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im still in denial that cx-2 wasn’t tech tbh.
idk i just like this picture of my room at sunset
posted on ao3 for the first time in a millennia, the idea for this came to me in the middle of my english lit exam, and i NEEDED to write it
am i going to finish this? probably not, but here’s a screenshot redraw of my fav clone <3
noo this is so sweettt 😭
Tech would have been so excited to take Phee’s last name
except the problem was, the rest of the Bad Batch took it, too.
It started with Omega. She was out shopping with Tech for one thing or other when he introduced himself as “Tech Genoa” and she just got so excited and bounced up and down and exclaimed, “And I’m Omega Genoa!” And it wasn’t really the time to correct her, except then Wrecker picked up on it and he got so excited because “that’s right, we get a last name now!!” And they just run around the house screaming “Omega Genoa” and “Wrecker Genoa” while a flabbergasted Tech tries to find a tactful way to explain that actually only he gets the last name.
Hunter and Echo of course know how the last name thing works, but they also thinks it’s hilarious, so they start using it, too. First just as a joke around the house, but then it just kinda starts to roll off the tongue, and admittedly, it’s kinda nice having two halves of a name instead of just one. Crosshair thinks the whole thing is absurd, until someone new in town asks him which family he belongs to and he just scoffs and says, “Genoa, obviously,” and he started using it after that.
And that is why Phee came home from an expedition two weeks later to see a hand carved sign on the front of the Batch’s door that reads “The Genoas” and an extremely exasperated but endeared Tech.
So, @techsbrowneyes, @sgthunter001 and I have been playing Red Dead Online for about three years now. We made Hunter, Tech, and Crosshair as characters and have been roleplaying them. Here’s the result in a fun, hilarious video that any Bad Batch fan won’t want to miss!
I love these two ❤️
This was just sitting around so I thought I’d post it. It was fun doing Tech without his goggles :)
The fourth addition to the ‘Bad Batchers as Horses’ series. Here we have Echo, the grumpy one of the squad. Grumpy but adorable.
Here we go… another addition to the ‘Bad Batchers as Horses’ series! Here we have Wrecker as a big, adorable draft horse! This one is my favorite so far.
My heart! Racer is so adorable… ❤️
Soldier. Pilot. Father.
In honor of May the 4th, I’m posting a little something of Tech and Racer. I like to think Tech and Phee bring their son everywhere, even on missions. Tech is usually the one who carries him. Racer enjoys every minute of their adventures :)
I kind of gave up on the shading after awhile, but I still like how this turned out.
Originally, I was going to wait to post this until tomorrow, but I thought, why not post it now?
And so here is the second installment in the ‘Bad Batchers as Horses’ series.
Here we have Tech, the precious one. In my headcanon, CT-9903 is his number.
Happy May the Fourth, everyone! ❤️
In celebration of this most glorious day, I would like to share a piece of art with you. Recently, I came across some artwork depicting the Bad Batchers as animals (which I think is absolutely adorable!) and was inspired to create my own.
I give you… Crosshair as a horse! Horses have always held a special place in my heart. I plan to do a whole series of the Batchers as horses. Next up: Tech!
*Crosshair, teaching Omega how to shoot his sniper rifle*
Crosshair: Aim for Hunter’s feet.
Omega, horrified: But… why?!
Crosshair: Let’s scare the bejeezus out of him.
EVERYONE STOP AND LOOK AT THIS PIC OF CROSS I FOUND
I believe I can flyyy
I feel the same way.
I know everyone can’t have the happy ending they deserve, but am I the only one not satisfied with the Mando finale simply because it seems unfair in the face of the BB finale? The Bad Batch deserved better.
Rewatching The Bad Batch for the millionth time. It never gets old.
Ooh, interesting… very interesting.
Proof that Tech has more than one pair of goggles.
Scene from TBB S1 pilot
Just a simple Bad Batch fanfiction.
This is how I imagine Crosshair will react when Omega tells him about Tech.
Title: It's Okay To Cry
Word count: 854
It was dark and it was cold. His fingers felt numb, as did his heart, which beat listlessly inside of his emaciated chest. He felt a warm hand on his cheek, and then heard a familiar voice:
“Crosshair… Crosshair, wake up… I need you.”
He groaned. How long had he been in this terrible place? It was difficult to say, but he had a ready answer in his head: too long.
The voice persisted.
“Crosshair… please.”
His eyes flickered. A familiar face swam into view, creased with pain and grief and hopelessness. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came. His throat felt dry.
“Crosshair, you're awake.”
He sat up. He was in that kriffing cell again. Omega stood over him. He saw tear tracks on her face and knew she'd been crying. “So they caught you. I warned you to stay away… why… why didn't you listen?” he asked. His disappointment was immeasurable. Why couldn't his brothers and sister just follow orders? Why was it so difficult for them?
Omega touched his shoulder. “Because we’re family. We don't leave our own behind.”
His eyes got a little misty. He looked quickly away, afraid she would see how moved he was by her words. He had to maintain a stern front lest she glimpse the now fractured soul within him.
“We have to get out of here,” she said, grabbing his hand and tugging on it.
“I'm too weak,” he protested. The very thought of attempting an escape seemed to sap him of what little strength he had left. He didn't think he could make it. Worse, he didn't think he'd be able to protect Omega. “How long have you been here?” he asked.
“That doesn't matter,” she answered, taking a seat next to him. “What matters is that we’re together now. I can save you.”
Crosshair passed a hand over his eyes. Even after all he'd done, she was still willing to save him. He didn't understand it. Glancing over at her, he smiled a little, weary and doubtful though he was. He no longer felt alone, no longer felt as though the weight of the world balanced heavily on his shoulders. He decided then and there that he would help Omega escape Mount Tantiss, damn the risks. She didn't deserve to be trapped in this terrible, forsaken place.
“You're right, you know. We must get out of here,” he said.
“But how?” she asked.
Crosshair rested his chin on the palm of his hand. He had a lot of planning to do. He closed his eyes and began to bounce his knee, wracking his brain for ideas. He had a duty to protect Omega at all costs. He would lay down his life for her, if need be. “We wait for the opportune moment,” he told her calmly. He knew it would come. A little dose of patience was all that was needed.
Omega plopped down next to him with an audible huff which ended in a wince. She had cuts and bruises all over her face and she was limping. He wondered about her injuries, but only briefly; his mind was soon filled with their future escape attempt and he could think of nothing else but leaving this place far behind.
Omega tentatively rested her head against his arm. He didn't know how to respond to that and so he simply settled a hand on her knee and gave it a little squeeze.
“I will get you out of here,” he vowed softly.
“I know,” she murmured, sounding exhausted. “I know…”
“If Tech were here,” he muttered more to himself than to Omega, “he would know what to do.”
Omega dropped her gaze and her lip wobbled, something that wasn't missed by Crosshair. His heart gave a painful lurch. He turned to her and, kneeling down, took her shoulders between his hands. He saw pain in her expression. Something had happened.
“Crosshair, Tech… Tech’s gone,” Omega whispered, lifting her head and meeting his gaze. Her eyes were full of pain.
“Gone? What do you mean?”
“He…. Plan 99.”
All at once, Crosshair was hit with a multitude of emotions. He knew a pain so fierce and powerful, he had to sit down. He didn't want to believe it. Tech… the brother he loved most. The brother who understood him.
Tears stung his eyes and he quickly dashed a hand across his face before Omega could see. It was no use. She saw anyway. She sat next to him and took his hand, administering a gentle, comforting squeeze.
“It's okay to cry,” she told him in a voice trembling with grief.
Crosshair put his head in his hands and wept. He didn't hold back. Regret tormented him. Regret that he had chosen the Empire over his brothers. Had he been there when it happened… perhaps he could have saved Tech.
“He sacrificed himself for us,” Omega said softly. “We can't let that be in vain.”
Crosshair turned to her and nodded. No, they couldn't. They would escape Mount Tantiss. He would make sure of it.
I hope Crosshair grows his hair back in S3. I miss his hair.
“The Good Soldier”
This digital artwork of Crosshair is the newest edition to the Bad Batch fan art I’ve been working on.
I hope we see this tortured man find peace in S3. He certainly deserves it.
My hope has been somewhat restored. You guys… there’s a strong possibility Tech is indeed still alive. Just watch the panel… lots of hints. Maybe I’m just seeing and hearing what I want to see and hear but… Tech is still alive.
I am excited for S3. I hope we get to see the original Bad Batchers together again. I hope the wait isn’t too long. And… and I think we are indeed going to see a Clone rebellion.
What if we never get to see the five of them together again?
After TBB panel today, a little bit of hope died in me that Tech might still be alive. But with S3 being the last one, I can’t stand the thought of not getting to see the whole squad back together again. As far as I’m concerned, no ending will be acceptable except for an ending in which they are all present and alive. And final season or not, without Tech there is no show.
Once again The Bad Batch is getting pushed aside in favor of all of the other SW shows Disney is mass-producing. Season 2 originally had a 2022 release, several of them actually. But it just kept getting pushed further and further until finally it ended up coming out in 2023. It’s my firm belief it got delayed like that because of the many other major SW series that were released last year.
The result: Had we gotten S2 last year when it was promised to us, S3 would have been coming out this year, not 2024. I couldn’t possibly be content with a 2024 release date when we should have been getting the 3rd season this year. It’s honestly an outrage, especially since I’m sure the production is already complete.
After how long we had to wait for S2, I don’t feel like it was asking too much to have gotten S3 earlier.
And to add insult to injury, we don’t even know if it’s coming out in January or if we have to wait further into next year. The very least they could have done was given us an actual release date.
I need to go on a little rant here…
So we just got the news on S3. And it was good, but mostly bad. Unfortunately it’s not coming out until next year, and unfortunately, it’s the final season. I’m angry because I feel like The Bad Batch is always getting the short end of the stick. It’s always getting pushed back for all these other shows. Last year, S2 was supposed to have an early release date. But it got pushed back. Why? In favor of other shows.
All I want are my boys. Now I have to live an entire year on a cliffhanger. Dramatic, I know, but I’m angry. We the fans deserve to get S3 sooner. After all, we were made to wait for S2. I think it’s only fair. S3 is already finished. They showed a teaser for it at the celebration.
The worst of it is, we didn’t even get a clear release date. All we got is, oh it’s coming out in 2024.
Honestly, I don’t care about the other shows. All I want is The Bad Batch. I don’t know if there’s anyone else who feels this way, or if it’s just me and my sisters.
The Bad Batch deserves better.
Rant over.
I have spoken.
This is war.
Hear me out… I think there is indeed going to be a Clone rebellion in the next season of The Bad Batch. It’s one of the theories floating around out there that I 100% support.
Remember that little line of dialogue in episode 15 of season 2 where an Imperial officer (I forget his name and importance) says “And what happens if they [meaning the Clones] become aware of what's happening and take up arms against us?”. Dave Filoni likes to use foreshadowing an awful lot. I think this line is foreshadowing a Clone rebellion.
The Empire is going to regret ever messing with the Clones.
I can’t believe it’s been a week since the series finale of The Bad Batch season two… I’m still heartbroken. Still crying.
Clinging to the hope we’ll get some news on the third season soon. Any news, good or bad, is better than no news.
Reunion
*After escaping Mount Tantiss, Crosshair, Tech, and Omega exit the shuttle they stole from Hemlock to rendezvous with Hunter, Wrecker, and Echo*
*Wrecker gets all teary-eyed seeing Tech alive*
Hunter, to Tech: Y-you’re alive!
Tech: *adjusting his new goggles* Was there ever any doubt?
*Echo smiles*
Hunter, to Crosshair: It’s good to have you back, Cross.
Crosshair: *a slight smirk on his lips* Did you miss me?
mandatory pre-mission hugs from the papa batch (ಥ﹏ಥ)
Saw someone's post about Cody repainting his armor gray because of the loss of Obi Wan
Yes, the following may seem harsh to some, but that's my opinion.
Let's start with the fact that gray in Mandoloran language means mourning -> hence it's the sadness and pain of losing people dear to him, BUT it's not just Obi Wan and I even doubt Cody is more worried about him.
Cody lost many brothers during the war and afterward. His world came crashing down the moment of order 66. His brothers are thrown out like unwanted things from the military. They are nobodies in the eyes of others, just a used and broken thing to be thrown away.
He sees the chaos around him and the lawlessness that the Empire is doing on other planets under the false slogan of liberation. But back to his brothers: nobody needs them and the people who were able to protect them (Jedi) are "gone". There is no one to stand up for them and the army is already dominated by civilians rather than clones.
From episode 7 with Wolff, it becomes clear that according to the Empire's official documents, Rex is dead. Who will Cody be mourning for? Obi Wan? Most likely his younger brother, with whom they fought side by side throughout the war.
So, in my opinion, the gray colors on his armor signify mourning for his brothers, because they were the ones he loved, and they were the ones he lost. He lost those with whom he spent his childhood, training, war.
He was left alone with his pain and so the colors of the warm sunset became gray sadness.
I'm not really good at drawing kids because I've never drawn them, but they seemed to turn out okay.
In general, I'm glad that this lady was part of the story and not an extra, because she had a lot of contact with the central characters.
I felt sorry for the kids and I don't think I need to tell you how I yelled when I saw them as test subjects. All in all, I was tired, but basically satisfied with the work.