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Introduction:
Hello, all my clone troopers and welcome back to another post. As hinted, we’re voyaging to the galaxy far, far away to discuss Star Wars, specifically the clone troopers. Before we commence this journey of discovery, please sign up for the newsletter and subscribe to the blog for more exciting content. Our focus is on CT-9904, better known to the galaxy as Crosshair, a member of clone force 99. A badass clone who embarks on a journey of self-discovery, love, and loss, Crosshair’s journey mirrors that of this blog. What makes Crosshair special? It’s a question I’ve been trying to answer since the Bad Batch series on Disney+ ended earlier this year. To understand Crosshair, we must first understand the creation of him and his brothers. Clone force 99 are defective clones with intense senses and abilities. Among them are Hunter CT-9901, the leader with tracking skills; Tech CT-9902 with enhanced intelligence; Wrecker CT-9903 with brute strength; and Echo CT-1409, a former member of Domino Squad and the 501st Legion.
Clone Force 99:
The story of Clone Force 99, or the Bad Batch, begins with their rescue mission of Echo, who had been turned into a cyborg by the Separatists. The unit’s name is a tribute to Clone 99, a defective clone who saved Kamino, the clone’s home world, from certain destruction and died a hero. Crosshair, a sniper with sharp vision and a customized 773 Firepuncher rifle, pledged loyalty to the Empire after Tarkin enhanced his inhibitor chip. His story, along with that of his brothers, is documented in season 7, episodes 1-3 of the Clone Wars and the Bad Batch series seasons 1-3.
Crosshair CT-9904:
Crosshair’s story is compelling and relatable. When Emperor Palpatine executes order 66, Crosshair, unlike his brothers, follows the order due to his functioning inhibitor chip. His blind loyalty to the Empire, despite being used as a pawn, makes him a tragic figure. Crosshair’s solitary and lonely personality is evident, especially when he is demoted and used as a killing machine. However, his journey back to his brothers begins when he learns that the Clone army is being replaced with human soldiers. Crosshair’s story comes full circle when he finds himself under the control of Dr. Hemlock, a mad scientist who turns clones into super soldiers. Despite being tortured and experimented on, Crosshair, with the help of his clone sister Omega and his brothers, puts an end to clone captivity.
Conclusion:
The story of Crosshair is relatable. He’s you; he’s me. We are born with a certain innocence and through our experiences, we grow, and in our golden years, we learn from those experiences. I see myself in Crosshair. He’s attractive as a character because he mirrors us. The Bad Batch saga is streaming on Disney+. I would love to hear your thoughts on Crosshair or the characters in general. Thank you for reading. Until next time.
BLOG MATERIAL RESOURCE AND REFERENCES:
Fandom: https://clonewars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Outpost
https://clonewars.fandom.com/wiki/Crosshair
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