LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is an ambitious title, packed with plenty of references for both casual and hardcore fans of the Star Wars franchise, including plenty of Easter eggs. The LEGO games are well-known for containing Easter eggs hidden throughout each level, and this latest title is no different. The Skywalker Saga's main story tells a condensed version of Episodes I-IX in a light-hearted and comical way. Keen-eyed fans may have noticed that during The Force Awakens arc, Rey can be seen reading a flight manual on the Millennium Falcon, specifically a Haynes Manual.
The image on the book is a reference to a real company called Haynes Publishing. The UK publisher primarily illustrates instructional manuals for repairing cars and other vehicles. They also publish tutorials for practical lifestyle manuals, such as camping, food, maritime, and much more. The Skywalker Saga is full of Easter eggs to the Star Wars expanded universe, but the Haynes Manual is an even more obscure reference. The book Rey can be seen reading is a real manual that players can purchase.
Hardcore Star Wars fans may know the company for publishing the Rebel Starfighters Owners' Workshop Manual. However, the book referenced in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was the Haynes Publishing Star Wars YT- 1300 Millennium Falcon Manual. These instructions were written by Ryder Windham, author of over 60 Star Wars texts and an editor of the comics for Dark Horse Comics. Haynes Publishing has a series of technical guides all fully authorized and approved by Lucasfilm. Fans can purchase manuals of many of the capital ships found in The Skywalker Saga. This deep-cut reference to the expanded universe can be found in-game near the beginning of The Force Awakens.
Where To See The Haynes Manual In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
At the start of Episode VII, Poe Dameron is captured by the First Order and later rescued by Finn. After they crash land on Jakku, Finn quickly escapes with Rey and BB-8 on the Millennium Falcon. In a comedic moment, Rey can briefly be seen holding a Haynes Manual, trying to figure out how to fly the ship. The guide is cleverly used as a plot device to shorten the exchange between the two characters in the movie.
Traveller's Tales' latest installment in the LEGO Star Wars series is a fun journey through the twists and turns of the beloved franchise. Not only can players experience the story that has captivated audiences for years, but fans can explore the galaxy in The Skywalker Saga's canon-breaking hub worlds. Hidden away are references to both the Star War series and the wider gaming community. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has plenty of Easter eggs for fans to discover.
Source: Haynes Publishing