Attention! This post contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.
In the latest season of The Bad Batch, we see the Empire's Advanced Science Division conducting secret experiments to develop a genetic clone template with strong Force sensitivity, as per Emperor Palpatine's orders. This could potentially lead to the revelation of key details about Supreme Leader Snoke's origins in the upcoming episodes. Snoke, who served as Palpatine's proxy in the sequels and the New Republic era, may have a surprising connection to these experiments.
Crosshair's Body Seems To Be Degenerating After Midi-Chlorian Injection
It has been observed that Crosshair's body is showing signs of degeneration following the Midi-Chlorian injection. This raises concerns about the potential consequences of artificially enhancing individuals with Force-sensitive abilities.
His Skills Are Diminished
After escaping from the Advanced Science Division's secret Imperial facility with Omega, Crosshair from Clone Force 99 has been showing troubling signs about his health. Following his defiance against the Empire at the end of The Bad Batch season 2, Crosshair was captured and taken to Mount Tantiss for experiments by Doctor Royce Hemlock. The Empire was injecting clones with midi-chlorian-rich blood samples to try and create Force-sensitivity artificially. Crosshair likely received the same injections due to his mental focus and sharp reflexes.
The Bad Batch and The Mandalorian, which has connections to Necromancer, have shown that these experiments can lead to decreased M-counts and physical degeneration over time. While it could be attributed to his clone aging rapidly, it is possible that Crosshair's ongoing hand issues are the start of his body breaking down from Hemlock's experiments. Despite his current skills being affected, the situation could worsen for Crosshair in the future.
Supreme Leader Snoke Could Be A Kaminoan Clone Injected With Midi-Chlorians
A Genetic Attempt Rejected By Palpatine
Star Wars' Snoke with a red background looking serious
Supreme Leader Snoke's physical deformities remain a mystery in the official Star Wars stories. He was actually a clone made by Palpatine, with exceptional Force powers thanks to a special injection. However, Palpatine rejected Snoke because of his appearance. Despite this, Snoke still played a significant role as a leader in the First Order before Palpatine's return in a decaying cloned body.
This theory aligns with a revelation from Season 1 of The Bad Batch.
The Kaminoan Station On Bora Vio
Omage and Green Cloning Tanks
In The Bad Batch season 1, Omega was taken to a secret Kaminoan facility on the planet Bora Vio. She was caught in a battle between bounty hunters Cad Bane and Fennec Shand. Inside the facility, Omega discovered various sentient beings held in embryo tubes filled with green liquid. Interestingly, these embryo tubes bear a resemblance to those seen on Exegol in The Rise of Skywalker.
On Exegol, Kylo Ren finds multiple embryo vats filled with clone bodies resembling the former Supreme Leader he had killed in The Last Jedi. This discovery raises the possibility that Snoke could have been a creation of Kaminoan science, recovered by the Empire, and given an M-count injection. It is not far-fetched to consider that Snoke was a successful result of Project Necromancer in terms of Force sensitivity, even if it meant sacrificing his physical form.
Will The Bad Batch Season 3 Reveal Supreme Leader Snoke's True Origin?
Crosshair's Degeneration May Be A Snoke Preview
Snoke in The Last Jedi and pickle Snoke in The Rise of Skywalker.
Some theories suggest that Snoke could be connected to The Mandalorian season 2 or the mystery volunteer mentioned by Doctor Pershing. However, many believe that Snoke's deteriorated look may be due to an M-count injection. Despite these speculations, we can only wait for Lucasfilm to officially confirm or deny any theories in the Star Wars canon.
Crosshair could be seen as the beginning, while Snoke is the dark outcome of the experiments from Projects Necromancer and the potential consequences for the test subjects. Most of these subjects were unwilling, like the Republic clone troopers held captive by the Empire on Tantiss. Hopefully, Clone Force 99 and other defected clones can rescue their brothers in the upcoming episodes of The Bad Batch season 3.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episodes 1-3 are now streaming on Disney+. New episodes premiere every Wednesday at 12:00 a.m. PT, 3:00 a.m. ET, and 8:00 a.m. GMT.
Editor's P/S:
This article delves into intriguing theories surrounding the origins of Supreme Leader Snoke in the Star Wars universe. The connection between the Empire's secret experiments on clones and the possibility of Snoke being a Kaminoan clone injected with midi-chlorians is a captivating concept. The article also raises concerns about the potential consequences of artificially enhancing individuals with Force-sensitive abilities, as evidenced by Crosshair's deteriorating health.
The article leaves me eager to learn more about the upcoming episodes of The Bad Batch season 3. I am curious to see how Crosshair's condition evolves and whether it sheds light on Snoke's true nature. The possibility of a revelation about Snoke's origins through the Bad Batch storyline is both exciting and thought-provoking. I believe that this article effectively highlights the intricate storytelling and interconnectedness of the Star Wars universe, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the saga.