The Bad Batch - Mini Stories

Make A Move

Grand Moff Tarkin couldn't say much but his dislike for the clones, however one particular clone caught his eyes as he had not only succeeded in capturing his former squad but he had found a hidden rebel base. It seemed brain washing the clone had done its job and Nala Se's faith in her experiment meant more power for the Empire.

There, kneeling in front of him was a group of clones known as Clone Force 99 with a few rebels including the MIA clone known as Captain Rex. Many rebels were kneeling behind the clones. 

A particular young clone caught his interest, she was blond and was cowering in his stare. She was being protected by Clone Force 99s own bodies despite them being electrocuted and threatened none of them moved. 

"Well it would seem, we must be on our way. ES-02, retrieve CT-9004 for his last mission" Tarkin said with a smug smile. ES-02 was quick to leave the place and search for her commander. 

"It would seem this is your end. I hope this rebellion achieved all your dreams. I now have a special treat for you all, especially Clone Force 99" Tarkin explained, standing with a smirk as the door to the side opened and what was left of the Elite Squad walked in. 

The batch were in shock, Crosshair was nowhere in sight. They thought he would at least be there but no, he wasn't..

"You seem confused. It would seem you don't know. CT-9904 is on his way" 

Just as Tarkin spoke two figures entered, one was clearly a clone in handcuffs while the other held a very distinctive gun up at the ceiling. His armour looked destroyed and was broken in places. 

"CT-9904, I have one last mission for you before your job is done" 

CT-9904, walked forward, shoving his prisoner to kneel by the side of Captain Rex who soon realised this was Captain Howzer from Ryloth. Clone Force 99 watched with fear in their eyes at their former brother who had been manipulated and destroyed on the inside. 

"CT-9904, Initiate Protocol 711" 

All heads turned to Tarkin who watched as the imperial clone in front of him lifted his gun and shot ES-02 straight through the head. Tarkin could only smile, "Now, Initiate Protocol 87" Rex gulped, recognising that one. Tech frowned, he remembered reading that one.

Protocol 87 was to kill the squad and any subjects who had been exposed to something. Or in other words had betrayed their purpose'.

Clone Force 99 watched as the one they knew as Crosshair, stood in front of them all and pulled out his famous 773 Firepuncher. 

"Yes sir" the cold tone alerted them all to the marksman who took aim. 

"Start with the child" 

As soon as Tarkin said that, the batch moved their bodies in the way. Stormtroopers watched with shock in their body languages.

"Yes…sir" His tone was more shaky which the Admiral didn't notice but the members of Clone Force 99 did. 

Just as CT-9904, took his safety off, a ship landed beside them all and none other than Nala Se stepped out with her own officers, who by disguise looked like Stormtroopers but we're clones dechipped. 

"Nala Se, I see you came to see your work's demise" Tarkin said, crossing his arms. CT-9904, stood frozen in between the two, holding his aim at the child well more like Echo's armour. 

"I am but this is not the work I believe is right"

"How so?" Tarkin asked, wondering what the answer was.