Lead concept designer Kilian Plunkett reveals in the book 'The Art of the Star Wars: Clone Wars' that they combined the two different looks of Kit Fisto as seen in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith (owing to the fact that the character was played by different performers in each film). The Clone Wars design leans towards the Episode III design while the color is more Episode II.
The 'Jedi fortune cookie' message that opens the show reads "Most powerful is he who controls his own power."
Nahdar Vebb has only one tentacle dangling from his chin as opposed to Admiral Ackbar, who has several. This was done to indicate Vebb's younger age.
David Acord's vocal performance as A-4D is patterned after the distinctive speaking style of actor/comedian Paul Lynde.
This episode won a Golden Reel Award for best sound editing in television animation.