In this episode of our The Clone Wars re-watch, we visit a batch of rookie clones on Kamino as they struggle to pass their test and reach the rank of clone troopers.
Season three of The Clone Wars starts by going back in time. The clones that feature in the “Rookies” episode from season one are back, but they are mere cadets at this time. Furthermore, they don’t get along, and they are in danger of failing their training. However, their instructors are looking for a way to get through to them and afford them one last chance to pass their final test. We have a lot of clone talk to get to in this episode of Podcast Stardust, thanks for joining us for it.
In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:
- Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars,
- How this episode focuses on the training of the clones and how it compares to the Republic Commando novels by Karen Traviss,
- The bounty hunters brought in by the Kaminoans to train the clones,
- Clone 99 – the defective clone that becomes the inspiration for The Bad Batch,
- The personalities of these rookie clones, and more.
For more discussion of The Clone Wars, check out episodes 647 and 939.
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Podcast Stardust is the fully armed and operational podcast inspired by the code name for the Death Star. Hosted by first-generation Star Wars fans, Dennis Keithly and Jay Krebs, Podcast Stardust endeavors to bring thought provoking discussion on recent Star Wars news on a weekly basis. Between news episodes, Dennis and Jay review the latest episodes from Star Wars television covering everything from Resistance, Rebels, and The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian and other live action productions on Disney+. Of course, Podcast Stardust wouldn’t be complete without thematic discussions, top ten lists, and interviews on everything from Star Wars literature, comics, and the films themselves.