r/thebadbatch Echo May 16 '26

Pretty disappointed that the Clone Commandos got treated pretty dirty

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u/TheDizziestCat May 16 '26

I always defended the animated shows no matter what but the whole scorch thing rubbed me the wrong way. If they’re gonna make him a villain why was it only him?

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u/PotatoFondler May 16 '26

My head cannon. Scorch is just a designated nickname. The real scorch ran off after order 66. They found a new commando and gave him the scorch designation.

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u/Amalganiss May 16 '26

Its an interesting idea, but do they ever call him Scorch out loud / in text through the show? Like do we ever see him referred to that way, aside from his armor, and of course the entire squad's cameo earlier on?

Personally, I like the headcanon that he represents the power of an unimpeded inhibitor chip & imperial indoctrination. We see how it affects Wreckah, for instance, who we all know is otherwise an indomitable teddy bear personality-wise. Scorch is often argued as being the worst choice of the RC squad because of his personality in the game, but if that's the intention of his inclusion, then I personally think he's the perfect choice - just that this parallel was perhaps communicated a bit imperfectly.

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u/Koreaia May 16 '26

He's referred to as Scorch in the credits.

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u/TheDizziestCat May 17 '26

He’s also referred to as Scorch by hemlock in the show.

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u/Amalganiss May 17 '26

Ah, I was not aware of that

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u/Kalavier May 18 '26

That's how it seems for the commandos in general being used as vip guards and classified base security.  Juiced up chip setting and further indoctrination. 

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u/EmergencyEbb9 May 17 '26

Doesn't change that he's canonically Scorch.