#TBB echo

[maestro030403]

Average night on the Marauder

Hunter *tucking Omega in*: Goodnight, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite. 

Tech: Technically, there would be no bed bugs. We just cleaned. Why do you think there are bed bugs?

Crosshair: Goodnight. Sleep tight, don’t let the monsters haunt you.

Wrecker: Monsters?

Omega: What monsters?

Echo *sighs*: There are no bed bugs, there are no monsters. Just go to bed. 

Wrecker: But what monsters?

Hunter: No monsters. 

Omega: Just bed bugs. 

Tech: Again, there should be no bed bugs. Have you seen signs of them?

Echo: All of you go to sleep

*Quiet for a minute* 

Wrecker: But why does Batcher always sleep with Crosshair? No fair, I wanna turn

Omega: She sometimes sleeps by me

Wrecker: No fair

Crosshair: She just likes me best

Tech: Technically, it may be because of Crosshair’s unresolved trauma. Dogs tend to know when humans are not alright. Although that may not be a good enough reason because many of us have unresolved issues. 

Hunter: Yes, thank you for calling us out Tech, now go to sleep

 *Quiet for another minute*

Omega: I need some water

Wrecker: I have to use the refresher

Tech: It is too hot in here to sleep. What temperature is the ship set at? This is not the optimal sleeping environment

Hunter: Do not touch the thermostat!

Echo: WOULD YOU GO TO SLEEP ALREADY?

Crosshair: Okay, mom.

#tbb headcanons #tbb incorrect quotes #tbb wrecker #tbb tech #tbb omega #tbb hunter #tbb crosshair #tbb echo #tbb batcher

[soularsss]

Happy Bad Batch Eve! Here are some doodles of the Batch holding cats (or trying to!)

#star wars #star wars fanart #digital art #the bad batch #the bad batch season 3 #artdump #digital aritst #the bad batch fanart #hunter fanart tbb #tbb crosshair #tbb tech #tbb wrecker #tbb omega #tbb echo #my art <3

[131-vr]

Wip

#wip wip wip #wip #star wars #tbb #the bad batch #tbb crosshair #tbb hunter #tbb tech #tbb echo

[questforgalas]

Hunter, Crosshair, Tech, Wrecker: The Bad Batch

Echo: The Bad Bitch

#star wars #the bad batch #tbb #the bad batch spoilers #tbb spoilers #tbb echo #tbb crosshair #tbb hunter #tbb tech #tbb wrecker

[clonebrainrot]

#star wars #starwars #the bad batch #tbb #TBB echo #echo tbb #the bad batch spoilers #TBB spoilers #clone trooper echo

[gamelpar]

all the omega hugs so far

now we just need a crosshair hug and a tech hug which will happen bc they wouldn't dare leave us hanging like this

#bonus point for a group hug #i will combust if no cross or tech hug happens #the bad batch #tbb omega #tbb wrecker #tbb hunter #tbb echo #tbb crosshair #tbb tech #star wars #wisdom of gamelpar #hugs

[the-bi-space-ace]

Echo & Unshakeable Trust

If we really want to talk about how Echo and trust are intertwined then I think we need to start at The Bad Batch arc of The Clone Wars in season 7. We see pretty clearly that the batch doesn’t trust him, even before they know him. They make snide remarks, doubt him, and are ready to take him down if he crosses them. Hell, they’re sure he’s a traitor. One of the earliest examples of this is when Hunter first claims it’s a trap. He even says they’ll tag along with the mission even just to say ‘I told you so.’ Oh how wrong he was. How wrong they all were.

They venture into Skako to save Echo, following Rex’s intuition and going along with it even if they don’t agree. They go, they’re not trusting about it, but they go. What they find is Echo, being used as the algorithm for the Separatists. Rex has no reason to doubt that this is against Echo’s will but the batch… they’re not so sure. 

Echo’s plan to escape through the vents is what saves them from Wat Tambor. They have no choice but to follow his plan, even if they aren’t sure if they can trust him yet. But following along and going with it is what gets them out of there. That doesn’t mean it fixes the doubt. The batch even hesitates before walking across the pipe to escape. They’re still sure he’s screwing them over. They have no idea why Anakin and Rex follow Echo’s plans blindly, even when they’re objectively ridiculous. 

Rex trusts him. Always. Every time. When Rex hears Echo’s voice he doesn’t ever doubt that Echo is still alive and on their side. Even in the bad batch season 3 when he’s questioned about whether or not Crosshair gave them all of the information Rex doesn’t doubt that Echo handled it and they have no reason to question that. It’s such a beautiful thing to watch. His faith in Echo has always been unshakable. Just as unshakable as Echo’s faith in himself. At first Rex isn’t sure Echo is battle ready after being rescued; it's never about distrusting Echo, it’s about not being sure he’s ready yet. Has he healed enough? Is he stable enough to pull this off? It’s care, caution, not doubt. 

Echo even points that out: ‘I’m not a liability, Rex.’ Mace Windu really had me cheering when he says if Echo has a plan then he’d like to hear it. When Mace asks if Echo is certain he even responds with ‘Absolutely.’ Echo doesn’t doubt himself and he isn’t about to start now. This confidence is something we see from him a lot. From how he plans, how he moves, what he says. He knows he’s good at what he does. It’s so refreshing to watch him be so confident and grow in that confidence as time moves forward. 

It’s here we start to really see the batch mistrust Echo. Tech voices this most often, followed by Hunter. Tech isn’t sure of Echo’s plan. He even goes as far as to say that ‘We don’t really know where his loyalties lie.’ You know what’s incredible about this? Rex follows it up with ‘Well, I know.’ Because he does. He doesn’t doubt Echo, has no reason to. The batch, however, isn’t ready for that yet. 

When Echo sends all the droids to the assembly complex and successfully shuts them all down is when both Hunter and Tech - the two who were the most vocal about their doubt in him - are ready to accept that Echo is on their side. He isn’t fighting against them, he never has been. They’re ready. Echo has proven himself without ever even really trying to.

Echo: ‘Was there ever any doubt?’ Tech: ‘Some.’

Echo trusts himself totally. He’s been trusted by his squads, by Fives, by Rex, by Cody. Hell, even Anakin, Mace, and Obi-Wan trust him. He’s been surrounded by people who are convinced of his skills. Being confronted by the batch who doesn’t trust him doesn’t even really faze him. He knows his intentions, he doesn’t need to fight their doubt. He just does what he’s always done and he proves himself in his actions. This confidence he has in himself is what carries him through everything and we only see that grow over time. (This post by @phantom-of-the-501st demonstrates how much he’s grown perfectly. Please go read it. It's amazing.) 

The batch saw him in action when they first met him, they had their time to doubt, and once Echo had proven to them that he was trustworthy and skilled they’ve trusted him fully ever since then. Hunter trusts him to be his second in command - the mission where they save Gregor comes to mind. He always hears Echo out and usually follows him into nearly certain death even if he doesn’t agree. Hunter trusts his word and he knows he wants only good things for them even when they don’t agree on how to get those good things. I think it’s especially important to note that they do disagree often but that is never cause to accuse the other of something in bad faith. The batch even trusts him to lead them into Kamino, right into enemy territory, when Hunter gets taken at the end of season 1. They follow his lead, listen to him, and know he’s got this. They’d never doubt him. Not for a second. Not now. Not when it’s Echo.

And of course we have this most recent episode, the thing that spurred this all on for me. This episode only solidifies for me that trust is a main thread in Echo’s story. He gets them a ship, has a disguise for Rampart, and he is ready to take on the brunt of their mission when things start to get dicey. Crosshair does say something about how Echo can’t infiltrate the ship alone which I am certain is more about worrying for him than it is doubt in his skillset. Letting Echo go into enemy territory without anyone else is difficult for them but they know he can do it. They always know he can pull it off, even if it’s absolutely ridiculous. When Rampart starts to bad mouth the plan Crosshair is right there with ‘Relax. Echo’s on it.’ I am still absolutely losing it over this line. To see Crosshair go from ‘besides, he’s just a reg’ to his hand on Echo’s shoulder in their first mission after they meet to ‘relax. Echo’s on it.’ That… That makes me so emotional. Of course the plan will work. It’s Echo. He’s got this. He knows exactly what he’s doing and he’s quick on his feet. It’ll work out. It’s Echo.

To follow that line with Hunter’s ‘Echo will come through. He just needs more time.’ just further solidifies that they wouldn’t doubt him, not anymore. He’s proved time and time again that he’s got this. They’re prepared to go with whatever scheme he proposes. He’s just as bad as them but he’s also got the skillset to back up his chaos. He fits in well. 

Echo is a skilled man. He’s an excellent strategist and he gets shit done. The batch has learned to trust him with their lives, as quickly and as unshakable as Rex’s faith in him. I think this is a beautiful thing to have seen over the course of our time with the batch. The batch puts their lives in Echo’s hands more than once and they don’t doubt him. Just like how he doesn’t doubt himself. The people around him trust him because he owns what he says, because he can back his shit up. 

It’s rather fitting that the intro quote in the last episode of The Bad Batch arc in The Clone Wars (S7 E4 Unfinished Business) is: Trust placed in another is trust earned. They learned a lot by watching Rex’s unshakeable faith in Echo and they knew that’s something they could do too by the end of their mission together. He proved his chaos, his strategies, and his intellect were invaluable. So much so that they wanted him with them, whatever that was going to look like. 

#the bad batch #tbb echo #echo tbb #arc trooper echo #tbb season 3 #the bad batch echo #sorry I went all overboard lol #i love him that's it that's the post #I couldn't stop thinking about Echo & trust #he's perfect #he's beauty he's grace #he will punch a droid in the face #or jump on their back and stab them with his scomp whichever is more convenient #I haven't stopped thinking about him ever since I met him #also sorry if this gets rambly I got emotional halfway through and started losing all my composure lol

[techsbrowneyes]

Whatever happens these next two episodes, I take comfort in knowing the Bad Batch tumblr community will be here to offer comfort and lean on one another for support. I’ve enjoyed my time here, from reading theories and fanfics, to admiring the art. I cherish this time.

And worry not. The Bad Batch as a series is coming to an end, but it will continue to live on through stories, artwork, and the love we have for these characters.

Thanks for being here, everyone. You are appreciated and loved ❤️

May the Force be with us always.

#the bad batch #tbb #the bad batch season 3 #tbb hunter #tbb tech #tbb crosshair #tbb wrecker #tbb omega #tbb echo #tbb phee

[yeehawhijack]

Explain the equation of your dad being the one who showed you Star Wars but at the same time you still have daddy issues and now you’re attracted to copy and paste men.

#the bad batch #tbb season 3 #star wars the bad batch #star wars tcw #star wars #sw tcw #the clone boys #the clones #the clone wars #the clone army #tbb crosshair #tbb hunter #tbb echo #tbb wrecker #captain rex #arc trooper fives

[techwrecker]

Something I’ve noticed when it comes to The Bad Batch fanart on Etsy/small shops:

Almost nobody draws all 6 together.

It’s either:

-Echo isn’t there (because he’s not a 99)

-Crosshair isn’t there (because he chose the empire) & if he IS apart of it, he has his imperial armor and not his original 99 armor

-Tech isn’t there (dead)

-Omega is hit or miss

Is it too much to ask for a sticker or keychain with all 6 of them? 😭

#tbb #the bad batch #tbb fanart #the bad batch fanart #star wars #tbb tech #tbb crosshair #tbb wrecker #tbb hunter #tbb omega #tbb echo #star wars fanart #sw fanart #tbb season 3

[maestro030403]

Omega asking the batch for coffee

Wrecker: Oh yeah, sure. Make me some while you’re at it.

Echo: No you cannot have coffee, but I’ll make you some pancakes, waffles, or french toast, your choice. 

Hunter: You can have a taste of mine, but you won’t like it. How about apple juice?

Tech: Most definitely not. Getting addicted to coffee at your age would not be ideal. And I believe that Hunter would not allow it. Although I assume you would not enjoy the taste. Perhaps you should just have some water. I know that Hunter allows you to consume fruit juice. I do not believe he knows how unhealthy that is for you. You should always start the day with a good meal that contains protein. Perhaps ask Echo to make you some eggs. 

Crosshair: What did Hunter say? No? Then sure, I’ll make you some. 

#tbb incorrect quotes #tbb omega #tbb hunter #tbb wrecker #tbb tech #tbb echo #tbb crosshair

[badbatcher-99]

Well 19.6% of you were right 🤣 next up was echo 💙

He really gave me a run for my money (if ya know ya know haha )

Unfortunately I am not really satisfied with this so I’ll probably do him over.

I got sad coloring him cause he got so deathly pale after skakko minor, so I did a warmer skin tone version 🥺

#the bad batch #star wars #tbb #bad batch #star wars tbb #echo #tbb echo #echo tbb #bad batch echo

[lovecaptainrex]

Clone wars 7x04 last rewatch before tbb finale;

My gossiping duo ❤️ I love every shot where they are on the screen together. Well Hunter last episode you took the biggest risk of all. Hope it pays off 🫣

I never noticed Hunter smiling at Echo here 🥺🥺 He was so skeptical of him the whole episode. When they both smiled at each other. Awww 😭

Wrecker wearing his helmet on top of his head spotted!! I love when he does this 🤭

Jesse!!! My baby 🥲 It's good to see you again.

My favourite Crosshair line makes an appearance! 🤭

This was so nice of Anakin 🥲😭😭

Pookie is back! He looks so adorable here 🥰

So nice of Hunter to say this. He must have grown fond of him already. I love them so much.

Can we talk about the difference between Rex and Anakin? How they love differently. Anakin's problems stem from attachment issues and his inability to let go even if it is in the good of his loved ones. Here Rex is able to let go of Echo even though he is sad about it.

My boys 😭😭🥰 This is how tbb will end.

( I might be delusional 😔)

#the bad batch #tbb #tbb hunter #tbb crosshair #tbb tech #tbb echo #tbb wrecker #captain rex

[stars-n-spice]

Really fucked up things that could happen in these last two episodes:

We never get wet haired Hunter.

We GET wet haired Hunter but it's either as he's fucking dying or he fucking dies immediately after

Tech stays dead

Tech is ALIVE and he's C2-X (or whatever the hell) but then gets fucking nerfed AGAIN while brainwashed

Crosshair sacrifices himself for his brothers and Omega when they didn't really bother with him for like all of Season 2 (I mean, aside from like maybe Wrecker and Omega who probably would've tried SOMETHING to bring him back)

Wrecker has to watch another one of his brothers die right in front of him AND is in a position where he could've maybe saved them but was unable to

Omega loses all of her brothers

They do another fucking timeskip at the very end of it and we get a parallel to "Victory and Death" with Omega being at their graves

Hemlock DOESN'T get eaten by the zillo beast :(

Show ends and that's it,, fucking we get nothing after that

#never been so terrified in my life #this show makes me physically ill #thats probably concerning #but #whatever #tbb #the bad batch #tbb wrecker #tbb crosshair #tbb hunter #tbb tech #tbb echo #tbb omega #tbb s3

[clonebrainrot]

So I have been thinking about the possible ending where all members of the bad batch die. And why I don’t see that happening. I could see all but one dying or one more, but not all of the bad batch. Here enjoy this meme that explains my logic.

#star wars #starwars #the bad batch #tbb #tbb omega #omega tbb #TBB hunter #Hunter TBB #crosshair TBB #TBB Crosshair #wrecker TBB #TBB wrecker #echo tbb #TBB echo

[movietimegirl]

Are they going to blow up Tantiss?

#the bad batch #tbb hunter #tbb crosshair #tbb echo #tbb wrecker #tbb omega #tbb emerie #the bad batch s3 #mount tantiss #star wars #kiner music