History Recap / StarWarsRebelsS2E15TheHonorableOnes

->''"You really think we'll survive, with whatever that is in there? Plus the temperature's dropping, and our only heat source is this thing. And who knows how long it'll last?"\\
''"You're so quick to give up hope. [...] But Lasat never know when to give up, remember?"''
-->-- '''Agent Kallus and Zeb Orrelios'''

* AllThereInTheManual: According to the episode's script, the creatures Zeb and Kallus fought are called Bonzami, and Kallus was rescued by a passing trader, with the Empire having stopped looking for him after using up the allotted time to search for a missing officer.
* ArmorPiercingQuestion: When Zeb points out that the Geonosians were wiped out by the Empire, Kallus is skeptical. All he knows is that they're gone now, and doesn't see any reason why the Empire would go to such lengths. Zeb tells him to look for the answer, though he might not like it. It seems to get to Kallus.

* TheBladeAlwaysLandsPointyEndIn: Zeb manages to stick Kallus to the ceiling of the ice cave by triggering the pike on Kallus's bo-rifle then tossing him at the ceiling.

** Kallus asking Zeb if he thinks all Imperials are the same is a subtle reminder about the whole ordeal the crew went through with Minister Tua, and it was Zeb who assumed in ''Siege of Lothal'' that she was just as bad as every Imperial to the point of laying a trap for them.
** In ''The Clone Wars'' episode ''[[Recap/StarWarsTheCloneWarsS1E7DuelOfTheDroids Duel of the Droids]]'' [=R2D2=] fights a gold astromech with black highlights. Here, Chopper fights a black astromech with gold highlights.

** Kallus is ultimately revealed to have redeemable qualities and a sense of honor, and it's implied at the end of the episode he detests the lack of camaraderie and compassion among the Imperials, especially compared to what the Rebels have. He also comes to respect Zeb and seems to genuinely question his allegiance to the Empire after hearing of the state of Geonosis, and being treated kindly by Zeb.

** The prequel films established that the Death Star was conceived and constructed on Geonosis, and the ''ComicBook/StarWarsDarthVader'' comics revealed that, in order to keep it a secret, the Empire cleansed the population of the planet.

* {{Determinator}}: When fighting Zeb, Kallus mockingly notes that 'Lasat never know when to give up.' Later, when they get stranded, Kallus is injured and cynical about the situation, so Zeb is the one that has to be optimistic about the situation and is the one who does most of the work, noting that Kallus's statement earlier is right.

* FriendlyAddressPrivileges: When Zeb and Kallus reach the surface, the former allows the latter to call him 'Zeb'. Kallus reveals he at least knows his first name is 'Garazeb', but every other time, Kallus has referred to him as 'the Lasat', a '[[YouRebelScum rebel]]' or using pronouns.
* HeelRealization: The seed of doubt appears to be planted in Kallus's mind about the rightness of the Empire's cause by the end of the episode.

* MeaningfulName: Ultimately subverted as Kallus proves to not be nearly as callous as he lets on.

* NotSoDifferent: Kallus reveals that he was knocked out in the first blast in his [[DarkAndTroubledPast backstory]] and awoke to find it was too late to save his comrades, waking up in the middle of their executions. In ''[[Recap/StarWarsRebelsS2E12LegendsOfTheLasat Legends of the Lasat]]'', Zeb was also knocked out by the bombs during the assault on the royal palace and by the time he came to, it was too late; he was seemingly the LastOfHisKind.
* PardonMyKlingon: Zeb's ever-versatile "Karabast!". {{Lampshade}}d.
-->'''Kallus:''' Karabast, karabast! What does that even ''mean''?!

** Averted. We find out now, a full season later, that Kallus lied in a previous episode about ordering the use of the disruptors on Lasan. While he did partake in the genocide, he wasn't the one in command.

* CallBack: In ''The Clone Wars'' episode ''[[Recap/StarWarsTheCloneWarsS1E7DuelOfTheDroids Duel of the Droids]]'' [=R2D2=] fights a gold astromech with black highlights. Here, Chopper fights a black astromech with gold highlights.

* ProudWarriorRaceGuy: The Lasat have their own warrior code, one of the rules being that a defeated warrior must surrender his weapon to the victor. Zeb's a lot less angry about Kallus having a bo-rifle once he finds out that Kallus at least earned it.

Zeb and Agent Kallus find themselves stranded on a frozen moon orbiting Geonosis after a failed Imperial ambush of the rebels. With Kallus injured from the escape pod crash, he and Zeb seek shelter in a cave and must work together to survive the harsh conditions. Their best chance is for Zeb to activate the transponder in the escape pod, but he's reluctant to do so, since it would draw the Empire's attention first. Bust he must come to a decision quick--night is falling, and they are not alone in the cave...

** Kallus is ultimately revealed to not be a complete monster and has a sense of honor, and it's implied at the end of the episode he detests the lack of camaraderie and compassion among the Imperials, especially compared to what the Rebels have. He also comes to respect Zeb and seems to genuinely question his allegiance to the Empire after hearing of the state of Geonosis, and being treated kindly by Zeb.

** After Kallus reveals the origin of his FantasticRacism towards Zeb and [[DarkAndTroubledPast why he's so motivated]] to put a halt on any sort of [[GreyAndGrayMorality rebel]][[BlackAndGreyMorality lion]], [[ALighterShadeOfGray Zeb]] replies that he can't judge them all the same. Kallus asks him if the same logic applies to Imperials, and Zeb is [[GrayingMorality silent]].

** After Kallus reveals the origin of his FantasticRacism towards Zeb and [[DarkAndTroubledPast why he's so motivated]] to take out [[YouRebelScum rebellion]], Zeb replies that he can't judge them all the same. Kallus asks him if the same logic applies to Imperials, and Zeb is silent.

** Kallus mentions fighting rebels under the command of Saw Gerrera on Onderon.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Kallus reveals that the first time he ever went on a mission his entire crew had been wiped out by Rebels, and a Lasat mercenary went around and made ''sure'' everyone was dead. For reasons Kallus doesn't understand, he was spared.

* FriendlyAddressPrivileges: When Zeb and Kallus reach the surface, the former allows the latter to call him 'Zeb'. Kallus reveals he knows his first name is 'Garazeb', but every other time, Kallus has referred to him as 'the Lasat', a '[[YouRebelScum rebel]]' or using pronouns.

* ProudWarriorRaceGuy: The Lasat have their own warrior code, one of the rules being that a defeated warrior must surrender his weapon to the victor. Zeb's a lot less angry about Kallus having a Bo-rifle once he finds out that Kallus at least earned it.

* VillainousFriendship: Averted with Kallus and Konstantine. Despite getting along far better than they do with the Inquisitors, Konstantine barely acknowledged Kallus when he greeted him for the first time since his rescue, proving that their relationship is truly just a professional one.

* CallBack: In ''The Clone Wars'' episode [[WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWarsS1E7DuelOfTheDroids ''Duel of the Droids'']] R2D2 fights a gold astromech with black highlights. Here, Chopper fights a black astromech with gold highlights.

* FriendlyAddressPrivileges: When Zeb and Kallus reach the surface, the former allows the latter to call him 'Zeb'. Kallus reveals he knows his first name is 'Garazeb', but every other time, Kallus has referred to him as 'the Lasat' or using pronouns.

** To ''Film/PitchBlack'', for a second time in this series. A roguish ProudWarriorRaceGuy and his enemy (who gets taunted for being "afraid ofthe dark") are forced to team up after being stranded on a moon at nightfall. They have to avoid getting eaten by a predator with a pickaxe-shaped toothed beak.

* BittersweetEnding: [[StatusQuoIsGod Zeb is reunited with the crew]], but Kallus politely turns down his offer to surrender himself (which would allow him to redeem himself later on). When Kallus finally makes it back thanks to a passing trader, the Empire having given up after a day, the cold acknowledgement of Admiral Konstantine provides a somber juxtaposition between Zeb's 'family' and the strictly-business relationship between Kallus's fellow Imperials.

** Kallus is ultimately revealed to not be a complete monster and has a sense of honor, and it's implied at the end of the episode he detests the lack of camaraderie and compassion amongst the Imperials that the Rebels have. He also comes to respect Zeb and seems to genuinely question his allegiance to the Empire after hearing of the state of Geonosis, and being treated kindly by Zeb.

* PardonMyKlingon: Zeb's ever-versatile "Karabast!". {{Lampshade}}d by Kallus:
-->"Karabast, karabast! What does that even ''mean''?!"

* WholePlotReference: To ''Film/PitchBlack'', for a second time in this series. A roguish ProudWarriorRaceGuy and his enemy (who gets taunted for being "afraid ofthe dark") are forced to team up after being stranded on a moon at nightfall. They have to avoid getting eaten by a predator with a pickaxe-shaped toothed beak.

* BittersweetEnding: [[StatusQuoIsGod Zeb is reunited with the crew]], but Kallus politely turns down his offer to surrender himself (which would allow him to redeem himself later on), only for his loyalty to be further questioned when it turns out the Empire stopped looking for him after barely even a day, and the juxtaposition between Zeb's 'family' and the strictly-business between Kallus's fellow Imperials.

* BittersweetEnding: [[StatusQuoIsGod Zeb is reunited with the crew]], but Kallus politely turns down his offer to surrender himself (which would allow him to redeem himself later on), only for his loyalty to be further questioned when it turns out the Empire stopped looking for him for not even a day and the juxtaposition between Zeb's 'family' and the strictly-business between Kallus's fellow Imperials.

** Kallus is ultimately revealed to not be a complete monster and has a sense of honor, and it's implied at the end of the episode he detests the lack of camaraderie and compassion amongst the Imperials that the Rebels have. He also comes to respect Zeb and seems to genuinely question his allegiance to the Empire after hearing of the state of Geonosis and being treated kindly by Zeb.

-->"Karabast, karabast! What does that even ''mean''?"

* AllThereInTheManual: According to the episode's script, the creatures Zeb and Kallus fought are called Bonzami, and Kallus was rescued by a passing trader, with the Empire having stopped looking for him after using up the allotted time for search for a missing officer.

** Possibly to an episode of another Disney show, ''WesternAnimation/TronUprising'': Two enemies crash on an isolated location after a skirmish and have to team up to survive. One is injured and the other provides some medical aid. The villainous character is revealed to have a DarkAndTroubledPast. Finally, the two go their separate ways, with the villainous character retreating to their quarters and reflecting on the events.

** Possibly to an episode of another Disney show, ''WesternAnimation/TronUprising'': Two enemies crash on an isolated location after a skirmish and have to team up to survive. One is injured and the other provides some medical aid. The villainous character is revealed to have a DarkAndTroubled Past. Finally, the two go their separate ways, with the villainous character retreating to their quarters and reflecting on the events.