New episodes of The Bad Batch fill in a huge gap of missing Star Wars mythology.
The animated arm of theStar Warsfranchise has taken on big importance in the current galaxy of offerings.
We broke it all down on the new episode of EW’s weeklyStar Warspodcast,Dagobah Dispatch.
Clones on ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’.Lucasfilm Ltd.
First off, a little history.
There have been various reasons for this very briefly touched on in expanded universe offerings.
One reason being that the clones were too expensive to produce and raise.
Senator Riyo Chuchi and Senator Bail Organa on ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’.Lucasfilm Ltd.
But the subject has never really been delved into seriously… untilThe Bad Batch.
But this week onThe Bad Batch, we saw the transition take center stage.
And this week, two clones who were going to come forward with the truth about Kamino were assassinated.
Emperor Palpatine on ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’.Lucasfilm Ltd.
Eventually, Senator Riyo Chuchi brought evidence to the Senate showing recordings of Rampart intentionally destroying Kamino.
Emperor Palpatine (voiced byIan McDiarmidhimself!)
Perhaps it is time for a change, now more than ever.
Building a strong galaxy requires protection and security."
