Why Crosshair is SO LOYAL to the Empire

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Crosshair is one of the most interesting characters to come out of the star wars animated universe. Today we take a look at the characters background, personality and what ultimately motivates him to stay with the empire when his entire unit deserts.
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[@GenerationTech]

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[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Crisshair was following the order of the Star Wars fans

[@ricknick5318]

Only fastest I've seen and people who want to take people to rights are liberals

[@obaone]

Just last video u said get rid of the dark saber now selling them lol

[@sir_captainmorgan]

Does own a saber offer the ability to make their sabers double bladed? Or is the inquisitor saber I saw the only one?

[@DisillusionedMillennial]

am I the only one who thinks the doctor at the end of the last episode SOUNDS and LOOKS like and older OMEGA?!?!?!?!

[@scottd6339]

Love that they were bold enough to leave a character in the position of the 'enemy'. Opens up very interesting perspectives that we've never really gotten.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Yeah, it's fun to see how the Empire really treats the clones

[@ImmaLittlePip]

Especially in modern times where most media is afraid of showing sympathy for a bad guy

[@TheArcher101]

What BF2 campaign should have been

[@scottd6339]

@TheArcher101 honestly that was the original inspiration behind my comment. Iden could have had such a unique perspective as a hardcore special forces operator, but she flipped so fast :(

[@torntokoroa3357]

@@scottd6339 that's true I would have liked to have committed one or two war crimes as an imperial trooper and then you can swap me. Like come on you give me off the book Special Forces and I only get to do tops one and a half missions as such a trooper.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Let's be honest the Bad Batch fans told Crosshair to kill that Lieutenant.

[@themutualfriend5286]

Damn right

[@nin10dude83]

I did yell at the screen for him to kill the Lieutenant

[@acgearsandarms1343]

I only asked that Crosshair made real sure he was ready to pull the trigger and deal with what came after. But I know Crosshair wasn’t exactly in the best state of mind so I didn’t mind he pulled that trigger.

[@MCsCreations]

I didn't, but I'm happy he did it anyway.

[@bennewbury2572]

I found myself saying “shoot him, shoot him! Order 66 this guy!” Then when it happened, I was like “holy sh*t he actually did it.”

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Crosshair is like Zuko from Avatar Season 1: Loyal to the Empire Season 2: Questioning the Empire Season 3: Rebel against the Empire

[@TheGoodLuc]

He certainly seems to follow similar way.

[@pedrokantor3997]

Only difference is that Crosshair has done much worse things whereas Zuko was on that path but saw the light before doing something atrocious. Maybe we will get an episode like the one where Zuko confronts that corrupt Earth Nation garrison that pillages the locals.

[@MarvelandDC379]

Also fitting since he got burned and now has a scar.

[@michaeldeutsch4636]

Both also have a burn scar on their heads lmao

[@pougetguillaume4632]

Mayday managed to crack through crosshair's stoicism, not by being friend but relatable. it took many episode to reach that point certainly but still, rip mayday

[@merafirewing6591]

Feel sad for Mayday, being the last of his squad.

[@zeratul____1228]

Something I love about Season 2 is that whenever we go to Crosshair his scenes are devoid of colour, like the Empire has drained the soul out of everyone. With the Bad Batch it is full of colour to show their freedom from the Empires shadow.

[@ewok40k]

The chef's kiss was that lieutnant's final order. It was for Crosshair to address him properly. So he did... Before shooting him dead. Perfect irony.

[@Toothpi_ck]

When Crosshair killed the lieutenant I started cheering, he should have done it much earlier

[@CrimsonRevolutionary]

He should have done it on the ship

[@PerilMax3]

So did I

[@larkmacgregor3143]

I was always skeptical that Crosshair's chip had been removed. After all, Tarkin asked Nala Se to strengthen its programing, and she did. So why would they have allowed him to have it removed? Maybe they just told him they'd removed it, rather than telling him the truth. That blast to the face may have caused sufficient damage to render it non-functional, but that's not "removing" it. And his behavior does seem to be different after that. I think he was afraid to lose his purpose. He loved what he did and was one of the best in the galaxy at it. Who is he when he's not fighting, and what did the rest of his life mean if he wasn't doing what he'd been bred to do? People have had existential crises over lesser challenges to their identities. The other members of the Batch could find other purposes outside of the military to which to apply their skills. Killing, whether droids or sentient beings, is all he thinks he's good for. But I think, too, that the straw which broke the camel's back, to use that old cliche, was the abrupt turning on the clones by the Empire, and the freely expressed contempt directed at them. Until Ep.12, I think (except for Rampart) he was somewhat shielded from that. The other clones didn't like him, no. But he didn't consider 'regs' to be brothers, except for a few special cases, so I think the contempt was mutual there. But to not be valued at all by his commanding officer, and treated as if he wasn't human by him, followed by the abrupt disregard of all the clones who'd served so loyally and under great hardship, opened his mind to a truth he knew deep down, but was refusing to acknowledge. It might happen to the 'regs', but I think he was certain that it couldn't happen to him. He was dedicated. He was one of the elite. He followed orders and did his best by them. What reason would the Empire have to discard *him*? He wasn't "used equipment" - he was Crosshair, and not expendable. Nolan taught him otherwise, and now he could see that he'd been fooling himself. I don't think, when he pulled that trigger, that he expected to survive it. That if he didn't die of his injuries, he would certainly be executed for treason, but at least he'd be free. And now I fear for him. We'd just gotten him back, and now we're about to lose him again. I hope I'm wrong, but I see a fate worse than death in his future, and he doesn't deserve it.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

"Good soldiers follow orders." *- Crosshair*

[@acgearsandarms1343]

Good soldiers follow orders, true soldiers fight for their beliefs.

[@ImmaLittlePip]

"We're good soldiers, we followed orders. And for what?" *- Mayday*

[@brad506th]

It's an interesting perspective. How many in the Wehrmacht were morally conflicted but still followed orders. True soldiers have duty to follow lawful orders, but it is implied that if an order be unlawful, unconstitutional and/or immoral then the soldier has a duty to refuse. Even if it means arrest/imprisonment or execution. Of course, personally if i have to go down for a righteous cause, I rather go down swinging.

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

This is setting up the season finale: either Crosshair gets turned into a Dark Trooper or he joins the team again after the Empire captures Omega to force Nala See to work for them. Edit: this while episode reminded me of the Vietnam era fragging the officers. That LT is s sign it things to come.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Him becoming a Dark Trooper would be a fate worse than death

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

@@rosesweetcharlotte yeah, then he is one of those Dark Troopers who Luke cuts down....

[@shadow-squid4872]

@@luisemoralesfalcon4716 Those are later versions of Dark Troopers that are fully robotic, they’re just droids

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

@@shadow-squid4872 right, good point. This would be the Phase I version if it does end up being that.

[@ricksherman34]

I am expecting a clone trooper revolt at this point... It would be cool if this is included in the official timeline.

[@lackofsleipnir3801]

Crosshair was always destined to abandon the Batch in favor of his supposed purpose. While Tech and Wrecker are opposites in intellect, Hunter and Crosshair are opposites in empathy. Whereas Hunter's enhanced situational awareness makes him susceptible to emotional influence, Crosshair's laser-focus makes him more guarded and detached. The entire Batch struggle to adapt to a new way of life, but for Crosshair to abandon his purpose as a soldier, despite the resolution of the war that created him, would be too much for his psyche to bear. While the rest of the Batch saw the new Empire for what it was after Order 66, Crosshair had to experience its abuse first-hand to understand that his brothers are the only ones who will accept him now. He is the biggest victim in this whole show.

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

Thats what Tech said during the Season 1 finale. Crosshair was engineered a certain way, which makes him how he is. This is an underrated comment.

[@shiby1860]

@@pikathemimikyu6655 a pokemon fan that also loves star wars? pog!

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

@shiby1860 that's literally me in a nutshell 🤣

[@shiby1860]

@@pikathemimikyu6655 same x3 it's my two favourite things

[@leadservewin]

The Bad Batch really hits when it focuses on the internal workings of the Empire. Let's hope for more Crosshair episodes.

[@cjmclaughlin2393]

Generation Tech makes politics in real life so understandable and it has really changed my view of people of the opposite political ideals. Thank you so much Generation Tech!

[@breezy3054]

Yea. This content is gold. A lot of Star Wars lore,facts,comparisons to real world situation. Gen tech is great

[@DarthTingleBinks]

View of people is one thing, but it's important to remember that you shouldn't treat all opinions and positions as equally valid. Anti-trans people should not be taken as seriously as pro-trans people or trans people themselves. You can work to understand why they have a certain opinion, but you should never forget that their opinions can be bad or, God forbid, actually wrong.

[@aidanquiett668]

@@DarthTingleBinks The problem is, when you go into a conversation with someone with the idea that their opinion isnt valid, it doesnt matter what their views actually are since you effectively shut down the conversation before it began. Its really easy to wrongly demonize someone as being evil or a member of the extreme when you disagree with them

[@DarthTingleBinks]

@@aidanquiett668 For me, it's the opposite. I do go into it knowing they're wrong (because they are), but I don't care about that. I try to either show them they're wrong, or get to the bottom of why they think the way they do so I can easier address the issue at hand. If I can, then great. If I can't, then at least I tried. Either way, I feel bad for them because unless they have literally zero IQ, they were taught these opinions by trusted adult figures, be it parents, teachers, or pastors. If I hate anyone, it's the people who taugh them that way. Edit: Also, the more you hear certain arguments, the easier and faster you're able to shut them down. Once they have no arguments left, they only have three things to do: ignore what I say and avoid answering questions honestly, continuing to say the same things over and over again; listen to what I have to say, with an open mind; or just stop talking to me because they think I'm a brainwashed Devil worshipper who wants to trans their kids.

[@aidanquiett668]

@@DarthTingleBinks Thats a terrible way to go into a conversation. You arent actually talking to them, you've just trying to indoctrinate them to think exactly like you

[@josephjohnson5766]

I would like to see Crosshair join a new militant faction like Deathwatch or another group that would truly value his skills. As bad as some of those groups can be they would see his worth as a soldier and as compatriot and he would find a place where he would be respected and welcomed despite his past.

[@Phillisophical]

That episode of the bad batch was just heartbreaking for me. I grew up with the prequals. With the clon wars. I romanticized the clones. And to see all this happening to them made me tear up in that episode because at the end when they find out the bullshit that the clones were guarding was just armour and weapons for stormtroopers, it absolutely killed me.

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

I know. Of all the terrible things happening in Star Wars, the Bad Batch, and the fate of the clones I grew up loving has hit me the hardest.

[@RyanTheDark]

I also want to say that if most/all of the Clones did get their chips out, they still would wound up following Clones like Crosshair, Bacara, and other Clone Officers who would have remained loyal to the Empire at least at first. Chip explanation aside, Clones underwent a heavy amount of conditioning that made them loyal to the Republic and the Chancellor. It's kind of a blend of The Clone Wars' bio-chips and the Old Canon explanation that troopers were brainwashed to the point of following the order. The Clone Battalions and Units suffer heavy casualties due to how often Jedi are on the front, and this means all Units often get a high level of new replacements, *shinies,* who are easily more loyal to the Chancellor than their generals. Additionally, the Jedi were not that good of Generals and Commanders. They wouldn't have had that camaraderie or relationship built up.

[@williamozier918]

Yeah, I always took it that most clones killed the Jedi, for the exact same reason they followed them, they were following orders. That's it. The clones en masse were never loyal to the jedi, they were loyal to Darth Sidious the WHOLE time.

[@Cykeys]

@@williamozier918 Or in the worst case scenario, they followed the order because they were under the command of someone like Pong Krell.

[@petervitkov361]

True. However, I still think anyone who believes Aayla and Bly had a thing going on is foolish if they also believe that it was the brainwashing that made him kill her in cold blood, and not a chip. One does not simply execute their romantic interests/kin out of orders or convictions, no matter how strong. He either loved her or he followed orders. I understand nuance, but this grey area isn't THAT grey.

[@finlaystevens5299]

i love how the scabbard says 'SABER' in Aurabesh nice touch

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

I can't wait for Crosshair to reunite with the Bad Batch.

[@39local2]

hell die probably

[@DuplexWeevil337]

Sadly I don't think that will happen

[@dustronyt4565]

​@@DuplexWeevil337 I feel like this is what's going to happen Imperials imprisonned him to the base which they also plan to bring Omega to. So, probably, it can happen

[@ThePathStrider]

@@dustronyt4565 I think he will be rescued by his old squad from whatever Imperial detention facility he is being kept in, but I doubt the reunion will end harmoniously. He believes his squad failed him, and now believes The Empire is doing the same. He'll go out on his own first, until he realises he can't survive that way.

[@isaackim7675]

Palpatine, “The Republic will be reorganized…into the FIRST GALACTIC EMPIRE! For a safe and secured society.” Clone Army, “Yeah!” (Instant regret)

[@DCUniverse816]

At 10:55, do I have to remind you again of the time Omega willingly chose to stay with Hunter and the batch over Cut Lawquane and his family despite Hunter's own objections. Besides, if Hunter really was a bad Dad than I doubt that Omega would already be capable of surviving on her own

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

Not really a dad. He's a good big brother.

[@DCUniverse816]

@@pikathemimikyu6655 Be that as it may, Wrecker is more like a good big brother while Hunter on the other hand is the closest thing Omega even has to a father

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

@DCUniverse816 true... she's definitely the most attached to him.

[@oler777]

Can anybody explain to me why the show is so visually dark like when I was watching the clone wars I remember watching it on a TV in the living room in the daylight now I have to watch it at night time with no lights on except for the TV because you can’t see anything on the screen I don’t know how you manage to brighten it up here if anybody can help that be cool

[@indianajones4321]

Rest in Peace Mayday 😢

[@GenerationTech]

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[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

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[@zachwilliams1285]

🎍

[@ShockwaveFPSStudios]

Who’s mayday?

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

@@ShockwaveFPSStudios the clone commander who worked with crosshair in the latest episode of the bad batch.

[@spectreshadow]

Not gonna lie man but bad batch is so friken good right now. I am loving it more than Mando right now.

[@GenerationTech]

yeah everytime a crosshair episode comes out it just kills it

[@gabrielaj2066]

@@GenerationTech I still liked the commander Cody episode better. This one was okay.

[@merafirewing6591]

​@@gabrielaj2066 I hope that Commander Cody is still alive.

[@leeroyjenkins1014]

Alan out here telling us to not hate each other over politics 💪 this is why this is my favorite star wars lore channel. As a sidenote/question for you, do you think that Crosshair will die by the end of the Bad Batch?

[@daemonblackfyre3238]

Crosshair has always been my favorite of CF-99.

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

The thought of the empire eventually going to leave him behind, broke what faith he had left.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

They weren't going to "eventually" leave him behind. They were going to let him die of exposure right then and there

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

​@@rosesweetcharlotte they would have left him behind eventually.

[@MrRonald327]

Crosshair just needs more time to find himself.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Not sure he is gonna get that, which is rather part of the tragedy. He doesn't really get a chance

[@matthewwarbington4125]

it was to him the thing he was loyal to his whole life he was like why change that now but seems after seeing that clone die it ticked him off

[@sterasigma8734]

Crosshair already showed us that he does care about his fellow clones, especially the Bad Batch, with whom he developed a kind of brotherly bond.

[@michaelpapp5518]

9:35 I think crosshair killed the separatist governor in order to protect Cody.

[@GenerationTech]

That’s a interesting way to look at it

[@jackychan92]

@@GenerationTech Michael Papp might be on to something. When Cody made the initial peace offer, Crosshair did lower his weapon, per Cody's hand gesture. He didn't shoot Gov. Ames until Imperial Gov. Grotton gave a direct order, and threatened Cody, and/or both of them with consequences for disobeying him.

[@michaelpapp5518]

@@GenerationTech fits in well with this episode’s narrative.

[@sethirving8356]

Felt like there was some after school special type stuff goin on with this one broham. "Once you really get to know a person you either love them or pity them". ... Hs.

[@kaned5543]

I know we all wanted to see a redemption for Crosshair and I'm so glad that it was told in such an emotionally complex way, and not a "he really DID still have a chip!" way. I enjoyed seeing his perspective.

[@whafrog]

Crosshair was lying (or believes it, but it's false) when he said he had his chip removed. I don't get why everybody takes him at his word. The first episode has the Kaminoans, with Tarkin standing right there, analyzing it and "strengthening" it's hold over him.

[@jacobgriffin613]

I've been wondering why nobody gives omega a blaster, her bow doesn't seem to have a stun setting on it and they're fighting clones or imperial troopers quite often, obviously they don't want to cause casualties unless absolutely necessary so it might be time for omega to at least get a pistol before she has a close call and has to eliminate one of these soldiers, which certainly is gonna bring much more heat on the squad than necessary.

[@jlokison]

Considering how old Hunter was (physically and chronologically) when first given a weapon he probably thought it was long past time that Omega learned to use one, since she is his older sister.

[@pikathemimikyu6655]

Physically older, mentally younger. Mental is most important imo. But she's probably around the biological age Hunter and the rest started heavily training with weapons.

[@rnp497]

The Jedi may have been rubbish Generals but at least they cared and respected the Clones. Unlike the Imperial who clearly loath them

[@paulrasmussen8953]

And some jedi learned to be good generals.

[@p_serdiuk]

Eyyy glad to see an analysis from the standpoint of the Big Five personality theories.

[@CJ-BZ]

This has become more than a Star Wars channel, love it.

[@neofulcrum5013]

I fear he’s about to be turned into a dark trooper

[@vikingsword3485]

I think it is because Crosshair is too smart. He always knew they were the bad guys in the war, so nothing really changed when the Republic became the empire.

[@matthewgoodson9275]

Allen/Alan, I just wanted to say that since I’ve started watching your videos a few years back, you have continued to be a role model for me. Everytime I watch a video of yours, I am hit in the face by how open minded and compassionate you are, and it causes me to self reflect, and realize that while I am open minded, I can always strive to be more. You have a beautiful personality. I think you are a person worthy of emulation.

[@KombatKrab]

Cross hair will be back with the crew soon enough.

[@xXScissorHandsXx]

Anybody else absolutely loving listening to this side by side real world philosophy and Bad Batch blend? Truly enjoy how this dude does it.

[@Secretsongs20]

Millions of clones & others killed for the Republic without questioning orders, only for us to find out the war was orchestrated by the same dictator. Very realistic scenario. Crosshair is no different. I don’t think he cared that the Empire neglected clones, or even let them die. He only started to care when it affected him personally. He saw the death bird flying over his head and reacted to survive. He didn’t care about being disrespected, or let alone stranded on Kaminoa for weeks. He showed no anger then, and remained loyal because he believed in Order. He lost his temper because he realized he will be next to die not for “Order” but for mere uniforms. If instead he had been promoted and assigned to more important missions, would he have turned? I also don’t think that Crosshair is not open. He showed he cared about his brothers in Season 1 final episodes. He didn’t tell the Empire that they survived in season 2.

[@sixthjayhawk]

I think another factor is that Crosshair is a *sniper*. His enhanced skills is weapons-based. He has to be a soldier, or a bounty hunter/assassin at best. The other Bad Batch members could levy their enhanced skills to do non-military work, but Crosshair doesn’t have that option. Plus, I think once he removed the inhibitor chip, he had this “in for a penny, in for a pound” mindset. He saw that the Empire gave him purpose, while his squad abandoned him even though he was essentially brainwashed. That’s why he wants them to join him at the end of S1. If they do, it’ll help assuage any guilt or doubts he has about serving the Empire and validate his belief that he made the right choice.

[@CaesiusX]

I think *Omega's* bow thing simply comes down to _Disney_ not wanting to put a gun in the hands of a child. IMO that's the only reason they gave her such an impractically stupid weapon. As for *Crosshair,* your discussion brought these quotes immediately to mind: _“When you really know somebody you can't hate them. Or maybe it's just that you can't really know them until you stop hating them.”_ _"No human being, when you understand his desires, is worthless._ _No one's life is nothing. Even the most evil of men and women, if you understand their hearts, had some generous act that redeems them,¹ at least a little, from their sins."_ Some of my favorite quotes from a favorite book, _Speaker for the Dead._ Not a fan of the author, as I have taken issue with his view on certain things. Sadly, these came to light long after I came to love the book. *Bottom line:* _He's a pinhead IMO._ ··•✺•·· ¹ ─ Personally I would add the word _"might"_ to that last portion, i.e., _"…if you understand their hearts, had some generous act that _*_might_*_ redeem them, at least a little, from their sins."_

[@offendersofficial]

I think giving omega a bow was exclusively to obfuscate the bad optics of a kid holding a gun

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Thinks the entire Bad Batch, including Crosshair, are out of the element. Crosshair started his tenure with the Empire leading an elite squad, the longer he stays with the Empire the more and more marginalized and out of place he is. The rest of the Bad Batch have been stuck doing errands for a jerk, and often failing at it. They all feel out of place and exploited.

[@adam-di7rk]

Palpatine is a groomer

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

I mean, that is basically what he did to Anakin

[@Straswa]

Great vid GenTech! I'm worried for Crosshair now.

[@stanleywright7742]

Day gets better when I see a generation tech episode

[@williamozier918]

To understand Crosshair, and other clones loyal to the Empire, watch some Deep Space 9 episodes that focus on the Jem'Hdar.

[@ctproductions66]

Hi Allan reminding you that my allegiance is to the republic, to democracy, I'm dad

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks Alan👍🏻

[@chrisstetsko5020]

Because the Kaminoans and Admiral Rampart messed with his mind at the beginning of Season 1 to make him more obedient to the Empire as a guinea pig to the rest of TF99. Except the others escaped custody.

[@grissom2289]

Crosshair also has a very destructive and codependent skill set. He, like the rest of the clones, were trained to follow orders. As a commando he may not have been given constant commands on how to complete a mission, but finishing the mission was all that mattered. This is where having comrades such as Hunter and Tech to give him instant strategies and support became a necessity. Being a sniper makes him reliant on those fighting beside him as well. So by staying with the Empire he maintains the support and duties that he has been trained for and reliant on. Another possible reason might be that the Empire lied about removing his chip. While I dont know how i feel about that as a revelation, it is something that may in fact be true. Crosshair is too important an asset as the only member of force 99 to have his chip fully functional during order 66.

[@markmccawley2526]

Crosshair says he had his chip removed but the empire but him through the process to ramp up his chips abilities. Wouldnt the empire noticed that the chip was removed during this procedure? Did Crosshair lie?

[@kingorange7739]

Not really. Crosshair’s loyalty was still highly present after the fact. And no he isn’t lying

[@myself387]

He points towards the wound given by the venator's engines on his face while saying it. I believe that the chip was removed then

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

It seems like it was likely removed because it was so damaged from the ion cannon. And then he was probably put under observation and let out when it became clear that he was still loyal to the Empire

[@markmccawley2526]

Thank you all for the replies. I guess we will wait and see. I think the chip is still implanted...

[@markmccawley2526]

@@myself387 The chip happens to be on that side. This is a major future plot piece for his arch.

[@klingon401]

Also, the fact that the last clone on the planet he went to was nicknamed "Mayday" kinda relates to crosshair going against the Empire, in a way? He did his mission and ends up going down needing help, only to be captured by "enemy" forces I'm sure there's a better way to explain what I mean but I found it kinda... Symbolic? that his last friend on that planet was someone who's name means help

[@lcflngn]

Funny, my lovely dad was so “orderly” he won best soldier dude (sry no idea what it was) in boot camp, then spent many yrs working his way out once he realized he was actually a peace-loving and non-fighting type person. Just saying being “orderly” doesn’t always equal being a good soldier… It’s about time Crosshair sees the truth behind his strict beliefs. I love that he’s relatable, but way past time for him to wake up. The Batch need to rescue this poor man asap.

[@randomaussie8498]

Crosshairs always been my favourite member of the Batch, he's awesome

[@Jenkinsmum]

One word that describes Crosshair in a nutshell is cynical. I don't know whether Crosshair is deluded into thinking that the Empire's cause is good or if he serving them out of misplaced pride, but if he doesn't like change and feels that the Empire is the closest thing to the Republic he was accustomed to, then he hasn't really reacted to changes of retiring the clones. Like so many clones, he has never known peacetime, only now he is killing unarmed civilians, something he didn't do in the Republic's service (as far as I can tell). At least he had the honour to repay his fellow brothers and sister for rescuing him, by keeping the fact that they have survived the Kamino base destruction hidden from his superiors. It seems now he is beginning to develop PTSD from the hardship of the vile Nolan.

[@nicolaschaigneau2001]

I'm glad you inserted his line about the 2nd chance. It was one of the most powerful moments in all the show.

[@chronicthehemphog]

it's the Nature/Nurture argument (tho the clones were probably altered to be follower personalities) their constant training from birth helped them behave certain ways But, Cody said he was able to make INDIVDUAL choices Omega gets the bow cause it's cute and pink

[@wonkywaddlingwaterwingedwriter]

Man, nah, I ain't just suddenly gonna accept your views that the US GOP has the correct stance on damn near anything just because you're more "orderly by nature". That's nonsense. This sounds like you fear being ridiculed for being orderly (read: conservative) by absolving yourself of any responsibility by saying it's just your nature. That's crazy. Since you want to use studies about the differences between liberal and conservatives... let's use fear. I am assuming you have that fear of our ridicule so that's why I'd assume it. Are those studies correct? Seems like it. See, it's super simple to frame stuff however we want to but at the end of the day these aren't small differences of opinions... political issues are divisive to the point where people have lost constitutional rights and more will be taken away with our activist Supreme Court. But I guess I have to accept that's just how you are by nature. Can't blame you... that's insanity.

[@rebellion-starwars]

Hey I have one dark joke It's a joke ppl! USA started to implement metrics system in schools, they are using 9mm all the time! 😑

[@hilestoby2628]

Cross her had a much more serious tone compared to the rest of the bad batch. The Empire matched more of his tone and personality, giving him a sense of purpose and mission. Until recently, he had shown up front loyalty to the empire until the bad treatment of one of his comrades.

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

Not just Mayday, but to himself.

[@OUTSIDER40]

May the force be with you

[@TorisTerrorTime]

I liked Crosshiar until he flat out tried to kill Omega. After some time (and season 2) he once again became one of my favorites.

[@jon6309]

This was a satire for loyal employees in the workforce! Company loyalty no longer pays off, being a free agent like the rest of the Bad Batch and looking after your own needs is the way to go!

[@jessebraughler8594]

This was one of my favorite episodes of the season.

[@katykat1313]

Such a good episode.

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

Cross hair is the sigma of the series

[@JamarD421]

I love that you give life advice that goes beyond the worlds of Star Wars.

[@motherteresa8418]

With is it democracy or rights of minority groups. You do consider maybe be definition their incompatible.

[@mattd2026]

Crosshair removing his chip AND staying loyal deserves an episode with Commander Bacara to finally push Crosshair away from the empire

[@mcd2173]

This episode was my favorite of the whole season so far, it was so great

[@israelgarcia7269]

One beef I have with what you said is the idea that different people have different and opposing truths. That's just not true. They have different perspectives, but that's not the same thing. Truth is objective. You can't have different truths. You can only have THE truth, and different views or opinions of it. I can disagree with someone on what is truth, but that doesn't change truth itself. Perspective is NOT reality.

[@MrPaulervin78744]

what you said is gibberish with his example of life exp/perspective. Tell me one of your TRUTHS that is "political" - I'll wait.

[@israelgarcia7269]

@@MrPaulervin78744 That wouldn't be a truth. That would be my opinion. Which is exactly what I'm saying.

[@marcusanton95]

@@israelgarcia7269 Political views and personal truths are a reflection of how we interpret the facts. What is truth to one is not truth to another. Facts like numbers are the only thing that are what they are. We can skew them to fit neatly into our viewpoint or agendas but that is merely a perversion of the facts.

[@israelgarcia7269]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Please just look up the definition of truth.

[@a_Minion_of_Soros]

You should look into the genetic aspects of IQ and into the genetic corelation with political allignment. It is fascinating stuff, and I found it makes people more accepting of others. We are all products of our circumstances,, down to our very genes.

[@lerneanlion]

Question to Alan: How much possible it is to reform and improve the Republic? If you asked me, I will said that chance is zero and that the Separatists Alliance is the better cause and organization.

[@justsomerandomasian408]

why? because good soldiers follow orders.

[@Zakumaki]

Why Crosshair WAS so loyal to the Empire lol

[@efffel]

you seem to forget clones are emotionally kids, Omega is the elder

[@ugoeze7360]

Crosshair was hearing the fans’ voices in his head when he single tapped the LT, and good soldiers follow orders…

[@Hit_by_a_Parked_Car]

The intrusive thoughts won

[@jamesbellefeuille2926]

Fans: "DEW IT!"

[@calvinmatthews1527]

What Crosshair is starting to realize is that the Empire isn't as stern or orderly as they pretend to be. That was their mistake to Crosshair and many others. One of the huge reasons why the Empire fell as quickly as it did.

[@NauticalCoffin2404]

Could someone please explain to me where the idea that The Empire removed crosshairs control chip came from? Where can it be said the The Empire relinquished control?

[@jedi3159]

Not much longer… I can see him switching side soon. I wished they kept Mayday. He would been a great character in Crosshair team

[@kevinrunyeon2975]

I think his genetic mods created a borderline sociopath. Most snipers are somewhat a oppressive about the craft.

[@VRose9612]

Sp crosshairs stayed because of ocd?

[@mikeshields1072]

Finally Crosshair realizes what the Empire really is. Not gonna lie I was screaming joy at my T.V. When he shot that man.

[@torntokoroa3357]

I'd argue the bow for omega is a better choice. It creates a sense of needing to be sure when she pulls out her own weapon and as we've seen she's developed both the physical strength and mental strength to use it efficiently and wisely.

[@bebops100]

The bow is because it's Disney and you can't show child holding gun shaped lethal object.

[@torntokoroa3357]

@@bebops100 Yes production wise I'm aware that's the issue. But personally i like Omega using the bow. It makes her stand out. She's also used a blaster twice, people tend to say it doesn't counter because it was a "emergency" situation. Which is like... Yeah? That's what a blaster is for even if it's a short time.

[@Brian-tg8wk]

Star Wars isn’t really the happy ending type but man I hope they make it out of all this and the team save crosshair before it’s too late

[@tektekken176]

Because the empire has free healthcare and education

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

So long as you are the right sort of person.

[@gabrielaj2066]

The rebels also have free healthcare and education. And the Jedi order also had free health care and education but palpatine got rid of them.

[@tektekken176]

@@gabrielaj2066 that’s a complete lie .. Jedi rebels have nothing besides the black market

[@gabrielaj2066]

@@tektekken176 the black market can provide free health care and education. How do you think the rebel alliance would plan to take down the galactic empire?

[@TheTrueShard]

Video Title: WHY IS CROSSHAIR SO LOYAL TO THE EMPIRE?? Crosshair in Video Thumbnail: *kills an Imperial Lieutenant* *Hmmmmmmmmm*

[@teamdoghouse7920]

What Star Wars SHOULD be teaching us is that BALANCE IS KEY! Especially in politics and Government.

[@bhiei]

Bro’ very good commentary, I also throughly enjoyed the episode. Crosshairs ftw! However, I must criticize your bias for the rebel terrorists, have you forgotten the great Luther Rael, and his sacrifice of auto Kreegyr? Luther is the personification of the rebellion, and therefore your comments at 6:30 and 1300 are not quite so insightful…

[@jeremypintsize7606]

The term liberal is an US one: in Europe liberal mean capitalistic, a liberal in US sense is a leftist - because in French national assembly conservatives sit in right and progressive in left - ... And for a french Bernie Sander is center-left. A Marxist is far-left a social-democrat is left, an ecologist also, a thrid way (french PS stance) is centrist ( center-left to center-rigth ) an average american democrat is rigth ( Macron the french president could be seen as progressive as Biden not so mutch and pro business ) , a Republican is now more far rigth. And in europe with the exception of Communist party , left parties like PS and SPD are more progressive than rigth wing parties. For exemple in France RPR - pre Trump era republicans - are against gay mariage and PS is for it... And oddly our Trumpist (RN ) decided to abstain by not taking an official position... So economical liberalism is often laced with traditionalism.

[@Celestial_Wing]

He's naive and inexperienced, sure he might have a TON of experience in the battlefield and killing shjt, but what good is that if you can't tell when you're being used as a disposable tool or that you're in the wrong line of work? He's loyal cause he doesn't know anything else outside of his line of work, cause he doesn't have the experience to do anything else and just assumes being loyal will guarantee him some sort of life not knowing that the Empire doesn't care about him, only the quotas, agendas and prestige of the people in charge.

[@orokusaki1243]

I never liked how a blaster rifle's shots can bounce off of mirrors. That's plasma, not a laser, and would have melted what it hits if it isn't shielded. Mirrors can even be burned through by lasers if the absorption coefficient is surpassed. I've seen videos in the past where they calculated the velocity of blaster bolts, and it was like less than 30mph on film, IIRC. Good thing suspension of disbelief and plot devices exist, or blaster/laser "physics" in star wars would be an utter farce.

[@SocalCoyote]

It's more that he's loyal to the cause. To being a soldier. Life is simple and his existence makes sense to him by following orders.