Tech's Death Scene - Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 16

[@shadow_lands]

No screaming, no fear, just a solider doing what he does, protecting his squad mates, his family.

[@bones5258]

That was Tech for you.

[@blitza2355]

He has to have one of the saddest deaths up there with noble 6 from reach. The "when have we ever followed orders" hit me like a truck

[@emilysmith4213]

Literally the only Star Wars death where I cried. I never thought they would actually kill him off, all the other deaths in Star Wars were kinda predictable

[@jgabs12studios74]

Tech will be forever missed and remembered.🫡🙏

[@Farmakis.v]

​@@blitza2355 actually echo's death was also a good death heavy hardcase fives but tech's was the best of them all

[@Hamilton1773]

Having Wrecker just standing there in shock realizing he wasn't strong enough to save his brother is what drove it home for me

[@halfknight2310]

Agreed. His strength almost never failed him. Yet here, he failed. He wasn’t strong enough. And now his brother is gone. Normally wrecker is the cheerful one, but I wonder how deep this will cut into him

[@memescoffee3173]

him walking out of the room holding tears was what got me

[@thepyro9694]

I mean we didn’t see him die so there is a small chance he’s alive

[@Gaurav_kattagyan]

@@thepyro9694 well he isnt a Jedi or a sith to have survived a fall like that

[@duelgundam]

@@Gaurav_kattagyan Captain Gregor and Echo: Are we a joke to you?

[@IceSpoon]

The fact that only one human is able to convey so many different tones, emotions and fears into these characters is nothing less of impressive. Dee Bradley Baker is incredible.

[@miguellowe2407]

More people need to be awed by this. Apart from a close resemblance in tone between Hunter and Echo, it is simply amazing how the guy singularly pulls off these very distinctive characters.

[@SirJ-qq3ye]

And also animals. He is great as Perry

[@rory8182]

@@miguellowe2407 he is Tom Cavenaugh levels of different characters

[@classicalricky]

Fr! He's 1 of my fave voice actors.

[@Jesse_69420]

I’m pretty sure Dee also did the voices for the charger from Left 4 Dead

[@mattfabbs]

When Tech asked “When have we ever followed orders?”, that was the moment my heart completely sank. His sacrifice and sassiness will never be forgotten.

[@gabrielacosta9470]

0:10

[@jakubkinst4736]

What if he actually survived and the Empire has him locked up somewhere.

[@flaviocosta1268]

@@jakubkinst4736 no body so I won’t believe he died

[@emilysmith4213]

@@flaviocosta1268 Yep same

[@Grimm0128]

They had his goggle so sadly, it is confirmed… Goodbye Tech..

[@lbricks7631]

People went in to the finale, thinking we were gonna see the rescue of crosshair, and the season ends with the bad batch all together ready for more adventures in season 3. Good god were they wrong. I'm not crying, your crying.

[@emilysmith4213]

Yeah I thought the same, but I didn’t think anybody- ESPECIALLY not Tech, was gonna die! I figured that Omega would get captured, and that they would find Crosshair, but shoo this episode was stressful😭🫠

[@TrixterCharizard]

Yeahhhh this was literally the worst timeline. Shit is sad.

[@rickyk4583]

it's giving "The Crossroads of Destiny" from ATLA, everything seems great and then it all falls apart :(

[@Dragonraiser11]

They had us in the first half ngl...

[@robertoa780]

Gotta give them the credit for making something unpredictable

[@flochforster6892]

Tech’s death is one of the few Star Wars deaths that genuinely made me tear up man. From the first line he spoke he was my favorite. For him to sacrifice his life to ensure his squad survives is a perfect send-off for him. I’m gonna miss him.

[@cooljackster7390]

Did Fives’ death tear you up?

[@demonswrath8803]

He was my least favourite imo, but this season really did make him into one of my favourites and to see this happen. Damn

[@timmylangford8633]

sorta like floch..... both died to protect what they care about

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

The first line he spoke was, "Actually, they were trying to mate with us"

[@artloverivy]

@@pikathemimikyu6655 Fucking iconic.

[@Bitween893]

I literally cried all the tears of my body , when i understand Plan 99 is the opposite of order 66 ... Sacrifice this life for your brothers ...

[@RandelN2]

yeah, just like the old clone 99 died 😢

[@emilysmith4213]

OH. 66 is 99 upside down…. GASP. DAVE FILONI YOU MAD BRILLIANT GENIUS. HOW COULD HE DO THIS TO US- 😭😭😭🫠🫠🫠

[@Bitween893]

@@emilysmith4213 exacly my point 😉 and you could say plan is the opposite of order . ;) :O

[@ADAR52]

Ur over thinking it plan 99 was in reference to clone 99 who the squad is named after because during the battle of kamino he gave his life to protect his brothers

[@teresaprytko]

Noooooo😭😭😭😭

[@neofulcrum5013]

Bro I legit cried. I knew someone was gonna get hurt but I didn’t think we’d lose Tech. RIP 😢

[@nofoff2862]

Your not alone man, it's been 2 hours and i'm still shook. Filoni makes you feel

[@superyamky]

Same

[@lightningburn324]

Same here

[@aussiescotsman4145]

i thought it would be echo.

[@IronmanMK85]

​@@nofoff2862 Dave Filoni didn't write this.

[@zmagnia]

Omega's reaction is definitely heartbreaking, but I'll never forget the pain in Wrecker's voice when he fell

[@Flufferz626]

"Don't you do it". " I knew but didn't wanna accept what was about to happen. Neither did Wrecker.

[@CyberSonic-V3.0]

The fact that Wrecker has to live with the fact that the last thing he said to Tech was “don’t you do it Tech” must be heartbreaking for him. No goodbyes just him pleading for Tech to not sacrifice himself and his wish being denied.

[@karstenschoenberg9736]

Omega felt the most guilt because after all that she told him how he didn't seem to care when echo left

[@abdulrahimmajid9612]

I'm not crying you're crying😢

[@Xerroc22]

Omega's emotional reaction hurt me in ways I can't even describe

[@jackskirata4819]

“When have we ever followed orders?” Absolutely badass last words.

[@gabrielacosta9470]

0:10

[@GH0ST2166]

true

[@martmandred9182]

Yep. He knew this was coming, but he accepts it nonetheless.

[@MandoDin]

Don't worry guys, Tech's voice actor is coming back for season 3

[@bertatafel1938]

You do realize that Tech's VA is the same for all Bad Batch and other clone solders? The guy really changes pitches for every clone

[@ashookamanuela1901]

yes that is the joke@@bertatafel1938

[@Ausd292]

@@bertatafel1938that’s the joke

[@Gufupandi09th13]

​@@Ausd292or is he

[@Star_Joker]

Where is your source for this?

[@maaderllin]

“I may process moments and thoughts differently, but it does not mean I feel any less than you.” Tech was really underused in the first season and they did such great things with this character. I started to relate a lot more to him. So yeah, this scene hits hard.

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

The Bad Batch are supposed to represent autistic adults. They are excellent representation for people on the spectrum. They are autistic savants, and Tech seems to be based on Daniel Tammet.

[@frvicboi]

@@ToxicTurquoise454 bro what how is hunter or crosshair autistic

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

@@frvicboi Because not all autism is visible and it's a spectrum. I am autistic and I felt like I wasn't "normal". And besides I didn't mean they are all literally autistic, I meant that they are meant to be represent the concept of autism - being different and/or alienated from your peers. They are different from the other "normal" clones, so they were deemed "the bad batch". But they're not actually "bad", just different. Like autistic people. We are different, but we aren't bad.

[@broyogurt3000]

@@ToxicTurquoise454 :l

[@cunningsmile4166]

​@@ToxicTurquoise454so that's why I liked the Bad Batch so much. They're us

[@nadanumber1]

I totally saw this coming. They built him up for a reason this season. Still incredibly heartbreaking

[@Dash_ishere]

Must of us knew but doesnt make it any less sad

[@syauqyrahman]

yeah from the small portion of hunter being the main char

[@jamalwilburn228]

Makes sense as Tech and Echo both follow the same specialy. Echo is better as he is machine and is a staple in SW community

[@wedostarwars]

I was honestly expecting to see Echo. Was a complete surprise seeing Tech die.

[@deadshot5007]

He is not dead lol.

[@gotone2513]

This scene hits hard because the entirety of the show, our main characters somehow seem to always escape death or intense situations where their backs are against the wall, so the feeling that Tech would somehow make it was always lingering in the back of my mind… but then the sudden realization that he won’t be so lucky this time just hits you right in the gut. Rip to my fav Bad Batch soldier, Tech 🫡

[@topnotchshinobi]

Certainly makes one wonder how many of the Bad Batch will get to survive to the modern, New Republic era. 😢

[@stopper0203]

@@topnotchshinobi I reckon they should all die Halo Reach style, 1 by 1 until the last member goes down in a blaze of glory.

[@chewyhazerd3587]

I feel like this is literally Luke’s lightsaber falling off of Bespin, he will survive in a really weird way

[@topnotchshinobi]

@@stopper0203 The adult clones are most likely going to die off, 1 by 1. Omega, on the other hand, is very likely to survive to the New Republic era. I'm willing to guess that Omega will become a foundling of the Children of the Watch, and then eventually take over the mantle of Armorer (from the previous title holder), thus becoming the Armorer who mentors Din Djarin in "The Mandalorian."

[@topnotchshinobi]

@@chewyhazerd3587 "Somehow Tech returned"

[@chonkus2332]

Wrecker yelling "no" as he watched his brother fall to his death was was one of the saddest parts

[@themeddite]

Also him just standing there, processing what just happened.

[@skywolfx76]

​@@themeddite the way he acted the next few episodes... He definitely blames himself.... Poor guy

[@FroBoy696]

"When have we ever followed orders?" Something about the way he said that, despite knowing what was about to happen...

[@emilysmith4213]

I got literal chills… best last words in Star Wars imo (if he actually died that is)

[@lightdarksoul2097]

Not following orders is what made them so special too. The start of this series was with the refusal of an order and if he is truly gone, it's how Tech chose to go out.

[@donlalo2002]

It’s poetic because if I remember right 99 died because he didn’t follow orders either making the sacrifice play too

[@pastychong]

@@emilysmith4213 how in the world would he have survived lmao. That would be so cheap if they just said “just kidding! He’s alive!”

[@TheDangoNinja]

​@@donlalo2002oh crap and that's what plan 99 probably means. I have to do this I'm a soldier...

[@Captainbadger123]

He didn’t even close his eyes as he fell. The last thing he ever saw was his family. Tech was always so selfless and never hesitated to put himself in danger for them and was like a father to Omega (even more so than Hunter imo). I’m gonna miss him so much.

[@doomsterr]

He did close them just before the scene cut.

[@JohnP1127]

Actually the last thing he saw was the car falling on top of him

[@swstopmotions4390]

@@JohnP1127 lol 💀💀💀

[@thejoker543]

​@@JohnP1127 Nah

[@Naohmcete]

He perhaps did not understand emotions like we do, because his genius brain did not allow him to understand it, but in his own way, he understood us and that was what hit me straight to the heart.

[@IzzyWiz]

It literally killed me when his last lines was “when have we ever followed followed orders?” I’m literally crying 😭

[@chewbacca7206]

I wonder how Crosshair will react after learning of his brother’s fate. Perhaps he’ll feel guilty. RIP Tech, you will be missed. And now today, we lost Tech one year ago.

[@coffeein3145]

They did go to Eriadu because of him so I think he will. He's a jerk but still cares for his brothers.

[@chewbacca7206]

@@coffeein3145 Indeed, Crosshair may be a jerk but this season shows he has a heart.

[@snowrgl]

I’m almost 100% positive Crosshair will feel awful about it.

[@audreyk1257]

I think he will feel more awful because he told them to hide(plan88) and they didnt because they knew he was in danger.😢

[@scouttrooper2871]

@@coffeein3145 He's my 2nd favorite Bad Batcher. You know who's the first.

[@niranjan6509]

Top 3 saddest clone deaths, might even be close to number 1 for me. This entire episode was so stressful...

[@miguelangelgonzalezrangel2955]

Tech’s death, Cid’s betrayal and Omega is captured 😢

[@TheHawkeye0725]

I’m already dreading the long wait for season 3

[@logan3093]

No FR! I was stressed the whole time. Almost to the point where I wasn't enjoying it.

[@niranjan6509]

@@miguelangelgonzalezrangel2955 Right? I didn't expect it to be THAT depressing. Hopefully S3 comes sooner than later.

[@logan3093]

@@niranjan6509 I think s2 took so long due to covid delaying development. We will probably get it next year. I want more next Wednesday though

[@canyonfall1323]

Hats off to Dee Bradley Baker, he portrayed Techs helplessness and acceptance into wreckers grief and anger perfectly, so talented

[@canyonfall1323]

@@TheRealJimmyy Yea he was

[@SirJ-qq3ye]

​@@TheRealJimmyyand animals

[@adamwoodmansee2479]

Tech die Plan 99😪😵😭😥

[@cctrooper2727]

I for sure thought that Echo was gonna be the one to die first. That whole scene with Hunter in episode 14 made me feel like Echo was gonna die. Dang, Phee's gonna have a hard time.

[@captainpep3]

I didn’t figure that they’d kill off echo, only because they had him already die once they weren’t just gonna kill him off again. But damn, I really didn’t want tech to die, I actually really liked his character (even in season 1, where he was a bit more cut and dry)

[@moastew1140]

echo dying again would be too much for me

[@ugiustuskeiserus8066]

I wished it were Wrecker tbh

[@sicksadworld765]

Killing off Echo twice would be a whack move tbh

[@jgabs12studios74]

I think one death is better than 2, Tech did what he did to save his squad, his family. Also, I honestly didn’t notice that Phew had a thing for Tech until watching episode 15 and what’s surprising is that we got the last 2 episodes of season 2 this quickly.

[@sanchezevan898]

The moment I saw the title Plan 99, I instantly knew it meant sacrifice. Just like how 99 sacrificed his life for his brothers on Kamino, Tech sacrificed his life for his squad

[@CausableAGS]

Classic Clone Wars

[@realrichardyoutube]

@@CausableAGS W show

[@kenty597]

As soon as i read the title i was thinking oh no something thats gonna leave a mental scar is going to happen isnt it

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

Is Plan 99 the opposite of order 66, or does it mean that they learned from 99 to sacrifice themselves for their brothers and that's how it was named Plan 99?

[@MaxPwnzer]

I wouldn't say 99 sacrificed himself. He ran down a straight hallway with live rounds going down it without actively seeking cover, all while attempting to get grenades that evidently weren't needed. He died a fool, not a hero.

[@creameycheesey]

I’m glad Tech didn’t come back, his sacrifice was that of a hero’s and he didn’t die in vain. This moment ended up giving The Bad Batch their happy ending

[@Captainbadger123]

I agree I know people always want to see a character have some sort of comeback or something but for a story telling standpoint this was the right choice and it was so well done. He gave his life so his family could survive.

[@tryorse8340]

I had my suspiciouns this would happen, but when Phee said "see you soon" I knew something bad would happen

[@Legoman775]

dead giveaway

[@thegoldenpaw]

Dave Filoni shows us in each series that one member of the squad sacrifices himself so that others can live. Previously Fives in Clone Wars, Kanan in Rebels and now Tech in Bad Batch. And yes, the sacrifice scenes are always emotional and well executed.

[@connarkent282]

What hits Fives the most is, he could have stopped sidious

[@Will-22]

and let's not forget 99 and hardcase

[@swagtachiuchiha1501]

@@Will-22 So many in Clone Wars alone, Heavy probably being one of the first ones canonically

[@Cowboycomando54]

@@Will-22 And Thorn, the man went out like a G.

[@memescoffee3173]

Quil in Mandalorian and Paz Vizla

[@lykezomfg11]

"Good soldiers follow orders." Vs "when have we ever followed orders." Tech you were a real one. Rest in peace

[@TheHawkeye0725]

Rest in peace Tech. You won’t be forgotten.

[@pdealba18]

People have survived worse in the Star Wars universe. He was in a situation that realistically would be impossible to survive. Then again, so was Echo, Gregor, Maul, Boba Fett, Ahsoka... Hell, even Palpatine "somehow" returned. Also, it is a very common story trope - If there is no body, the person can still be brought back, somehow. I'm not saying he is alive, just that they might bring him back if they want to.

[@hectorle3784]

He’s definitely alive

[@khalil.Rivera]

I think hes alive

[@wordlesslfiddling]

​@@khalil.Riverahonestly I'm not sure which I hate more him dying or him coming back this is a great emotional scene and him coming back ruins it BUT WHY WHY TECH Damn it dave stop making me care dor clones you know your going kill

[@anothergg2692]

He could've survived. Is this your first time watching Star Wars?

[@アルベート]

bro my jaw dropped for 15 mins when this happened. RIP Tech

[@parsian5919]

How did you guys have the ablity to watch this episode. It isn't even out yet. I just watch Summit (Ep 15).

[@Steamlazer]

​@@parsian5919 both episodes came out at the exact same time. If they didn't for you, then the people managing Disney+ in your country fucked up

[@parsian5919]

@@Steamlazer yeah it isn’t in the episode list. You have to end the episode 15 to be able to see 16.

[@Steamlazer]

@@parsian5919 mostly like, what happened is that in your country they uploaded Epsiode 16 two or three minutes after Episode 15, and you logged into the Disney+ app during those minutes so it wasn't being displayed. If you refresh the app it should appear

[@MattDoesMinecraft_Plays]

Taking a look back at this scene a year later after the Series Finale and realizing this is probably the first time that Disney has ever killed off a main character to fall damage without a body for confirmation. Rip Tech the Brave, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

[@Farsk_]

Even though I was onboard with the goggles meaning tech lived, now I see it as Hemlock delivering Tech's body to the Bad Batch when he gave them his goggles. Tech falling might have gone askew just enough that the tram crushed everything below his eyes. This would have resulted in the top half of his helmet and goggles being recoverable. The goggles making it out is the confirmation for the body, hence why Hemlock said "It was all they could..."

[@moradkhamlichi9476]

Phasma

[@CognitiveCow]

"Wake up, Wrecker! Clone Force 99 died with Tech. We're not that squad anymore."

[@user-wn1rw1mu3c]

In response, Hunter should have said that Squad 99 did not die, but lives and will remember Tech’s heroic self-sacrifice.

[@Captainbadger123]

@@user-wn1rw1mu3cwhat Crosshair was saying was that they’re nowhere near as capable of pulling off the missions they used to without Tech. Tech was such an important part of how they functioned as a squad and losing him was a major blow.

[@turtlemasteralpha119]

This is more impactful for wrecker, because he watched him fall and will think he’s at fault for his death. while the real culprit of his death was saw.

[@isaiah55989]

Yeah. Thanks alot gurrera,u made a bad batcher get killed.

[@sonicgen20]

@@isaiah55989 There’s a reason why most rebels don’t like working with Saw. And this is it.

[@wordlesslfiddling]

Another reason to hate saw

[@undead475]

Every time he deserves his fate more and more

[@michaelkean5969]

@@sonicgen20 it's because Saw is no better than the imperials he's fighting. he is very much the kind of rebel that the empire thinks all rebels are. he's a terrorist and a radical.

[@faiqgamer3517]

The tragedy of this is that Tech died never get to see his freedom. While the rest of the Bad Batch lived on as free men on Pabu, Tech died as a soldier. Never being able to live peacefully on Pabu, never being able to see Crosshair's redemption, and the worst of it, he didn't even get to see Omega grew up.

[@WarrinerAnimations]

At least all those stormtroopers in the car went with him.

[@facundopollacino7956]

Al menos podrá ver crecer a Omega desde el más allá.

[@themercenarygamer5262]

Honestly never saw this coming... I thought Echo might be the one to go, but Tech? It really got to me. Just finished watching and... I have no words except... well, f*ck Saw Gerrara. He's [in]directly responsible for the situation that led to Tech's death.

[@LAKNIGHT509]

It should been echo and echo saying something about fives

[@collinfrancis9956]

Saw was never the same after his sister's death. But this was just unjustifiable. He's up there with hatred towards Tarkin, Rampart, and Hemlock. All of which are former Republic turned Empire.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

​@@collinfrancis9956 Saw is the extreme side of the rebellion He's known for killing civilians just because "they live under imperial rule" or "surrendered to imperials"

[@collinfrancis9956]

@@ImmaLittlePip That much is pretty much seen. At least you see Tarkin never changed. I would like to believe had Saw's sister not died during the Clone Wars he would have had some rationale on his side. Not to mention guidance and leadership. He's a loose cannon. But no leader to me. He reminds me a bit of Pong Krell.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😡😡

[@themercenarygamer5262]

@@collinfrancis9956 Doesn't excuse his actions. It's because of his little stunt in this episode that Tech died. I'm over here wishing he ended up gunned down by Imperials than being killed by a test-run of the Death Star.

[@N3ZYorK]

"I may process moment and thoughts differently, but it does not mean I feel any less than you."

[@jomac841]

❤😢

[@PsychicVoice209]

"When have we ever followed orders" Legendary last words rest in peace Tech you will not be forgotten

[@thepaladinauthoryoutube]

The worst part is that the camera shot made it clear that even if Tech survived the fall for a fraction of a second, the train car would immediately pulverize him upon impact. Tech's closed casket, next to no doubt about it. Note that Hemlock says the goggles were all he could "salvage" not all he could "find." Meaning the goggles were the most inact thing about Tech.

[@Alexgodofwar5662]

​@@Jana_McC94hemlock legit has no reason to lie He even revealed that nala-se was in fact alive when the bad batch thought she was dead Hemlock has 0 reason to lie Just stop being in denial and enjoy the show

[@thepaladinauthoryoutube]

*SPOILERS BELOW* . . . . . . . . . Confirmed dead in S3 series finale unless something bizarre happens in another series.

[@simpleclonetrooper2740]

Another good soldier...gone rest easy Tech you will be missed.

[@leejames8024]

Not good soldier...but a good man and friend...

[@emilysmith4213]

@@leejames8024 Yes😔🥺😭

[@jumperthehedgehog2932]

​@@leejames8024 and brother

[@JynxedKoma]

Wait until Crosshair learns just how much of a good soldier was on that day. He'll go absolutely apeshit on the Empire.

[@taterblaze9584]

Anyone else coming here after the finally and realizing he's really gone?

[@DisasterEnby]

yeah - even as someone who's been insisting that he was definitely dead since the S2 finale aired, it kinda didn't feel real. I kept expecting him to show up at some point in season 3. The moment the credits rolled and he _still_ wasn't back are when it fully set in that he really did just up & die here. Makes rewatching this scene feel hella different knowing he genuinely is gone

[@biggeek2256]

No fear, no screaming, but was confident that his comrades will get out of there in one piece, the sign of a true hero

[@shelbymartin760]

Coming back after the series finale- man this hits even harder knowing he is for sure gone. I’m crying my eyes out just because we know now for sure that he is gone.

[@oliverdk7594]

I was kinda hoping he would come back, but seeing the broken glasses was enough of a sign for me to know.

[@frank-yp9br]

Eh, just go through the world between worlds and you can get him back 🤷‍♂️

[@liamphibia]

"No one's ever really gone." Unless it's a clone.😢

[@jasonkoch3182]

He's only gone if we forget him.

[@xxgamerxxyut7004]

@@frank-yp9brIf he’s taken out of this moment, the whole squad dies so

[@batostudios]

Crosshair simply shot Nolan for leaving his new friend to die. Imagine what he’ll do when he finds out Tech’s dead

[@hazt5594]

I've already commented on this vid, but I can't believe I've only now just noticed that even after Tech shot the connection hinge, Wrecker still tried to hold up the train cart at 0:14 so it wouldn't fall. How horrible it must have felt for him to lose his grip on the only thing stopping Tech from falling. I think Wrecker definitely felt the impact. Bless him.

[@halfknight2310]

Agreed. His strength almost never failed him. Yet here, he failed. He wasn’t strong enough. And now his brother is gone. Normally wrecker is the cheerful one, but I wonder how deep this will cut into him

[@georgemcgrath563]

“Where’s tech? Is he safe? Is he alright?” 😭😭

[@colbyjames7205]

I'm sure he be like Gandalf the Grey

[@timothygibbas2.029]

I’m aware of that.

[@topnotchshinobi]

“It seems… in Saw’s anger, he (indirectly) got Tech killed.”

[@georgemcgrath563]

@@topnotchshinobi 😭😭😭😭

[@SoraDragcuda]

@@georgemcgrath563 Have hope that Tech is alive somehow and somewhere.

[@Space_Burrito_Rat]

This was the first death in the Clone Wars/Bad Batch series that actually surprised me. RIP Tech, you were a good soldier and your sacrifice was not in vain.

[@Rogue.999]

One of the best star wars deaths, he knew there was only one way out for his brothers so he allowed them to survive and gave up his own live. Tech will be missed. 😔

[@nipnop7995]

Dammit I saw this coming the second he hopped on the rails. Fives was the saddest death to me but tech takes that spot now..

[@emilysmith4213]

Yeah I was in shock when Fives died, but this was so much worse… literally the only time I’ve cried- no, SOBBED over a Star Wars death. Tech will always be my favorite❤️

[@cursedorange2234]

I mean I still think Fives takes the cake, since you'd watched him change Rex, and watched as all his brothers died, and as he tries to save them from doom, they kill him. Then he tries to have his role model, the clone that saved him from doom see that he was just trying to save them, as he slowly dies, knowing he failed. Techs death was sad, but I don't think it tops the hopelessness of Five's death.

[@pdealba18]

People have survived worse in the Star Wars universe. He was in a situation that realistically would be impossible to survive. Then again, so was Echo, Gregor, Maul, Boba Fett, Ahsoka... Hell, even Palpatine "somehow" returned. Also, it is a very common story trope - If there is no body, the person can still be brought back, somehow. I'm not saying he is alive, just that they might bring him back if they want to.

[@nipnop7995]

@@cursedorange2234 fair point. Idk might be because it happened what, almost 10 years ago? While this one is fresh and like fives, I really liked tech.

[@realwaifus5514]

Something about the line ‘when have we ever followed orders’ feels so perfect and antithetical to ‘good soldiers follow orders’ cause the Batch aren’t soldiers they’re family.

[@louisianaboyjames2660]

Poor Tech 😢😢😢😢. One of the greatest members of the Bad Batch.

[@doomsterr]

He was my least favourite but it still hit like an ambulance driving on full speed during a saturday evening when he shot the cable.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

Tech is the most efficient and useful of the group. Can't believe he's gone 😢

[@andrewobrien8325]

@@christophermichaelclarence6003 Unfortunately in more ways than one, Tech was the character driven by cold, hard logic and logically killing off Tech made way too much sense. No matter which clone died, we’d be upset but the choice boiled down to between Tech and Wrecker. However if I may offer a glimmer of hope, with Star Wars I always go by the principle that a character isn’t dead till you see they’re dead remains….it could be Tech still lives. All Hemlock said was, his goggles were all that could recovered….maybe Tech managed to save himself in the fall and left the goggles for Hemlock to find.

[@supernova7567]

The greatest in my opinion.

[@emilysmith4213]

@@andrewobrien8325 Totally agree, Dave isnt scared of portraying onscreen deaths, so I think it was a fake out to get us all to come back for season three (and plot twists later on)

[@froggo130]

These entire two episodes had me smiling, yelling, and grieving. We both hate and love you Dave Filoni.

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

Why do you even love Dave Filoni.

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

@@jgstudios117 okay sure BUT he also Retcons a bunch of stuff

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

@@jgstudios117 not to fans that like the 2015 comic book “kanan” like me

[@mawinstallation6626]

Filoni is not in charge of this show. But he laid the groundwork in TCW S7 and part of TBB S1

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

@@mawinstallation6626 He’s not?!

[@midas8839]

Here we are the end of seasons 3 So you're actually dead 😢

[@hazt5594]

I felt numb the rest of that episode. Of all the bad batch, I never thought he'd be the first to fall. Rest easy Tech. ❤🥽

[@lehxian1403]

Techs Death was problaby one of the most brutal death ever, he had only a light armour, with such an high fall and the train above him, he basically got all his bones crushed.

[@memescoffee3173]

we dont know that yet

[@riftplut0474]

@@memescoffee3173 there is a zero percent chance that didn’t happen

[@hi-viz]

Back here a while after the finale, and I want to say I'm really happy they chose to let Tech's sacrifice stand and not bring him back

[@iTsJake232]

Of course the character that gets the most screen time and the best one of the squad falls I can't forgive saw that was literally all his fault that actually made me shed tears the music hit so hard

[@emilysmith4213]

Yeah the music made me cry and I’m SO MAD AT SAW LIKE WHAT THE HECK DUDE-

[@protozoanpro]

Tech’s internal realization that there’s nothing that could be done to save him is just.. heartbreaking. These are the emotions we need and deserve from cinema and Hollywood as a whole. It’s crazy how much more emotion a damn animated show has brought me growing up, more than the movies and the things that look and feel more real than animation. Maybe it’s because the clones were always my favorite part of the lore. I’m the 5th in a lineage carrying the same name. I find myself sometimes to be a clone. To carry my name is to honor my fathers name and so forth before them, and so in that sense I feel immense sadness for the clones and their situations. They only ever were bred for war. For a singular purpose. It makes you really think, did my father have me for that purpose? Did his father have him for the same? Tech’s death is a reminder that, as men, it is honorable to accept defeat and know when you’re beaten. Weigh the odds and consider the lives of those that are intertwined with yours. If you had a chance to save your siblings, parents, friends, or whomever made an impact on you, would you find yourself with the same courage he had..? Or as much as we’d like to believe we are that, would we really just be as scared and emotional as the rest of the bad batch. It takes great writing to really delve into the inner depths of your heart and feel things for people that don’t even exist. Just.. well done. All the filler this season was worth it. All the ups and downs are realized and we know the stakes. Hunter echo and wrecker are LIVID. You know their anger. You feel it within yourself. Your teeth grind and your fists clinch. Techs death with not go in vain. This is the greatest Star Wars media in recent memory for me. It combines the prequel and sequel eras and gives you a sense for how desperate the galaxy is becoming in the empire’s rule. (Cuss warning) I’m so excited for next season and I’m ready to feel fucking primal rage as these 3 probably do. Oh baby I CAN NOT wait to see where this goes.

[@Mojo1356]

My personal best thing since Clone Wars season 7, although I haven’t watched Andor, the popular choice.

[@StuartLugsden]

I'm so glad CX-2 isn't Tech. Would have been such a cop out.

[@itachiuchiha-ce9rv]

There’s no proof it’s not him.

[@StuartLugsden]

@@itachiuchiha-ce9rv Read my comment again

[@itachiuchiha-ce9rv]

@@StuartLugsden Again, there’s no proof it wasn’t him.

[@NoName1462]

@@itachiuchiha-ce9rv how delusional do you have to be to still think this? if they wanted cx-2 to be tech, it would've been revealed, something of that scope isn't going to be left open to interpretation. He's dead, he's always been dead, and he'll remain dead.

[@Krovos_]

​@@itachiuchiha-ce9rv And there's no proof it was him.

[@johncorrigan3068]

This whole scene was tragic, but honourable. Tech going out protecting his squad to ensure they live to fight another day made my heart sink and curious for how the squad adapts to him being gone when season 3 comes. Another thing that makes me curious is how the Batch will react when they next encounter Saw. His charges did cause all the damage to the base, plus the rack rail power outage which led to Tech's death. Really shows the lengths he'll go to ensure the Empire's fall even if it results in death on the wrong side.

[@thelieutenant7732]

Saw doesn't ensure its fall, he ensures that it'll grip the galaxy tighter. This accomplished nothing but increase Imperial security. Like the BB said, anyone they kill can be replaced other than Vader and the Emperor himself whom are both untouchable.

[@WarbossR0kt00fSant0s]

Hunter would blame Saw, Wrecker would want to break his jaw. Once Crosshair finds out, he'd want to shoot him and Omega would swear never to forgive him. Echo, well, he'd want to kick his ass.

[@miguellowe2407]

They're gonna probably beat him up and bring about that breathing difficulty problem he had in Rogue One.

[@rickyk4583]

@@miguellowe2407 he didn't have that in rebels though, so unfortunately the batch won't do it :(

[@JoeFanik]

The fact that Hemlock found his body makes me believe Tech is not dead. He may have taken his body for horrific experiments and modifications in order to become his "ideal" soldier Edit: I stand corrected. Cowboy hats off to you Dave for actually killing off a main character.

[@danielredziniak2996]

first dark trooper

[@doomsterr]

He said he did not find his body. He said he only salvaged the goggles.

[@6star637]

God please no leave him dead, he was my favourite but they have got to stop making these amazing scenes meaningless

[@greatwarriorstruggler9447]

If he comes back Star Wars is straight up hopeless

[@palpatinesforehead]

@@6star637 Exactly. I don’t get why people always want characters to be brought back from the dead when it just makes their death pointless. Like people want Windu back but it ruins the significance of Anakin’s turn. Even IG-11’s sacrifice was ruined in the new season of Mando. Same thing if Tech is brought back, it makes his entire sacrifice meaningless

[@StarWarsStory]

"It's a good thing we were wearing helmets....because none of us could bare to look her in the eye."

[@parkesyreviewsstuff7587]

What a hero's death. Clone Troopers around the galaxy should salute this man

[@colbyjames7205]

This moment feels like Gandalf the Grey in Lord of the Rings when he says 'Fly you Fools' only Tech says to Wrecker 'When have we ever followed Orders?' Only differently.

[@finchborat]

And you hope we see Tech survive.

[@jaceyking5015]

I will never forgive Saw Gerrera for this.

[@ShadySliver17]

When this series started I always had a hunch that Tech would be the first to go damn I wish I was wrong. Plan 99 which referenced 99 during the droid attack on Kamino when he tried running back to the armory for more explosives he sacrificed himself

[@haydenfowle7576]

I was thinking Hunter would of been the first to go and Omega being the new leader of Clone Force 99

[@DoomofOlympus]

@@haydenfowle7576 damn that whole theory all the way to hell

[@haydenfowle7576]

@@DoomofOlympus I didn't expect Tech to be the first to go I was thinking Hunter or Wrecker

[@gabrielacosta9470]

@@haydenfowle7576 that’s why it hurts and Dave’s a genius for it since he was the least expected to die he died for the squad the only family he ever knew

[@mingQWERTY]

I mean Clone Force 99 is a reference to him anyways. Rex even said '99 huh? Nice touch' when he heard the squad's name

[@suprememandalorpre]

the batch won't be the same without tech, i will miss him.

[@amg0534]

Tech is one of my favorite characters in the show. this scene hit me like a ton of bricks. When it happened I immediately screamed “NO” and wrecker and omegas reaction killed me and later on when the doctor threw tech’s glasses to hunter my jaw dropped. Season 2 was an a emotional rollercoaster can’t wait for season 3

[@AzureMoebius22]

That whole bit with the glasses is why I'm not convinced that Tech is dead. I've watched enough anime and animated shows to know the death isn't confirmed unless the body is seen. Why settle for throwing the glasses when they could have been far more cruel and dragged Tech's body before them? And don't give me that whole 'The public is too sensitive, Disney won't try that' crap. If I had a dollar for every on-screen death (excluding animals or droids) in Clone Wars, I'd be able to buy myself a PS5. The way I see it, the Empire is using Tech for something. Something big, and they don't want the rest of the Batch digging into it.

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

⁠@@AzureMoebius22With season 3 out, the first 3 episodes were amazing and tense!

[@mindfusion5430]

Imagine Phee’s reaction ☹️

[@TheHawkeye0725]

I don’t even know what they’re gonna tell her :(

[@joysonvincholas7108]

Phee's I'm sorry. But your badass handsome Nerd "Tech" is Death 😞🪖

[@emilysmith4213]

oh my gosh… she’s gonna wish she told him how she felt- DANG IT DAVE FILONI WHYD YOU DO THIS TO US-

[@mamstarstorm]

Dave...why man....

[@moonquartzs]

And this is why we cheer when Saw Guerra finally dies in Rogue one.

[@AgustinCruz70]

Hell yeah 😢😡

[@emilysmith4213]

Yeah he is pretty much responsible for Tech’s death…😡🔥😭

[@topnotchshinobi]

Saw may be protected for the remainder of the show for plot reasons (can’t die until Rogue One), but Cid does not have that protection. How cool/ironic would it be that Omega (the one who liked Cid the most) will be the one to shoot Cid for her betrayal?

[@lucasO3032]

This scene hits different now after seeing the Season 3 finale. He’s really gone 😢

[@peperle]

Tech looking up and getting one last look at his family is what does it for me

[@harwickbranch]

“Clone Force 99 died with Tech.”

[@EightThreeEight]

Crosshair was wrong.

[@LolaClementine]

Don't even think about Plan 99, Crosshair

[@user-wn1rw1mu3c]

In response, Hunter should have said that Squad 99 did not die, but lives and will remember Tech’s heroic self-sacrifice.

[@BlackGoId]

“When have we ever followed orders?” That hit close to home.

[@Nacho2003YT]

I somehow felt they were going to kill him off about halfway through the season, yet his death was so impactful beyond expectation. The concept of what Plan 99 must mean is so noble and devoted to the squad and at the same time a sad and alarming way of going away. And those have got to be some of the hardest-hitting last words I’ve heard in all Star Wars, considering what Clone Force 99 represent.

[@austin9809]

It's the pure opposite of order 66's "good soldiers follow orders". I give one final salute to Tech. O7

[@jwroot]

I felt more emotion and heart into this squad in S2 than *anything* going on with Mando and Grogu in S3.

[@l.b136]

Me too, but I just thought SOMEONE out of the batch was going to die. My first guess was Echo though

[@chantadi2005]

Honestly I sought of see this coming, when he got development suddenly

[@dadian803]

Agreed. Other than Winter Soldier Crosshair Tech really came as his own.

[@justlivin2499]

I have 1 thing to say to the people who thought he was still alive… “Well I thought it was obvious.”

[@theduke9292]

Darth Maul, Obi Wan, Yoda, Palpatine, Leia, and many many others have survived falls of similar height no problem. And yes: “there force users” but the simply truth is Star Wars has established falls aren’t lethal And if you don’t see a body they aren’t dead all we see are goggles Add in a group of mysterious clones who hide their faces (one of which has similar body proportions to Tech) and can you blame people for not taking this death seriously? I sure as hell didn’t.

[@AzureMoebius22]

​@@theduke9292 Finally someone else mentions the goggles. We know how much of a cruel bastard Hemlock is, why settle for delivering the goggles when dragging the body before the Batch would have rubbed so much more salt in the wound? Plus if the cable car had indeed splattered Tech, those goggles would have been a good deal messier. But no, they're clean. Broken, I'll grant you, but clean. Tech's role in the BB series is done, but I suspect the writers aren't quite done with him yet.

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

@@AzureMoebius22the writers for Bad batch as far as I know won’t do anything. The show’s over and over FOREVER.

[@AzureMoebius22]

@@OutOfIdeas9977 I literally just said that I'm aware his role in the Bad Batch show is finished. When I said that the writers might not be done with Tech, I meant he might turn up in another show.

[@OutOfIdeas9977]

@@AzureMoebius22 Well, we’ll see.

[@angiemangie7689]

As sad as it is, we all saw it coming. He was getting a lot of screen time and he even got a love interest. I cried many tears, RIP tech, you'll be missed.

[@hazzboytv6568]

I don’t think Tech’s dead but his sacrifice will hit even harder than if he did, once we find out what Hemlock turns him into.

[@michaelgualtieri651]

I mean that's the thing. Even if by a miracle that Tech survived not only the fall, but getting crushed by the carriage, his body is gonna be in critical condition. Hemlock would probably do something similar that happened to Echo when he was on Skako Minor.

[@topnotchshinobi]

Holy crap, Tech and Crosshair are getting turned into Death Troopers! (Probably) And also, the Empire does form its own Task Force 99 (as if replacing the original Clone Force 99), so I guess Hemlock and Tarkin pick Tech and Crosshair to be its first members.

[@hazzboytv6568]

@@topnotchshinobi I think Crosshair’s close proximity to Omega and the clone lady means he’d probably be rescued but Hemlock is deliberately keeping Tech by himself and he’ll end up being an early Death Trooper as Omega and the others think he’s dead

[@topnotchshinobi]

@@hazzboytv6568 Good points! And oh boy, the Batch now has some scores to settle! Saw may be protected by plot (aka safe until Rogue One), but Cid and Hemlock do not enjoy such protection. 😈

[@joseluis5055]

A fall from that height would turn someone into smash potatoes

[@anbu145.]

And this is why I hate Saw Guerrera

[@pivotmaster8510]

Me to.

[@anbu145.]

Losing tech was such a big hit towards the squad. They would've probably have found the location of Tantiss if tech was still around

[@I-was-once-a-krabby-patty]

Damn so he really is gone

[@CC-Cobalt-1043]

1 year ago today. And I still can't believe he's gone.

[@TheProtagonist2020]

Why did he do that?!

[@CC-Cobalt-1043]

@@TheProtagonist2020 so the others could escape, they wouldn't have been able to get him up by the time the V wings attacked

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

Damn it Saw! If he had listened to the gang and disabled that bomb and worked with them. Then everyone would of made it out alive and they would of found Mt. Tantis. He is directly responsible for not only Tech's death, but for Omega being captured.

[@eddycabrera5249]

Agree. He didn't kill any high command officers. Just Stormtroopers that can be easily replaced.

[@BasedHorrigan]

​@@eddycabrera5249 even those can be replaced, as hunter said

[@gigachad3457]

Tech death krennic cameo omega sister reveal and kidnaping omega we are left by cliffanger....two years to season 3... Its was a sad finale

[@CT-5597_LT._Jesse]

Agggggg I CAN'T WAIT

[@TheHawkeye0725]

Season 3, 4 and 5 let’s go

[@gigachad3457]

@@CT-5597_LT._Jesse me too but i have a felling only omega will surive..

[@gigachad3457]

@@TheHawkeye0725 nah only three seasons

[@logan3093]

​@@gigachad3457 I actually agree. I don't think any members of the batch will make it through the series. Except Omega, who may appear in live action down the line

[@nerfreak01]

Damn you Saw Gerrera!

[@user-wn1rw1mu3c]

Who's here after the Season 3 finale and is well aware that Tech really died?

[@SgtAJ218]

Honestly, as much as I liked Tech, I was okay that he really died because bringing him back would’ve really undermined his sacrifice. In the words of Colonel Meebur Gascon, Tech did what a soldier does, sacrificed himself for the lives of others.

[@chazo1367]

@@SgtAJ218 I do like that he looks at his family one last time as he falls and you see him close his eyes, he makes sure that was the last thing he ever saw, his family, he goes out with that being the last thing on his mind.

[@nickyson4life]

I can't stop thinking about this. Thinking about how Hunter and Wrecker likely won't return to Pabu till Omega is found, thinking about how Phee won't know what really happened to Tech till then, thinking about Wrecker just stood there in complete and utter disbelief. He didn't even turn around for Omega. And Crosshair, anything he wants to say to Omega, Hunter, or Wrecker he can. But to Tech? His last memories with Tech will be of him making his biggest mistakes and he won't ever get the chance to have Tech tell him he understood the whole time and that if Crosshair wanted them dead, they wouldn't be having this conversation. This was unexpected, despite how expected it was I'll never forget the Warrior Genius that was Tech. In all his combat scenes I could only think about how damn badass he was despite being the "nerd" of the group. Dude really helped carry in combat situations, and anything that involved a circuit.

[@BigMack15]

Man, this show was really good and tech not being able to be there in the end was sad and the shows finale really was bitter to me. I’m going to miss the excitement of Wednesdays. This show was the first to ever put me to tears

[@bobisuncanny2760]

It HURTS now that we know he's actually dead

[@itachiuchiha-ce9rv]

Ikr 😞

[@waitingword87]

I doubt tech is dead. Since the doctor said “this is all I could recover” then presenting the goggles. He’s probably alive, if you don’t see a body on screen then they aren’t dead

[@ClassicStudStudios]

Counter point, people say this was a kids show, if that’s true they were never gunna show his body, they heavily implied he’s dead ( also no way he survived that fall he ain’t no jedi ).

[@martinford4553]

​@@ClassicStudStudios people can survive falls from that high. It has happened. Once you hit terminal velocity it's the same chances no matter the height but the amount of people that do is so small and let's just say he won't be walking anymore.

[@waitingword87]

@@ClassicStudStudios I guess I’ll see you in 2 years

[@ClassicStudStudios]

@@waitingword87 LOL amen.

[@busydarthnooox8290]

​@@ClassicStudStudiosI agree with you I hate how in star wars no one really is dead unless you see body wtf??! I bet he survived because now every characters survives nowadays... Such a joke

[@TheShadowMysterious]

Crosshair: Good soilders follow orders Tech: When have we EVER followed orders

[@assassinpredator1]

Nah he ain't dead, Hemlock is the head of the 'kidnap clones and take their abilities' division and he just happened to have Techs goggles?? Techs alive 100%

[@evanlight2550]

Maybe he just has his body hooked up while he drains out whatever qualities he can get out of him.

[@colbyjames7205]

His fate like you said is like Gandalf's

[@Jewfrosinja]

I really hope you're right... I hope he is alive

[@Jellae]

He is either alive or he is in fact dead. But with his dead corpse, Hemlock would probably be using it as a test product for the “revival” program. Cause the entire episode with Hemlock and Nala Se felt like he is trying to find out how to revive/clone the mind of a dead individual. Which would unfortunately correlate to the sequels, however could allow us to have Tech come back.

[@emilysmith4213]

@@Jellae Yep. Dark but cool theory, and if Tech comes back then I won’t mind the creepy stuff

[@FandomEditsTrooper]

I honestly can’t decide between Fives and Techs deaths. Both are two of the saddest animated death scenes I’ve witnessed

[@501stLego]

"somehow tech returned"

[@kriss007G]

He didn't

[@501stLego]

@@kriss007G Disney knew that if tech managed to survive people would be angry that they pulled the Palpatine manuever

[@WGB_Boardgamebros]

When Tech crushed his leg during that loot run, and when Echo left, I knew that it was foreshadowing that something bad was going to happen to one of the Bad Batch sooner or later. RIP Tech. You will be missed.

[@nytestar4035]

I noticed before but it just hit me that Wrecker was holding all of the weight of that train car when Tech severed the connection until his strength failed him. He blames himself even though he knows it isn't his fault.

[@the.peacekeeper]

I feel like in that scene we saw wrecker completely in disbelief that he just lost one of the people closest to him not just a friend but a brother who has lived a life just like him basically outcasted because of their traits and he doesn’t move even through the mask you see the pain and shock he just felt, omega reacts the way any child would at death of a close parental figure who shares her dna, in which she tries to go back she doesn’t want to believe he’s gone and Hunter pulls back omega knowing what has happened accepting the loss but still in grief but trying his best to stop anyone else from losing their lives, tech sacrificed himself like a true soldier, as a soldier he lives on the basis that the lives of the many outweigh the lives of the few and he made that choice without fear and looking into the eyes of the ones he has grown to love, I had faith dave filoni would deliver a satisfying and brilliant end to the season and he didn’t disappoint, the series had its ups and downs and next season will surely be the same but in the end he always delivers that fantastic ending.

[@Justatroopernamedhank]

Nothing hurts me more than to see a beloved character from a star wars series die......but Tech out all people?...... It actually hurt my heart when that scene played....... Rest in peace, Tech......... ='(

[@steveigotthis]

Bro went out like an absolute G, RIP to a real one

[@ColeEclipse]

That last line Tech said is going in my collection of badass clone lines, along with “Do we take prisoners?” “I don't.”

[@NicholasLawson-r6m]

"He's doing what a soldier does, sacrificing himself for the lives of others"