7 Most Villainous Moments of the Empire in Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Main Image
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set during one of the most devastating events in Star Wars history—Order 66—the series delves into the aftermath of the Emperor's brutal command to eradicate the Jedi. This order forced the Clone Troopers, once allies of the Jedi, to turn against them and commit genocide.
The Bad Batch chronicles the journey of Clone Force 99, a group of clones with enhanced genetics, as they grapple with their identities and loyalties in the face of the Empire's ascension. This era of the Empire is marked by numerous instances of villainy.
Crosshair's Unwavering Loyalty to the Empire
The moral complexities introduced in Star Wars: The Bad Batch are exemplified through various dark and twisted moments, starting with Crosshair's descent into darkness. In Season 1, Episode 3, Crosshair, now leading a group of elite human recruits,...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is set during one of the most devastating events in Star Wars history—Order 66—the series delves into the aftermath of the Emperor's brutal command to eradicate the Jedi. This order forced the Clone Troopers, once allies of the Jedi, to turn against them and commit genocide.
The Bad Batch chronicles the journey of Clone Force 99, a group of clones with enhanced genetics, as they grapple with their identities and loyalties in the face of the Empire's ascension. This era of the Empire is marked by numerous instances of villainy.
Crosshair's Unwavering Loyalty to the Empire
The moral complexities introduced in Star Wars: The Bad Batch are exemplified through various dark and twisted moments, starting with Crosshair's descent into darkness. In Season 1, Episode 3, Crosshair, now leading a group of elite human recruits,...
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
7 Cameos and Easter Eggs in Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 - Main Image
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a series that will keep you hooked. Each episode is a journey through the Star Wars universe, peppered with Easter eggs and surprise cameos that make it a must-watch for fans.
Season 3, in particular, has been rich with these callbacks and references, leaving audiences eager for more after the epic finale. Let's take a closer look and see what you might have missed in the latest season.
Star Wars: The Bad Bath Mentions Project Necromancer
In Season 3, Episode 3, we got a deeper dive into the sinister side of the Empire's machinations. Doctor Hemlock mentions Project Necromancer to Palpatine, a callback to The Mandalorian season three.
Hemlock elaborates on the project's aim to create clones with high M-counts, which, if successful, could give Palpatine the key to eternal life. This ties...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch is a series that will keep you hooked. Each episode is a journey through the Star Wars universe, peppered with Easter eggs and surprise cameos that make it a must-watch for fans.
Season 3, in particular, has been rich with these callbacks and references, leaving audiences eager for more after the epic finale. Let's take a closer look and see what you might have missed in the latest season.
Star Wars: The Bad Bath Mentions Project Necromancer
In Season 3, Episode 3, we got a deeper dive into the sinister side of the Empire's machinations. Doctor Hemlock mentions Project Necromancer to Palpatine, a callback to The Mandalorian season three.
Hemlock elaborates on the project's aim to create clones with high M-counts, which, if successful, could give Palpatine the key to eternal life. This ties...
- 5/10/2024
- EpicStream
Who Ended Project Necromancer? The Bad Batch S3 Explains What Happened to It - Main Image
Who ended Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch season 3? Considering this was the main plot point that led Omega to run from the Empire, how was Emperor Palpatine's main plan thwarted in the end? Find out here.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale, so proceed with caution.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale Shuts Down Project Necromancer
The bad batchers have spent the entire series building up to the season 3 finale on saving their friend, Omega, from the clutches of the Empire and Project Necromancer's devious plan.
Clone Force 99 managed to succeed in doing just that. Despite Tech's tragic death, Omega, Echo, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Hunter escaped to Tantiss after fighting their battles against Hemlock's forces.
With Clone Force 99 out of the way, this...
Who ended Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch season 3? Considering this was the main plot point that led Omega to run from the Empire, how was Emperor Palpatine's main plan thwarted in the end? Find out here.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale, so proceed with caution.
The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale Shuts Down Project Necromancer
The bad batchers have spent the entire series building up to the season 3 finale on saving their friend, Omega, from the clutches of the Empire and Project Necromancer's devious plan.
Clone Force 99 managed to succeed in doing just that. Despite Tech's tragic death, Omega, Echo, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Hunter escaped to Tantiss after fighting their battles against Hemlock's forces.
With Clone Force 99 out of the way, this...
- 5/2/2024
- EpicStream
Finally, Disney+’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch has its priorities sorted.
The first two seasons’ cameo-heavy Mission of the Week format quickly grew stale, but as creator Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett disappeared deeper into their Disney-sponsored sandbox, it became clear that this wasn’t merely a graveyard of shameless walk-backs or desperate reinforcements of messy canon. The Bad Batch was always about underdogs, about displaced war heroes struggling to survive in a galaxy that has no need for them.
More from TVLineBluey's Banned 'Dad Baby' Episode Is Now Available to Watch -...
The first two seasons’ cameo-heavy Mission of the Week format quickly grew stale, but as creator Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett disappeared deeper into their Disney-sponsored sandbox, it became clear that this wasn’t merely a graveyard of shameless walk-backs or desperate reinforcements of messy canon. The Bad Batch was always about underdogs, about displaced war heroes struggling to survive in a galaxy that has no need for them.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
The sense of brotherhood prevalent among the Clones often contributes to some of the most poignant storylines in the universe of Star Wars, and the animated series Bad Batch was a prime examples. After three memorable seasons, the series finally came to an end with the final episode of the third season, and the emotional connection established with the eponymous team of Clones was done justice to in a befitting way.
Previously, held captive with other Force-sensitive children at the Imperial base of Mount Tantiss, Omega had discovered a way to escape from the vault through pneumatic shafts and was able to find a way to distract the security after locating a captive Zillo Beast inside the base. Evading capture, the Batch somehow make their way to the jungle of Tantiss, and Omega rightly guesses at their arrival. On the other hand, Echo managed to infiltrate the base and met Dr.
Previously, held captive with other Force-sensitive children at the Imperial base of Mount Tantiss, Omega had discovered a way to escape from the vault through pneumatic shafts and was able to find a way to distract the security after locating a captive Zillo Beast inside the base. Evading capture, the Batch somehow make their way to the jungle of Tantiss, and Omega rightly guesses at their arrival. On the other hand, Echo managed to infiltrate the base and met Dr.
- 5/1/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 15, "The Cavalry Has Arrived."
"The Cavalry Has Arrived" is a fitting title for the end of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the animated series that was as much a continuation of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" as it was its own distinct show. Revolving around the genetically altered Clone Force 99, as first introduced in "The Clone Wars," "The Bad Batch" spent three seasons offering us a window into the plight of clones in the days and years following the creation of the Empire and how these particular clones were able to carve their niche in the galaxy. One of the key motivators for this group of former Republic special forces is Omega. She's a special clone and vital to the Emperor's plans to clone himself should something happen to him. Her blood seems to be the only sample...
"The Cavalry Has Arrived" is a fitting title for the end of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," the animated series that was as much a continuation of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" as it was its own distinct show. Revolving around the genetically altered Clone Force 99, as first introduced in "The Clone Wars," "The Bad Batch" spent three seasons offering us a window into the plight of clones in the days and years following the creation of the Empire and how these particular clones were able to carve their niche in the galaxy. One of the key motivators for this group of former Republic special forces is Omega. She's a special clone and vital to the Emperor's plans to clone himself should something happen to him. Her blood seems to be the only sample...
- 5/1/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 episode 15.
After a rollercoaster journey of three seasons and 47 episodes, Star Wars: The Bad Batch has finally come to an end. The beloved Clone Force 99 have hung up their helmets in an epic 50-minute finale that rounds off their stories while also setting up the future of the galaxy far, far away. Things come to a head in the aptly named “The Cavalry Has Arrived,” which serves as an emotional swansong for our titular troupe of outcast clones.
The Zillo Beasts Returns and Tech Doesn’t
All roads lead to Mount Tantiss, and following last week’s cliffhanger ending, Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker (all voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) launch a rescue mission alongside former Imperial Vice Admiral Rampart (Noshir Dalal). Meanwhile, Echo (Baker) finds himself inside the base and working with Dr. Emerie Karr (Keisha Castle-Hughes), who’s had a change of heart.
After a rollercoaster journey of three seasons and 47 episodes, Star Wars: The Bad Batch has finally come to an end. The beloved Clone Force 99 have hung up their helmets in an epic 50-minute finale that rounds off their stories while also setting up the future of the galaxy far, far away. Things come to a head in the aptly named “The Cavalry Has Arrived,” which serves as an emotional swansong for our titular troupe of outcast clones.
The Zillo Beasts Returns and Tech Doesn’t
All roads lead to Mount Tantiss, and following last week’s cliffhanger ending, Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker (all voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) launch a rescue mission alongside former Imperial Vice Admiral Rampart (Noshir Dalal). Meanwhile, Echo (Baker) finds himself inside the base and working with Dr. Emerie Karr (Keisha Castle-Hughes), who’s had a change of heart.
- 5/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 14, "Flash Strike."
"Flash Strike," the penultimate episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," features a thrilling infiltration of Mt. Tantiss. The Bad Batch finally located the Empire's top-secret facility at the very end of last week's episode, "Into the Breach," and is working to rescue Omega. For her part, Omega is trying to save all of the kids being experimented on by the Imperial scientists. Together, they're opposed by the full force of the Empire's might that Dr. Hemlock can bring to bear.
As Omega roams around Mt. Tantiss, however, she makes a startling discovery, giving her an idea for a plan to help her and the others escape. Elsewhere, the Bad Batch does their best to fight their way into the facility, while the former-Admiral Rampart does his best to sow division amongst the group, hoping...
"Flash Strike," the penultimate episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," features a thrilling infiltration of Mt. Tantiss. The Bad Batch finally located the Empire's top-secret facility at the very end of last week's episode, "Into the Breach," and is working to rescue Omega. For her part, Omega is trying to save all of the kids being experimented on by the Imperial scientists. Together, they're opposed by the full force of the Empire's might that Dr. Hemlock can bring to bear.
As Omega roams around Mt. Tantiss, however, she makes a startling discovery, giving her an idea for a plan to help her and the others escape. Elsewhere, the Bad Batch does their best to fight their way into the facility, while the former-Admiral Rampart does his best to sow division amongst the group, hoping...
- 4/24/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Locating Tantiss has turned out to be a more complex affair than previously assumed, but with two episodes remaining to wrap up the final season of Bad Batch, it seems the final showdown is going to happen in the secret Imperial stronghold after all. In the previous episode, Omega was taken back to Tantiss by the covert Clone operative, where Hemlock imprisoned her in the vault along with other test subjects and force-sensitive children as part of Project Necromancer. Omega tries to appeal to project overseer Dr. Emelie Karr’s senses, but to no avail. On the other hand, Crosshair suggests his Clone brothers take the help of their former adversary, Vice Admiral Rampart, whom he presumes might have an idea about the coordinates of Tantiss.
Despite formerly being an active orchestrator of the atrocities perpetrated by the Empire, Rampart was thrown under the bus by the despotic government and...
Despite formerly being an active orchestrator of the atrocities perpetrated by the Empire, Rampart was thrown under the bus by the despotic government and...
- 4/21/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Imperial forces finally catch up to the Batch in their pursuit of Omega, and as the final season of Bad Batch nears its end, the stage gets set up for a grand final conflict between the renegade Clone Troopers and the forces of the tyrant Galactic Empire. Previously, an Imperial covert Clone operative managed to track Omega at Captain Rex’s rebel Clone outpost along with the rest of the batch and almost managed to capture her, destroying much of Rex’s forces in the process. The same operative returns in the latest two episodes of the series, once again causing much headache to the Batch through his machinations.
In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...
In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...
- 4/4/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 10, "Identity Crisis."
After last week's episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" saw Asajj Ventress return from the grave, the show took a pivot this week. Instead of visiting Clone Force 99 at all, "Identity Crisis" takes us back to Mount Tantiss and focuses on Emerie Karr.
Karr, who's voiced by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" alum Keisha Castle-Hughes, is another female clone of Jango Fett, albeit much older than Omega. Introduced in previous seasons of "The Bad Batch," she's thus far been part of the crew on Mount Tantiss working alongside Dr. Hemlock on Operation Necromancer. She was also the one who gave Omega back her makeshift Lula doll at the beginning of season 3, sowing seeds that are paid off in this episode. The "Identity Crisis" the episode's title refers to is Emerie's, as...
After last week's episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" saw Asajj Ventress return from the grave, the show took a pivot this week. Instead of visiting Clone Force 99 at all, "Identity Crisis" takes us back to Mount Tantiss and focuses on Emerie Karr.
Karr, who's voiced by "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" alum Keisha Castle-Hughes, is another female clone of Jango Fett, albeit much older than Omega. Introduced in previous seasons of "The Bad Batch," she's thus far been part of the crew on Mount Tantiss working alongside Dr. Hemlock on Operation Necromancer. She was also the one who gave Omega back her makeshift Lula doll at the beginning of season 3, sowing seeds that are paid off in this episode. The "Identity Crisis" the episode's title refers to is Emerie's, as...
- 4/3/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers.
Clone Trooper Echo may not have been created as a member of Clone Force 99, but that didn’t stop them from accepting him as one of their own after his rescue from the Separatists during the Clone Wars. But with the rise of the Empire and their growing mistreatment of clones, enhanced and otherwise, Echo decided to leave Clone Force 99 in season 2 of The Bad Batch to join Rex’s squad of resistance fighters. Of course, that didn’t stop fans from hoping he would eventually return to this motley found family, especially after the loss of Tech. Unfortunately, the official Star Wars website has finally confirmed that Echo’s leave of absence from the Bad Batch is permanent.
His character description now reads, “Echo, formerly of the 501st and the Bad Batch, has joined his old friend Captain Rex on...
Clone Trooper Echo may not have been created as a member of Clone Force 99, but that didn’t stop them from accepting him as one of their own after his rescue from the Separatists during the Clone Wars. But with the rise of the Empire and their growing mistreatment of clones, enhanced and otherwise, Echo decided to leave Clone Force 99 in season 2 of The Bad Batch to join Rex’s squad of resistance fighters. Of course, that didn’t stop fans from hoping he would eventually return to this motley found family, especially after the loss of Tech. Unfortunately, the official Star Wars website has finally confirmed that Echo’s leave of absence from the Bad Batch is permanent.
His character description now reads, “Echo, formerly of the 501st and the Bad Batch, has joined his old friend Captain Rex on...
- 3/27/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers.
This week’s dual episode arc on Star Wars: The Bad Batch not only gave us a closer look at the mysterious clone assassins created by Dr. Hemlock, but also set up the future partnership between Captain Rex and Commander Wolffe we always knew was coming. Though they may initially be on opposite sides in these episodes, fans already know the two are destined to work together to fight the Empire on Star Wars Rebels, which is set a few years after The Bad Batch. But we’ve never actually seen the moment Rex and Wolffe decided to band together before their time on Rebels.
Before the Bad Batch episode “Extraction,” the last time that Wolffe appeared chronologically was in The Clone Wars serving alongside Jedi Master Plo Koon, and obviously a lot has happened since then. We learn in “Extraction...
This week’s dual episode arc on Star Wars: The Bad Batch not only gave us a closer look at the mysterious clone assassins created by Dr. Hemlock, but also set up the future partnership between Captain Rex and Commander Wolffe we always knew was coming. Though they may initially be on opposite sides in these episodes, fans already know the two are destined to work together to fight the Empire on Star Wars Rebels, which is set a few years after The Bad Batch. But we’ve never actually seen the moment Rex and Wolffe decided to band together before their time on Rebels.
Before the Bad Batch episode “Extraction,” the last time that Wolffe appeared chronologically was in The Clone Wars serving alongside Jedi Master Plo Koon, and obviously a lot has happened since then. We learn in “Extraction...
- 3/15/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The universal brotherhood prevalent among the Clone troopers is one of the most unique aspects of Star Wars, which has contributed to a number of pivotal storytelling opportunities. Even aside from the Bad Batch, who share familial relations due to their unique origin, a bond connects all the Clones across the galaxy, irrespective of their allegiance. As the final season of Bad Batch reaches its midpoint with two episodes, Infiltration and Extraction, viewers are reminded of the connection with the return of a fan-favorite insurgent captain.
In the previous episode, after the long-awaited reunion, the eponymous team ventured to the planet Barton IV to learn about the location of the Imperial outpost in Tantiss, and while making amends with a tragic past, Crosshair strengthened his bond with Hunter. With their prime objective to free the captive, experimented-on Clones from Tantiss, the Bad Batch is still in search of the location of the planet,...
In the previous episode, after the long-awaited reunion, the eponymous team ventured to the planet Barton IV to learn about the location of the Imperial outpost in Tantiss, and while making amends with a tragic past, Crosshair strengthened his bond with Hunter. With their prime objective to free the captive, experimented-on Clones from Tantiss, the Bad Batch is still in search of the location of the planet,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
The producers behind The Bad Batch Season 3 spoke about how the final set of episodes will be different than what came before.
The end of Season 2 brought some big changes to the show's landscape. Original team member Tech tragically fell to his death. Then, Omega was kidnapped by Dr. Hemlock to Mount Tantiss, where Crosshair was also being held prisoner.
[ The Bad Batch Season 3 Releases First Official Clip ]
Read full article on The Direct.
The end of Season 2 brought some big changes to the show's landscape. Original team member Tech tragically fell to his death. Then, Omega was kidnapped by Dr. Hemlock to Mount Tantiss, where Crosshair was also being held prisoner.
[ The Bad Batch Season 3 Releases First Official Clip ]
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/27/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
Welcome class! In today's lesson on "Why Star Wars Animation is the best Star Wars," we'll be talking about the third and final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."
A continuation of the beloved "Clone Wars" animated series centered on the members of Clone Force 99 (each of whom bears unique genetic traits or mechanical implants that distinguish them from other clones), "The Bad Batch" does a better job of balancing standalone storytelling with connections to the rest of the "Star Wars" universe than most of its live-action peers on Disney+. More than that, it's a show that takes the anti-fascist messaging at the core of George Lucas' creation to heart by revealing how the rise of the Galactic Empire led to a clamp-down on both personal freedoms and the quality of life for your average civilian in a galaxy far, far away.
That goes double for the clones, all...
A continuation of the beloved "Clone Wars" animated series centered on the members of Clone Force 99 (each of whom bears unique genetic traits or mechanical implants that distinguish them from other clones), "The Bad Batch" does a better job of balancing standalone storytelling with connections to the rest of the "Star Wars" universe than most of its live-action peers on Disney+. More than that, it's a show that takes the anti-fascist messaging at the core of George Lucas' creation to heart by revealing how the rise of the Galactic Empire led to a clamp-down on both personal freedoms and the quality of life for your average civilian in a galaxy far, far away.
That goes double for the clones, all...
- 1/27/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Gearing up for another pivotal creative chapter, Grammy® Award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake has released “Big Hammer”, with accompanying music video directed by Oscar Hudson (Radiohead, Bonobo). “Big Hammer” is the debut single from James’ forthcoming, sixth studio album Playing Robots Into Heaven whichwill be released on September 8th via Republic records. The full track listing can be found below. Playing Robots Into Heaven follows the critically acclaimed Friends That Break Your Heart –James’ highest charting album in the UK to date – and will seeJames once again return to the electronic roots of his Hessle, Hemlock and R&s records days. It will also nod to his latest creation, ... Read more...
- 6/29/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
This Star Wars article contains spoilers for The Bad Batch.
The two-part season 2 finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch not only serves as an emotional closer for the titular clone force’s season-long arc, it also features an unexpected Rogue One reunion. As much as Clone Force 99 has tried to avoid getting involved in the small rebellions that are starting to form across the galaxy, they keep getting into situations where they have to fight against the Empire to protect themselves and others.
In the penultimate season 2 episode “The Summit,” Clone Force 99’s story once again intersects with rebel leader Saw Gerrera, who also plays an important role as Jyn Erso’s adopted father and brief ally in Rogue One before his death at the hands of the Death Star. The clones first met Gererra in season 1 when Admiral Wilhuff Tarkin ordered them to kill a group of insurgents led by Gererra.
The two-part season 2 finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch not only serves as an emotional closer for the titular clone force’s season-long arc, it also features an unexpected Rogue One reunion. As much as Clone Force 99 has tried to avoid getting involved in the small rebellions that are starting to form across the galaxy, they keep getting into situations where they have to fight against the Empire to protect themselves and others.
In the penultimate season 2 episode “The Summit,” Clone Force 99’s story once again intersects with rebel leader Saw Gerrera, who also plays an important role as Jyn Erso’s adopted father and brief ally in Rogue One before his death at the hands of the Death Star. The clones first met Gererra in season 1 when Admiral Wilhuff Tarkin ordered them to kill a group of insurgents led by Gererra.
- 3/30/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
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