Some heroes are made, and some are just born bad. The members of Experimental Unit Clone Force 99 are described as “defective clones with desirable mutations,” so the Republic allowed them to work independently of “regular” clones, sending them on special missions which required a high level of daring and expertise. Boasting a 100% success rate on missions, the four original members of the squad gave themselves a name: The Bad Batch.
Star Wars: The Bad Batchis the hit animated series from Lucasfilm set within George Lucas' space opera universe. It premiered on August 05, 2025, on Disney+, and a second season premiered in January 2023.A third season will premierein 2024. Set immediately afterEpisode III: Revenge of the Sith, the series was a spinoff of the animated seriesThe Clone Wars, which introduced the Bad Batch characters at the beginning of its seventh and final season.
The first episode ofThe Bad Batchis setduring the end of the Clone Warsand finds the Clone Force 99 members (Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Echo, and Crosshair) on a mission just as Emperor Palpatine issues Order 66, which causes the clones to turn on the Jedi. The genetic defects in the Bad Batch, however, allow them to resist not only Order 66 but the programming from “inhibitor chips” embedded in their brains. They ultimately desert the newly-formed Empire and become mercenaries not only to survive but to protect a young clone girl named Omega.
Following are the major characters inThe Bad Batch, as well as the actors who voice them.
Hunter (Dee Bradley Baker)
Hunter has led Clone Force 99 since its inception, proving himself as an effective commander of the squad. He has genetically enhanced senses, including sight, giving him great tracking abilities. While the other members of the group can be anti-social, Hunter has excellent people skills, making him an effective negotiator. He shows a lot of empathy for innocent civilians, and learning that they were targeted by the Empire fueled his decision to break away from it. He has taken a father-figure role with Omega, while the other members of the Batch act like big brothers.
Dee Bradley Bakeris oneof the most prolific voice actorsworking today. The hugely talented actor provides the distinct voices and personalities for all five members of the Bad Batch. He voiced the Clone Troopers in all the animatedStar Warsseries, includingThe Clone WarsandRebels. He also provided voices for Daffy Duck inSpace Jam, Ra’s al Ghul in theBatman: Arkham Cityvideo game, and both Momo and Appa inAvatar: The Last Airbender.In 2017, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-over Performance forAmerican Dad!
Wrecker (Dee Bradley Baker)
Large and imposing, Wrecker has a personality to match his size. He enjoys going into battle and literally laughs in the face of danger. His childlike enthusiasm matches well with Omega, and the two have a special bond, including their love for the snack Martell Mix. While he has few physical weaknesses, he has a big problem with heights, which does cause problems during some missions.
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Dee Bradley Bakerhas voicedmany characters in theStar Warsuniverse, including Nubs inThe Young Jedi Adventures, Boba Fett inLego Star Wars: Summer Vacation, The Frog family inThe Mandalorian, and Wicket the Ewok inStar Wars: Forces of Destiny.He has voiced various characters inTales of the Jedi, theLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagavideo game,Star Wars: Resistance,Star Wars: Jedi - The Fallen Ordervideo game, theStar Wars: Battlefront IIvideo game, andStar Wars: The Force Unleashed IIvideo game.
Tech (Dee Bradley Baker)
Tech is more than just the resident technical nerd of the Bad Batch. He’s also the voice of blunt reason, pointing out the feasibility of missions. He usually searches for practical solutions, rather than the “shoot first, ask questions later” approach the others take. He is also the primary pilot for The Marauder, the Bad Batch’s ship. He’s known for his signature goggles.
Dee Bradley Bakerhas a number of voice acting credits in the Marvel universe, including the animated seriesSpidey and His Amazing Friends,Marvel Rising: Initiation, andAnt-Man, and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Echo (Dee Bradley Baker)
Echo was once an ARC Trooper in the 501st Legion during the Clone Wars. After being captured by Wat Tambor and the Separatist forces of the Techno Union, the Bad Batch joined Anakin Skywalker and Commander Rex on a successful mission to rescue him. However, during his imprisonment, he was given a number of cybernetic implants, robbing him of much of his humanity. After his rescue, he joined the Bad Batch, feeling more at home with the group of outsiders than with “regular” clones.
Crosshair (Dee Bradley Baker)
Crosshair was an original member of the Bad Batch, who made good use of his superior sniper abilities. For unknown reasons, his genetic defects were not as successful as the other Bad Batch members in blocking the effects of the inhibitor chip. As a result, he supported the Emperor’s Order 66, insisting that “good soldiers follow orders.” He decided to abandon the Bad Batch and stayed with the Empire, who sent him on dangerous missions, where he committed numerous atrocities. It wasn’t long, however, beforeCrosshair crossed pathswith the Bad Batch once more.
Omega (Michelle Ang)
Omega is a female clone of the bounty hunter Jango Fett. She is a first-generation clone, the genetic equivalent of Jango’s daughter. Boba Fett is the only other first-generation clone, so that makes Omega’s genetic material valuable to the Kaminoans. Although she has some enhanced abilities, she was unmodified, and doesn’t age as quickly as her clone brothers created for warfare. It isn’t clear why Omega was created. When the Bad Batch desert the Empire, Omega joins them. She proves to be an asset to the group at times, although her youth and inexperience are a problem. Her eagerness to help leads her to act impulsively and recklessly, often causing more trouble for the Bad Batch.
New Zealand nativeMichelle Angappeared in a number of films and television series in Australia, as well asXena: Warrior Princess,Big Momma’s House: Like Father, Like Son,Grey’s Anatomy,The Twilight Zone, andVegas. She also appeared as Alex onFear the Walking Deadand was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for playing the role in theFear the Walking Dead: Flight 462web series.
Cid (Rhea Perlman)
Ciddarin Scaleback, aka “Cid,” is a Trandoshan, the same lizard-like species as the bounty hunter Bossk. She’s a smuggler and intel merchant who operates out of her tavern on Ord Mantell. She used to trade intel with the Jedi during the Clone Wars, a fact Hunter knew, so when they go to her for information, she ends up hiring them as mercenaries, running jobs for her to make money.
Rhea Perlmanis best known for her role asCarla on the classic sitcomCheers,a role that won her four Emmys for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy. She has been married to actor Danny DeVito since 1982, and the couple starred together in the filmMatilda.
AZI-3 (Ben Diskin)
AZI-3 is a medical droid on Kamino, programmed to treat the clone soldiers there. While treating the clone trooper Fives during the Clone Wars, he learned of the inhibitor chip implanted within every clone and realized it has a sinister purpose. His first loyalty is to his clone patients, and he later joins up with the Bad Batch and Omega.
Ben Diskinhas worked in film production and voice acting for over 30 years. His voiceover credits includeLegion of Super-Heroes,Young Justice, andMy Hero Academia. He was a production crew member for the filmsJurassic ParkandDeep Impact, and even played one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s students in the 1990 classicKindergarten Cop.
Phee Genoa (Wanda Sykes)
Phee Genoa is a pirate with a conscience. She takes on jobs that help poor or oppressed people, and she often steals items of cultural significance to preserve them, taking them from those who would exploit them. She lives on an island on the planet Pabu, with refugees from different planets. She is an associate of Cid, which causes her to cross paths with the Bad Batch. She and Tech share a connection, and she becomes quite fond of him and invites him to stay with her on Pabu.
Wanda Sykesis a comedian and actress whose film credits includeMonster-in-LawandEvan Almighty. Her voiceover roles includeHarley QuinnandIce Age: Collison Course.
Captain Rex (Voiced by Dee Bradley Baker)
Rex was a clone captain during the Clone Wars, leading the 501st into many battles. He often fought alongside Jedi Generals Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as Jedi Ahsoka Tano. He also went on a key mission with the Bad Batch to rescue his fellow clone Echo. He learned of the presence of the inhibitor chip inside each clone and was able to resist Order 66, escaping the Empire with Ahsoka.
When Rex meets Clone Force 99 again during the first season ofThe Bad Batch, he convinces them to have their inhibitor chips removed, as he is concerned they may not always be able to resist its programming.
