" Crosshair" had exceptional vision that was far superior to a standard clone's, which allowed him to dispatch targets at extremely long distances.
The squad's leader was reluctant to work with standard clone troopers – who the squad nicknamed "regs" – as he believed that they would only interfere with the squad's unusual, yet effective, combat tactics. Members Ĭlone Sergeant " Hunter" possessed a talent for leadership, and could sense the electromagnetic fields given off by droids, which was considered an invaluable ability as Clone Force 99 was often sent on top secret and dangerous missions. The group, somewhat disdainfully, referred to normal troopers as "regs." According to Wrecker, whatever ship they were using was always shot down and destroyed when they worked alongside regular clones. The squad worked together with Marshal Commander CC-2224 "Cody" on certain occasions, but did not report to anyone in particular. They were known to have a one hundred percent success rate. While a part of the Grand Army of the Republic, they earned quite the reputation. Each one of the members acquired certain abilities unique to the team. These mutations also had the unique effect of altering their appearance and voice greatly from regular clone troopers. The unit originated as a batch of clones who were created with "desirable" genetic mutations that made them superior soldiers, as a result of genetic manipulation. The original four members of Clone Force 99Ĭlone Force 99 was named in remembrance of 99, a malformed maintenance duty clone who died while aiding the defense of Kamino from the Separatist invasion during the Clone Wars. " Experimental unit Clone Force 99, they're defective clones with, uh… desirable mutations." ― Clone Commander CC-2224 describes the Bad Batch - Listen ( file info)
However, unlike the rest of the team, Crosshair was affected by his chip, attempting to kill Dume during the incident. Most of the members' mutations and the ordeal Echo suffered prior to joining caused their inhibitor chips to have less effect, meaning Clone Force 99 was able to disobey Order 66, at least at first, while they were fighting in the Conquest of Kaller, and Hunter helped Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume escape the other clones by lying about his death. Following the crucial Battle of Anaxes, Advanced Recon Commando Clone Corporal CT-1409 "Echo" joined the unit. Other members of the squad included CT-9904 "Crosshair," a clone with keen eyesight and marksmanship that allowed him to excel in long-distance firefights, " Wrecker," a reckless clone with an enhanced muscular form, and " Tech," a clone with enhanced mental capacity and intelligence. The squad initially consisted of four clone commandos that were designed with genetic mutations and led by Clone Sergeant " Hunter," a clone with enhanced sensory abilities. Lama Su: " They could be an asset to your new Empire." Wilhuff Tarkin: " Yet reports indicate they exhibit a concerning level of disobedience and disregard for orders." Nala Se: " A side effect of their mutation." Lama Su: " Yet one that has never hindered the completion of their missions." ―Lama Su, Wilhuff Tarkin, and Nala Se discuss Clone Force 99 Ĭlone Force 99, unofficially known as the " Bad Batch" and designated as Experimental Unit Clone Force 99, was a clone commando special forces squad that was active during the Clone Wars.