The final shot of the episode, showing R2-D2 and C-3PO watching a ship depart, is a visual homage to the ending of A New Hope .
The pilot droid RX-24 (also known as "Rex") is voiced by Paul Reubens, reprising his role from the original Star Tours Disney park ride. [S1E1] Droids in Distress
This episode features the first series appearances of legendary droids C-3PO (voiced by Anthony Daniels) and R2-D2 . The final shot of the episode, showing R2-D2