#cid the bad batch

[whos-orion]

Another Day

Summary: Been a little over a decade since Cid turned in the Batch. Life in the parlor is quiet, dull, and mundane. And Cid does what she does every day--lie to herself that she doesn't feel guilty.

Word Count: 893

Notes: hiii !! Been a while since I've written something. Got the idea for this a while back and decided to finally write it. Cid is really interesting to me and I wrote her as best I could. Hope you enjoy!

Cid stood at the electric blue bar table, absently running a sponge over the grimy surface. A few glasses sat down on the counter, most were only half finished. She sighed. Another boring day. Most days had been boring for the past decade, ever since…well, you know what. Since she’d turned in the Batch. Serves them right! They’d been out of contact with her for weeks, and went MIA on a job! She had no clue what happened to them, and couldn’t really care less. Maybe. If it wasn’t for the kid. The only thing she could bother to feel remorse about was whatever happened to Omega. Tiny was tough, but from the way those Imperials had spoken, it didn’t sound like they were planning on leaving her alone.

Yeah, Cid hoped the kid was okay. And that was it. That’s what she told herself, at least. But deep down, though she’d never admit it, she’d felt bad about turning in Muscles and Bandana. Especially right after Goggles had died. It was a shitty move, yeah, and she’d say they deserved it. But she didn’t spend too much time even lying to herself about it. Cid didn’t like thinking about her feelings. But what else was there to do when you scrub tables silently all day?

Cid stood at the electric blue bar table. Another day. Another drink. Something different did happen today, though. Some stranger came into her bar, cloaked with some blonde hair peeking out. A young woman by the looks of it, and looking for trouble. You always know it’s bad news when they show up in a cloak. Beside her walked a lurca hound, large and menacing. Cid really needed to put up a “no pets” sign. The woman had sat in a booth for nearly the whole day, watching Cid. Cid nearly went over and asked her why she was being so creepy, but Cid just didn’t have it in her. Witty remarks and shouting people out of her bar were a thing of the past.

The woman sat in the bar until some Stormtroopers walked in, they’d been frequenting this side of Ord Mantell for a while. The two troopers ordered some drinks, and the woman got up, lurca hound right behind her. She walked past them, and though they didn’t notice, Cid saw her walk away with something in her hands. It had to be small, maybe a data chip or a comm link. But Cid wasn’t paying too much attention to her. The woman left the bar, hound close behind, looking over its shoulder at the troopers. The troopers then got their drinks and left without noticing anything amiss. Cid came to the conclusion that the woman was some kind of rebel, and she wouldn’t care to report her. All the Empire had done for Cid was put her nearly out of business. Maybe the next time that woman came around she’d give her a drink, on the house.

But the woman didn’t come back. Cid spent more time thinking about her than about the parlor. That blonde hair. That cloak. Never seeing her face. Typical troublemaker, never to be seen again. Sat in the bar all day, watching Cid. Her mind wandered to Tiny. Omega. That blonde hair. That optimism she carried. Cid knew that if the kid was alive, she’d be doing something exactly like that woman. She’d like that hound too. Omega had an affinity for the strangely vicious creatures, like that Rancor from their first ever mission.

Cid scrubbed the bar and scrubbed the tables and scrubbed the drink glasses. The only reason she bothered to keep up with it was because it felt like somehow, someway, she was scrubbing away her guilt. But she wasn’t. No, it would always be there. It was right behind this counter she’d watched Muscles try and fight off the Stormtroopers when he’d been freshly injured. Right behind this counter as she’d watched them cuff him. Right behind this counter when Dark and Broody came running out, panicked, having sent the kid on her way. And then she’d taken the payment and just left. She had left the parlor and gone to a nearby hotel, staying there for a few nights with only the company of a briefcase of credits. She’d come back to a fully empty bar. Not even Bolo and Ketch were there. Nowadays, she only had five people at most in the bar, half of those were usually Stormtroopers. They knew nobody went here, and all the other bars were typically full. Business was bad. And by the looks of it, wouldn't be better.

Cid scrubbed the surface of the electric blue bar table. It’d been a few months since that woman had come into the bar. She still hadn’t come back. Things were picking up in the fight against the Empire. Cid knew that woman was out there, fighting off those bucketheads with her lurca hound. She couldn’t help but imagine her with a bow like Omega’s, it just seemed like it fit. Or maybe she was just feeling guilty again. No, she couldn’t be. She didn’t feel guilty. Not for them. For her? For Cid? She felt guilty. Guilty for ruining her already shit life. But what could she do about it? Stand there a scrub, like she always did.

[talesfrommedinastation]

My redneck neighbor Doug's interpretations on various 'Bad Batch' characters: Side Character Edition!

I'm chuffed that everyone thinks my neighbor Doug is funny: he really is a gem. I had no idea we'd bond over Star Wars and crappy weather, but here we are.

Naturally, I had to bother him about other characters that showed up on The Bad Batch, so, here we go!

Phee Genoa: Ah-ha, that there’s Church Lady. You know her, she’s got a big square in her pocketbook and you don’t know if it’s pound cake or a brick, because the Lord saves but He can’t help you in the alley when you’re in Treme and the streetlights just turned on. She has two ex-husbands who are both preachers and they turned to Jesus because they are so scared of Church Lady in court. 

(So I guess he’s saying Phee has raw WHO DAT energy, for my Saints fans out there)

Cid: Looking at this fat lizard bitch makes me hungry. I call that one Houma-BBQ because I’m guessing we could feed a whole parish fire station based on the size of her tail. I wish she’d shut up, she reminds me of my mother-in-law. 

Cad Bane: Homeboy looks like a Sesame Street character who teaches Big Bird about concealed carry laws. I call him Gun Safety Muppet. I don’t like him because he shot my Wife and I’s Boyfriend on the other show and his robot needs to be tossed into a wood chipper. 

(“I’m not gay, but Jenny and I…well, we would make an exception to that man. You ever see ‘Deadwood’? Man is fine. I’m not GAY.”)

Fennec Shand: That’s The Chick that’s in Everything. She was on ER and Boba Fett and I think a Marvel show too? I like her. Hope she kills Gun Safety Muppet and hurls his blue ass into a dumpster. 

Howzer: That’s my niece’s boyfriend, Jorge. We all love Jorge, nice guy, owns an auto repair shop and always remembers plates and napkins for the cookouts after church.

Gregor: Jorge’s cousin, Manny. Met him once at Christmas in Miami, nice guy, only drinks brown liquor and insists everyone arm wrestle him. But he’s got a good job as a PE teacher, we respect education, come on now. 

The Martez Sisters: Aw, man, it’s Jorge’s Unemployed Sisters. I hate it when they show up for Christmas and get into fights with my momma. 

(“Doug, you know they’re not related to the clones at all, right?” “Says who?” “The PLOT?” “Eh, they’ll change it, just watch.”)

Mayday: Aw, I liked this guy so much! That’s Sassy Park Ranger, he’s the type that gives you your camping permits, warns you about the bears, and then is all disappointed when you don’t properly stow your food and the bears destroy the campsite. I need to go back to Little River Canyon, that place was pretty. 

Lt. Nolan: THAT STUPID BLOND JACKASS. (Doug was so enraged by the guy he had nothing else to add. Damn.)

Senator Chuchi: Why does this lady make me want a blue slushie? I’ll call her the Sonic Special. They need more Sonics here in the north, they really do. 

Cody: That’s Obi-Wan’s Boyfriend, he’s sad all the time. We know why. (Confirmed that Doug is a Codywan shipper and I don’t know what to do about that)

Royce Hemlock: Is that Jimmy Neutron after he grew up and became one of those guys that’s on the internet all the time writing creepy things? It’s Jimmy-the-Scientist. He looks like the type of person dogs get weird around.

Rex: That's Rex. He's a king. Respect him.

[ayyyy-le-simp]

Hey pookieesss 🤭

Happy Final Bad Batch Eve. I’m totally not crying.

All day I’ve seen final goodbyes and sad edits. And so to help ease the nerves and anxiety, I come here with some hopefully funny shenanigans. Featuring my beloved Mami again.

My mother has very little knowledge on Star Wars (which relatable, im still learning). And so I’ve asked for her to give me her thoughts on The Bad Batch characters!! I call this ✨ pre-game comfort ✨. Writing this two hours before midnight (it’s 10pm where I live).

Enjoy <33 and everyone thank my beloved mother!! (Spanish lines will be translated, blue print is me)

“I already told you, Rambo.”

“Was he ever shirtless?”

“Unfortunately no.”

“Damn.”

“He’s a 7/10 though.”

“That’s the one who died, right?”

“Pobrecito.” (Poor thing.)

“Cómo se llama?” (Whats his name?)

“Tech.”

“Ahh okay. He died the same way Bucky Barnes died.”

“Bucky Barnes didn’t die though. He came back as the winter soldier.”

“Exactly. And who’s that mystery clone guy?”

“I think that mystery clone is Tech.”

(Guys she supports our delusions.)

I’m typing this on my phone at the moment, and for some reason, tumblr isn’t letting me type under pictures and it’s literally annoying me and I’m too lazy to made separate posts, but stay tuned. But I might make another version on my tiktok 🤭

ANYWAYS

Moving onto Crosshair

“He reminds me of your dad. Bald and tall.”

(I showed my mom the scene of Crosshair sitting by himself in the cafeteria)

“Ay pobrecito.”

Moving onto Wrecker

“He reminds me of Drax. From guardians of the galaxy.”

“I think he would like Pitbull.”

“MR WORLDWIDE!”

“I literally love him.”

“Quién? Wrecker or Pitbull?” (Quién means who)

“Wrecker.”🤭

“Estas loca.” (You’re crazy.)

Moving onto Echo

“What happened to him?! Why does he look gray?”

“He needs to eat some red meat. Get some blood in that skin. That’s some low iron.”

“Yo le daría carne asada.”(I’d give him carne asada.) [steak]

“Echo? Like the movie Earth To Echo. I like that movie.”

Moving onto Omega (my literal daughter)

“She looks like her name would be Estella. Or Estrella.” (Estrella means Star in Spanish)

“I like Omega. It’s a cute name.”

Moving onto Phee

“I like her, she’s voiced by Wanda Sykes. I like Wanda Sykes, she’s funny as hell.”

“She really liked Tech.”

“She and Tech deserved better.”

“In my mind, Tech is not dead, he’s happily married to Phee.”

“You’re delusional.”

“I know.”

“Pobrecita, she didn’t see him around.”

Moving onto Cid

“Isn’t that the puta that snitched them out?”

(Puta means bitch)

“Yeah.”

“Hm. She’s a witch for that.”

BONUS:

CAPTAIN REX✨✨

“…”

“…”

“Que guapo.” (How handsome.)

“…”

“RIGHTT.”

“But he’s a captain?”

“Yeah.”

“Oh no. I can’t go cheating on my Captain America. America’s ass. He’s the only Captain in my life.”

“He can be your space Captain. Space’s ass.”

“Space’s ass.”

“Space’s ass.”

OKAY THANK YOU FOR READING THIS 🙏🏽🙏🏽PRAYERS FOR THE FINAL EPISODE IM SCARED GUYS WE NEED A HAPPY ENDING 😭 😭 🙏🏽 I NEED THEM ALL TO BE WELL AND OKAY AND SAFE OR ELSE I’LL BE A MILITARY WIFE IN MOURNING

[eclec-tech]

Tech did NOT want to be the racer.

Yes, he pulled off a stellar performance utilizing his exceptional piloting skills in a sport he found fascinating, but he did not want to. He wasn't showing off. He wasn't proving a point. He had to race, and he made that decision on his own. This was Tech being the hero for all the right reasons.

It was clear from the moment Millegi spoke of forfeiting and Cid began wringing her hands that Tech was making a difficult decision. The sport was dangerous and he had only a beginner's knowledge of the track and racing craft, but he knew that he was the only one with the power to save all their lives from a powerful gangster. There was no excitement in his face, only resolve.

Even when he won there was no joy apparent on his features. He wasn't happy. He was relieved. He could have easily been killed, and his death would have meant Wrecker and Omega's deaths as well. When they got Cid back, he was not eager to accept her flimsy words of thanks. She had put them all in a dangerous position merely for her own profit and he was not about to let her downplay that in her usual way.

At the very end of the episode, it becomes clear what is most important to Tech. He puts his hand on Omega's shoulder and sends her a small smile. A moment later, he gives another happy little grin to Wrecker. It's obvious he would do anything to ensure the safety of his family and he is happy he was able to do this for them.

[stoat-party]

Season 3 episode 1: Phee beats the crap out of Cid for 30 minutes

[you-see-something-strange-here]

no but wrecker’s expression every time cid ups their percentage is so cute. he’s like “oo 35%!” then looks at hunter who is not happy and goes right back to scowling and crossing his arms

[themistymountainscold]

i couldn't help but notice how much happier hunter is now he's ghosting cid. echo is going to be so proud of him for it too. that bitch exhausted the both of them.

[movietimegirl]

Ugh, I really love Cid. But now, this ep hinting her of being sus. Don't do it!

[white-lupus]

Some thoughts about The Bad Batch S2 Ep4 - Faster

I’ve really loved this episode, some fresh air (spoilers below)

¿Tech? ¿Just Tech? Yes! And he f***ing deserved this ep! And more, in my opinion (we saw another scene with him and Omega talking alone, so...).

Anyway, I would say that I start to see a pattern with this ep and ep2. These clones, especially Tech, who is the "intellect” of the group, have spent their entire (short) lives in a war. They haven’t seen or known anything else (always the mission). Except now.

First with Romar and the Serennian culture, and now with the podrace, Tech is stepping out of his comfort zone. He smiles a lot in this episode and I think, for the first time, he's accepting a compliment as it should be. I'm so happy for him!

Another interesting thing is that relationship between Cid and Millegi. What a surprise! I’ve loved Millegi character (especially voice and design) and I wonder if he’ll return in future eps. I wanna know Cid’s past! And that final warning is so well done. Now we will all doubt Cid at the key moment (not me, I believe in her!).

[foxwithadarkside]

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@arcee-1995

@isurrendertoclones

[ellies-enrichment]

The Bad Batch + Text Posts

[here-comes-the-moose]

Tech is and was always Cid’s #1 hater. It’s lucky for her that he was dead when she sold out Omega because he absolutely would have fucked her up I said what I said.

[justchandlr]

thinking about how much I love the villains of the bad batch because their motives aren't just evil for the sake of evil, but something more like:

"how the fuck is this gonna affect my funding"

(especially you tarkin)

[eclec-tech]

Anyone else think that "transporting fifty cases of nerf nuggets" might mean more than Cid let on? Given the way she has a tendency to leave out vital information, I'd be more inclined to believe Echo and Hunter were transporting fifty cases of thermal detonators--aka something that can turn a nerf into nuggets.

With her, you never know.

[nahoney22]

Just remember, if anyone loveable dies tomorrow it’s not canon in this house

[you-see-something-strange-here]

Hunter…you HAVE to leave Cid she is so toxic -