This marks the first time the surface of the planet Dantooine is visible on-screen. The planet was first mentioned in the original Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and was seen from space in Secret Cargo (2017).
After DT-533's Tie Fighter is hit, the Aurebesh text on her display screen translates to 'warning system failure'.
Resistance pilots Hugh Sion and Norath Kev are members of Jade Squadron and feature jade colored Firebird logos on their helmets.
The resistance transports were specifically created for this installment.
As originally scripted, the pre-title sequence featured the conversation between Agent Tierny and DT-533 rather than Venisa Doza's arrival at the Collosus. The scenes were swapped around during production.