Order 66 - Fall of the Republic - Jedi Purge

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[@Todesdoener]

Whoever thouhght that two clones are enough for killing Yoda deserves an Order 66.

[@juliovital4175]

Yoda made them guard the tower, but Palpatine didn’t know so basically no one even knew those two were going to try to kill Yoda. Edit: Wait what the hell how did this comment get 60 likes

[@johnstjohn1987]

Hahaha 🤣

[@jianhaogao7608]

Palpatine should be like: Yoda is a very dangerous Jedi, gather at least like a hundred clones to kill him

[@0fks242]

@@jianhaogao7608 more like 1000 lol

[@obiwankenobi1532]

@@0fks242 Hell, maybe even that won't be enough

[@vinsderiz]

The real lesson here is that Wookies are real allies.

[@axelfoley1406]

The other real lesson is to read the full disclaimer before you open up and use your clone troopers.

[@jaredruff9823]

Especially Chewie.

[@TheShangralaaaa17]

wookies are the real ones

[@othelliusmaximus]

And they're always treated like crap.

[@Master-rn9ot]

No shit because they weren’t cloned and programmed

[@SuperMaanas]

The dichotomy between Cody’s respectful “I think you’ll be needing this” and robotic “blast him” really drives home the severity of the betrayal

[@Robusername01]

Well technically the clones belonged to the republic at that time, with Papaltine being the commender in chief. They do not serve the Jedi, but the republic (then empire) commander in chief.

[@jeremydale4548]

That isn't even the clone's fault, they were forced to.

[@Ridley369]

@@jeremydale4548 They carried out Order 66 through sheer loyalty to Palpatine. Thankfully.

[@subjectdei6869]

​@@Ridley369 you are aware of the chips that forced this in reality right! it's even shown that some (rex) resisted this

[@strictnine5684]

@@Ridley369 no lol they have a chip malfunction built in

[@Mitsxru]

What makes this scene even more heartbreaking is the realization that so many of the Jedi killed trusted their Clones with their lives. Trusted them as much as they trusted their Jedi brothers. To most of them, the Clones were more than just disposable troops, they were brothers in arms. Honestly...the look on Ki-Adi-Mundi's face when he turns around says it all.

[@neilthegreatotterfromarkbi30]

And also plo koon

[@asteropax6469]

2:42 she notices the clones aiming their weapons and turns to see what the threat was just before being gunned down Edit: corrected time stamp

[@chrisgreen6331]

If you get into the novels, the Jedi never fully trusted them, but we're reliant on them.

[@Mitsxru]

@@chrisgreen6331 Well yeah, but I'm not sure which novels are canon anymore after Disney executed Order 66 on the EU.

[@chrisgreen6331]

@@Mitsxru yeah this is true. Really wish they would have left some things alone

[@hankofthehill8503]

Palpatine: Execute order 66 Clone: **shoots Anakin** Palpatine: ...

[@GReen_022]

This is what happened on Coruscant, Commander Fox's troops shot Vader believing him to be a Jedi. Right after Vader killed Fox for that mistake.

[@imjustbeingrandom]

@@GReen_022 k a r m a for commander fox 😌 🤚

[@genelearnsenglish4242]

I love how Clone Wars heavily implies that Anakin has been specifically programmed as an exception in the inhibitor chips from the very beginning. Clones straight up don't see him as a Jedi when the chip activates.

[@LazyartistLast]

@@genelearnsenglish4242 i would assume that because its a chip, and can be remotly activated, the orders can be modified aswell. what i mean is that the chip implant had a list of all jedi, and since new members to the order would be added, they would have a way to include those new people in the list of targets. i assume that palpatine simply removed Anakin's name from said list, and they just didnt kill him. like when rex tried to convince the others that ahsoka was no longer a jedi, and therefore not a traitor, it seems like they considered it, but her name was probably still listed there.

[@genelearnsenglish4242]

@@LazyartistLast I don't think Star Wars has the technology to remotely send the signal to every individual clone, it seems to be tied to the act of hearing the order of the chancellor (or your superior officer). And I don't thinks they have a list (and I don't think Palpatine would trust it - he wants every single Jedi dead, whether he knows they exist or not), just specific characteristics that cause them be hostile. That's why Ashoka was a target despite not being a Jedi. But it's up to interpretation, really.

[@bunnylegion3969]

When Plo Koon was shot down, it really killed me because he was told by a clone that the clones were just expendable. He said “Not to me.”

[@paulstephensia1412]

Totally painful.

[@catelynstark9883]

Felt that

[@John_Montefalco]

And not only that, Wolfe got his chip removed and lived

[@shokimo6866]

really hit home

[@Herg3st]

Plo koon was one of my frav charecters so seeing him die was quite sad

[@theilluminatibenefactor]

3:03 "Execute-" "I can't see! Get out off the way!"

[@YannGaisser]

Why does it not have a comment i love it Sry im german😅😂😅😂😂😅

[@Archedgar]

2:10 Ki Adi's confusion as he turns and see's the clones aim at him is truly heartbreaking.

[@StormTeeVee]

He deserved to be shot ngl

[@LilNicky109]

It takes him a solid couple of seconds to even register with him, too :(

[@justadudeonYT.]

@@StormTeeVee Why?

[@StormTeeVee]

@@justadudeonYT. the war crimes on geonosis he was responsible for and his emotional detachment from all of his families in which he had many

[@machoman6969]

It's sad to see a fellow bearded jedi die . Yes .

[@Jorginhoflu1000]

"I like you,don't come to the jedi temple tomorrow" -Anakin

[@Bufferman09]

underrated comment 😂😂

[@user-xi7sj3xs2o]

LMFAOOO

[@joechip478]

bahahha

[@unicornbarfingrainbows7599]

Anakin to Grogu:

[@Bestnightcoreofalltime]

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks...

[@vgxr29]

Palpatine: “Execute Order 66” Clones who had to execute Yoda: “Sh/t! Why this one on my watch?”

[@patricioperez7323]

Yoda:(cuts off both of their heads) nice try that was, but one step ahead of you I am. Come chewie, retreat we must

[@druunderwood5602]

@@patricioperez7323 Hmm Yoda you have mastered yes.

[@rarkrk2681]

Thats why i believe the one at his side waited for the commander to reach him before trying anything... he was waiting for backup xd

[@patricioperez7323]

Rip commander gree

[@theilluminatibenefactor]

Palpatine: Execute- *device runs out off battery* That one Clone: Execute what?

[@lafabl6503]

Ki-Adi-Mundi actually held up real damn well given that he wasn't prepared for that betrayal

[@plmokm33]

Not as well as the one clone trooper who managed to straight up dodge a shot that Mundi deflected at him, hot damn

[@iam4026]

But still died in less than 10 seconds

[@easy2518]

Никто не был готов к предательству

[@patricioperez7323]

Considering the others got gunned down way before they had time to reach for their lightsabers, mundi put up a good fight.

[@jwill5892]

If he wasn't so damn confused, he woulda lasted longer

[@colindaniels945]

From the 501st journal: "When the 501st was finally rotated off of Felucia,Aalya Secura made it a point to see us off personally, calling us the bravest soldiers she'd ever met, it's a good thing we were wearing helmets because none of us could bear to look her in the eye, when her death came, I hoped it was quick,she earned that much."

[@tobyeaterofbark9582]

star wars battlefront 2. all the clone war shooters are goated

[@youdonthavetoknowsssh8154]

Clones when order 66 is issued: Rex: *resist* Cody: "Blast him"

[@angelzumaya8098]

It shows the difference in loyalty and friendship

[@YAL23booboo8]

@@angelzumaya8098 Rex didn't have his chip

[@angelzumaya8098]

@@YAL23booboo8 Yes he did, but even after order 66 was given he tried to resist, watch the episode again mate!

[@seriousspidey4108]

@@angelzumaya8098 have you actually watched clone wars? at fist, rex tried to kill ashoka tano but ashoka removed chip from rex, and then rex resisted. yes, rex followed order 66 just as any other clones. If you watch full version of clone wars season7's last 2 episode, you will understand.

[@christophersanchez7731]

In Cody’s defense Rex had warning and Ahsoka was there to remove his chip Cody had no warning and his Chip remained and he gave out the Order being mind controlled If he hadn’t he would have

[@kennethbowers2897]

What's really sad is that even though Anakin never reached the rank of master, the younglings referred to him as "Master Skywalker" as if they looked up to him 😔

[@samuelheinitz7571]

Damn bro I never thought of that. It’s true my heartbreaking

[@roon6425]

I thought you called anyone above your rank master.

[@Dani_Dang]

He had been taken off the rank Master after Ahsoka Tano was casted out of the Jedi Order?

[@YoungBrada]

Anakin a fuk Nigga

[@misterchubbikins]

Which is why they had to die. Their insistance an mislabeling him demonstrates they were too undisciplined to be jedi

[@missbee6101]

Always broke my heart as a kid. Not because of the Jedi, but because the clones did it, and the series made me love them.

[@Elthenar]

I still love the clones.

[@Rhovanion85]

Clones can think for themselves and make rational decicions, but they have no sense of right and wrong nor empathy and will follow orders from the highest command. Cody giving Obi-Wan his lightsaber is a rational decision to help him complete his mission. Not because he cares about him.

[@Kagetora-]

Despite what they did, I still really like the clone troopers overall

[@hyunjaecho8893]

I was first introduced to Stat Wars series by watching the clone wars animation up to season 3 or something. Yeah you can guess how I shocked I was when I found out that the clones turn on the Jedi and Anakin becomes Vader

[@lhmagix873]

​@@hyunjaecho8893isnt it common knowledge basicly the day you are born that Anakin becomes vader? Xd Like I knew it waayy before I even watched the movies. And i dont even know from where.

[@MS831985]

Ki Adi Mundi's shocked expression, when he realizes the betrayal by the men he lead into battle and Master Yoda's pain and struggle caused by the disturbance of the force get me every time.

[@Kaff231]

When Anakin walks in and the children faces go from happy to see Anakin to sheer terror in their little faces is so chilling.

[@guillaumelainey1696]

Kaff231 the little step back from the kid is great acting imo, it indicates fear, submission, surprise and reconnaissance

[@asneakychicken322]

+Guillaume Lainey "reconnaissance"? Are you using the right word there?

[@guillaumelainey1696]

Aaron Brougham yeah no, i meant to say that it looks ike he knows what's about to happen, he knows hés gonna die. There you go, he knows hés fucked

[@anakinskywlker2555]

yea.

[@Void_tear3123]

@@anakinskywlker2555 hello master Skywalker how are you doing

[@warriorellionx5357]

One of the most heartbreaking moments in star wars history

[@brianbenfield3270]

THE most heartbreaking moment.

[@whoknew2273]

the most brutal one was Luke chucking the light saber away in TLJ

[@d3mond3vil51]

Im crying alright

[@indhuvenkatesh4316]

I agree with this soo much

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Chemz6651]

Fun fact about Mundi’s assassination. It didn’t take place for a whole day after receiving the command to kill him. The clones were extremely scared of him, with reason. They only had 1 shot and devised a plan into letting him lead the charge “the final charge to victory.” The question is, how did a Master Jedi in the Council not feel the heavy loss of his brethren. It gives you an insight as to how powerful Darth Sidius was in cloaking and blinding the Jedi

[@SortenRavn]

To add to this.. Appearantly Yoda was more powerfull than Sidious then, since it appears that at least HE coulnt be "masked"

[@TotallyNotElPresidente]

The reason the Jedi couldn't feel their death coming was because the clones weren't acting out of malice or hate, they were just following an order like any other order given to them.

[@tnr2217]

Apparently he was so intense in his emotions, that he cut himself off from them. And even though he considered the other masters to be his friends, he did not care for them. Doing so in order to not be pulled to the dark side.

[@BRouge]

They probably didn't even wait to hear 66 before wanting to kill him, Mundi was a sociopath and a huge a-hole on top of it

[@johnargus9081]

Especially when Ahsoka and Darth Maul both felt it.

[@chj4946]

I think the novelization describes Cody's attempt to kill Obi-Wan better. In the novel, Cody coordinated the heavy-weapons operators spread over an arc of three different levels of the sinkhole-city. He'd served Obi-Wan in more than a dozen operations and had a very clear estimate of just how hard to kill Obi-Wan was. He didn't take any chances. Obi-Wan never saw it coming, and he only survived because Boga(the dragonmount) somehow knew what was about to happen and managed to shield him with her body. Obi-Wan even spent a moment to grieve for Boga before letting her flow out of his life, because even grief is an attachment.

[@delta2372]

To bad the shitty TCW show retcons the novel aswell as how truly bred for war clones were, no we have to get every clone is an individual person now with stupid inhibitor chips.....

[@captainquagmire859]

@@delta2372 We love TCW here boy!

[@delta2372]

@@captainquagmire859 not all are part of the cult of filoni

[@CliffTooth]

Look at how the force intervened. Obi Wan got his lightsaber returned to him by Cody mere seconds before the order was executed

[@SuperiorBrick]

@@captainquagmire859 you can enjoy the TCW series but still think brain chips are retarded

[@Mr.HotDogShirtGuy]

Obi Wan: “Let’s get a move on, we have a battle to win here!” Commander Cody, watching all his clone brothers getting slaughtered: “...”

[@RyanTheDark]

Cody is use to it by now. Deaths in war has grown on him.

[@agenttriplettt4106]

Every clone and jedi sees that

[@davidkraft314]

All he has to say about that moment is "Would it have been to much to ask to have recieved the order before giving him back the blasted lightsaber" His men kind of meant nothing to him from the sounds of it

[@agenttriplettt4106]

@@davidkraft314 because of the inhibitor chip

[@kirawedderburn]

@@davidkraft314 and these are his thoughts in the ROTS novel.

[@SnowtrooperTW-5102]

2:19 If you look closely, right after the first clone is hit, the third one manages to dodge the blaster shot reflected by the lightsaber. It's probably the first and only time this happens in the saga.

[@DonyoSanghelei30]

That’s crazy he does 🤣 he been around

[@Wellshem]

Clones keep being better than Stormtroopers

[@DirtyMechanic559]

Just like the simulation

[@enlightenmentdoesntcomeeas5337]

When you've been fighting with someone for that long you tend to notice their tactics and moves I suppose.

[@joeodonnell8800]

He uses another guy as cover lol

[@yaren6062]

The soundtrack for this scene is so beautifully heart-wrenching...the death of the jedi always stuck with me. I can't believe people hated the prequels - it was beautifully executed. We are literally seeing an empire falling apart and a new one taking place. George is a Genius for the complexity and evil of Palapatine's complot.

[@watchforever1724]

Yeah

[@oni741]

George Lucas has been a Genius also for the strongest Force in Yoda. "Don't try to play the badass guy against a light-green, old, tiny humanoid alien for bullying him and mess with him! You'll die."

[@Archedgar]

To be fair, Revenge of the Sith was pretty well received by audiences. It got minimal hate and when it did, it was about things fans near-universally agree deserved it. FOR EX; Cutting out lots of scenes aboard the invisible hand (Grievous' ship) & 'NOT' including the (Already filmed) underground meeting where the rebel alliance has its beginning, etc. I agree the first two prequels got & still get too much hate but Revenge of the Sith honestly didn't. You are somewhat mistaken, gg.

[@jorgecaicedo1982]

I have to admit I teared up watching the scene when I first saw the movie...It's so heart breaking

[@tylerwilliamson877]

I agree with you it brought tears to my eyes every time I hear this music and watch this scene

[@watchforever1724]

Can see what you mean

[@BrowncoatGofAZ]

Agreed.

[@gigoer1409]

This is why Palpatine was one of the greatest villians ever. Not only did he take over the Galaxy & wipe out the Jedi Order, but he made it look like THEY were the aggressors & traitors. Very clever villian.

[@MajorBaker-vz9go]

@Ale Brate finally someone with a brain

[@JosephJamesDeAngelo1986]

@Ale Brate virgin

[@MajorBaker-vz9go]

@@JosephJamesDeAngelo1986 fitting that you would say that

[@LuchtLeiderNederland]

And Palpatine proceeded to rule the galaxy for decades and brought stability and security, exactly what he promised to the Senate. Even Thanos didn’t accomplish this. Palpatine truly is the greatest villain in movie history.

[@GoldGamer-pl8yt]

@@JosephJamesDeAngelo1986 yea lmaoo

[@BoricuaSincero]

Little fun fact: the kid jumping back ad Anakin drew his saber was the actual actor Haiden yelling “BOO!!” very loudly hence making the kid jump. It was added to the Final Cut of the film. 😂

[@lmaoded1550]

Lol

[@GameTavern2224]

Clever.

[@gonzomuse]

I've always wondered how they got that realistic shock reaction. Cool info man, cheers!

[@megastack95]

Anakin leading the clones into the temple with their marching matching the musical score has to be one of the best scenes of the whole franchise.

[@iangreen6495]

I remember sitting in the theater with my mom and just the silence from the crowd as this unfolded. I had been excited for months, counting down the days until Revenge of the Sith was released to theaters. I was 11 at the time and I wept, silently, as I watched Order 66 be carried out. The confusion and horrifying realization as the Jedi were gunned down by the very soldiers they fought beside, the tragic musical score and the collective shock I felt from those around us and myself. The fantastic duel between Obi-wan and Darth Vader absolutely rose above and beyond my expectations, but just...damn.

[@fargeeks]

And the fact it was evil fighting evil before annihilating the good side

[@Archedgar]

Yep. I know the feeling though I was in my late (ish) teens rather than 11. I wasn't really a 'star wars fan' though I'd watched every film and did enjoy them, I had never really had any of the films 'click' for me until I saw Revenge of the Sith. In theaters of course. Those scenes you mentioned were very impactful for sure but just as impactful IMO was the fact that Palpatine became the Emperor not through conquest or deceive but legitimate democracy just like hitler. It was shocking. Great stuff.

[@user-oh6eg4ny3h]

When I saw this scene as a kid. Leading up to it I didn’t see 4 5 6 so I didn’t know what was gonna happen. I was a big fan of the clones and looked up to them as my heroes and then they betrayed the Jedi and my heart sank feeling betrayed. The only other time I felt betrayed in fiction was roach and ghost getting killed.

[@UncleDan_]

"Silence from the crowd" aye cause yer in the pictures mate I'd fucking hope they were quiet

[@rickymoranjr9609]

the soundtrack for this entire scene still makes me shed a tear

[@loopylaraseren]

Agreed, the music really sets the scene.

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@@loopylaraseren thank you

[@dova9436]

John williams nailed it here

[@rickymoranjr9609]

@@dova9436 he sure did

[@jackielogan9104]

Same here.

[@bbenjoe]

This attack killed about 98% of the Jedi. Leaving only about 200. Most of them however, were hunted down by Vader and his inquisitors.

[@sakristije]

Just further proofs how a genius Palpatine really is when deciding to make an “army for the Jedis” with the Jango Fett clones. He knew in the right momentum when they are the most vulnerable but also when they are more morally triumphant(as the Jedi though at this point that they’ve won the Clone War) to make the clones backstab them with the cost of their lives.

[@loopylaraseren]

Hence what happened after was known as the great Jedi purge

[@commandingofficer4693]

Were there really 10000 Jedi?

[@SkintSNIPER262]

Starkiller is much better than these pathetic inquisitors.

[@ps4games164]

@@sakristije Actually no. Most of the jedies died at the Arena on Geonosis in ep.2. The rest died here. Only two remained. Obi Wan and Yoda.

[@MasterAnakinSkyWalker]

Epic music. John Williams should've gotten an Oscar for this amazing score.

[@undyingentropy6736]

Boga's cry as she fell is the most heartbreaking part of this clip for me D:

[@Elavator66]

Agreed

[@a.d.clarke4990]

Didn’t she sense it in the novel and take the hit for Obi Wan? 🤔

[@angelzumaya8098]

And somewhere in space Darth Maul is massacring Clones with the hallway!

[@backyardshenanagins1720]

While Kal Kestis amd his master are trying to escape from their assigned Venator. And Caleb Duum and his master Depa Belaba (not sure I spelt those names right) try to escape the planet their on, and many more.

[@jakealter5504]

@@backyardshenanagins1720 and the bad batch completely ignore order 66

[@tvalokibatman6563]

@@jakealter5504 wrecker: what is order 66?

[@samot4100]

@@jakealter5504 All but one.

[@Toocoolforschool573]

@@backyardshenanagins1720 and Jedi younglings being slaughtered

[@guigui-lehardi7193]

That's actually so sad... Especially if you've seen the Clone Wars series

[@tarden132]

I know right.

[@ph89787]

No it didn't

[@andreapiccini7383]

El-Guigui exactly

[@kel000001]

Tears of joys seeing the establishment of the Empire

[@RyanTheDark]

@Anarchy TV Tell that to more than half of the fanbase. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Zakhev342]

2:26 not only was Felucia essentially space Vietnam mixed with Space New Guinea, Ayla had the misfortune to have that be the last place she ever was alive. Dealing with the wildlife, horrible jungle illnesses, the essentially VC tactics the droids were using to engage the republic forces, the stress alone of commanding all that just to be turned on when you're always on your toes every step you take through the jungle is just awful.

[@toainsully]

"What I remember about the rise of the Empire is… is how quiet it was. During the waning hours of the Clone Wars, the 501st Legion was discreetly transferred back to Coruscant. It was a silent trip; we all knew what was about to happen, what we were about to do. Did we have any doubts? Any private traitorous thoughts? Perhaps, but no one said a word. Not on the flight to Coruscant, not when Order 66 came down, and not when we marched into the Jedi Temple. Not a word." --- 501st trooper

[@redwaldcuthberting7195]

Journal of the 501st BF2 '05.

[@KingKimwer]

Wait wait wait, palpatine said "commander cody". So does that mean he called eqch individual clone commander to give the order? Imagine palpatine just making 3 dozen calls, waiting on hold.

[@sooners2037]

See I always wonder that you have millions and possible billions of soldiers being led by maybe 1-2 Jedi and he manages to call all of the closes like that individually that’s a huge plot hole

[@k.s.burney5102]

It could be that he personally wanted Kenobi gone given his relationship with Anakin so he was first and then everyone else got the standard message.

[@larrygill2223]

@Lego Commander Cody ahhh this makes so much sense now.

[@OutlawPingu]

Group wassup off line

[@HarshGupta-oe1hv]

Com links are connected. You message the commander and inhibitor chips start acting for every single one.

[@jaxjr121]

"Master Skywalker, there's too many of them. What are we going to do!?" That part ALWAYS gets me....... 😩😩😩😩💯

[@dnnyboi9349]

"this is where the fun begins" - Anakin

[@hobomike6935]

"you are on this council.... _But we do not grant you the rank of youngling."_ Anakin: *oho, now you're NEVER going to leave this room.* (Ignites lightsaber)

[@Rlotpir1972]

Anakin: I'll save you the trouble....jedi. < activates lightsabre >

[@tobyadams6461]

This part makes me think he should never have gotten his Redemption

[@mrleafbeef634]

*Fuck* them children -Anakin probably

[@jediclonekag13]

Order 66 still stands as my #1 favorite darkest moment in the Star Wars franchise. I'm happy that we got to see various perspectives of this moment since its first appearance.

[@sigmarodan6034]

Order 66 was why I became a Star Wars fan

[@Xo3oX]

I like how we're given that moment of humanity between cody and Obi-Wan where he gives him the lightsaber and they see each other's faces. But then he puts back on the helmet, a helmet without emotion and a helmet that would come to represent the oppression of the galaxy, and then the order is given. It's really the death of the clone trooper. It's the transition from clone troopers, human beings with faces and personalities to the stormtroopers, the faceless cold enforcers of evil.

[@colindaniels945]

It's even better in the novel. In the novel, after Cody was given Order 66,he said to himself: *Is it too much to ask for the order to have come through before I gave him his lightsaber?"

[@JerryMetal]

Obi: He killed all the children! Star Wars producer: That's too horrible, even for a movie. Obi: How about we call them Younglings? Producer: Kill 'em all!

[@yvc9]

Yes because toddlers is pretty much what they were.

[@jimmycrackers3358]

What are you even talking about in episode two Anakin said he killed the women and the children too🤣🤦‍♂️

[@thephoenix4093]

@@jimmycrackers3358 in episode two it was monsters not innocent non caniballistic children.

[@jimmycrackers3358]

@@thephoenix4093 sounds like the only monster here is you😂 Saying the children deserved it lol please tell me the evil things a 4 year old Tusken gets up to🤣

[@thephoenix4093]

@@jimmycrackers3358 let me ask you a question what is worse for monstrosities like the sand people to die or the younglings?

[@justjohn1121]

Still hits hard. The betrayal…what the Jedi must have felt before death. I felt it.

[@misterchubbikins]

Blaster fire mostly.

[@antonywong1162]

No less than what they deserved.

[@honkhonk8009]

I felt worst for the clones bruh.

[@kylethefloridaman]

It hurt really bad in theaters

[@Darkhawk501]

The worst part is that the clones were being controlled to do so. They had never wanted to kill the Jedi they fought with, but Palpatine had a plan for when that happens. It sucks to get backstabbed, but in my opinion it’s worse when your whole body is a puppet and you kill your brothers and sisters in arms.

[@adamluong8483]

Youngling: Master Skywalker there’s too many of them, what are we going to do? Anakin: “ignites lightsaber”

[@rc59191]

Man I wish I could go back in time and experience this again in theaters one more time. When Order 66 hit the entire theater was on awe it was crazy and the party after the movie was awesome.

[@TheDeviantLord]

Palpatine orchestrated everything for operation knightfall perfectly. He drew out all of the best and most powerful of the Jedi and sent them as generals across the Galaxy. So the only ones left at the temple were old grizzled knights past their prime and younglings still learning to wield lightsabers and control the force. Against a battalion of disciplined and heavily armed Clones, they didn’t stand a chance

[@memorodsan]

And the Head of the Jedi temple guard was already his Darkside agent. (Yes, the Grand Inquisitor let Vader and the 501st enter the temple without barely any opposition)

[@danielwong7398]

At the end I blame Mace for the fall of the Jedi, the fact that he tried to take matters into his own hands by leading a small task force of masters instead of just waiting for Yoda since Grevious was already killed. Yes he’s a SithLord But could have waited for Palpatine to step down

[@urekmazino6800]

@@danielwong7398 I mean the guy was literally almost killed by a sith lord. Can't blame him for defending himself and trying to destroy sidius in the end. Ani should've stayed where he was and this wouldn't have happened.

[@seanskehan7293]

Especially seeing as how that Battalion was the 501st, the Jedi had absolutely no chance at all against The 501st. They were ranked as the top Battalion with the most successful rates, it’s clear as to why Palpatine chose them to raid the temple with Anakin. They had the best training, they were the best clones with rifles and any form of combat, these guys were basically walking weapons. They rarely lost a battle that’s for certain. And on top of that, they’re top clones In that battalion had the most kills in any battalion of the Clones

[@MrKingJson]

@@memorodsan really? Cuz I read somewhere that the temple guard was actually able to prevent the clone force from advancing until vader came in and bulldozed them.

[@Lightsoul1987]

A small but interesting detail. When Palpatine gives the order for Order 66, Cody replies "Yes my Lord" not yes chancellor or understood sir. He addresses him like a Sith Lord. To me this raises the theory that the clone troopers, or at least the commanders, knew who Palpatine really was. This knowledge was probably genetically implanted in them at creation, along with the command not to reveal it to anyone, even under the most severe torture.

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

Jag, Commander Gree and Captain Rex also reply with "Yes My Lord" so if they knew Palpatine was Sidious does that mean they knew of his plan and the truth behind why the Jedi were really exterminated, yet they still remained loyal to the Republic and Empire?? This always confused me.

[@alexdeghost2729]

Well the inhibitor chip makes them do this and Captain Rex says “Yes, lord Sidious.”

[@alexdeghost2729]

@@TheBrickGuy7939 watch clone wars

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

@@alexdeghost2729 Seen all 7 seasons.

[@TheBrickGuy7939]

@@alexdeghost2729 And as we have heard from Jesse, he knew that Palpatine was Darth Sidious when he was under the control of the chip. But what about when the clones are not under the chip's control? Do they still know Palpatine's true identity? If they did they would have tried stopping him by now. The only way that wouldn't happen is if they only knew his true identity when they have their chips activated.

[@feraltaco4783]

After almost 20 years I still can't get through this without crying.

[@hanif-pl5hd]

0:47 this dude needs a promotion, killing two crab droids cosecutively, that some arc trooper skills

[@TheGamerApocalypse]

Ki Adi Mundi’s death always hits me. He’s fearlessly leading them into battle, and suddenly in his last moments you can see his confusion and shock when he turns around and is betrayed. Heartbreaking. *Edit* I dislike when people edit a comment after it has accumulated higher likes than normal. Still my favorite take on the prequel trilogy a year later✌️

[@madsb.korremann4591]

Even though Ki-Adi-Mundi was a highly sociopathic member of the highest known council within the Jedi Order (which is total madness!), I agree with you :p

[@TheGamerApocalypse]

@@madsb.korremann4591 most of the Jedi were towards the end of the republic.

[@madsb.korremann4591]

@@TheGamerApocalypse that is true

[@jethromartin5527]

I wouldn’t say confusion and shock, more like disbelief and betrayal

[@TheGamerApocalypse]

@@jethromartin5527 yeah for real. The jedi pre fall of the republic were blind but they also were striving to do good for the galaxy. It’s like what’s right and what’s wrong gets flipped upside down in a minute. Those are better words to describe the moments following order 66

[@codinginflow]

2:50 when you eat ice cream too fast

[@legodababy873]

When ice cream eats you too fast

[@razorstorm2175]

When you realize you gaaaaaaaaeeeeeee

[@akunformalitas]

@@razorstorm2175 Why r u gae?

[@Reyedeku]

brain freeze

[@paulk1773]

Hahahahaha

[@haraldjensen1839]

Something I never noticed the first time, but always gets me on subsequent rewatches is the Clones calling Palpatine "My Lord"

[@SILENTBULL_9er]

Gotta say, Obi-Wan was so damn lucky that he got his lightsaber before palpatine contacted Commander Cody

[@vitoc8454]

In the expanded material, Cody has a moment where he thinks/says, "was it too much to ask for the order to come through *before* I gave him back the bloody lightsaber?"

[@yousrich46]

Aayla Secura’s death is quite sad when you look at the details, she heared the clones drawing their weapons and looked around to find the threat they had seen. She blindly trusted her clones

[@joelrobinson1157]

Actually I think she heard them about to shoot her and tried surrendering putting her hands up but it was no use. They really respected and found her to be a great leader and wanted her death to be quick and painless. They knew at the same time if they didn't follow orders they would be seen as traitors and executed.

[@Galax8898]

@@joelrobinson1157 Смысл не в "знали, что их казнят", а в импланте, который заставил их это сделать.

[@ryon5174]

I forgot the exact lines of the 501st Journal about it but I recall hearing that in said journal, they couldn’t stand looking at Secura as she was going to be executed, might need to replay the campaign to confirm this tho

[@thing9686]

@@joelrobinson1157 Yep, that's why Bly had the clones keep shooting, to make sure she was dead. While her corpse, of course would have been.. mutilated, to say the least, Bly wanted her death to be as painless as it could be. Truly a sad story Order 66 is.

[@joelrobinson1157]

@@thing9686 I feel like there could be a movie dedicated to Order 66 alone.

[@quandaledingle6949]

0:46 this clone is MVP

[@Harry7_1_1]

When a maxed out player comes to a beginner lobby:

[@ASnek-tu5sp]

That is one of the few moments where Lucas used real soldiers and athletes for the motion capture instead of the vfx artists themselves.

[@Stardustmiku]

@@ASnek-tu5sp reallyy?? :ooo

[@nyorito5208]

No the clone who had a fist fight with a droid was a real MVP

[@quandaledingle6949]

@@nyorito5208 correct

[@royalhero4608]

2:45 to me this has always been the most brutal one shown on screen. How the camera pans out and then the plant hides Secura being shot relentlessly

[@dylanzchen]

After watching the clone wars animated series this hits so much harder offft😢

[@devastater97]

So fun fact in Legends, Palpatine always planned on using the 501st to attack the Jedi Temple, it's why throughout the war the best Clone Troopers were transferred to the 501st because Palpatine wanted/needed the very best of the Clones to the take on the whole temple. Its also pretty badass when you realise in Legends the 501st pretty much KNEW once they were sent to Coruscant at the end of the war that they were there to eliminate the Jedi, but they didn't care since orders were orders (In Legends the Clones are brainwashed to obey the Supreme Chancellor above all others and make the conscious decision to turn on the Jedi, many clone units in Legends actually straight up HATED their Jedi Commanders and some were HAPPY to recieve Order 66, rather than mind controlled by inhibitor chips that forced the clones to comply.) I also like the fact that technically speaking the 501st, probably the most important unit in Order 66/Operation Knightfall, were the very first clone unit to recieve Order 66 and were the first ones to be christened as Imperial Stormtroopers. Also also, can we appreciate Palpatine used Cody's name instead of his number, makes me think because of the fact Cody is Kenobi's subordinate it's why he's the first Clone Commander outside of Appo (501st Commander) to be called, the rest of the commanders I'm pretty sure the call got a pre-recorded message simply saying "Execute Order 66".

[@ace_9976]

That's where I have a pretty conflicted stance on the whole chip element. It wouldn't be needed of there were more stories on clones who refused the order. We got the commandos yeah but showing more would've been better.

[@garra123454]

Rex also got one with his name and not a standard one

[@Joao-ur7ey]

I prefer the Clone Wars version.

[@AnEruditeWolf]

The chip story is stupid. It is far more impactful if the Clones felt they had to follow their orders and even though they may have respected their Jedi commanders, being soldiers duty-sworn to serve the Republic if they felt the Jedi betrayed the Republic, then they would have to follow their orders, no matter how painful. The stupid chip theory removes the human element from Order 66, which was and is so impactful to the story.

[@antiquefuturistic]

Legends are canon in my book. Screw Disney’s canon. Its not even interesting or original. Legends had so much stories to tell

[@CraftingBros8]

“Good soldiers follow orders”

[@twilightjester5672]

don't you just hate hearing those words put together.

[@whiterunguard3116]

@Yang Wen Li why the hatred towards gen z. They're like you and me, most of the time.

[@Stranger-gl6ie]

Meanwle the droids: odders are odders

[@nickc4333]

@Yang Wen Li Wow, you really just pointed him out and don't even know him. Can't say you are better then him.

[@harshbhatt2481]

😂 lol

[@thomasgrayson4609]

The fall of the Republic is epic

[@clintcandler455]

The way the musical tone changes as obi wan is falling is the most beautifully depressing and chilling use of music i can think of in any movie ever.

[@kingorange7739]

“It was near the end of the war. We were stuck on Mygeeto for over 2 years under General Mundi’s command. We kept hearing the news of the sieges, the attack on Coruscant, the death of Dooku and Grievous. Despite that, all we could think of was the feeling of being trapped in a prison. There was no escape from this world and I thought over and over of all my brothers that died within the entire war. For a time, it almost felt comforting to know the war was close to the end, we made our way to the final battle, assaulting the CIS final stronghold on Mygeeto. It was in there that I heard the order from the Supreme Chancellor. I’d be lying if I said the order didn’t take me off guard. Part of me couldn’t believe hearing about it, the Jedi attempting to assassinate the Chancellor, to overthrow the senate. To bring down what we fought so hard to preserve. Frankly I don’t know how Commander Bacara was handling such a revelation. But all I could think about when carrying it out was “never again.” We lived through enough hell from the war against treachery. There was no way in this Galaxy that we were going to tolerate another one. The Jedi betrayed everyone of us and so General Mundi got the death he deserved, a shot at his chest with him looking straight at us, knowing that he and his order failed. The Separatists couldn’t destroy us, the Jedi couldn’t destroy us. Nothing will destroy us. And so the only word that could be spoken when Order 66 was issued with the anger spoken under our helmets was. “Yes, my lord.” And then with a few blaster bolts fired, the Jedi’s life was over and his cue died with him.” - Galactic Marine, 19BBY.

[@Alexgodofwar5662]

Wow so sad

[@tommykawaii]

A belief implanted basically by a chip

[@kingorange7739]

@@tommykawaii no it wasn’t

[@tommykawaii]

@@kingorange7739 how so? (And that’s an honest question, btw). With a snap of a finger, Sidious made the clones see the Jedi from friend to foe, repeating the same thing collectively, without willpower or rationals to question or judge the order by themselves. I’m not diminishing the quality of this excerpt (did you write it?), which is super cool and shows, from my perspective, how a clone saw things after the activation of order 66. But still, that was because of the chip. Even Rex couldn’t resist shooting Ashoka.

[@kingorange7739]

@@tommykawaii Order 66 was 1 of 150 contingency orders. Orders that were memorized and brainwashed into the clones since birth as the last line of defense for the Republic system. The Jedi attempted to assassinate the head of government within what was seen as a cue. Many of these clones felt just as much betrayed by the Jedi as the Jedi did to them.

[@kazu_edits]

0:49 still remains one of the most bad ass clone scenes in the movies

[@redleader4876]

200th liek and w2nd comment

[@antitroller101]

The thing I like to do is rewatch the things going on in the background, especially during the battles. You tend to see things you never would have noticed on the first watch.

[@pdugganus]

A true masterpiece. This is my personal favorite star wars movie.

[@TweedTone]

I always loved the background battles in scenes like this. Seeing the little details and every clone fighting uniquely. I miss this type of grand scale that Star Wars gave.

[@kigurumii]

yeah they were operatic and theatrical in every sense of the word, whereas there was not an ounce of that at all from the sequels: from dialogue, the shot direction, the designs, the world, the “aesthetic”. To put it simply, the reason why the sequel trilogy doesn’t feel like Star Wars is because it fundamentally isn’t. It’s some generic sci-fi wearing sw skin.

[@ernestojr.valenzuela4062]

​​@@kigurumiiStar wars itself is pretty generic as well. It has advanced technology, faster than light travel, robots, aliens, the force being telekinesis with extra steps, cloning, huge weapons of mass destruction, galaxy spanning governments, and more. Star wars isn't that special tbh.

[@kigurumii]

​@@ernestojr.valenzuela4062 I don't think you understood my previous comment.

[@klawikor]

@@ernestojr.valenzuela4062 what is then?

[@Ametaso]

1:08 Obi Wan tried to explain that the clones should also use high ground lol

[@christianm5456]

Best comment ever🤣

[@nahuelgamboa9273]

Not high enough

[@ivorytheavali]

The amount of heartbreak that Yoda felt when this all happened, is just hard for me to watch. You feel what he is feeling. Immense pain!

[@jediskunk67]

“In spite of everything you’ve done for them, eventually they will hate you.”

[@spiralmcr2056]

Seeing someone so wise and powerful like plo koon get betrayed after caring about each clone is just heart breaking.

[@ox_trueprotagonistchrisred9085]

You’re telling me he couldn’t maneuver like Anakin and Obi-Wan after being fired from behind?

[@Archedgar]

@@ox_trueprotagonistchrisred9085 He wasn't expecting to take shots from his own men.

[@alezthermasnaky]

15 years later and still hurts to see all this great Jedis die, after I finished clone wars and bad batch series my love for the jedis grow so much😭😭😭😭😭

[@zilk3124]

@@randallwinters7387 "It's just a movie", really a basic thing to say. Have you watched the clone wars series?

[@MxrkLopez]

Jedi is the plural of the word “Jedi” not “Jedis”

[@borororo7446]

@@randallwinters7387 🤓

[@jjack3186]

Jedi had all the answers in front of them but were blinded by their arrogance it’s very tragic

[@patkonytestver]

@@jjack3186 only the council ahsoka for example wasnt one of those Jedi

[@gypsyvalentine5602]

It truly hits home when you see that despite all the clones and jedi have been through battles won and lost, brothers and fellow Jedi lost. The jedi had complete faith and trust in the clones. . .which is the smartest and most cruel thing Palpatine could have done, sure he could have had a grand republic DROID army but the jedi would never trust them, they had to be living beings in order for order 66 to work, they had to be something the jedi could trust and let their guard down around. They followed the jedi to hell and back. Which is why order 66 was almost flawlessly executed. Good Soldiers follow Orders

[@JackAsh2081]

2:02 - 2:20 is one of my favorite shots of clones ever. I love the clone wars but there biggest failure was not expanded on the galactic marines. In legends they had one of the coolest commanders in SW and the hardest battles all the time(Mygeeto specifically) and won. In CW and canon, all they get is possibly one of the coolest 20 sec shots in Star Wars imo. Baccara with his little kilt and really unique helmet are just too good. Like dude, one of the guys straight dodges a return shot from ki adi and they have easily the coolest all around look besides MAYBE the Wolffe pack

[@thevisitor1012]

the Coruscant Guard had the best uniforms in my opinion.

[@EchoesonMars]

The way the youngling stumbles back kills me inside everytime.

[@mcdus78]

So sad really.😭

[@rushilsangubotla224]

Apparently, Hayden Christensen (the actor for Anakin) shouted BOO the time he ignited his lightsaber, making the actor for the youngling (who was just a kid) stumble back in actual fear.

[@nimbuslive]

It killed the youngling too

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

Palpatine was a genius when designing this takeover. He played the Long game and have the Jedi fight an enemy with overwhelming size but instead of trying the Jedi way and find a peaceful solution he had them become Generals of a ready to go military. Qui gon once told Padme that the Jedi are defenders of peace they can not fight a war for her. He was right , Jedi should of sense some strange intentions were afoot but they were blind by the Darkside. Even Yoda was unaware of this deception. The only ones that could have stopped Palpatine were the Kaminons. But they did not realize that they to would be purged once the Jedi were not there to protect them from the very soldiers they trained and cared for. Palpatines genius is also seen as deceives the now Imperial citizens that this way will be good for society.

[@77noctis]

That's why the jedi so hesistant to join the Republic forces against the mandalorians during the old republic. And when some join they fall to darkside under Revan and Malak

[@aaroncampbell2180]

@Nicolas Gil those two fell because they found the star forge.

[@aaroncampbell2180]

The founders of the Sith would've been impressed.

[@gumdeo]

The Jedi failings were essential to Palpatine's success.

[@immortes]

As the book said “the jedi were not the quarry, but the bait.”

[@klatuk4u1]

Scene still gets me to this day. The scene when Ki'Adi turns around, the look on his face.

[@davidmace3310]

Seeing this in the theater with the music blaring as Darth Vader led the Clone Troopers into the Jedi Temple sent chills down my spine.

[@lecheman01]

To the people who don't know, it's not like the clones wanted to betray their Jedi comrades, but something is programmed inside of them to make them obey.

[@wanzakaria]

these scene gift the messages to use...the traitor is anywhere on this world even your cousin,partnership and close best friend..so the real enemies is the traitor after a real enemy..because the traitor stab your back

[@Hdbdbdby]

The stupidest plot ever

[@wanzakaria]

@@Hdbdbdby this scene ift the messages to us..the traitor is anywhere on ths world even your cousin,partnership,and close best friend..so the real enemies is the traitor after a real enemy..because the traitor stab your back

[@Hdbdbdby]

@@wanzakaria the plot is still stupid. the scenes are great but still bad writing.

[@PiTaBoI94]

yes, they are called covid vaccines

[@rarkrk2681]

Dudes... George just gave us the most emotional moments, soundtrack, an epic entrance, pretty cool battles, confusion, frustration, sadness, plenty of new enviroments... everyting in less of 4 minutes.

[@spartahannibal1668]

Frustration and Sadness belong to Jar Jar Binks...the order 66 is nathing compared to him.

[@Amp661]

George IS Star Wars. Not Di$neys pile of swill.

[@krypticunlimited6925]

Agreed. The appeal of the Revenge of the Sith isn't the script or the acting or the cinematography like most other movies, its the emotion. The tradgedy. The sheer unadultrated pain of betrayal. This isn't a movie you analyze, its a movie you FEEL. No matter what critisisms you have you cannot deny that this scene hits. All the world building and development of the Jedi undone in an instant, with a great soundtrack to carry

[@watchforever1724]

@@krypticunlimited6925yeah

[@KieranM-kn3lt]

wish it was 6min,,,,

[@princeytron]

What makes it especially heartbreaking is that the Jedi could have survived. They have literal superhuman reaction time and could have easily dodged/reflected most of the bolts and escaped. The reason they didn’t is because they truly *trusted* the clones completely. So much so that even when they are aiming their guns at them the Jedi still hesitate. It’s so completely out of nowhere they go against their own instincts to think “There must be some explanation” then they die due to their own hesitation. So rough!

[@PrimalElf]

One of the most powerful saddest scenes of all time ,,Execute Order 66; Yes my Lord"

[@robhernandez4313]

“What I remember about the rise of the Empire is... is how quiet it was. During the waning hours of the Clone Wars, the 501st Legion was discreetly transferred back to Coruscant. It was a silent trip. We all knew what was about to happen, what we were about to do. Did we have any doubts? Any private, traitorous thoughts? Perhaps, but no one said a word. Not on the flight to Coruscant, not when Order 66 came down, and not when we marched into the Jedi Temple. Not a word." - 501st Journal

[@Drebor94]

This was a quote from Battlefront II, right?

[@robhernandez4313]

@@Drebor94 Yes sir. 👍🏻

[@Drebor94]

Such a great game... I absolutely loved it.

[@toainsully]

This goes to show that the 501st knew about Order 66 beforehand, but were too powerless to prevent it from happening

[@SkintSNIPER262]

@@toainsully in the original canon every clone knew about Order 66.

[@eliazarcone]

4:00 there goes Commander Gree

[@jaredruff9823]

Nobody messes with Yoda.

[@isaiahhenio4556]

Rex: Cody why did you that Man You can't blast General Kenobi

[@AndyArmstrong88]

The look on Ki Adi Mundis face is heartbreaking. Knowing that his clone brothers have betrayed him and he didn’t have time to react. If your into the expanded universe like me he went on many successful missions with the clones and was one of the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy

[@elchaosgamersl9988]

4:30 "Master Skywalker what we are gonna do?" then, Skywalker kills the jedis

[@blackpowerdiva4958]

1:50 Nobody ever has empathy for the little bird 🦅 dragon 🐉 creature thing 🥺🥺🥺

[@prettystupid282]

Its just there

[@thestarwarsmusiccomposer3491]

Vractyl. I believe its called

[@HyperSpace.]

I think it survived, I’m not sure though.

[@optimusprime4443]

After watching all the Clone Wars episodes and now coming back and seeing this, its more heartbreaking after everything the Jedi and clones went through together

[@premiumheadpats4150]

I can't remember how old I was when this movie came out, but I was definitely still a kid, and I bawled during this scene.

[@darthpp3239]

This is probably one of the most iconic movie scenes out there

[@jaredruff9823]

One of the most darkest moments, I must say.

[@bman3794]

15 years later and this is still good.

[@vit-t680]

Why wouldn’t it be

[@_weetod]

This is the saddest scene I've seen in any movie, can't watch it without tearing up

[@Mandalorian_Goblinslayer]

Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 3 Commander Cody: Well, good Soldiers Follow Orders. Crosshair: Mm hmm.

[@sbauman11]

This scene has so much more meaning after watching the entirety of The Clone Wars. literally heartbreaking watching this betrayal

[@sizzle5775]

0:48 Who is this baddass and why does he not have his own movie yet?

[@kuba_mar]

yeah!

[@endangeredmexican9644]

Hes carring the whole team

[@jomcabanilla3732]

@@endangeredmexican9644 that's a hard carry right there

[@RyanTheDark]

Many people think that's Boil.

[@themesofthings6915]

i was saying that since i saw this episode for the first time

[@Froggyman145]

Pong Krell laughing his ass off right now

[@MrCarnage117]

Kenobi must have been so confused getting shot by the guy that just gave him his lightsaber back.

[@CT_Taylor]

You should have included the part with Organa and the clones on the bridge to the Temple.

[@zachzent8287]

Taylor F. That kid was fucking badass

[@kodypavic6075]

fun fact that kid is George Lucas's son

[@floresrodriguezdanielaleja3690]

Official Kanye West Channel s,s,s.s

[@darthvader6845]

@@kodypavic6075 George kill off his son without any hesitation

[@RyanTheDark]

@@darthvader6845 Nothing you won't do.

[@dreamythememey6005]

I never noticed the clone riding the GIANT FREAKING CATERPILLAR 2:34

[@nightmarione2529]

It’s called a galagrub

[@user-rb1ck6ox8i]

Oh my good god, this gave me so much nostalgia. I haven’t been watching any Star Wars content for 3 years now. This used to be my favourite film ever back in the day, and I’m so glad this was recommended to me.

[@dominikdejanovicc3473]

Man, could you imagine watching episode 1, 2, then the clone wars up until the end of season 6, and then watching episode 3? That shit would be the most heartbreaking thing ever. Pretty much every jedi in this sequence appears as a major character sooner or later during the show, and seeing them get betrayed like this after watching 6 seasons of them and their clones going through hell and back would probably be the saddest thing you could experience in star wars. Makes me tear up just thinking about it.