB are in the process of laying a trap for larger fish….
Karn is relentless. He finds a way to badger Meero about the investigation. Is he also interested in Meero romantically? His response to Meero’s questions causes one to wonder….
