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Imperial security troopers were a specialization of Imperial Army troopers who served as security soldiers across the Galactic Empire. These security troopers bolstered stormtrooper forces in maintaining order in urban environments, were deployed to planets such as Morlana One and Ferrix to dismantle and replace local authorities, such as the Pre-Mor Authority Security Forces, and saw deployment as Imperial law enforcement or general Imperial security, with security troopers particularly seeing action as crowd control personnel during the Ferrix Riot and Ghorman Massacre.

Overview[]

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Armored security troopers on Ferrix under Lieutenant Merzin Keysax

Operating as part of the Imperial Army[5] as a parallel to the Stormtrooper Corps,[6] Imperial security troopers served the Galactic Empire as a type of elite,[1] specialized Imperial Army soldier. Deployed for law enforcement and security roles,[7] security troopers operated as guards and sentries,[8] taking on roles such as civic occupation duty, prison watch, outpost guarding,[6] riot control, and riot suppression.[8] As elite security troopers, the soldiers operated alongside Imperial stormtroopers and bolstered them if necessary.[1] Indeed, the security trooper organization was given a command structure that was organized in a similiar manner to the Stormtrooper Corps.[6]

In addition, Imperial security troopers assisted in the arrests of suspects and control of an arrest scene,[9] as well as aiding in interrogations by restraining suspects.[10] If needed, security troopers could man computer systems within a command center.[7] Imperial security troopers were also used to accompany Imperial officers, ISB Supervisors, and ISB Attendants as they discharged their duties in certain instances.[2]

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Imperial security troopers don their armor and gear.

Imperial security troopers made use of light military vehicles, driving C-PH patrol speeder bikes[11] and Imperial armored transport vehicles. Security troopers were outfitted with black utility fatigues, black boots, a utility belt, and a cap. When on armed duty, the troopers used E-11 medium blaster rifles and E-10.5 rifles, though non-lethal equipment such as stun batons, standard batons, and riot shields were used during crowd control and riot suppression operations. If necessary, Imperial security troopers also outfitted themselves with supplemental protection, which included[8] a lightweight black armor of the Imperial Army design.[6] That gear further featured a helmet, goggles, and shin guards. Security troopers also used communication packs to coordinate with other Imperial forces.[8] The helmet goggles could also be worn over a kepi.[12]

History[]

Execution[]

At some point between 18 BBY and 15 BBY,[13] an Imperial trooper was killed by a blaster bolt on a planet. In retaliation, Imperial forces rounded up as many suspects as they could, including a young human child, and set them to be terminated the following day. Imperial security troopers escorted the prisoners to their deaths alongside stormtroopers, while they yelled at civilians to get out of the way, including Luthen Rael and Kleya Marki. While Rael left, Marki stayed behind, watching stormtroopers execute the prisoners, including the child. While briefly stunned, Marki soon left with Rael. Marki would recall this event later in 1 BBY, now second-in-command of the Axis Network, when she infiltrated the Lina Soh Hospital on Coruscant to kill Rael.[14]

Morlana sector takeover[]

In 5 BBY, during the Imperial takeover of the Morlani system following a botched ambush on Ferrix by Pre-Mor Authority Security Forces executing an arrest warrant on Cassian Jeron Andor, Imperial Security Bureau personnel were assisted by a detachment of Imperial officers and Imperial security troopers as the Corporate Security Headquarters was secured and items confiscated. The Imperial security troopers stood guard as these tasks were carried out by ISB Attendants and officers.[2] Following the takeover, the Imperials began an occupation of Ferrix under the order of ISB Supervisor Blevin and established a garrison made up of stormtroopers and security troopers. As cleanup operations were taken to repair damaged buildings and guests were being evicted from Hotel Rix that was being established as the headquarters of the garrison's prefect, Captain Vanis Tigo, Imperial security troopers marched on patrol while others stood at overwatch in the hotel's balconies.[11]

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Imperial security troopers take in Bix Caleen, a person of interest in the search for a rebel figure identified as "Axis."

Shortly thereafter, the Ferrix occupation was given over to ISB Supervisor Dedra Meero, who had deduced that the ambush on Ferrix had something to do with a growing rebel movement.[15] During the occupation, Imperial forces arrested Salman Paak and took control of the Repaak Salyard[9] as part of Meero's investigation into Luthen Rael, whom she only knew as "Axis" but had realized was some kind of central rebel figure.[10] The following day, security troopers were part of a detachment sent to establish a perimeter and assist stormtroopers in securing the yard as a crowd gathered. As Captain Tigo directed his forces, he recognized Bix Caleen, another suspect[9] in the Axis investigation,[10] and ordered his stormtroopers and security troopers to arrest her once she began to flee.[9]

Once Caleen was detained and brought to the hotel, security troopers placed her in the interrogation room after removing Paak[9] for interrogation about Axis. Afterwards, security troopers continued to assist the interrogation spearheaded by Meero and Dr. Gorst. All the while, the interrogated and defeated Paak was given over to Tigo,[10] who had Paak executed.[16] Security troopers at the Ferrix hotel manned computer systems within the headquarter's command center while Captain Tigo and other officers briefed Lieutenant Meero on the situation on Ferrix as Maarva's funeral procession approached. Other troopers stood guard within the hotel and closed doors for superior officers.[7]

Funeral at Fountain Square[]

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An Imperial security trooper with a communications pack overlooks the procession on Rix Road.

On the day of the funeral, Imperial forces were caught off guard as the funeral began earlier than expected, and Imperial security troopers were rushed into outfitting themselves with their armor and riot gear, including batons and shields. As the Ferrix bell tower rang, musicians of the funeral process began warming up their instruments and the honor guard marched, while crowds began to assemble on the roads leading up to the Imperial headquarters at the hotel.[8]

Armored Imperial security troopers and stormtroopers barricaded several pathways leading up to Rix Road to civilians, while a large body of Imperial security troopers moved on the hotel's flank with their shields. This main group was accompanied by Captain Tigo and Lieutenant Merzin Keysax, as well as a number of stormtroopers. Other security troopers and stormtroopers remained in the hotel's lobby where a lot of equipment was stored, as more Imperial units moved outside. The Ferrixian spy, Nurchi, revealed to ISB Attendant Corv the whereabouts of Cassian Jeron Andor, a person of high interest to the Empire as he was the connection to the master rebel strategist, "Axis." Corv feigned arresting Nurchi, and brought him inside the hotel's lobby as more security troopers rushed outside to confront the crowd that was assembling before them.[8]

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A security trooper guards the Imperial headquarters.

As the funeral procession reached Fountain Square on Rix Road and were near the hotel, the band switched music pieces and began playing "To the Sky," signaling the crowd to move forward faster towards the assembled Imperial forces. Unarmored and unarmed security troopers, some with communication packs, held overwatch on several rooftops overlooking Rix Road, while Imperial security troopers on the perimeter pushed back and barricaded civilians in the small pathways. Imperial security troopers were placed in formation with a shield wall when the procession stopped, and Maarva's droid, B2EMO, activated his holoprojector to play Maarva's eulogy on her forthcoming death. Meanwhile, Nurchi was guarded inside by several Imperial security troopers, while Cassian infiltrated the hotel and killed an unarmored but armed security trooper as he attempted to rescue his friend[8] and former lover,[15] Bix Caleen, from Imperial custody.[8]

Riot on Rix Road[]

In her speech, Maarva appealed to her fellow Ferrixians to fight the Empire after speaking on how complacent they have been in allowing the Empire's disease to spread around the galaxy and take control of Ferrix. Captain Tigo pushed his way past the security trooper shield wall to disrupt Maarva's final words to fight and pushed over B2EMO. This instigated a strong reaction from the crowd, and Captain Tigo was attacked. Imperial security troopers attempted to aid Captain Tigo and detain the attacker, Brasso, but were attacked by the crowd. With the situation now out of control, Lieutenant Keysax ordered the security troopers to go into their placements as Ferrixians began pushing against the shields and attack the Imperials. Some security troopers were incapacitated, while others struggled and beat back the protestors. The security troopers made an opening to allow Captain Tigo to crawl back behind the wall while a few Ferrixians were beat up and arrested. These protestors were brought to the hotel lobby while a few Imperials inside moved from the hotel to reinforce the security troopers outside.[8]

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Lieutenant Keysax led the security trooper formation.

In donning their lightweight black armor, the Imperial security troopers present had become riot control personnel.[6] With a full riot about to erupt, Wilmon Paak threw an improvised bomb over the security trooper defense wall, landing near the entrance of the hotel and near Imperial equipment. The explosion tore through the area and caused secondary explosions from detonating grenades. These explosions incapacitated or killed the Imperials within the lobby of the hotel, including several security troopers. The main contingent of security troopers and Ferrixians were temporarily knocked down, including those on the outer perimeters. As Captain Tigo recuperated, he ordered his stormtroopers to fire at will and kill the rioters while security troopers continued to beat them and fight in close quarters combat. As a result of the ensuing massacre, the surviving Ferrixians retreated and the city fell into chaos.[8]

Suppression of Ghorman[]

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Stormtroopers and security troopers side-by-side during the Ghorman Massacre

Imperial security troopers were present in Palmo on Ghorman in 3 BBY.[3] Around the same time, a lone security trooper guarded a Coruscant facility donated by the Imperial Navy to the Imperial Security Bureau. He was killed by the rebel Bix Caleen, who had come to assassinate the ISB interrogator Gorst.[4]

Later in 2 BBY,[17] Imperial security troopers played a critical role in the Ghorman Massacre. Many "green" troopers under Sergeant Bloy were selected, armed with riot shields, E-11s, or E-10.5 blaster rifles, to greet a crowd of protestors in Palmo Plaza. Rookies were chosen by Captain Kaido specifically as they would be more likely to panic and fire on the crowd if something went wrong. As such, when a sniper intentionally fired on and killed a security trooper, the others fired wildly at random targets, with stormtroopers following suit. With the addition of six KX-series security droids including K-2SO into the fray, the peaceful demonstration turned into a bloodbath.[12]

Behind the scenes[]

Milestones[]

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Eugene Lin (pictured in costume for Andor Season 1) has revealed many behind the scenes details about the Imperial security trooper.

Imperial security troopers first appeared in "Aldhani," the fourth episode of the first season of the live-action web-TV series Star Wars: Andor. The episode was released on September 28, 2022.[2] The troopers were subsequently identified in the Databank on StarWars.com during the airing of the season.[1] A great deal of behind the scenes information about the Imperial security trooper has come from actor and lifelong Star Wars fan Eugene Lin,[18] who made his debut as a security trooper actor in the season one finale, "Rix Road.[19] Lin has uploaded several images and posted behind the scenes information to his personal Instagram[20] and a dedicated Instagram page, titled "Andor Imperial Officer." The security trooper was known as "Storm Friend" as a behind the scenes code name.[21]

Lin stated he landed the role thanks to his reliability, his gym work to meet the uniform's size requirements, and his former military experience,[22] although he stated that, in regards to securing such a role, his military experience was secondary to his experience as a supporting actor, physical fitness, and simply being near the production.[23] Lin had expected his character would be an Imperial stormtrooper, a design that would have covered his face, but is incredibly proud to have been able to visibly appear as an Asian actor in a Star Wars production thanks to the open-faced nature of the security trooper uniform.[18] The role has proven to be one of Lin's favorites. Lin has also regularly called his character an "Imperial officer" on his Instagram page,[24] but, canonically, he has only portrayed a trooper.[8]

When Hasbro released a Star Wars: The Black Series figure of the Imperial security trooper, it also mistakenly called the character an Imperial officer.[25] Lin also believed his character was a member of the Imperial Security Bureau,[26] but Imperial security troopers have since been confirmed to be part of the Imperial Army.[5] Another set of behind the scenes images—promotional images of Sergeant Bloy—were released via Instagram by Bloy's actor, Tomi May, on May 4, 2025, for Star Wars day.[27] On May 14, actor Liam Jeavons, who played an Imperial security trooper officer in flashbacks during the episode "Make It Stop," provided yet another look into the behind the scenes of the security trooper, posting pictures of the costume and a dialogue recording.[28]

Costume design[]

"It is a challenging costume to wear over long periods of time and I wore them for 11-13 plus hour days. No, we weren't allowed to take the armour off during lunch either, and toilets were a very delicately managed situation. Anything for the Empire and the look."
―Eugene Lin[29]
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While Eugene Lin (pictured in full Imperial security trooper armor for Andor season 2) has stated the trooper armor could be a difficult costume to work with, he concluded the challenge was all worth it for Star Wars and Andor.

Lin and his fellow Andor actors were fitted for the costumes they would use in the series.[30] Excited to put on armor, Lin was somewhat disappointed to only wear the Imperial underlayers[19] on his first day of filming.[29] Nonetheless, he did notice it was a chance to wear the iconic Imperial kepi.[19] Afterward, the actor had a chance to wear the full Imperial security trooper armor for the filming of the Ferrix funeral march.[8] The armor Lin had a chance to wear was reused from Solo: A Star Wars Story,[31] the 2018 film that had helped to establish Imperial army troopers into canon and featured them through the Empire's swamp troopers.[32] According to Lin, very few of these original Solo costumes remained,[31] with the rest of the armor costumes being made specifically for Andor.[20]

As relayed by the actor, who was eager to finally don the full trooper gear but warned he would not be excited in time, the shoulder armor is buttoned onto the costume via snap buttons on the breastplate, which was heavy to wear. Sitting, meanwhile, was uncomfortable thanks to the angle at which the breastplate connects with the costume's utility boxes. The straps seen on the armor were not functional and, in the behind the scenes reality of production, only for decoration. The breastplate only opened on its right side. The sides of the gear were fitted to the actor via Velcro, and the pants were not elastic; instead, they were held up by suspenders, which effectively left the entire costume hanging off[29] and putting additional pressure upon an actor's shoulders.[20] Further weight and bulk came from the actors needing to apply thermal layers to deal with the March weather Lin filmed "Rix Road" within.[29]

Due to its bulk and weight, running in the armor for even a short distance would lead to sweating.[33] It took two people to get an actor into the gear.[20] The shield prop used by Imperial security troopers was very tall. According to Lin, most actors who used one in "Rix Road" were around six feet tall.[18] The baton prop—stated to be an actual baton by Lin—used by security troopers was retractable.[34] The helmet proved to be restrictive, which—combined with thick leather gloves and the heavy shield prop—could make the costume annoying for an actor.[35] However, Lin also reflected that iconic headgear is a major part of Star Wars.[21] For Andor Season One, Lin believed that the goggles seen on the security trooper had teal painted lenses.[31] However, a fan later voiced their suspicion that these lenses were cast in a flexible, green polyurethane, which Lin agreed was more likely.[36] These googles were also an oversized design in order to fit around the helmet, which made actually seeing through the goggles impractical. However, for Andor Season 2, smaller, better proportioned goggles were created that actors could actually wear. These new goggles did not feature colored lenses[21] and used plastic, instead of glass.[37] Lin's helmet in season 1 was designated "S-TOM 004."[21]

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Actor Liam Jeavons shared an image of himself in the security trooper gear while on set.

For the first three days of armor filming for "Rix Road," or at least those first three days of armor filming for which Lin was involved, the greaves present on the design created a major issue: running or walking would cause them to snap. This created such an issue that the armor and costume departments needed to come together to prevent slippage to the actors' boots, where the greaves dug into the actors' feet. Lin concluded that it was a "challenging" costume to wear for a long period, with Lin wearing it for eleven to thirteen hours a day, but he concluded it was all worth it "for the Empire and the look."[29] Further, he reflected that it was a job he was more than happy to have taken on and later shared his excitement at being in Star Wars.[35] For May 4, 2025, Lin shared a self-portrait of his Andor character in full security trooper gear to celebrate his appearance in Star Wars.[38] Lin's art piece was based on a concept art storyboard.[31]

For season 2, injection molded duplicates of the season 1 trooper armor was created as a lighter propr. However, the new gear had a habit of cracking around the actor's arms, so Lin decided to wear the heavier, original armor prop left over from season 1 for his armored appearances within season 2.[37] Lin reflected that the costume was still difficult, something enhanced by filming during February weather, but believed it was all worth it.[39] In celebration of his return in season 2, Lin shared another self-portrait of his security trooper based on a frame from the episode "Who Are You?," in which his security trooper took part in the Ghorman Massacre.[40] In honor of his appearance in both seasons, he would also share a custom action figure[41] and LEGO minifigure—which featured the classic yellow minifigure skin tone at his own request, as he saw it as a way to honor his East Asian heritage—of his security trooper on Instagram.[42]

Ferrix filming[]

"We would end our 12-13 hour days exhausted before getting home by 8pm. By the third day, we were all drained and complaining about the constant mask-on/off situation but I’ll never forget one of the grips turning to us and saying, "You know, there are people out there who will kill to be in your position and do your job for free." There were no more complaints after that."
―Eugene Lin, via Instagram[20]

"Rix Road"—in which Imperial security troopers are featured, with one being played by Lin‐was filmed in the middle of production as the last scene shot in the Marlow Ferrix set.[19] According to Lin, his involvement occurred over the course of three weeks[43] in the March[29] of 2021[20] during the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced actors—including those for security troopers—to wear protective face masks between takes. According to Lin, the helmet's shape, the presence of the thick leather gloves, and the shield one often needed to hold as a Ferrix riot trooper made looping a mask on difficult.[21] Lin filmed over the course of thirteen days,[33] during which time he worked with the riot baton and shield props.[31] Actors were not allowed to take off their security trooper armor during their lunch break and using the toilet was a "delicately managed situation," in the words of Lin.[29] As such, actors ate and took naps in the gear.[20]

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In Andor season 1, Eugene Lin (pictured in his helmet) and his fellow Imperial security trooper actors needed to carry their helmet props to the on-set holding area.

Lin's work day started around 4:30 AM, which was followed by a breakfast before his hair and makeup was completed. After that, the armor costume applied to the actors, who lined up for a final check.[35] For these appearances, Lin and other security trooper actors needed to carry their helmets and gloves down to the on-set holding, with Lin later reflecting the gear was heavy to[21] "lug" around "all day."[37] The costume was only removed at the end of the day. Filming took twelve to thirteen hours, with Lin stating he got home by 8 PM. Lin reflected that the role was his most physically demanding, something enhanced by secrecy protocols in place. To that end, Lin and his fellow actors needed to wear secrecy cloaks, such as when going to the bathroom or walking between the set and base camp, lest they be seen by locals or press cameras.[20]

Despite the difficulties the costume could pose, a runny nose filming in the cold weather gave him, and the COVID-19 protocols in place for the crew, Lin has decided to look past the annoyances and focus on how lucky he was to have an appearance in Star Wars. Indeed, one boom mic operator made sure to tell him and his fellow actors many would "kill" to have even their brief appearances for and do so free[35] after, by Lin's own admission, that operator heard Lin and the others complaining on their third day of filming about the difficulty posed by the constant application and removal of masks while in their gear. According to Lin, this comment stopped all complaints[20] and made him reflect on how lucky he was. Lin was particularly happy to have made it into[35] several[8] of the final episode's shots despite his minor role.[35] Lin further stated that, while he was only one of three actors of color and the only Asian actor amongst the thirty-person team, he was not treated any differently. In fact, he was welcomed as one of the crew.[18] In a pre-riot scene, Lin—who can be seen rushing past Captain Vanis Tigo in the final episode—and his fellow actors could not see where the camera was and only learned it was on a second floor to depict Cassian Andor's point of view after several takes.[33]

Other than for the lunch break, Imperial security troopers and their related characters were deliberately kept apart from the Ferrix citizens for almost all of the production Lin was involved with, thereby heightening the divide between both factions and inspiring the cast for the coming riot scene.[35] The Imperial actors were kept in an area behind the Ferrix hotel. One day, however, they did have a chance to interact with the Ferrixian cast briefly while the crew was working on pyrotechnics.[44] In the shot for which Lin and his fellow security troopers lined up against the crowd, they were told to "look straight at the villagers with anger and hate." That shot was done via a large crane camera.[35] Lin reflected that the tension seen on screen was real and that some supporting actors "got very carried away" during the faceoff.[26] After one shot, Lin and his fellow actors[18]—or at least those in the front row, according to another of his posts[26]—were switched with short stunt doubles,[18] who took part in the filming of the actual clash between the Ferrixians and Imperials.[26] Towards the end of filming, Lin and other actors were allowed to explore the set.[43]

Ghorman filming[]

"The Ghorman Massacre is the key turning point in Star Wars lore, and it was a privilege to be part of the live-action episode. I filmed for 23 days in Pinewood which were punishingly long especially in the difficult costume, outdoors in the February cold. But this was all balanced by the integrity, care and genuine passion from the director right down to the runners to tell the story in the best way possible. We knew we were making something very special — we just never knew it would be rated as one of the top 10 TV episodes of all time ever."
―Eugene Lin, via Instagram[39]
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Eugene Lin returned as an Imperial security trooper in Andor season 2.

Production on Andor Season 2 began in November of 2022 according to Lin, who was invited back to the role of an Imperial security trooper at some point afterward[24] despite a new production team having taken over between seasons. Despite that shift, Lin had been holding out hope that he would return, even as some of his fellow extras from the Ferrix filming did not.[45] In Lin's mind, it is "more than implied" that the security trooper he played on Ghorman is the same specific character from Ferrix.[46] Given a uniform designated SF 011, his season 2 security trooper costume fitting occurred on January 31, 2023. At that time, production was still in its early stages, so the crew only had the uniform and Imperial kepi reading for fitting, instead of the full armor. As experienced by Lin, who decided to give up a lucrative filming job to return to Andor, filming for the episodes "Messenger" and "Who Are You?"[24]—in which Imperial security troopers appear as part of the build up to[17] and execution of the Ghorman Massacre[12]—occured in the backlot of Pinewood studios in February, 2023.[24]

Lin's work day began at 5:30 AM. Lin and other actors received COVID-19 tests before breakfast and then entered the costume after breakfast. He was involved for twenty-three days of filming and made sure to explore the set in that time. Unlike season 1, helmets were kept separate from the rest of the suit, so actors like Lin did not need to carry the heavy prop around. To keep actors safe from the cold, which was furthered by the dampness of the Ghorman Plaza, actors like Lin were given long coats, although getting into and out of it could be difficult in the bulky costume.[37] According to Lin, the care and passion from the entire crew covered up any annoyance from the costume or cold weather might have given him.[39] The initial scenes of filming Lin experienced involved security troopers patrolling the Ghorman Plaza at night. Lin was considered as an actor for one of the cadet troopers, but the crew ultimately decided to go with younger actor to better fit the scene. Nonetheless, Lin managed to appear in the day shots as an Imperial trooper operating a forklift-like device.[24] Lin later reflected that February was a blur and that he would return home at 8:30 PM with aching shoulders and feet, but he was always happy something special was being made.[37]

Filming for the massacre itself began in earnest three weeks into Lin's time on set,[39] with the Imperial "retaliation" filmed in just one day.[47] In the build up the Ghorman Massacre,[12] as most Ghorman actors were played by white actors, Lin found himself as the only East Asian Imperial facing down the "angry white faces" who were "protesting my presence," with Lin later reflecting he feels this "really heightened the theme of Imperial conquest." He also believed he was the only East Asian Imperial officer present,[39] even if his character at this time has only been shown as a trooper.[12] According to him, the terror displayed on screen by Ghorman and Imperial actors alike as the event unfolds was real thanks to the practical effects used, with Lin reflecting he tapped into a natural flight-or-fight response.[39] In particular, the real-life explosions set off on set stuck out in Lin's mind. Lin later reflected on one particular shot he remembered filming twice, with the alternative, unused take making his security trooper appear "equal parts angry and terrified." After each take, the actors on set engaged in a round of applause to break the tension everyone felt.[47]

Lin concluded the filming was a true "once-in-a-lifetime experience," which he promised to never forget.[39] On the evening of March 14, 2023, a select few Imperial actors, including Lin, were called back to film a post-massacre scene in the now-vacant Palmo Plaza and by its devastated hotel, creating an eerie experience for Lin as the set just recently had been inhabited by over 300 actors. The cameras did not roll until the evening sunlight as just right and caught footage of the Imperial personnel picking over the hotel debris while an Imperial News anchor gave a propagandized report. To Lin, it was proof his character survived the fighting on Ghorman, so he expressed interest in returning to the role.[48]

Appearances[]

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An Imperial security trooper

Sources[]

Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Imperial security trooper in the Databank (backup link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Andor — "Aldhani"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Star Wars: Andor — "Ever Been to Ghorman?"
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Star Wars: Andor — "What a Festive Evening"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Sergeant Bloy in the Databank (backup link)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion: The Visual Guide
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Star Wars: Andor — "Daughter of Ferrix"
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 Star Wars: Andor — "Rix Road"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Star Wars: Andor — "Narkina 5"
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 Star Wars: Andor — "Nobody's Listening!"
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Star Wars: Andor — "The Axe Forgets"
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Star Wars: Andor — "Who Are You?"
  13. ↑ Interviews with Elizabeth Dulau, the actress of Kleya Marki, reveal that she and Luthen Rael have known each other for 17 years before the events of the Andor season 2 episode Make It Stop, which takes place in 1 BBY, meaning they must have met around 18 BBY. Meanwhile, in Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion says that Rael started fighting the Galactic Empire 10 years prior to Andor season 1, which takes place in 5 BBY, meaning 15 BBY. Therefore, the flashback sequence referred to must take place between 18 BBY and 15 BBY.
  14. ↑ Star Wars: Andor - "Make It Stop"
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Star Wars: Andor — "Announcement"
  16. ↑ "Star Wars: Andor Season One Companion" — Star Wars Insider 217
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Star Wars: Andor — "Messenger"
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 6, 2025): "Frames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). I grew up loving Star Wars and collected the figurines into my teens, especially Imperial ones. But all the Imperials in the original and prequel trilogies were either masked or Caucasian. I never dreamed that an Asian boy from a small island on the other side of the world would ever get a chance to be part of that galaxy far, far away. So when the casting confirmation came through, I expected to be in the iconic white Stormtrooper outfit. Afterall, several Asian men had played that role before. Instead, I was to be an officer with an open helmet. Out of the 30-odd strong team, there were only 3 guys of colour. I was the only Asian in the role. The riot shields are very tall. Most of us carrying them were 5'9"-6'2", but we were swapped with much shorter stunt doubles after this shot. A few of the other supporting actors did get very carried away during the incredibly emotional scene as the locals of Ferrix faced off against us. The tension you see on screen was 100% real. On the topic of Asian representation specifically in Star Wars, there have been improvements in recent installments but it is not till now that we see Asian faces clearly visible on the Imperial side with ‘Star Wars: Andor’ showcasing us on the font line and in the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB). I wasn’t treated any differently from any of the other officers. When filming ended after 2 weeks, many of the other actors asked why I was not joining them on a WWII TV series. They had seen me as one of them. This is a massive career highlight, and I feel incredibly lucky to have these precious frames. Asian Imperials exist now – its canon. Maybe another Asian boy might spot them and believe that this galaxy is big enough to have a space for us to shine. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficer #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #costumearmour #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #singaporemodel #asianrepresentationmatters #asianrepresentationinthemedia #eugenelin" (backup link)
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 19, 2025): "Behind the scenes from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). Season 1 was code named 'Pilgrim', printed on the security wrist bands at the fitting. Despite being the season finale, the episode was actually filmed in the middle of the production run and was the last scene shot at the specially built set in Marlow. I was very excited to get into armour and was a little disappointed when we only got into the under layers, but it was also the only time I got to wear the Imperial cap. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #starwarsandorseason1 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on November 28, 2022): "Behind the scenes from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). By far the most physically demanding role I’ve ever played – the secrecy policy compounded by strict covid-19 filming protocols outdoors in the cold outdoor weather of Spring 2021. Filmed in a specially constructed village set in Marlow meant waking up at 3am to travel 70 minutes (35.5 miles) one way outside London. I couldn’t believe my luck and was so thrilled when I tried the full costume at the fitting. A handful of ensembles were from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ (2018), while the rest were made specifically for this production. The trousers do not have an elastic waistband, so bracers meant extra pressure on the shoulders on top of the heavy armour requiring two people to get into, which didn’t come off from the time we got there till we wrapped for the day. We ate our lunch and power-napped in them. The helmet's shape made putting on masks in-between takes extremely cumbersome. Try doing that with gloves while juggling either a heavy full or half length shield or cattle prod. Every time we barely managed to get it on, the command would be given to go again. Such is the interest in any Star Wars project that drones / paparazzi using long lens cameras / actual helicopters were flown over the set to try to get a peek into the production. We had to wear secrecy cloaks, even just going to the toilet and twice a day walking between set and base with all our costume pieces while curious locals stopped to stare. We would end our 12-13 hour days exhausted before getting home by 8pm. By the third day, we were all drained and complaining about the constant mask-on/off situation but I’ll never forget one of the grips turning to us and saying ,"You know, there are people out there who will kill to be in your position and do your job for free." There were no more complaints after that. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #mudtrooper #thempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #costumearmour #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 21.5 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 22, 2025): "Behind the scenes from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). Headdresses are extremely important in the Star Wars universe - almost every character has a signature helmet, cap or hairstyle that really builds their respective silhouette and character. Secrecy is also paramount on all Star Wars productions - almost all roles and locations use code names. The code name for Imperial Officers was 'Storm Friend', and this was my helmet from season 1. That season, we had to carry our pretty heavy helmets and gloves in our respective bags from base down to on-set holding, back to base for lunch, put it on for post-lunch checks, take them off again and march back down to holding to continue filming each day. Season 1 was also filmed during the covid-19 pandemic, which meant we had to wear face masks in between takes. The shape of the helmet made it very tricky to loop around our ears, especially with thick leather gloves and often holding a heavy shield and weapon out in the 9 degree spring chill. Interesting to note - the lenses for season 1 were painted, which made visibility zero. It is a common assumption that the goggles are practical but in reality, they are over-sized to fit on the helmet and are way too big to fit on one's face. Season 2 features a few Imperial Officers wearing smaller, better proportioned goggles without coloured lenses. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #starwarsandor #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  22. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 26, 2025): "I've been working as a supporting artist for 3 years at that point with productions such as 'Black Widow' and 'The Batman' under my belt. I also worked very hard in the gym to meet the size requirements for the costume, and my previous military experience also helped. My extremely low drop-out rate meant I was a reliable candidate, and I was available for all the dates for this shoot." (backup link) (screenshot) (In response to: "How did you get into staring in Andor? Was you just an actor who got noticed?")
  23. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 26, 2025): "Previous military experience is only a bonus, not a requirement. Previous experience as a supporting artist and physical fitness is more important. And living in the same city as the production." (backup link) (screenshot) (In response to: "I should try. I've got previous military experience 😂🙌")
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 24.4 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 8, 2025): "Behind the scenes and frames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2025) season 2, episode 7 ‘The Messenger’, playing an Imperial Officer. Production on season 2 of the critically acclaimed series began in November 2022, and I waited with baited breath for a chance to return to one of my favourite roles. The call finally came, and I had my fitting on the last day of January 2023. Even the snow could not dampen my spirits as I went for my fitting in Pinewood studios. Production was in such early stages that they did not even have enough armour ready to fit – only the under uniform and cap. Filming for episodes 7 and 8 began on the backlot of Pinewood studios in freezing February 2023. I had actually pulled out of a £1.3k filming job to work on this shoot, which seems ridiculous considering that the initial scenes involved patrolling outdoors on the Ghorman Plaza at night, but I also made it into a day scene in this armour-less look – pushing a large forklift carrying a barricade. I was not going to miss a single day on Andor for anything. Some experiences are worth more than just money. I was originally considered for one of the roles of officer cadets on the armoured carrier, but was told that they needed much younger actors to fit into the dialogue of the scene. Still, I was very happy to return to the Star Wars universe. © 2025 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficer #ghorman #ghormanmassacre #theempire #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  25. ↑ Star Wars: The Black Series (Star Wars: Andor Figure: #04: Imperial Officer (Ferrix)) (backup link)
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on November 30, 2022): "Frames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). I grew up loving Star Wars. ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980) and ‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983) are two of my favourite films. I collected the figurines into my teens, especially Imperial ones. But all the Imperials in the original and prequel trilogies were either masked or Caucasian. I never dreamed that an Asian boy from a small island on the other side of the world would ever get a chance to be part of that galaxy far, far away. So when the casting confirmation came through, I expected to be in the iconic white Stormtrooper outfit but was instead cast as an officer with an open helmet. Out of the 30-odd strong team, there were only 3 guys of colour. I was the only Asian in the role. For the actual riot fight, the front row was substituted with stuntmen on both sides. A few of the other supporting actors did get very carried away during the incredibly emotional scene as the locals of Ferrix faced off against us (we were deliberately kept apart throughout filming) and the tension you see on screen was 100% real. Fun fact: Maarva Carassi Andor's original funeral speech ended with ‘FUCK THE EMPIRE!’ which was substituted with ‘FIGHT THE EMPIRE!’ On the topic of Asian representation specifically in Star Wars, there have been improvements in recent installments but it is not till now that we see Asian faces clearly visible on the Imperial side with ‘Star Wars: Andor’ showcasing us on the font line and in the Imperial Security Bureau (ISB). I wasn’t treated any differently from any of the other officers. This is a massive career highlight, and I feel incredibly lucky to have these precious frames. Asian Imperials exist now – its canon. Maybe another Asian boy might spot them and believe that this galaxy is big enough to have a space for us to shine. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficer #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #costumearmour #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #singaporemodel #asianrepresentationmatters #asianrepresentationinthemedia #eugenelin" (backup link)
  27. ↑ Tomi May (@tomi.may) on Instagram (post on May 4, 2025): "May the 4th be with you……" (screenshot)
  28. ↑ Liam Jeavons (@liamjeavonsactor) on Instagram (post on May 14, 2025): "What a dream job. It’s an absolute honour and an actual dream come true to be a part of @andorofficial Season 2. Watching @starwars as a kid made me fall in love with cinema, and is one of the reasons I’m now an actor, so this was a really special job. I was always Team Qui-Gon growing up, but looks like I’m Team Vader from now on" (backup link)
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 29.3 29.4 29.5 29.6 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 27, 2025): "Behind the scenes from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). I was very eager to finally put on the armour after shooting the first day in only the under layers and Imperial cap. I still remember a costume member's reply when I told him I was very excited to finally put it on: "Trust me, you won't be this eager soon." He was pretty right. The shoulder pieces are buttoned on via snap buttons on a tab to the heavy breastplate, which opens at the neck on the right side only - the straps are decorative. The sides are fastened by velcro. On top of this, the trousers have no elastic and are held up by suspenders meaning almost the full weight of the costume is carried on the shoulders. Shooting outdoors in March also meant piling on thick thermal layers which also added to the bulk and weight. The angle at which the breastplate ends hits the utility boxes on the belt which makes sitting pretty uncomfortable. The greaves also posed a lot of issues for the first three days as the armour department worked with the costume department to figure out a way to stop them from slipping down the boots where they dug into the top of the foot. Many were snapped just by walking or running. It is a challenging costume to wear over long periods of time and I wore them for 11-13 plus hour days. No, we weren't allowed to take the armour off during lunch either, and toilets were a very delicately managed situation. Anything for the Empire and the look. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #starwarsandor #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  30. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 22, 2025): "Disney fits actors for their productions." (screenshot) (In response to: "So Disney gave uniforms to actors?")
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 31.4 Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on May 5, 2025): "Throwback to my costume on @andorofficial season 1, episode 12 'Rix Road' (2022) playing an Imperial Officer. The lenses in the goggles were painted teal that season, and I got to work with the baton and riot shield in the Ferrix riots in the episode. The armour was one of the few originals from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' (2018). Colour pencil and marker on Bristol board, digital background (adapted from a LucasFilm concept art storyboard) #behindthescenes #onset #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficer #starwars #military #costumearmour #actor #asianactor #asianmalemodel #instaart #conceptsketch #conceptart #starwarsart #starwarsartist #selfportrait #colourpencil #markerpen #conceptartwork #conceptartist #illustration #illustrator #illustragram #illustrationartists #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  32. ↑ Solo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 29, 2025): "A frame and a snippet from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). I remember filming this section of the pre-riot quite clearly because none of us could work out where the cameras were. Only after several takes were we told that it was at the top of the second floor as Cassian's point-of-view. Even though the distance covered running out of the hotel was short, the bulk and weight of the costume armour made sure we were sweating - which presented a unique set of circumstances in the cold spring air. Unfortunately, despite filming the scene for thirteen days, I never got to see Diego Luna who was present only on one of those thirteen days for the scene. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  34. ↑ Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on November 22, 2022): "Behind the scenes and a frame from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). Despite being the season finale, the episode was actually filmed in the middle of the production run and was the last scene shot at the specially built set in Marlow. I was very excited to get into armour and was a little disappointed when we only got into the under layers, but it was also the only time I got to wear the Imperial cap. This scene involved setting up base at the hotel on Ferrix. It was a lot of fun looking at all the incredibly detailed props and getting to play with actual retractable metal batons. Toward the end of our three-week stint, we were given the thrilling privilege of roaming the entire village set for a few hours, visiting workshops, bars, restaurant and even relaxing in Maarva Andor’s apartment. Most days, I had to pinch myself because it was such a dream come true. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #costumearmour #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 35.6 35.7 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 3, 2025): "A frame from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). My day would start at 3 am, sharing a 90 minute car ride with a friend to Marlow to sign in around 0430hrs. On the big days with a full Ferrix village, we would have up to 250 people excluding crew. It was then breakfast, getting through hair and make up and being armoured up for 12 plus hours. We would then have a full line up of everyone in full costume for inspection by costume and make up departments, before putting on secrecy cloaks and carrying our helmets separately in a bag (they don't fit under the hoods) down to holding area. Covid-19 filming protocols demanded that we put on masks between each and every take. Between the restrictive helmet, thick leather gloves, heavy shield, small mask loops and a runny nose from the cold spring air - it was a frustratingly annoying demand especially since we were all covid tested every 48 hours. I will never forget one of the boom operators standing where the Imperial TX-225 GAVw "Occupier" combat assault tank is in this frame saying to us after we finished one scene there, "Just remember, there are people who will kill you do your job for free." I never uttered a complaint out loud after that reality check no matter how tough it got. Production deliberately kept the Imperials apart from the villagers in holding in separate sides of Ferrix for almost the whole production, except during lunch for practical reasons. This further heightened the divide in the show and built up the spirit of the riot. I remember this set up for this shot where we were told to 'look straight at the villagers with anger and hate.' It was shot on a massive extending crane camera and I could see I was right in the middle with it coming towards me. To have it make the final cut 3 times exceeded my hopes - I was finally in Star Wars. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  36. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 18, 2025): "Thank you for the clarification ❤️" (backup link) (screenshot) (In response to: "The lenses weren't painted. The goggles were cast in flexible green pigmented polyurethane and the rest of the goggles were painted.)
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 12, 2025): "Behind the scenes from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2025) season 2, episode 8 ‘Who Are You?’, playing an Imperial Officer. February 2023 was a blur for me. My day started waking up at 3:30am, stumbling in the cold to get to Euston for the pick up at 4:30am, sleeping on it till I got to Pinewood studios at 5:30am for a covid-19 test before breakfast. Immediately after, it was straight into costume, which included the armour. This season, the helmets were kept separately, close to set so I didn’t have to lug it around all day. But it was bitterly cold, enhanced by the constant wet-down of the plaza set, which I ended up on for 23 days. Production tried to keep us warm with long down coats, which were pretty difficult to get in and out of with the bulky costume. I insisted on wearing the heavier, original ones from season 1 as they were sturdier than the lighter, injection moulded duplicates, which tended to crack around the arm pieces. The goggles this season were no longer painted but clear, thick plastic, not glass. Many hours merged into days on the Gourmand Plaza, and I went into every nook and cranny. From the lavish hotel lobby, the Art Nouveau café, and every bit of the IOC building, it got to a point when it started to feel like a fever dream, soundtracked at least for a full week by the 'We Are The Ghor' on repeat. Still, we managed to inject humour into our day – evidenced by the Star Wars jokes in the toilets. The day ended around 6pm, and by the time I got home, it would be close to 8:30pm, only to do it all over again and again. Shoulders and feet aching, but well aware that something very special was being made. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficer #theempire #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  38. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 4, 2025): "Self-portrait commorating my role as an Imperial Officer (Ferrix) in @lucasfilm / @disneyplus @andorofficial (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’. Marker pen, colour pencil and pen on Bristol board. Digital background adapted from Lucasfilm storyboard. May the 4th be with you! #actionactor #illustration #conceptart #portrait #selfportrait #drawing #starwarsart #starwarsartist #colourpencil #markerpen #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3 39.4 39.5 39.6 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 16, 2025): "rames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2025) season 2, episode 8 ‘Who Are You?’, playing an Imperial Officer. The Ghorman Massacre is the key turning point in Star Wars lore, and it was a privilege to be part of the live-action episode. I filmed for 23 days in Pinewood which were punishingly long especially in the difficult costume, outdoors in the February cold. But this was all balanced by the integrity, care and genuine passion from the director right down to the runners to tell the story in the best way possible. We knew we were making something very special – we just never knew it would be rated as one of the top 10 TV episodes of all time ever. Returning to this role was a personal milestone in many ways. The deliberate casting brief for the Ghor was ‘Caucasian, ideally Italian’. There were a few black and mixed-race Imperial Officers, and even two East Asian stunt men playing Imperial cadets, but I was again the sole East Asian Imperial Officer. Being right at the front of the barricades, I faced a literal sea of angry white faces as the only East Asian actor shouting and protesting my presence, which really heightened the theme of Imperial conquest. We were in the third week of filming this scene when the massacre really took off. The lasers were added in post-production, but every single shot blast you see on screen was real. They really did blow up the hotel and set fire to the barricade, and the terror you see both on the Imperial and Ghorman side of people running, fleeing and falling was genuine. Exploding squibs were rigged on barricades near my face, which brought out the natural fight instincts and performance as I gunned down innocent Ghorman protestors. This truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget. © 2025 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #firearms #firearmsonscreen #gunsonset #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  40. ↑ Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on May 22, 2025): "Self-portrait commemorating my return as an Imperial Officer in @lucasfilm / @disneyplus @andorofficial (2025) season 2, episode 8 ‘Who Are You?’. Marker pen, colour pencil and pen on Bristol board. Digital background adapted from a still from the episode. #actionactor #illustration #conceptart #portrait #selfportrait #drawing #starwarsart #starwarsartist #colourpencil #markerpen #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason2 #ghormanmassacre #theghor #ghorman #imperialofficer #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  41. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 26, 2025): "A custom @hasbropulse Imperial Officer to mark my appearance in both season 1 (2022) and 2 (2025) of @lucasfilm / @disneyplus critically acclaimed @andorofficial Every single person who has loved @starwars has dreamed of their own action figure. I was lucky enough to appear in both seasons of ‘Andor’, but unfortunately, Hasbro did not offer custom figurines. So I decided to make one, going further than the basic Black Series ‘Imperial Officer (Ferrix)’ released in 2022. I made detailed drawings of the long Ferrix Riot shield from memory and worked with @mdc_customs to create the most accurately detailed and proportioned version, and sent detailed photos of my head to @cbprints for custom sculpted head, which was hand painted by Twelve Customs. The bespoke base was designed and 3D printed by @darthmoocher. Thank you to everyone involved in this labour of love that took us many months and many countries. Lucasfilm/Disney: Would you like to make it commercially available and inspire more people of colour to join The Empire? Stills © 2025 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #actionactor #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficer #theempire #andorseason1 #ferrix #imperialofficerferrix #ghormanmassacre #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #starwarstheblackseries #starwarsblackseries #sixinchblackseries #blackseries6inch #sixinchstarwars #starwarstoys #hasbro #hasbropulse #t6is #thesixinchshow #lucasfilm #toypic #toypix #toyphoto #toyphotography #toyphotographyisart #toytribe #eugenelin" (backup link)
  42. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on August 28, 2025): "A custom @lego Imperial Officer to mark my appearance in both season 1 (2022) and 2 (2025) of @lucasfilm / @disneyplus critically acclaimed @andorofficial Skilfully crafted by @avfigures and @jakobkaisermocs with a custom helmet by @americanbricks, this particular piece features a classic yellow face with 2 expressions. While the character has been available in four different skin tones for just over a year, this one with the classic Lego yellow skin tone was a special request by myself to reflect being the first East Asian Imperial Officer (Ferrix). Stills © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #avfigures #brickshift #customlego #legostarwars #legominifigures #starwars #legoslagram #legomania #custom #minifigures #minifigure #customfigs #starwarsfan #empire #stormtroopers #decals #toy #toyphotography #toys #lego #legophotography #customizing #eugenelin" (backup link)
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on April 20, 2025): "A frame from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2022) season 1, episode 12 ‘Rix Road’, playing an Imperial Officer (Ferrix). This scene involved setting up base at the hotel on Ferrix. It was a lot of fun looking at all the incredibly detailed props and getting to play with actual retractable metal batons in this scene, which were pretty heavy compared to the rubber versions we wore on our left belt for safety purposes during the riot. Those did not extend, and were slightly thicker than the hero versions so much so that the magnetic ring that had been made to hold them in could not close around it - leading it to it being duct tape in place. Only the first two storeys of Ferrix were practical sets, so the stairs actually lead to an unfinished open platform covered by plastic to shield from rain, but did little to keep the cold out - hence the sunlight on the stairs. Toward the end of our three-week stint, we were given the thrilling privilege of roaming the entire village set for a few hours, visiting workshops, bars, restaurant and even relaxing in Maarva Andor’s apartment. Most days, I had to pinch myself because it was such a dream come true. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #andorseason1 #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #imperialtrooper #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  44. ↑ Eugene Lin (@its_eugene_lin) on Instagram (post on November 29, 2022): "They kept the Imperial side apart in the crew holding behind the hotel. We weren't allowed to mix with the Ferrix locals except briefly on one day when they were rigging the pyrotechnics. 😢" (backup link) (screenshot) (In response to: "Hey Eugene, I worked on the same set for 2 weeks. Didn't know that you was there too, must of been different scenes.")
  45. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 16, 2025): "Fun fact: season 1 and 2 were produced by completely different production crews. Some of my Ferrix comrades were recast this season (even appearing in Leida Mothma's wedding) but I held out the hope of returning to my role." (screenshot) (In response to: "Lol I remember seeing your scowl on ferrix and then when you popped up on Ghorman I was like there’s no way they brought the same trooper 😂")
  46. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 23, 2025): "I'd like to think it is more than implied. ❤️" (screenshot) (In response to: "Does this imply you were present at both Ferrix and Ghorman as the same character?")
  47. ↑ 47.0 47.1 Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on May 23, 2025): "Frames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2025) season 2, episode 8 ‘Who Are You?’, playing an Imperial Officer. The point of the massacre when Imperials retaliated was filmed in a single day - the exploding sqibs were only rigged twice (it takes a long time to reset that many). This was a baptism of fire as we many of them were planted into walls, barricades and onto stunt people and not clearly marked out. This added to the obvious panic, fear and terror you see as Ghormans and Imperials reacted to them. The laser blasts were added in post-production. I remember doing this shot twice that day, and got to see an ipad of an alternative (unused) angle where I looked equal parts angry and terrified. It was as a very intimidating scene to film for both Ghormans and Imperials and I recall thinking 'What the fuck?!?! What the fuck?!?!' as the explosions went off (some near my face) as I charged into the crowd. Only trained stuntmen were allowed to perform stunt falls but everyone else's reaction and screaming was real. Many artists playing Ghormans then had to lie on the cold, wet floor in the February chill where they had fallen for subsequent days. One barricade was rigged to blow up and keep burning, and I remember being able to feel the heat even standing halfway across the Plaza. I also recall watching the explosions on the stairs and hotel later on that week from a safe distance. There were rounds of applause after each take - mostly to break the intense tension. But I could also feel that the scene would go on to be very, very special. © 2025 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #firearms #firearmsonscreen #gunsonset #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
  48. ↑ Eugene Lin (@andor.imperial.officer) on Instagram (post on June 13, 2025): "Frames from LucasFilm / Disney+’s ‘Star Wars: Andor’ (2025) season 2, episode 8 ‘Who Are You?’, playing an Imperial Officer. I have been asked several times if my character survived the Ghorman Massacre. This tiny scene was filmed on 14th March 2023. Only a handful of Imperial Officers were called back to the now empty Palmo Plaza that evening, having to wait for the right evening sunlight. As the news reporter delivered her propaganda script to camera, we sifted through the debris of the hotel which was physically blown out just the week before. It was pretty eerie and sad, having inhabited this set with over 350 people for over 20 days. This ended up as footage on a screen in the final cut. So no, my character did not die. And I hope for more adventures in the Star Wars universe with him one day. © 2025 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. #actionactor #behindthescenes #onset #starwars #starwarsandor #imperialofficerferrix #theempire #firearms #firearmsonscreen #gunsonset #starwarsandorseason2 #andorseason2 #imperialarmy #asianmalemodel #asianmuscle #londonmodel #singaporemodel #eugenelin" (backup link)
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