#Shadow Troopers

[calebjorgens2024]

when I fell asleep at 3:00 in the afternoon and awoke at 8:00, I dreamt that Scorch is actually a deep-cover agent for Rex. And being a trained clone commando, he hides his intentions very very well. What I can recall is that Scorch has hidden guilt about taking Omega away but he had no choice but to do his duty and that he was secretly glad she and Crosshair had escaped Weyland and Mount Tantiss. What I can recall is that, as Omega escaped; Scorch would mutter to himself “stay safe sister. Run away and never look back. It’s a dangerous galaxy out there.”

this could be the start of an idea of mine of which Scorch plays his role as a seemingly subservient clone commando very well!

[violadreamwalk]

Halfway point seems like a good time to share this again...

So, this might not be the Bad Batch fix-it you’re looking for because it doesn’t fix that one big thing that most people looking for a fix-it want fixed.

But hear me out.

I watched this show with my kid and, at the end, she requested that I fix that big thing – among other things – which I’m happily doing for her. But the more I tinkered with those ideas, the more I thought about this.

So, if you found yourself like three-fourths of the way into the finale of this show going, “Ooo jump scare! ...Wait a minute, who tf even was that?” Well then, come over here and sit by me.

(Wish we had another image of these guys all together, but... you know.)

Shadows  

Summary: What does that make you? A believer.

1. Zero Series

2. Operative One

3. Washouts

4. Operative Two

5. Operative Three

6. New Recruits

7. Operative Four

8. Operative Five

9. Maintenance

10. To The Last Man

Fandom: Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Cartoon), Star Wars - All Media Types

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Major Character Death

Characters: Royce Hemlock, Emerie Karr, Clone X, Original Clone Trooper Character(s) (Star Wars), CT-6922 | Dogma, CX-1, CX-2 | Sniper CloneX2 (Star Wars), CT-9902 | Tech, CT-9904 | Crosshair, CX-3, CX-4, CX-5, Clone Trooper Commander Characters (Star Wars), Clone Commander Mayday (Star Wars), CC-3636 | Wolffe, Background & Cameo Characters, Omega (Star Wars: The Bad Batch) 

Additional Tags: Mild Gore, Brainwashing, Gross medical stuff, Implied/Referenced Suicide, Assassination, Assassins & Hitmen, Torture, warning for language, So much fcking language, And for some not-overly-detailed discussion of past childhood abuse, Fix-It of Sorts, Fix-It, But maybe not the one you were looking for, This show is so messy, but apparently, I love mess, Not Canon Compliant, Alternate Universe, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Ghosts in the Machine, Hauntings, Hallucinations, or are they?, Ghosts

[knightprincess]

Forgive Me (Echo x Medic Reader) Part 22

Words: 1.9K Warning: This chapter enters TBB Season 3 Territory! - Mentions/Implied torture - Dark Trooper Program Pronouns Used: She/Her - Use of Y/N - Reader is nicknamed Snap

(Y/N) stood in the middle of the large lab she'd been assigned to, uncertainty shining in her eyes as she did so. Questions flooded her mind, so many questions about different things, most of which started with why. Briefly, she glanced back at the secured door, guarded by two commandoes and a full-body scanner. It was clear security and secrecy were the top priority. Yet still, Snap didn't understand why she was there, let alone why she had been given her own lab.

"I trust everything is up to your standards," said Hemlock in a smooth voice as he entered the secured room. He rubbed his gloved hand as if it pained him in some way. (Y/N) turned to nod in silence, almost refusing to utter a word as if she was rebelling against them on a minuscule level. "Everything regarding your program is within these files. I will have the latest one brought to you," he added, hints of respect shining through his voice. "This one was recovered from Eriadu."

"Eriadu?" questioned (Y/N). Confusion was present and on display, but she made no attempts to hide it. "There are no bases or facilities there. And this program doesn't accept TK Troopers from War-Mantle," she continued, displaying her knowledge well enough and unknowingly revealing why the Emperor had intended for her to be transferred in the first place.

"Very good," complimented Hemlock, although more in a backhanded way, as if she was a child who'd just won a game. "The trooper in question was a rogue. Tarkin has no use for him. However, I believe he will be a good candidate for your program and an excellent display of your skills," added the scientist, recalling Rampart's quick and fast failures regarding many things, including his attempts at keeping the project going until (Y/N) could be found. The project had produced one good Shadow. The rest hadn't survived Rampart's attempts at turning them.

"Until I'm done revising the techniques used, I suggest leaving those selected for the project alone for the time being," Snap ordered authoritatively. Clearly, she cared for the clones, but she didn't desire to put them through the fatal torment Rampart had apparently taken great joy in putting those selected through. "I will do this alone; I work better that way," she added, determining she had little choice in the latter, but she could at least make the demands and maybe just maybe sabotage the program some way. Make sure the troopers selected have someone to care for them or have a chance to escape if the time should arise.

"As you wish," replied Hemlock, seemingly unsurprised by her tone or the request to work alone. The Emperor at least had forewarned him of such, along with her care for the troopers, just as he knew of the ulterior motive for (Y/N) being transferred to the base. She wasn't just a skilled medic and desired high-ranking personnel; she was a weapon against the troopers already within the facility. No trooper who cared for her would leave her behind if they had the chance to escape, and she wouldn't leave without them either. "The clone is scheduled to arrive in a few hours. In the meantime, I request you complete a medical check on the clone girl, Omega."

Snap could only nod in confirmation, with shimmering hints of recognition in her eyes as she recalled Echo mentioning Omega, the girl the batch had taken from Kamino the night they fled the empire. It scared her to think the kid was within the empire now, even more so when she knew the boys wouldn't give Omega over without a fight. She was one of them, a part of their family. If she was at the facility, then something must have happened.

Thinking about it only brought on fear and dread but also sparked hope the others were okay. (Y/N) instinctively reached for her necklace's pendant, wishing it would start transmitting again, but knew its signal was being blocked deep down. The Empire didn't want anyone finding the base or rescuing anyone within it. At the same time, she wondered where Wolffe was now; he was within the empire, too, joined to continue his self-given mission to protect her. Only they'd been separated, and all requests to establish contact had been refused, mainly due to Wolffe being a Clone and being seen as a liability.

"Your Snap," came the voice of a young girl from the secured entrance to the lab. When (Y/N) turned, she was met by Omega standing there, unsure what to do. She was trying to put on a brave face despite being scared. (Y/N) nodded to the assertion, a grin threatening to pull at the corner of her lips. "My brothers talk about you. Tech showed me a few videos, too," she added, answering the wordless question lingering between them.

"Of course, he did," commented (Y/N), recalling Tech's habit of recording everything. "Come, tell me about your adventures across the galaxy," added Snap, waving for Omega to follow. Echo had spoken of the adventures, too, when they'd been briefly reunited before. "Echo talks of you and the batch too, quite fondly," she added, helping Omega onto the examination table with gentleness, as an older sister would care for their younger siblings.

"I found Crosshair," said Omega after telling Snap stories from the past year and answering some of her questions. Unintentionally, Omega had also given (Y/N) the answer to another question she'd yet to word: Who was the trooper Hemlock wanted her to work on? Now, she had the answer, but she was hesitant to do what was requested of her. He was a friend to her and Omega's family, as was Crosshair, who was also on the list of candidates.

"I got a mission for you, Omega," started Snap as she continued to do the required medical checks and fill out the forms. Omega seemed to perk up just a bit as if the idea of another mission gave back some of her lost hope. "When working in the facility, look for an escape. Don't trust anyone but Crosshair; when the time is right, take the snarky sniper and run," spoke (Y/N), willing to be left behind and even distract those around the facility if needed. "I'll work to free the others trapped her. Sabotage what I can," she whispered, once again acting as if Omega was her younger sister as if her words were a secret between them.

"What about you?" Omega asked in response. Her words were just above a whisper as they hit her. (Y/N) was trying to protect her, filling in for the batch now that she'd be separated from them.

"I'll be fine; I'm a survivor," replied Snap, tapping her necklace's pendant as if alerting Omega it was more than it seemed. Hemlock and his assistant Emerie Carr and Kaminoan scientist Nala Se soon returned. The Kaminoan seemed unsure, although (Y/N) was quick to observe she was likely there against her own will as well. She was forced to comply with the empire and give them something only she could.

"I trust our new assistant has a fresh bill of health," spoke Hemlock once again, his voice smooth and calm.

"She has a slight infection from an injury, so she'll be on antibiotics for a few weeks," Snap answered authoritatively again, knowing no one would question it. It would prevent anyone from taking Omega's blood for the time being. As the words left Snap's lips, Nala Se briefly glanced in her direction as if realizing the pair had a common goal: protect Omega. "Now, if you excuse me, I have some revisions to do and a long-term guest to prepare for," added (Y/N), instructing Omega to find her every day for the next few weeks or so to receive the antibiotics.

The moment Snap was left alone, she grabbed the datapad she'd been given and read through the research, horrified by the things Rampart had ordered, all in an attempt to make clones more obedient and loyal to the empire. Tarkin had started it by ordering inhibitor chips to be powered to the max, forcing away any individuality and disobedience in the commandoes. Rampart had implemented multiple levels of torture and retraining, rigorous courses bordering on cruelty, and even starvation to get what was needed from them.

"What an idiot," muttered Snap, the common feeling of being trapped overwhelming her again. She wanted to protect the troopers and care for them, but the Dark Trooper Program she was now the head of wouldn't allow that. It was a lose-lose situation for all of them. If they were put forward for her program as it was, it was guaranteed torment, punishment with little chance of survival, if it worked they would be mindless assassins akin to a human droid. "I need a fail-safe," she uttered, pulling her own personal pad from the draw to write down notes, ways she could eventually reverse the damage she would be inflicting on the troopers.

Before (Y/N) knew it, the door to her lab wooshed open again; Hemlock had returned this time, followed by two commandoes carrying a stretcher. On it was the trooper Hemlock had ordered be delivered to her. Snap wasted little time in thanking the two commandoes and moving to her patient, knowing her work was cut out for her. Hemlock left without a word shortly after, knowing she preferred to be left alone to her work; he'd read her detailed file and accepted the responsibility of being her keeper for now.

"Oh, Tech," whispered Snap, quickly placing a breathing applicator on him. Sympathy shone brightly in her eyes as she reached to take hold of his broken and bloodied hand, at least trying to give him reassurance that she cared, that someone cared. With a shaky breath, she started her assessment, making a record of all the injuries sustained. She could treat most of them; the broken bones were easy to fix, as were the other traumatic injuries; she knew there was little she could do for his right leg, crushed beyond repair. "Stay with me, Tech. I can't do this alone," admitted (Y/N) when he briefly regained consciousness and reached out for her. Whether that was instinctive because he sensed someone nearby or because he recognized her was another matter.

"You saved the clone," came the voice of an unknown scientist. Her voice was hard, but she also seemed surprised, as if she had expected (Y/N) to fail. Snap didn't bother to answer the question, simply nodding before returning her attention to the Bacta Tank. "Dr Hemlock requested this be delivered to you," she added, her cold voice even now, as she suppressed all her emotions and remembered what she'd been sent to do. Only now did (Y/N) completely turn her attention to the other scientist, signing for the encrypted datapad; no doubt it had previously belonged to Rampart.

"Anything else?" Snap coldly asked, knowing that if she was going to survive, she had to hide her weakness and put on an act. She had to be wise and pick the battles worth fighting. She had to hold back the tears threatening to fall now that she was truly able to ponder what was being asked of her. What she had to do to all the clones apart of her program? What the program truly was. Just as she had to accept, there was no going back to the innocent woman she had once been. She had to sacrifice who she was for others to survive and for answers to be retrieved.

Series Masterlist

[clonememesfrikyeah]

Alpha-17: “The kid has great potential. He may become a captain or even a commander.”

Maze: “Or a psychopath.”

Fordo: *sprinting for his life* “He’s got a weapon! He’s got a weapon!”

Cadet Rex: *sadistically laughing and chasing him with a machete*

[justiceforc3po]

Vada - maybe you should've thought about this before you decided to flirt with a Sith, you know? Inspired by the many, many times you get to ask Lana to defect. Unfortunately, active Imperials are banned from the polycule...for now Bonus since I started Ziost yesterday under the cut:

Their situation is not getting better guys.

[vephyrus]

Shadow Clone possibilities (rating on probability)

1. Tech. This is the most popular theory, considering Tech’s death included no body proof. In episode 7, after the Shadow Clone was crushed by the boulders, he walked away limping on his right leg; the same leg that Tech fractured after being crushed by 150kg. The Shadow Clone has those familiar grunts (unlike the regs) when pushing heavy objects. The accent of the mysterious clone is different than the regs; yet it sounds as if the Empire tried covering it up, layering it with another accent. Above all, the Shadow Clone disobeys orders from Wolffe. And what were Tech’s last words? “When have we ever followed orders.” In my opinion, this is the most probable.

2. Commander Cody. This is the next most probable choice. In season 2, Cody goes awol, after he starts waking up and questioning his choices with the Empire. After Admiral Rampart (who is a cruel official who I doubt would ever just let a clone walk free) informed Crosshair of Cody’s disappearance, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Admiral knew more. Not to mention, we need to see what finally breaks Rex. Based off of Rex’s PTSD flare-ups in Rebels, including him crying out Cody’s name, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see Cody for the last time in The Bad Batch season 3.

3. Dogma. This theory honestly caught me off guard because I didn’t expect it whatsoever. Dogma was a clone in the Clone Wars who blindly followed orders given by the sith disguised as a jedi, General Krell. Dogma always held to a dogmatic loyalty, hence his name. I think that the main reason people theorize Dogma as the Shadow Clone, is that they want to see him disobey orders, and have that character development. In a way, this will highlight how the Empire stripped away everything that made him Dogma. But in the long run with the episodes we have, I find this theory unlikely.

4. Crosshair clone. To me, this theory is the most improbable. But I can understand where fans are coming from, especially with the scenes where the Shadow Clone is beating the living daylight out of Crosshair; as a symbolism of him against himself. Talking among fellow fans, I see what the Empire would benefit from cloning Crosshair; getting inside information on the Bad Batch and Omega’s whereabouts. So in this theory, Shadow Clone would be our Crosshair. The Crosshair that is currently with the Bad Batch would be a clone. But again, unfortunately I find this one to be the least likely.

[redbean-nom]

why is boil affiliated with death watch

[shadestepping]

Alright, since I will be off work for the next six weeks and I don’t currently have any source of income (disability hasn’t kicked in yet), I am going to open some custom clone trooper phase 2 ref commissions.

For these commissions, I have a base that will be working off of to customize your clone trooper. So far for bases I have: Basic Phase 2 armor, ARC / Captain gear, Pilot gear, base Commando armor, and a handful of hairstyles and expressions, as seen below.

Each will come as a set of 4: Full-kit, Helmet off, Half-kit, and shirtless. I do not currently have a base for the lower body without a kit, but if someone wants to pay for that line alteration, it will be added to the base options. Any line alterations requested will be added to the presets.

Rates:

A base set will be $45, which includes any of the presets requested, recoloring, and scarring. Line alterations are an additional cost, as follows:

Hair (including facial and body): $5-15, depending on complexity

Armor additions: $10-30, depending on complexity

Expressions: $5

Accessories, Tattoos: $5-10

Samples:

You can DM me or email me at knorfka@gmail.com if you are interested, just please be sure you have all of your references together.

If you want tattoos added, please have a picture of what you want. I will not be designing them from scratch.

Please do me a favor and reblog this if you are a clone wars-centric blog! 💕 I would really appreciate it.

[engagemythrusters]

the highlight of Gregor's day is watching Rex and Wolffe bitchfight

[calebjorgens2024]

Star Wars: Imperial Shadow

in light of the third season of the Bad Batch, this is how I will think how Tech potentially operates as the shadow clone assassin known as CX-2, I must remind you there will be angst in this.

After his fall to his near death on Eriadu following his noble enactment of Plan 99, Clone Commando CT-9902 “Tech”, the brains of the Bad Batch and second in command to Hunter is rescued by Dr. Royce Hemlock of the Empire’s Advanced Science Division

however, Tech will have to feign compliance to Hemlock’s wishes!

He is taken to Tantiss on Weyland where he will undergo some reconditioning, however due to Tech’s brilliant exceptional mind it doesn’t work the way Royce expects. Scorch knows this, as he and Delta Squad had history with Clone Force 99 during the clone wars

instead, the reconditioning just made Tech more cunning and smart.

like Tech, Scorch has no choice in what he does and it’s something Scorch really regrets, he doesn’t want to hunt down his rogue brethren but he has no choice.

normally, Tech would leave the handling of knives to Hunter and Wrecker, but with his rigid training to be a Shadow X assassin operative, Tech will find this in handy so that he can know and understand how Hemlock’s Clone X program works and operates

And so, Tech and Scorch will navigate their roles all while masking their true intentions from Dr. Hemlock, Emperor Palpatine and the rest of the Empire!

[violadreamwalk]

The fact that reposts here go below the original content really messes with my brain, but maybe it's useful for things like this...

Shadows by viola_dreamwalk Chapters: 2/10

Chapter One: Zero Series

Chapter Two: Operative One

These guys deserved more story, right? Right.

Shadows

Chapters: 1/10

Fandom: Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Cartoon), Star Wars - All Media Types

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences 

Warnings: Major Character Death 

Characters: Royce Hemlock, Emerie Karr, Clone X, Original Clone Trooper Character(s) (Star Wars), CT-6922 | Dogma, CX-1, CX-2 | Sniper CloneX2 (Star Wars), CT-9902 | Tech, CT-9904 | Crosshair, CX-3, CX-4, CX-5, Clone Trooper Commander Characters (Star Wars), Clone Commander Mayday (Star Wars), CC-3636 | Wolffe, Background & Cameo Characters

Summary: What does that make you? A believer.

[cloned-eyes]

i felt like re-desiging my silly little baby boy oc today and decided to go absolute feral and traumatize him to no end <3

He lost his whole squad in an ambush, got his jaw blown off and lost his eyes but got saved by my Jedi oc Uros. Babyboy runs on rage and trauma

[chaoticstrata]

Izenom (Trooper) Commison!

Eee, my handsome trooper Izenom! I love this so much. More work done by the wonderful Rav!

Artist: Rav Tumblr:@daddyschlongleg Twitter:@daddy_rav Link to Commissions Post - Please go check him out if you're interested in commissions of your character! Such amazing work and he's wonderful to work with!

[techs-goggles9902]

Sterling Sunday!

(Sterling was that one clone that died in those sewers in the Maul/Mandalore/Order 66 arc)

[gijoe-forever]

[snapmite1998]

The Lethality of the Dawnbringers

The Dawnbringers are more than just a squadron; they are a highly efficient and lethal force within the ranks of Crimson Dawn's military. Once brothers in arms fighting for the Republic, they now fight under the banner of Darth Maul, serving a darker purpose. Under the leadership of Slick and his second-in-command, Shade, they had honed their skills in unconventional warfare, turning their back on their origins and embracing their new identity with unwavering resolve.

Their armor—repainted in black and red, adorned with fearsome designs and metallic horns—stood as a testament to their newfound allegiance. Each member, once a mere soldier, or rather in their minds, another expendable pawn, in an army of millions, had become a specialist in their field, transforming the squad into a unit of terror and precision.

The Dark Side Reinforcements

Adding to their lethality was the inclusion of several Jedi who had fallen to the dark side, now serving as part of the Dawn. These Force users, corrupted by the allure of power and freedom from the Jedi Code, brought an added element of fear to the battlefield. Their lightsabers hummed with crimson fury, cutting through the chaos with deadly finesse.

The presence of dark Jedi within their ranks was both a boon and a potential source of conflict. They wielded immense power, but their unpredictability and ambition often clashed with the disciplined approach of the former clones.

The Conflict

In the heat of battle, power struggles were not uncommon—a clash of wills within the dark ranks. One such moment arose when a particularly ambitious dark Jedi, hungry for greater control, attempted to assert dominance over the Dawnbringers. His name was Aldorin, a former Jedi Knight turned dark acolyte, known for his volatile nature and insatiable thirst for power.

As the Dawnbringers held their ground in a strategic position, Aldorin approached the squad with a malicious intent. His eyes glimmered with dark energy as he attempted to subdue them through sheer force of will, the air crackling with tension.

"You will serve me, or you will perish," Aldorin declared, reaching out with the Force in an attempt to bend them to his will.

Slick's Defiance

But Slick, the seasoned leader of the Dawnbringers, would not be easily cowed. He had faced betrayal before, and his resolve had only been strengthened by every challenge he’d overcome. His brothers looked to him now, trusting in his leadership and determination.

With a swift motion, Slick drew his blaster, his aim steady and unflinching. In a single decisive action, he fired, sending a bolt of energy straight through Aldorin’s chest. The dark Jedi’s expression shifted from arrogance to shock as he crumpled to the ground, his crimson lightsaber clattering uselessly beside him.

Slick stepped forward, staring down at the fallen figure with unyielding intensity. "We serve Lord Maul and his cause, not your ambition," he declared, bending down to retrieve the fallen lightsaber—a trophy of his victory and a symbol that no one, not even a force user, could dictate the fate of the Dawnbringers.

The Aftermath

The squad, emboldened by their leader’s bravery, regrouped, ready to face whatever came next. The acquisition of the crimson lightsaber served as a potent reminder of their independence and strength. The Dawnbringers were not just tools of destruction; they were an unstoppable force of allegiance to their own ideals and their leader’s vision.

With the battle still raging around them, they pressed onward, their lethal efficiency on full display. Together, they carved a path through the chaos, their reputation growing with each successful engagement.

The galaxy would come to know them not only as warriors but as a squad unmatched in both loyalty and lethality—a dark mirror of the soldiers they once were, now a harbinger of doom under the emblem of Crimson Dawn.