Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 3 Analysis: The Solitary Clone - A Deep Dive

The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 3 begins with an Imperial shuttle arriving on the planet Desix, which is ruled by Governor Tawni Ames. Ames states that Desix does not fall under Imperial jurisdiction and takes the Imperial officer Governor Grotton and his crew hostage. Crosshair has been left on Tipoca City for 32 rotations before being picked up by the Empire. He meets with Rampart, who assigns him and Commanders Cody on a mission to rescue the kidnapped officer, Governor Grotton. Cody and Crosshair are caught in a battle with the Separatist droids. A standoff ensues between the Empire and the Governor of Desix. Will the Empire choose peace to de-escalate the situation?