#star wars the bad batch

[vivaislenska]

Maybe one day they’ll be able to flip through their scrapbook and laugh about it all

🥲🤞

[momojedi]

*whimpers*

[dragon-pups]

ANOTHER

[laughhardrunfastbekindsblog]

I cannot get over how much this one scene informs us of Tech's priorities, personality, and how much he cares about his squad.

THE SCENE: "Replacements," season 1 episode 3; the Marauder is in dire need of repairs

This scene is often played for laughs (and let's be real, it IS hilarious). There's Tech, completely ignoring Echo's not-so-subtle hints to help fix the ship, instead prioritizing tinkering with his gadgets because his definition of "critical systems" is apparently vastly different than others'. Result? The ship crashes.

But... Tech is RIGHT to be concerned about the chips.

He has been warning his brothers about the chips since Order 66, multiple times throughout "Aftermath" and "Cut and Run."

2. He suspected Crosshair was susceptible to the effects of the chip early on.

3. He saw firsthand the friction caused between Crosshair and the rest of the squad due to the chip, with the ultimate result that Crosshair attacked the squad and shot Wrecker.

OF COURSE he is going to prioritize creating a device that will test the functionality of their own chips - and I think he has two reasons for this.

First: Prevent further catastrophe by making sure no one else on the squad is at imminent risk of acting out like Crosshair did.

Can you imagine what could happen if anyone else became susceptible to the chip's effects? (Oh yeah, we can: we see exactly what happens with Wrecker on Bracca.) Tech's not losing another family member the way he just lost Crosshair.

Second: Support his theory that Crosshair's actions ARE a result of the chip. (Omega talked to Crosshair about this (in a roundabout way) in the brig, but it's Tech who mentions this possibility to the squad.)

And if they can find a reason, a solid explanation, for why Crosshair has turned on them, maybe they can find a way to help him.

Tech is logical and rational. He understands people by analyzing them, finding reasons to explain their motives and actions; and by understanding them, he can come up with a plan to fix the situation. And that's exactly what he's doing here: by proving his theories about the inhibitor chips, he can better help his family.

So, as much as I still laugh over Tech's nonchalant "We're fine" as they're LITERALLY CRASHING, I also find it so dang heartwarming and sweet that Tech was SO focused on saving his team in other, equally crucial ways ❤️

[milevengood]

JUST Tech, NOTHING MORE LMAO 😆

[midnightdjarin]

yall know what time it is MORE BAD BATCH STILLS🤩

[yeehawhijack]

Explain the equation of your dad being the one who showed you Star Wars but at the same time you still have daddy issues and now you’re attracted to copy and paste men.

[do-not-resuscikate]

A long, slight critical, rant about The Bad Batch.

Let me preface this by saying, I love this show, I think it has been one of the best animated shows to ever come out of Disney or Star Wars. This rant comes from a place of love.

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I think it's pretty clear at this stage that The Bad Batch Season 3, while excellent in so many ways, is not quite sticking the landing when it comes to human moments.

There's a reason The Outpost is a fan favorite ep.

There's a reason a lot of people resonate with The Crossing.

And the reason is not action or setpieces, it's the human moments. The emotional moments.

The moments where characters stop and react.

I always thought it was an odd choice to bring back Echo but then have him not even mention Fives, nevermind not giving us any insight into Echos feelings about the circumstances surrounding his death. Rex even talks about how Fives tried to warn him about the chips, in front of Echo, and nothing!

Maybe it's a fluke, an oversight, I thought? Maybe, a story arc they had to trim so they could better explore the new characters!? 

And wow, did the writers do some amazing character work in season 2! I mean, chef's kiss, 10 outta 10. Gorgeous. Give me more of that.

But then, season 3 came.

Do we see proper conversation about the loss of Tech? No.

Do we see Crosshairs reaction to learning of his death? No.

Do we see Phees reaction to his death? No.

Do we see the groups immediate interaction after Crosshair returns. No.

Hells, Omega is taken AGAIN and Hunter doesn't even blink.

We maybe get a token mention here or there, and then on to the next copy/paste rescue/escape.

The writing team leave these beautiful breadcrumbs for us, we're dying to know how X will react to Y next week, and then they just never follow through.

I love this show, I really do, but I can only excuse this so many times.

With the series almost at its end, I think it's becoming increasingly clear that the writers think action setpieces, and escape plans, and heists are what the fans want. 

Don't get me wrong, the setpieces are great. But action is a dime a dozen these days. Plenty of shows and movies give us awesome explosions and shoot outs.

Far rarer are shows, and especially animated "childrens" shows, that give us genuine, gut-punching, emotional moments.

With so little time left, I'm doubtful of a truly satisfying finale to the Batches story. 

So many threads are still dangling, and we're all dying for answers. But we'll spend the next precious few episodes watch Omega break out of Tantiss AGAIN.

Whoever's under CX-2s mask might be significant, but will we see anyone's reaction to it? Will we have time to explore it's impact? Would they explore it even if they had the time?!

The thing many fans fell in love with about the clones is not that they're badass soldiers blowing up droids, it's how they behaved as people. 

How they interacted with each other, defined themselves, pushed their individuality, morality, and goodness to forefront despite being told they are only weapons.

 It's how they reacted to the world around them and their place in it.

The point of the clones stories is not action, it's reaction.

[midorisudachi]

I miss this face.

Tech deserved a happy life on Pabu with his brothers & sister. Well, darn it...all the Clones deserve so much more! Why can't the Empire just clear off and let them just live their lives? Of course, we know that doesn't happen. I'm so nervous about this season of The Batch Bad...I don't want anything bad to happen to anybody! (Except Hemlock...I despise his smug face.)

I wanted to draw a super happy Tech in his casual outfit, just enjoying a beautiful day on Pabu with his handy data-pad & one of those fun-looking Pabu fruits. Pabu flowers remind me of Bougainvillea, which grow a lot in Southern California (making me reminisce about my home state). I also just wanted to draw Tech in general, as he is one of my all-time favourite Star Wars characters.

I hope everybody likes this! I enjoyed creating this piece.

Drawn with Sakura Pigma Micron pens, and then coloured in with a mix of Copic Markers & Ohuhu Markers. The clouds were done in Photoshop Elements, because I am terrible at painting clouds.

Star Wars/The Bad Batch/Tech © LucasFilm & Disney

Fanart © me, Jacqueline E. McNeese

[therealcalrissian]

deep down beneath a soldier’s armor, there lives an ipad kid

[photogirl894]

Just rewatched "Into the Breach" again and happened to catch a parallel to a scene all the way from "Return of the Jedi".

Bad Batch:

Crosshair: "They're about to jump."

Hunter: "Echo will come through. He just needs more time."

Return of the Jedi:

Admiral Ackbar: "We have no choice, General Calrissian. Our cruisers can't repel firepower of that magnitude."

Lando: "Han will have that shield down. We've gotta give him more time."

Both instances of people in a situation of impossible odds, relying on another person to help even their chances and believing they'll come through when others are in doubt. They hold onto that hope and trust in their friends because it's all they've got left.

Man, I love Star Wars parallels!! 😆

[momojedi]

Omega, after unlocking a door for the Batch because she was the only one small enough to fit: Well hello there.

Echo: Howdy.

Omega: Are you impressed?

Echo: No. You’re just too skinny. You need to eat more.

[dragon-pups]

More for the collection!

[topazblitz]

Echo and Omega

I’m reposting this with the video in case you’d like to see the process. This song was on replay while I was painting this scene, so I knew it had to go with the speedpaint.

I’m hoping Echo and Omega will have the opportunity to hug again and that this isn’t the end... Please Filoni, let my boy make it out of there alive.

Song: Ain’t No Crying by Derivikat

Procreate

[milevengood]

There were so many things pending between them... and that's what hurts me the most.

[annabethchase06]

I always think that Hunter is the sort of parent who would keep Omega away from alcohol at all costs, meanwhile Echo is the parent who argues that Omega is old enough and can make her own decisions.

Meanwhile Crosshair and Wrecker always tried to avoid those conversations because they secretly took Omega to drink with them when she was old enough to do so. And they obviously don't want Hunter or Echo knowing because they'd be murdered in their sleep.

Meanwhile Tech just wants to tattle to Hunter and Echo about it but he can't because Omega, Wrecker and Crosshair spotted him in the same bar kissing Phee and threatened to tell everyone unless he keeps his mouth shut about it.