Fans probably expected to see more of the founding of the original, iconic headquarters of the Rebel Alliance on Yavin 4 in Andor season 2 than what ultimately came to be, and showrunner Tony Gilroy explains why he and the other writers did this. Andor season 2's timeline was ambitious, covering the four years leading up to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and showcasing different stages in the evolution of Rebellion and the character arcs of the people involved.