While it may have gone over the heads of casual viewers, devote "Star Wars" fans caught the subtle reference to Sly Moore in "Andor" Episode 4.
During the episode, Mon Mothma takes a trip to Rebel leader Luther Rael's antique collection on Coruscant, discussing money transfers for the Rebellion during their meeting. Mothma returns home to her husband, who's planning a large dinner for the governor of Hanna. Mothma clearly has too much on her plate, balancing her duties as a senator and a vital figure in the Rebellion, as she forgot about the event altogether. She and her husband exchange back-and-forth banter before she looks at the guest list, which includes many of her political enemies and one Sly Moore.
Don't be ashamed if you didn't realize this was a reference. The ever-so-subtle name drop is a relatively obscure character in the "Star Wars" mythos. Even though she appeared in both "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith," she has not had a speaking line.
Sly Moore is an Umbaran senator who served as one of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's closest allies. Known for her quiet demeanor, pale face, and bald head, she's one of the few characters that knew that Palpatine was actually Darth Sidious. Moore had the telepathic ability to manipulate the minds of other political figures and get them to reveal their secrets. In the "Star Wars" Legends canon, she had a secret romantic relationship with the Emperor, earning her the title Queen of the Empire.
However, her undying loyalty to Sidious shouldn't be confused with loyalty to the Empire. Revealed in "Darth Vader" #13, Moore conspired to assassinate Darth Vader.
