The LEGO Star Wars Andor theme is based on the live-action television series that is a prequel to the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which tells the story of how a group of rebels stole the plans for the Death Star, a superweapon created by the Galactic Empire. The series focuses on the character of Cassian Andor, a rebel spy and leader who was one of the main protagonists of Rogue One.