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purrgil chaser

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baby's first snow

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I joined the Rebellion and all I got was this sick leather jacket (aka I finished Andor last night so here's Kanan Jarrus in some classic rebel fashion).

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‘Soldier of the Sky’ 💚

(Completely forgot to post this here, but better late than never!)

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Motivational poster for myself

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haven’t drawn in almost a decade and have no idea how procreate works but i made a clone oc and became so fixated that i had to design a little intro sheet for him🤭

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You’re stuck in a room with the last character in your gallery how safe are you

(The original was getting rather long, so I put it mine in a new post)

How safe I am depends on how Boba Fett feels about me...

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Reblog this if you're aspec and into TBB, I want to find my brethren.

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Is this likely to happen? Probably not. But they’ve been teasing us with it all season long, and a girl can dream. 🤞🏻

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As beautiful as this moment is, all I can think about is the real sunset being used to represent the sun setting on both Crosshair and Omega’s newfound peace, and on Pabu being a place of safety for its residents.

It seems that this era will be ending soon. Calm before the brewing storm indeed.

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Clone Armor and Poster Symbolism in The Bad Batch Season Three

(Brace yourself, loooooong discussion under the cut).

So I’ve long been fixated on the symbolism of the clone’s appearance in Star Wars - it first began in The Clone Wars, with each clone discovering their own individuality and decorating both their bodies and their armor accordingly - think of the Republic crest which decorates both Jesse’s face and his helmet, and becomes a hard-hitting symbol of the end of the Republic which accompanies his death.

In The Bad Batch, clone armor has always been used to symbolize the character’s moral position- initially the main colors of the batch’s armor are black and red, showing both their power, and the element of mystery and otherness that they hold in comparison to standard clone groups. Crosshair’s turn to the empire is shown by him shedding his own armor, and donning a new, entirely black set, with no individuality at all.

In season two, the batch began removing certain sections of their armor and added pieces of a more civilian nature, such as Hunter’s scarf. The pieces of armor that remained were painted a lighter colour, showing that they were gradually leaving their lives as soldiers, or at least those of members of an elite squad, behind them.

In contrast, if you look at a character like Rex, he is still wearing the same armor from his service in the GAR, with only a few minor yet still currently unexplained modifications. He is the one holding onto the past and his service in the army, and it is his identity which drives him to save as many of his brothers as he can.

All of these ideas are particularly apparent in the new season three character posters which have just been released.

Now, while I have previously discussed the idea that the clone assassin is Tech, these posters have me equally convinced that it could actually be Cody.

I believe that Cody has the longest history of any clone in the franchise, being the only clone of any significance in the live-action films, and being prominent in both canon and legends material. As a standard clone, he would most likely have started his commission in the GAR with the general, all white trooper armor, and then decorated it himself as he gained individuality after leaving Kamino. In Brotherhood, the novel which takes place in 22BBY, Cody is described as wearing yellow armor, but, as we see in The Clone Wars, which takes place slightly later, his armor, along with that of the 212th, is more of an orange/gold. This small change could symbolize Cody’s own choice of armor paint being subtly darkened by his experience of war - he is still a loyal soldier of the GAR, but his experiences have changed him.

The orange armor quickly became synonymous with Cody, which is why it was such a shock to audiences to see him with grey armor in The Bad Batch season two. It is a sign that his individuality has been stripped away from him by the empire, but Cody himself still retains the capacity for individual thought and decision making, as shown by his actions in the episode. I also believe that clone armor colors not only symbolize the clones themselves, but also their Jedi generals - the 212th orange symbolized the positivity and energy which came alongside serving under General Kenobi, just as the 501st blue symbolized the freedom and fresh viewpoints of General Skywalker. Therefore, Cody’s grey armor also symbolizes his grief for what he did to Obi-Wan - the man who first provided him the space to discover his own individuality is now ‘dead’ at Cody’s own hand.

I have also long believed that there is a high chance that Cody did not end up escaping at the end of this episode, and was instead captured by the empire for use in experiments.

The release of these character posters seems very deliberate - Star Wars has always been about the battle between light and dark, but due to it’s association with the force, I don’t think we have ever seen clones portrayed in posters in such a manner. The cinematography staff of The Bad Batch have been very vocal recently on the importance of lighting in the show, and I believe that the posters are no exception.

If we look at these poster in order, it is interesting that Wolffe’s seems to be darker than the one featuring Hemlock and Emerie, especially considering how stable he appeared in the past episode.

I believe that this symbolizes that there will be consequences for Wolffe for his decision to let Rex and the others escape, and that he will be subjected to the same treatment which was used in an attempt to change Crosshair, which will leave him the unstable individual we first meet in Rebels.

This idea of placing the clones on a scale from light to dark has me concerned that this season will show the end of Cody’s arc, shifting from the bright white armor he first began with, ending with him wearing the dark armor of a clone assassin.

This idea is only furthered by Rex’s group referring to the clone assassins as ‘shadows’. The reason behind the name is obvious- the clones are shadows of their former selves, having been stripped of all identifying information and individuality.

Considering that Cody’s bright orange armor has long been thought to represent the sun, it would be devastating to see him reduced to an operative with no name and no personality, his only identifying feature being dark armor he would never choose to wear himself. Though I hate to think of it, it does make sense to portray Cody in this way to truly highlight the rise of the empire in the same way Jesse symbolized the end of the Republic - if this theory does turn out to be true, Cody’s arc may have always been intended to show his progression from sunburst to shadow.

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As amazing an episode The Return is, I’ve just gotta put this out there.

When Crosshair said this:

All I could think about was this:

It’s the same energy💀

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Yesssss you see my vision!! I was thinking about the comparison between the clones and the lurca hounds as soon as I saw the empire was controlling them through behavioral collars, the same way they controlled the clones through their inhibitor chips.

Batcher immediately jumped out to me as a symbol for Crosshair when it became clear how Omega had chosen to prioritize her over the other hounds, just like she prioritizes Crosshair over any other clone during her escape.

Even more compelling, Hemlock attempts to convince Omega that her domestication of batcher has made her weak and will lead to her death outside the facility. Hemlock also believes that Crosshair’s attempt to protect Omega at the end of season two was a sign of personal weakness, as Crosshair declined to spare himself the pain of the probe droid in order to keep Omega safe.

Honestly, the bit that gets me the most is the scene in episode four when Omega mentions sending a transmission to Hunter and Wrecker. Before Crosshair even speaks, we see Batcher whine and lie down on the floor in distress. Then, Crosshair tells Omega that it is possible their brothers haven’t survived. I have seen a lot of talk about this moment as Crosshair finding it easier to accept that Hunter and Wrecker might be dead, rather than the alternative that they simply won’t accept him back. I think Batcher in this scene shows his despair perfectly, and I’m so interested to see how their dynamic plays out as the season goes on.

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Yes yes yes!! When I first watched the scene I was initially confused by the fact that Hunter and Wrecker were inside the Marauder rather than waiting outside for any sign of Omega’s arrival, but this makes perfect sense!

I definitely agree with you that Hunter is the most fixated on Tech’s death, especially since he has been shown to have taken on Tech’s various roles within the team (flying the ship, following up on leads etc). Due to this, it is likely that it was Hunter who first received Omega’s communication, and yet his hesitation to leave the safety of the ship to go out and see her shows he doesn’t truly trust that the message was real either, just as Wrecker said. However, while Wrecker has the courage to face the fear of disappointment by leaving the ship first, Hunter stays behind until he hears Omega reunite with Wrecker outside, confirming that she truly has returned to them.

I definitely think that Hunter is fixated on his own failure to protect his family, and his display of Tech’s goggles certainly highlights that. However, until Tech fell and Omega was captured, no one represented Hunter’s failure as a leader like Crosshair. The tension between Crosshair and the batch throughout season one was primarily shown through the collapse of his relationship with Hunter, and both characters clearly feel it deeply. But up until the end of season two, Hunter had the rest of his siblings to focus on. But then, Tech and Omega were both lost, and his whole life began to revolve around getting Omega back. I can completely understand Hunter being blindsided here - he has probably been dreaming about their reunion for months, and certainly did not expect to be faced with one of his biggest failures during what should have been a happy, uncomplicated moment.

I love the attention to detail. Two islands of light. Crosshair on one, the others on the other. They perfectly displayed the huge gap that was created in the first season by Cross. Now he needs to regain the trust of his brothers after almost a year of living apart. From now on, the arc of Crosshair's correction begins in the eyes of the rest of the squad, his rehabilitation begins now and it is not known how soon he will be able to become a full-fledged part of this family again. When they trust him again and accept him as their own.

Omega will most likely help him with this. She was generally a ray of light, a supportive sister who you want to protect. She's the only one who believed in Cross, who trusts him even after all this time. Now that her brother has stopped listening to his demons and has begun his redemption, she must help him become Clone 99 again.

I sincerely hope that his story will not end with his death, otherwise we have already lost one.

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I love this analysis!! Even further than it just being the Marauder, it has been made clear throughout the series that the ship is Tech’s ship - he is simultaneously it’s pilot and engineer, and the one who cares the most about it. The Marauder looming behind Hunter symbolizes perfectly why he is so hesitant to welcome Crosshair back into their ranks - because even though Hunter does not yet understand what Crosshair has experienced at the hands of the empire, he knows for sure that it led to them losing Tech. Even without him being directly mentioned, his loss is felt so prominently here.

While the other three have stepped out onto the ground, Crosshair lingers on the steps of the imperial ship. Even though he wants desperately to rejoin his family, he still lacks the courage to step down to their level and fully into the light, and leave his past with the empire behind.

Even though Crosshair is illuminated by the light from the cargo ship, the light from the Marauder is both higher and brighter. It is a beacon, one likely put together by the same brother he lost, and it is calling him home.

I love the attention to detail. Two islands of light. Crosshair on one, the others on the other. They perfectly displayed the huge gap that was created in the first season by Cross. Now he needs to regain the trust of his brothers after almost a year of living apart. From now on, the arc of Crosshair's correction begins in the eyes of the rest of the squad, his rehabilitation begins now and it is not known how soon he will be able to become a full-fledged part of this family again. When they trust him again and accept him as their own.

Omega will most likely help him with this. She was generally a ray of light, a supportive sister who you want to protect. She's the only one who believed in Cross, who trusts him even after all this time. Now that her brother has stopped listening to his demons and has begun his redemption, she must help him become Clone 99 again.

I sincerely hope that his story will not end with his death, otherwise we have already lost one.

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