In the fourth episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, "Can't Say I Remember No at Attin," the journey of Jod Na Nawood and the children from At Attin takes a startling turn as they find themselves on the war-torn planet of At Achrann, a place that bears a haunting resemblance to their homeworld but is shrouded in desolation and ruin.
The episode begins with the crew of the Onyx Cinder descending upon what they believe to be At Attin. The children, Wim, Fern, Neel, and KB, are filled with a sense of déjà vu as they recognize the familiar landscape of their home, only to realize that the planet is not as they left it. The once-thriving city is now a charred ruin, with a tree growing through the remains of a structure, indicating that the devastation occurred long ago. Neel deduces that they are not on At Attin but on one of the lost Jewels of the Old Republic, a revelation that sends them on a quest to find survivors who might guide them to their true home.
As they explore the ruins, the children encounter the Troik tribe, led by General Strix, who are in a bitter conflict with the Hattan clan over stolen Eopies, creatures vital to their survival. The Troiks, a people hardened by war, offer the children a grim bargain: join their fight and prove their worth, and they will be taken to the Fallen Sanctum, a repository of ancient maps and charts that may hold the key to returning to At Attin.
Meanwhile, Jod and SM-33 remain aboard the Onyx Cinder, where Jod discovers the children's valuable currency and is nearly attacked by SM-33 for his thievery. In a moment of clarity, SM-33 recalls that being on At Achrann is interfering with his circuitry, leading Jod to realize that the coordinates provided by Kh'ymm were either a mistake or a deliberate misdirect.
The children's integration into the Troik tribe is marked by their participation in a shooting practice, where they are introduced to the harsh realities of a life defined by conflict. Neel, however, remains a pacifist, his upbringing on At Attin having instilled in him a belief in harmony and cooperation. His innocence and idealism challenge Hayna, Strix's daughter, to reconsider the cycle of violence that has consumed her people.
The episode reaches a climax as Jod and SM-33, having bought the stolen Eopies with Wim's credits, return to the children and offer a temporary peace to the Troiks and Hattans. This act earns them the right to visit the Fallen Sanctum, where they hope to uncover the coordinates to At Attin. However, upon reaching the sanctum, they find that the coordinates for At Attin have been deliberately destroyed, with SM-33 revealing that he was the one who obliterated them under the orders of his former captain, who sought to protect the treasures of At Attin at any cost.
The revelation that SM-33's captain killed his crew to safeguard the secrets of At Attin and ordered the droid to erase all memory of the coordinates sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion. Fern, in a desperate attempt to override SM-33's memory block, inadvertently triggers a violent response from the droid. Jod's quick thinking saves the children from harm, but the incident leaves them with more questions than answers about their home planet and its hidden treasures.
"Can't Say I Remember No at Attin" is a poignant exploration of the consequences of war, the complexity of loyalty, and the burden of memory. It is an episode that delves deep into the Star Wars lore, offering a glimpse into the forgotten histories of the galaxy and the children's growing understanding of their place within it. As the crew of the Skeleton Crew continues to navigate the treacherous paths of the galaxy, the truth about their home and the secrets it holds becomes increasingly enigmatic.