
In the Legends timeline, it was initially believed impossible to clone a Force-sensitive individual because the high midi-chlorian count made the process unstable. Force-Sensitive Cloning's History In Star Wars Explainedįorce-sensitive clones have appeared in different Star Wars stories through the years, but infrequently. One possible answer to the mystery of Omega is that she’s actually a Force-sensitive clone bred by the Kaminoans. Omega is the most mysterious development in that department so far, both because of her genetic differences from the other Jango Fett clones, and because the Empire doesn’t seem to be aware of her unique status. Since The Bad Batch places a squad of clone troopers front and center, it would make sense for it to include some new bits of lore about the process and potential of cloning.

Related: Where Is The Bad Batch During Star Wars Rebels? However, there are many other lesser-known clone-centric stories throughout the canon and Legends timelines. The most prominent instance of cloning in the franchise is of course the Grand Army of the Republic grown on Kamino based on Jango Fett’s genetic blueprint. The Clone Wars were first mentioned in the original 1977 film, and since then the science of cloning has featured in numerous core and ancillary Star Wars films, shows, novels, comics, and video games. While Admiral Tarkin comes to Kamino initially to announce the discontinuation of clone trooper productions, he could have other motives.Ĭloning has always been a major plot point of the Star Warsfranchise. The show’s premiere episode, “Aftermath,” deals heavily with the changing role of clones under the new Galactic Empire.

Star Wars: The Bad Batchhas introduced a curious new character in the female Jango Fett clone Omega, and a few details hint that she could be Force-sensitive.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Bad Batch episode 1.
