In episode Thirteen “Into the Breach”, Hunter, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Echo finally begin the first phase of the plan to rescue Omega from Mount Tantiss. But even with the help of Edmon Rampart, things will not go as planned.
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Recap of the story so far
After Omega was captured at Pabu, the Operative delivered her to Hemlock. It didn’t take long before she was moved into the Vault. The place where Hemlock and his scientific team study children with high M-count for the development of Project Necromancer.
The Bad Batch resorts to the only person who can help them find Mount Tantiss. The man who ordered the destruction of Tipoca City, Edmon Rampart.
After a small rescue operation, they manage to retrieve the former Imperial Admiral. Rampart agrees to help them in exchange for his freedom.
But getting to Mount Tantiss is easier said than done, even with Rampart’s help, they will need to overcome a few obstacles before reaching the base where Omega and the other clones are being imprisoned.
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Go hard or go home – the Bad Batch style!
Hunter, Echo, Crosshair, and Wrecker have no idea what is Hemlock’s plan for Omega, but what they know is that time is extremely valuable. They can’t wait for months like the last time, one day could make the difference.
Rescuing Edmon Rampart also known as former Admiral Rampart is a bold move, but that’s just the beginning. Desperate times require desperate measures. Boarding an Imperial Station that’s orbiting Coruscant is yet another daring movement in the plan to save Omega.
The element of surprise always plays a big part, and the fact that Rampart is with them provides a huge advantage. Rampart might be many things, but at least he’s extremely convincing when impersonating an Imperial Captain.
There’s a touch of authority, arrogance, power, and vanity that can’t be imitated by anyone in the Bad Batch. How he intimidated the Lieutenant felt so natural, he probably used to do things like this just for fun.
Even with Rampart on their side, there are so many things that could go wrong. A single mistake could make things even harder. With a few exceptions, Imperials aren’t famous for their competence but they still have tight protocols that compensate for this. Routine patrols, scheduled checkouts, and their vast communications network reduce the chance of any unwanted surprises.
The question is not if the Empire will learn about their intentions, but when will they do so. Before they even reach Tantiss, during the operation but still in time to eliminate them or after they’re long gone?
Is Dr. Emerie a friend or foe
Dr. Emerie Karr is very good at hiding her thoughts and feelings. She seemed extremely cold in her first appearances but just a few episodes ago we saw how her conscious is conflicted about what’s happening in the Vault. Kidnapping and holding kids as prisoners isn’t something that she enjoys or approves.
At the end of the day, she’s just a scientist working for the Empire. Emerie isn’t someone with military training or any type of special powers, but I think that she has found a way to help Omega while keeping Hemlock happy and her intentions hidden.
How? By giving Omega small windows to do something that will help in her escape. They might not look like much but once these opportunities accumulate, Omega’s plan to get out will be as complete as it can be.
She knows that Omega is extremely smart, resourceful and isn’t just accepting to stay a prisoner of the Galactic Empire indefinitely. One way or another, the kid will find a way out of here, she just needs a little external help.
Emerie is anything but stupid, she perfectly knows what would happen if Hemlock even suspects of her betraying the Empire. In order to help Omega, Emerie just needs to follow the standard protocol and let the kid figure out how to exploit its weaknesses and blind spots.
I can’t say that I’m a hundred percent sure about this, it’s just a gut feeling. I’ll be bragging about being right or eating my words in two weeks after the final two episodes are released.
Omega is truly a newborn leader
I’ve talked a few times in previous episode breakdowns about how Omega has grown up but this third and last season isn’t even comparable to the first two. She has undoubtedly become the star of the show.
The moment Omega surrendered to the Empire, she knew that her goal wasn’t only to save the people of Pabu, but to find a weakness to Mount Tantiss from the inside.
It didn’t take long before Omega started asking questions to the other kids about everything regarding the security measures.
As I mentioned earlier, Imperials have very strict schedules and I’m sure that’s the case for the Vault. Learning when’s the right time to escape is vital, and they’re not making it hard for Omega to figure it out.
What do you get when combining Omega’s confidence, honesty, selflessness, and intelligence with piloting, slicing, and combat skills? A true natural leader.
There’s no doubt that she is going to give hope to the other captive kids. Even if they know about the harsh consequences of attempting to escape, they will follow Omega when the time comes.
Dr. Hemlock hasn’t learned that Omega must not be underestimated. I think that one of his biggest mistakes was to show her the way to the Vault. She saw how to get there, where the troops were stationed, and every security detail. These things can obviously change in the future but knowing how to get out is very important.
Are Improvised plans bad? Sometimes.
Plans with many variables are never my favorite, if there are many things that could go wrong then something will, inevitably.
But sometimes the situation doesn’t allow to plan ahead or control everything. Thankfully, Clone Force 99 is known for being the best at improvising and figuring out things on the run.
That doesn’t mean that I’m not nervous about the remaining episodes. Rampart is still a wild card, while I’m sure he despises the Empire that betrayed him, he can’t be considered an ally. He’s been dragged out to the mission and for better or worse, his fate is now tied to the Bad Batch.
His goal is to become a free man, he will do what’s better for his interests. For the time being, it’s helping Hunter, Echo, Wrecker, and Crosshair get to Tantiss but if that changes then I have no doubt that Rampart will betray them without thinking it twice.
Rampart is the most unpredictable variable, for better or worse. It would be very interesting to see him have his personal revenge against the Emperor. What better way than sabotaging Project Necromancer?
Easter eggs and references
Abandoned cloning facility
At the beginning of the episode, Rampart complains about being dropped in the middle of nowhere. This planet is called Bora Bio and the floating structure is an abandoned cloning facility that appeared in “Bounty Lost”, the ninth episode of the first season.
These are not the droids you are looking for
Four R-series astromech droids appear briefly before Echo boards the Imperial ship. These droids are often associated with the Galactic Republic and Rebel Alliance. While it is not common to see them used by the Empire, it’s not unheard of.
Imperial Prisons
We have seen multiple Imperial installations across different Star Wars media. The Narkina 5 prison in Andor and the Vault show how they follow a very similar thought process when building them.
The white aesthetic is prevalent and overseers are always looking from an upper level, regardless if it’s “workers” or little kids.
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