Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Clone Force 99
So, you want to watch The Bad Batch?
“So you want to watch The Bad Batch…”
For Star Wars fans, The Bad Batch is a missing link between the Clone Wars and the Original Trilogy.
However, Star Wars: The Bad Batch is inextricably linked to Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Dave Filoni’s seven-season saga about the “The Clone Wars” mentioned by Luke Skywalker to Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope.
For sure, there’s a lot there to know. And you only have a few more days to get to know it.
But thankfully, one of my favorite Star Wars writers — Kelly Knox — posted, “Who Are The Batch? Get To Know The Elite Squad Of Troopers.”
Kelly wrote:
Hunter. Tech. Crosshair. Wrecker. Echo. This is experimental unit Clone Force 99, the baddest batch of clone troopers you’ll ever meet. Each member of this elite group adds their own exceptional skill to form a team unlike any other in the Republic. The Bad Batch’s missions have a 100% success rate due to their unusual tactics and precise teamwork. They don’t fight for accolades or recognition, but for the thrill of a job well done and countless lives saved.
And it’s a fairly long article over on StarWars.com, so let’s give you a taste (below) and then send you over to The Mother Ship.
Of Clone Force 99, StarWars.com explained:
A Noble Namesake
The team’s unit number is an homage to a clone named simply 99. (Viewers met him at the start of The Clone Wars Season 3 in “Clone Cadets.”) Clone 99 was considered a failure due to his… physical limitations. He faithfully served the Republic in maintenance and janitorial duties on Kamino instead of on the front lines.
But 99’s weak exterior belied a resilient and wise spirit on the inside. His strong sense of duty, quick-thinking, and tenacity helped save the clone facility on Kamino from a Separatist attack. 99 gave his life in its defense, proud to have served as a soldier alongside his brothers.
And Ms. Knox gave a lot more background, which should put you in pretty good stead as you prepare to watch the new show on Disney+ debuting on May the 4th.
