"andor" The Axe: Forgets(2022)
Quoted by the rebel Arvel Skeen to Cassian Andor, it suggests that those who inflict harm (the axe) often forget their actions, while those who suffer (the tree) carry the scars forever.
Individual members of the heist crew, like Skeen, carry permanent emotional wounds that drive their resistance. "Andor" The Axe Forgets(2022)
The crew conducts rigorous drills, practicing marching like Imperial soldiers. Cassian identifies critical flaws in their plan, such as their unfamiliarity with the getaway vehicle's load clutch. Parallel Struggles: Coruscant and Beyond Quoted by the rebel Arvel Skeen to Cassian
While the group prepares for a high-stakes heist on the Imperial garrison, internal friction threatens the mission. Cassian identifies critical flaws in their plan, such
Arvel Skeen remains highly suspicious of "Clem" (Cassian's alias), eventually discovering his Sky Kyber crystal and forcing Cassian to admit he is only there for the money.
Karis Nemik provides a contrast to Cassian’s cynicism, working on a rebel manifesto that views the struggle as a fight for truth and freedom rather than just a survival tactic.