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Cover for @tallnegotiations’ fic, “Keep” for the @codywanbigbang

Rated teen, check it out on ao3!

(Also on ao3: this art)

Vader is a technical genius, it is a well-known fact. So, following his defeat at the hands of his old Master on Mustafar and the rise of the Empire, Vader executes his greatest act of genius to prove his dominance: he creates an artificial intelligence modeled after Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After the rise of the Empire, nothing remains of Commander Cody except for CC-2224, just another rank-and-file stormtrooper among many. He goes where he is told to go, shoots where he is told to shoot, and doesn't question it because good soldiers follow orders.

A droid told to be human meets a human told to be a droid. They meet somewhere in the middle.

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Team 29: keep

Hello it is @codywanbigbang time everyone! This definitely wasn't born from a hyperfixation nope definitely not don't worry about it ANYWAYS

Author: @tallnegotiations (AO3)

Artist: @mock-arts (AO3/tumblr)

Rating: T

Word Count: 30183

Relationships: Cody/Obi-Wan (barely there lmao), Cody & Obi-Wan (constantly), Vader & Obi-Wan

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply, but also be on the lookout for clone trooper dehumanization, non-con medical procedures, and a pretty unhealthy relationship.

Tags: AI!Obi-Wan, Empire Era, canon divergence, emotional hurt/comfort, whump

Summary:

Vader is a technical genius, it is a well-known fact. So, following his defeat at the hands of his old Master on Mustafar and the rise of the Empire, Vader executes his greatest act of genius to prove his dominance: he creates an artificial intelligence modeled after Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After the rise of the Empire, nothing remains of Commander Cody except for CC-2224, just another rank-and-file stormtrooper among many. He goes where he is told to go, shoots where he is told to shoot, and doesn't question it because good soldiers follow orders.

A droid told to be human meets a human told to be a droid. They meet somewhere in the middle.

Find the fic here and the art here and here!

Once again, the biggest of thanks to @mock-arts for joining me in this story. Their art was what inspired the ending of this fic, so without them, it probably would have been very different. Couldn't have done it without you!

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I’m back! With more Cody-centric content and a codywan fic where, technically, [nevermind I can’t say that spoilers lol]. Keep an eye out for keep, coming soon!

(and the biggest of shout-outs to @mock-arts for their fantastic art, seeing my words come to life with this was mind-blowing and the ending was inspired by their ideas so I literally couldn’t have done this without them)

Coming soon, Saturday, 11 March 2023, for the @codywanbigbang from Team 29 @tallnegotiations & @mock-arts:

keep

Rating: Teen & Up

Word Count: ~30,000

Pairings: Codywan, more emphasis on Cody & Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan & Vader

Major Warnings/Tags: Post-O66; Empire Era; Dehumanization; Non-Con Medical Procedures; AI!Obi-Wan; Angst with an Open Ending (I make no promises of happiness)

Posting Date: Saturday, 11 March 2023

Summary:

Vader is a technical genius, it is a well-known fact. So, following his defeat at the hands of his old Master on Mustafar and the rise of the Empire, Vader executes his greatest act of genius to prove his dominance: he creates an artificial intelligence modeled after Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After the rise of the Empire, nothing remains of Commander Cody except for CC-2224, just another rank-and-file stormtrooper among many. He goes where he is told to go, shoots where he is told to shoot, and doesn't question it because good soldiers follow orders.

A droid told to be human meets a human told to be a droid. They meet somewhere in the middle.

Preview:

The functional one flickers blue, stuttering, until a holoimage appears, covering its blank metal body. Overlaid on reality is the face of a man: auburn-haired, blue-eyed, bearded. It – the image – wears simple tan robes in a particular sort of way. Though it still holds the defunct droid, it bows to him.

That is – wrong. CC-2224 is a stormtrooper. A rank and file agent of the Empire. A clone. Expendable.

Nobody is supposed to bow to him.

“Hello there,” the droid says, the holoimage’s mouth moving, as if there is really a tongue and a throat and lungs producing the sound. “I am Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I was a member of the Jedi High Council and the High General of the Third Systems Army.” It straightens from the bow. “How may I assist you, Commander?”

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(Feel free to ignore if you already got this)

Do you know how hard it was to pick just 5?

In no particular order:

Codywan spy fic that probably rewrote part of my brain and definitely has me waiting impatiently for a sequel (writing takes time, I know, but I will be reading it as soon as it comes out) which is by @tallnegotiations

Codywan fantasy AU with blind Obi-Wan and an arranged marriage. When I tell you that I think they've got the best blind Obi-Wan on AO3 I am not kidding. It's sweet and fluffy and caring and they're doing a rewrite which is also excellent! It's by @meantforinfinitesadness

How to bring him home has had me in tears, multiple times. The whole series has, but this one just makes my heart hurt in the best way possible. It's Night_Fury on AO3 which I think is @shootingstarpilot on here.

This is probably the longest fic I've loved but it's a good read, the plot is well thought out and the author is so lovely. I don't think they have tumblr.

Lastly, the ridiculously talented Frost who's art has generated several fics but more importantly, her fic solidified Codywan as my favourite pairing ever, in any fic I've ever read. I would like some of your talent, please?! @frostbitebakery

Also people who are that good that I cannot possibly pick any of their fics as my favourites but have definitely shaped me and my writing and possibly my now Codywan filled brain:

@afoundling (I love you so much and I can't wait for you to post one of your upcoming fics!!!)

@crownprincecody (Your doctor Codywan literally had me smiling with every word!)

@redminibike1 (I don't even know where to start with how good your fics are?! I want to hug you and tell you how much I appreciate your writing)

@glimmerglanger (Mostly the sanguine series, if you ever write more vampire Obi-Wan, I may actually want to kiss you)

@ijustreallylovedaredevil (I hope you're okay with me tagging you but your writing made me want to write and I can't get enough of it!)

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Favorite Moments from Long Way Up → Making Friends with the Locals

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hello i am still alive maybe i think I’m up to my eyeballs in deadlines but its shark week and as a result of binging a taiwanese thriller series for 6 hours straight I present a rare codywan doodle after months of tragic starboys drought ;u;

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Day 1 | Padawan

I’m a little late but here is my contribution for Starwarstober 2022

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they lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship

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Sometimes, you just need a hug (whether you realize it or not)

If you’ve seen Stargate Atlantis, you may recognize this scene. I just had to draw it with Quinlan and Obi-wan. It was too perfect.

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Chrome Cody

He conquers his opponents by blinding them with his dazzling drip✨.

(Forgot I drew this. It’s been sitting on my laptop for months.)

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not a single day passes that i don’t think about this

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she’s slaying (literally)

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diplomatic mission gone wrong

heres a version with blaster fire but idk i don't really like it all that much

also this is a redo of day 4 of @codywanweek it's been over a month lmao

various process stuff and also a crop

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This is a canon interaction they have had before.

comic text credit goes to this text post by @/fives-bf.

I've been on a star wars kick since the obi-wan series came out, so expect more comics soon.

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Found this far funnier than I should have