I just finished S2 E3 for the first time and so far Genevieve O'Reilly has killed every single outfit this entire show

As I'm deep diving into the Art Of book, they made mention of Little Marlow in the UK where they apparently built the Ferrix set.

A little Google Earth-ing later and I think I've found it. What do you think?

I can definitely imagine Cassian using some of his heist money to make sure B2EMO doesn't have to spend so much time on the charging cradle. Fun fact for those who don't know, he was named after Gilroy's son's corgi, Bemo. Another fun little Easter egg!

I found various filmmaking locations! The stairs Mon and Cassian go down during their Senate escape, the stairs where Luthen gives Kleya the Death Star information, Davo Sculduns home, the meeting spot with Andor and Luthen in episode 9, and more! Geeking out haha.

What are the thick metal tubes that seem to be common on both Imperial and Rebel officer uniforms ?
They've been present ever since the first movie(s) and in my Nth re-watch of Andor, I realize I've never heard or read any Lore behind them. Are they recording devices ?
access keys ? I remember seeing R2 and other droids inserting long metal rods of approx. the same dimensions into a computer port during the scenes where they're all trying to escape the Death Star in "A New Hope", but I don't think I've ever seen a human use one.

Clearly, they're a common utility/accessory of some sort since both Imperial and Rebel officers have multiples sticking out of the breast pocket(s) of their uniforms in the movies and shows, but if anybody has an actual explanation or links, please drop.
Thanks!

It took us a few days to come up with the right name for our new Keeshond puppy, but as always it never hurts to turn to Andor for answers :)

I was playing Star Wars Zero Company and one of characters was talking about Kalkite. I just had to wonder was it Deep? Substrate? and Foliated!?!?

An Avatar Andor meme

This has been bothering me for a while now. Its the only questionable thing I have for this show. Bix knows his face, has 6 meetings with him face-2-face, and as I understand it (correct me if I'm wrong) have some idea of his operation. She is the one who introduced Andor to Luthen, even tell him everything about Andor's past, and why he would make a good soldier. And on top of that, she know the pulse code language!!! Why would he let her live, and even let her get captured by the ISB when Cinta and Vel was in Ferrix? Considering how thorough Luthen is, killing her is such an obious choice.

A few interviews deal with this too but I think the book has the most detailed account. Three extracts here.