In scripts, the skura are described as "part anteater, part duck."

The Portuguese island of Madeira was used as the real-world shooting location for scenes on the coast of the unknown world. The coastal landscape is one of four worlds that can be found there, including the establishing shot of Ueda from the first episode and the bridge on Khofar.

Vernestra Rwoh's sensitivity to traveling in hyperspace was first established in the books from Star Wars: The High Republic.

Master Rwoh’s lightwhip was previously established in Star Wars publishing and is seen here in brand-new concept art from Phase III of The High Republic books and comics. This is its first appearance in live action.

The Jedi ship, the Polan, is named in memoriam for one of creator Leslye Headland's friends who passed away before the series debut.

Padawan Mog Adana is not Vernestra's apprentice, but does work in her office. His name is derived from two crewmembers on the production: co-executive producer Kor Adana and script editor Mog McIntyre.

The Abednedo senator that Vernestra confers with is Senator Chuwant. Upholding the tradition of naming Abednedo characters after the Beastie Boys' discography, the Senator is named after a phrase in "So What'cha Want."

Vernestra Rwoh’s ship is called the Cantaros, named for her former Padawan Imri Cantaros first seen in the Star Wars: The High Republic books.