History Recap / StarWarsTheCloneWarsS4E5MercyMission

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Assuming that the undergrounds plant-creatures are related to Orphne, then the males are [[PlantPerson humanoid trees]] while the females are attractive RubberForeheadAliens.

* GoingToBeOneOfThoseDays: Clone pilot Warthog, upon seeing the diminutive lizard-like natives:
-->"Oh, great, this is going to be another one of ''those'' planets."

-->'''Warthog:''' [[SarcasmMode ''Great'', it's gonna be another one of ''those'' planets]].

-->'''Warthog:''' ''Great'', it's gonna be another one of ''those'' planets.

-->'''Warthog:''' ''Great'', this is gonna be one of ''those'' planets.

* GrumpyBear: Commander Wolffe is uptight and strict, in contrast to the [[BreatherEpisode episode's more relaxed atmosphere]].

* DeadlyGas: Played straight and inverted. The planet's air is toxic to the lifeforms below the surface, as is the underground air to the Aleena, and the seal that prevents them from seeping past each other must be replaced properly.

* WhenTreesAttack: The creatures of Aleen's underworld are Ent-like humanoids who are initially hostile to intruders.

* ShoutOut: C-3PO's fearful reaction to the lights of the tunnel and R2-D2 extinguishing them with spray only for them to manifest again resembles [[Film/TheLordOfTheRingsTheTwoTowers Gimli frantically trying to fight off the spirits in the Paths of the Dead]].

* RidiculouslyCuteAlienCritter: The Aleeni are designed to be totes adorbs and fun.

* GladIThoughtOfIt: R2 realizes that "water" is the solution to Orphne's riddle, but 3PO quickly assumes that he thought of it, and continues to press the idea for the rest of the episode.

* BreatherEpisode: Compared to the otherwise serious stories of season 4, this episode and the next one are lighthearted romps.

* ShoutOut: C-3PO's fearful reaction to the lights of the tunnel and R2-D2 extinguishing them with spray only for them to manifest again resembles [[Film/TheTwoTowers Gimli frantically trying to fight off the spirits in the Paths of the Dead]].

* {{Bulungi}}: The planet, home to a tropical tribal culture of small humanoids, has shades of this.

The world of Aleen is torn by a planet-wide seismic disaster. Padmé dispatches Commander Wolffe and his Clone Troopers to help evacuate the survivors and rebuild their settlements, then join Plo Koon's forces as was their original mission. R2-D2 is on board to interface with and repair the Aleen central computer, with C-3PO along to serve as a translator.

The world of Aleen is torn by a planet-wide seismic disaster. Padmé dispatches Commander Wolffe and his men to help evacuate the survivors and rebuild their settlements, then join Plo Koon's forces as was their original mission. R2-D2 is on board to interface with and repair the Aleen central computer, with C-3PO along to serve as a translator.

!!This episode provides example of:

-->"Oh, great, this is going to be one of ''those'' planets."

->''"Understanding is honoring the truth beneath the surface."''

* GoingToBeOneOfThoseDays: A clone pilot remarks that "This is going to be one of those planets" upon seeing the diminutive lizard-like natives.

The world of Aleen is torn by a planet-wide seismic disaster. Padme dispatches Commander Wolffe and his men to help evacuate the survivors and rebuild their settlements, then join Plo Koon's forces as was their original mission. [=R2D2=] and [=C3PO=] are on board to serve as translators.

* DeadlyGas: Inverted. The planet's air is toxic to the lifeforms below the surface and the seal that prevents it from seeping down must be replaced properly.
* DownTheRabbitHole: How [=R2D2=] and [=C3PO=] get into their adventure.
* GoingToBeOneOfThoseDays: Commander Wolffe remarking that "This is going to be one of those planets" upon seeing the diminutive lizard-like natives.
* GrumpyBear: Commander Wolffe is uptight and strict in contrast to the [[BreatherEpisode episode's more relaxed atmosphere]].
* RiddleMeThis: How Orphney gives the droids cluesfor the way back to the surface.
* {{Robosexual}}: Orphne, the underground fairy, acts like she's attracted by [=C3PO=].
* ShoutOut: [=C3PO=]'s fearful reaction to the lights of the tunnel and [=R2D2=] extinguishing them with spray only for them to manifest again resembles [[Film/ThetwoTowers Gimli frantically trying to fight off the spirits in the Paths of the Dead]].

* WillOTheWisp: Orphne first manifests in the form of light circling the droids and then leading them down the tunnel.

* WillOTheWisp: Orphne first manifests in the form of light circling the droids and then leading them down the tunnel.