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Getting Mythic and Unique items in Diablo 4 is one of the best ways to power up in the game. These are both incredibly potent drops but equally difficult to acquire. However, once you get them, you can add these to your endgame build and use them to greatly improve your class builds.

Diablo 4‘s Season 7 has been released on January 21, 2025. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

The best method of farming Uniques in Diablo 4 is to beat the endgame bosses that are dispersed throughout the map. More Uniques have been released by the developers with the latest updates, but unlike previous times, Diablo 4‘s Global Director of Community took to Twitter to let players know where to get them most easily.

Diablo 4 community manager has made it easy for us to find Uniques in Season 7 Finding Uniques against bosses like the Beast in the Ice has been made easy. | Credit: Blizzard Entertainment.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker may very well be the single most controversial addition to Star Wars' movies and TV shows, but Star Wars has made improvements to the movie in the 5 years since it was released. Although the sequel trilogy in general proved unpopular, with many still viewing them as some of Star Wars' worst movies, The Rise of Skywalker was easily the most heavily criticized. This was due in large part to the movie's many plot twists, most notably the reveal that Emperor Palpatine had "somehow" returned.

There were a host of other complaints lobbed at The Rise of Skywalker, including about Rey choosing the last name Skywalker, the death of Leia Organa (which was sadly necessitated by the real-life passing of Carrie Fisher), and the at times nonsensical nature of the plot on Exegol. While there were problems with the sequel trilogy, the movies are not irreparable.

Jude Law is finally joining the beloved galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - and here are the most exciting theories about just who his character could really be. It's strange how history repeats itself; when Jude Law made his MCU debut as the villainous Yon-Rogg in Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios originally tried to hide his true identity by pretending he was the superhero Mar-Vell. Six years later, Law is officially joining the Star Wars galaxy, and his character's true identity is a mystery.

Officially, Jude Law is playing the part of "Jod Na Nawood," a key character in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew who helps a bunch of kids who've gotten lost in the Star Wars galaxy. Although he was initially believed to be a Jedi, the evidence is building that there's something else going on; he notably doesn't have a lightsaber (not even with the action...

Quick Links Necromancer Takedown Start Date, Deadline & Rewards Everything To Know About The Necromancer Takedown Best Order Of Free Time Activities During Necromancer Takedown How To Use Your Time

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Necromancer Takedown and its associated dungeon, the Regalith Grand Cathedral, is the first introduction to time management for players. Players face a deadline to defeat the necromancer Zorba while gaining access to the activities available within Grand Trad. Properly timing the dungeon's completion, activities, requests, and bounties can be overwhelming initially. Still, it is a great way to make the dungeon run smoothly and create a solid foundation as the game opens up.

Like Persona's Palaces, players receive a calendar deadline to enter the dungeon and defeat Zorba in Metaphor: ReFantazio. Activities like shopping, listening in on conversations, and meeting with More do not progress time forward. However, once done, other activities will take the time slot you are currently in.

In the years and stories following 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Star Wars franchise has worked to explain how Emperor Palpatine's resurrection came to be with Project Necromancer. First identified in The Mandalorian season 3, Project Necromancer has since been fleshed out in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, identifying Doctor Royce Hemlock as the lead scientist responsible for figuring out how Palpatine could make his return from the dead via cloning. The timeline of this project, however, has remained in flux - but its starting point has at last been identified.

In the new Star Wars Encyclopedia, it's revealed that Palpatine sought to begin his cloning contingency plan for survival partway through the events of The Bad Batch, putting things into motion around the time Kamino was destroyed by Vice Admiral Edmon Rampart. Using Rampart as his scapegoat, Palpatine was able to secretly appoint Hemlock as the...

Quick ViewWhere Can You Find Necromancer Garris?How to Prepare to Fight Necromancer Garris?How to Beat Necromancer Garris?

This is a quick guide on how to beat Necromancer Garris. The game developers of FromSoftware added a few optional bosses as an added challenge for the player base to take on and amplify the latest Soulslike experience.

Necromancer Garris is an optional boss that doesn’t pose much of a challenge for players with a decent melee build. However, the Soulslike genre has a reputation for giving the gaming community a run for their money with their insane strength and this guide will help you defeat this enemy without much effort.

Where Can You Find Necromancer Garris? Necromancer Garris is an optional boss in Elden Ring.

Necromancer Garris can be found at Sage’s Cave hidden behind an illusion at the western side of Altus Plateau and a little to...

Grand Admiral Thrawn has returned after Ahsoka, and here are the ten most exciting theories about his return. The end of Ahsoka saw Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan fail in her mission to prevent Grand Admiral Thrawn returning to the main Star Wars galaxy. Fortunately, her ally Ezra Bridger hitched a ride on Thrawn's flagship, the Chimaera, and he's therefore given the New Republic warning. Still, Thrawn's return undoubtedly heralds a new era of Imperial terror.

Thrawn has now been positioned as the main villain of The Mandalorian era, mirroring his importance to Star Wars Legends - where Timothy Zahn's popular "Thrawn trilogy" brought the franchise back in a big way in the '90s. The only alien to ascend to the rank of Grand Admiral in the Imperial military, in canon Thrawn was considered one of only two Imperial strategists who could have prevented the Rebel Alliance winning the Galactic Civil War.

“The Lord of the Rings” is the most successful film series in the history of the Academy Awards, winning 17 Oscars including two Best Picture awards out of 30 total nominations.

Both “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Return of the King” won Best Picture while Peter Jackson won Best Director for the latter movie, which holds the joint record for most Oscar wins of all time with 11 victories (the same number as “Ben-Hur” and “Titanic”). However, the lauded trilogy only received one acting citation — that was for Ian McKellen for Best Supporting Actor for “The Fellowship of the Ring.”

But while the Oscars didn’t nominate nearly enough actors in this trilogy (shout out to Andy Serkis), “The Lord of the Rings” cast is full of incredible actors who have received multiple awards nominations for other projects. Considering it is Emmys season, we’re going to focus on Emmys.

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Diablo 4 is bringing far more changes to the sandbox than expected, especially given the shorter length of Season 5. However, this is great news for players looking to get back into the game before the Vessel of Hatred expansion releases in Season 6. Blizzard has made massive changes for each class, such as substantially buffing skills and nerfing some outliers.

While this list may categorize some classes over others, that is in no way to say that any classes are not viable to play this season. However, some options may be more appealing if you are trying to reach high endgame levels. The class you choose is incredibly important, as it will influence what items and aspects you grind for throughout the season. While the community is still determining the meta, Blizzard's changes are visible to all.

All of this is subject to change as the season progresses, as the community discovers new build options and synergies.

This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Acolyte" episode 7: "Choice."

It felt like a foregone conclusion that "The Acolyte" would be returning to the secret past of the planet Brendok and the events that led the twins Osha and Mae, as well as the other characters, onto their destined paths. In the third episode, "Destiny", we were introduced to this earlier timeline and only given bits of information about what happened. We were also provided with some tantalizing hints about what could possibly be going on with the planet, the Jedi, and the twins themselves, along with their mysterious circumstances. However, after the latest episode, it's apparent that Brendok, Mae, and Osha might all mean far more to the broader "Star Wars" mythos than we realized ... and one path leads directly to the doorstep of Darth Sidious.

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Non-Minion Necromancers in Diablo 4 are frustrated by pet companions hindering their best builds. Necromancers can't equip pets due to the companions being coded as minions, affecting popular end-game builds. Blizzard is working on a fix for the pet bug, promising Non-Minion Necromancers a future solution.

While most Diablo 4 players were excited to see the introduction of pets, Necromancers have been feeling left out as the adorable companions are breaking one of the classes' best builds. Added as a part of the game's fourth season, the arrival of four-legged friends has been praised by many who felt that pets should have been a part of Blizzard's Aprg since launch given the system's popularity in Diablo 3. They may have joined the party a touch late but it's still good to know that pets are here to stay, unless you're a Non-Minion Necromancer.

Per Game Rant, YouTuber Seroc Ifkre notes that Necromancers who...

Diablo 4‘s massive Season 4 update has been out for a couple of weeks. In that time, fans have discovered not just reasons to fall in love with the game again but some truly broken new builds capable of surviving even the game’s toughest challenges.

So if you’re finally working your way to Diablo 4‘s massive new endgame, here are what some of the game’s best players think the best builds are for every class.

Best Diablo 4 Barbarian Build: Dust Devil Double Swing

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Try to be surprised, but there are actually several viable Barbarian builds out there at the moment. No matter how hard they try, Blizzard just can’t keep that class down for long.

While there is a debate over the absolute best Barbarian build, this Double Swing Dust Devil build from Diablo 4 streamer (and Barbarian god) Rob2628 may be your best overall bet for most endgame content.

The tragic fate of the Kaminoan people from the prequel trilogy has finally been confirmed in a new Star Wars book. The Secrets of the Clone Troopers reveals that the Kaminoans are now extinct, likely due to an Imperial attack on Kamino. The Empire's need to eliminate the Kaminoans due to their cloning expertise led to their demise in the galaxy.

A new Star Wars book confirmed the tragic fate of one prequel trilogy-era alien race, making a plotline from Star Wars' movies and TV shows even more brutal. While the original Star Wars trilogy introduced numerous alien species, from Jawas to Hutts, the prequel trilogy added still more and fleshed them out considerably, even including some among the ranks of Star Wars' most powerful Jedi. However, one alien race from the prequel trilogy had a heartbreaking demise, which has only been confirmed now, nearly two decades after the release...

The Bad Batch season 3 concluded without focusing on Force sensitivity, keeping the spotlight on the clones' stories. Omega's potential Jedi path was hinted at but not explored, allowing for future storytelling outside The Bad Batch. Star Wars wisely avoided making The Bad Batch about the Force, prioritizing the clones' journey instead.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 concluded beautifully, avoiding one Star Wars trend that would have weakened the plot. The Bad Batch season 3 started with a bang, revealing critical new details about Project Necromancer and Emperor Palpatine's resurrection plans, which included using clones like Omega for experiments to create Force-sensitive clones. However, as season 3 was the final season of the show, it also needed to bring an end to Clone Force 99's Star Wars stories.

For much of the season, it looked as though that end would be a grim one, as the Bad Batch team spent almost...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for The Bad Batch season 3, episode 15

Tarkin's role in the Death Star project is expanded in The Bad Batch, now linked to Project Stardust's funding. Grand Moff Tarkin's involvement in the Death Star now goes beyond mere structural supervision. The Bad Batch subtly retcons Tarkin's role in the Death Star project, revealing his greater part in its overall creation long before Rogue One.

Star Wars has subtly retconned the origins of the Death Star eight years after Rogue One. Adding some new context while also confirming some key elements in the superweapon's construction, it's been revealed that Grand Moff Tarkin had a much bigger role with "Project Stardust" than was previously established. This comes from The Bad Batch season 3, episode 15, with Project Necromancer receiving a massive delay in its progress during the Dark Times of the Empire's role.

As seen in The Bad Batch's series finale,...

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Is Project Stardust the same as Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch? The third and final season sees Governor Tarkin relocating the funds of the latter project towards the former. But what's the big difference?

Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, so proceed with caution.

Is Project Stardust the Same As Project Necromancer?

Project Necromancer is what the entire three seasons of Star Wars: The Bad Batch has been all about.

With Doctor Royce Hemlock set on resurrecting Emperor Palpatine using Omega's M-count, the Clone Force 99 had all right to worry about saving Omega's life.

Not only is she a rare subject, but using her as a test experiment would mean losing her life for the Empire's purpose.

Thanks to the failure of Project Necromancer by the end...

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Who ended Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch season 3? Considering this was the main plot point that led Omega to run from the Empire, how was Emperor Palpatine's main plan thwarted in the end? Find out here.

Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 finale, so proceed with caution.

The Bad Batch Season 3 Finale Shuts Down Project Necromancer

The bad batchers have spent the entire series building up to the season 3 finale on saving their friend, Omega, from the clutches of the Empire and Project Necromancer's devious plan.

Clone Force 99 managed to succeed in doing just that. Despite Tech's tragic death, Omega, Echo, Crosshair, Wrecker, and Hunter escaped to Tantiss after fighting their battles against Hemlock's forces.

With Clone Force 99 out of the way, this...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 15. The planet Wayland remains crucial for future Star Wars stories despite Mount Tantiss' shutdown. Hemlock's research continued after his death, as Project Necromancer was a major part of the era of The Mandalorian. Showrunner Dave Filoni's plan to connect various Star Wars projects hints at Wayland's importance to Grand Admiral Thrawn, which could even include Tantiss appearing in live-action.

Mount Tantiss, the home of Dr. Hemlock's research into cloning, was put out of commission in the finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, but the planet it's on, Wayland, could still have a role to play in the future of the franchise. The ending of The Bad Batch season 3 resolved several huge plots, both for the members of Clone Force 99 themselves and for Star Wars as a whole. Not all of those resolutions were complete,...

Warning! Spoilers for The Bad Batch season 3 finale.

Palpatine's Project Necromancer aimed to create a superior clone with higher M-count for his soul to transfer into. The Bad Batch thwarts Palpatine's Project Necromancer, leading to its temporary closure after Doctor Hemlock's defeat by Hunter and Crosshair. Project Necromancer is revived post-Return of the Jedi, providing an explanation for Palpatine's absence in The Mandalorian.

The Bad Batch season 3 finale has finally brought the series to a close, while also providing a rough timeline for Emperor Palpatines precious Project Necromancer. First mentioned in The Mandalorian season 3, Project Necromancer promised to explain how Palpatine somehow returned in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Creating a simple clone of himself was easy, but Palpatine's pride drove him to push cloning science even further than the Kaminoans had. He did not want to create a mere clone of himself; instead, Project Necromancer existed to...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3's ending.

All members of Clone Force 99 survived the epic conclusion of The Bad Batch season 3 in a surprising turn of events. Omega's epilogue in the final episode connects The Clone Wars to the Rebellion, setting the stage for future potential adventures in the Star Wars universe. Governor Tarkin's decision to shut down Project Necromancer in favor of Project Stardust delays the former's sinister plans until the New Republic era.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3's ending brought the show to a satisfying, emotional, action-packed conclusion. Since the ending of The Bad Batch season 2, it has been common knowledge that the third season would be the show's last. As such, Star Wars audiences were preparing for a potentially heartbreaking finale that would see the final adventures of The Bad Batch's brave members.

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The season 3 finale of The Bad Batch marks the end of the show, with high anticipation for its release on Disney+. Season 3 features significant storylines, including deaths, captures, and redemptions, leading to an impactful finale. Fans can expect an action-packed finale titled "The Cavalry Has Arrived" with the Batch facing off against Hemlock's forces on Mount Tantiss.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch's season 3 finale will bring the show to an end, with the episode's release on Disney+ highly anticipated as a result. The animated spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was confirmed to be ending with season 3 shortly after The Bad Batch season 2's ending. This resulted in season 3 having an incredibly consequential story, with The Bad Batch's characters dealing with the aftermath of Tech's death, Omega's capture by the Empire, and Crosshair's redemption.

Since the beginning of The Bad Batch season 3, the show's...

Palpatine's thirst for revenge led him to destroy all his enemy's lightsabers, showing the extent of his evil deeds. The Kyber crystals within lightsabers, if not destroyed by Palpatine, could have quickened the Death Star's construction. Palpatine's need for revenge may have ultimately delayed the unveiling of the Death Star, leading to his downfall in the original trilogy.

Star Wars' primary villain, Emperor Palpatine, has long sought revenge against his enemies, though this may have proven to undermine the Death Star. Throughout all the Star Wars movie trilogies, Palpatine served as the primary villain of the Jedi Order. While Palpatine's backstory in Star Wars is still shrouded in mystery, his efforts to become the sole power of the galaxy have been adequately explored.

From his manipulation of the Senate in the prequels and his time as Emperor in the original trilogy to Project Necromancer and Palpatine's resurrection in the sequels,...

The Bad Batch adds rich context to the Dark Times era, spanning 3 seasons with key insights into the transition from clone troopers to stormtroopers. Season 1 starts during Revenge of the Sith, focusing on Order 66 and the destruction of Kamino, showcasing a galaxy in transition. Season 3 delves into Project Necromancer, marking a time of unrest against the Empire with twists involving Captain Rex and Omega's essential role.

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars spin-off series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, has provided key context to an important Star Wars era with its timeline. Following Clone Force 99, who first debuted in The Clone Wars season 7's first four episodes, this animated TV show quickly captured the hearts of Star Wars audiences with its found family themes while simultaneously building bridges between essential pieces of Star Wars lore. One of the biggest ways in which it accomplishes this is with its timeline,...

Omega's fate is uncertain as the Empire uses her in their sinister Project Necromancer in The Bad Batch episode 14. Clone Force 99 embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue Omega at Mount Tantiss in the second-last episode. Expect an action-packed "Flash Strike" from the brothers of Omega as they infiltrate the base in the upcoming episode.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 14 is the penultimate episode of the show, making its release time on Disney+ a piece of coveted information. Since Asajj Ventress' Star Wars return in The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9, the show has taken a dark turn. Omega is back in the clutches of the Empire, being used as a test subject for Palpatine's resurrection via Star Wars' Project Necromancer.

Despite planning her own escape, Omega is being searched for by her brothers: Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair. The three clones, along with a member thought to have...

The Bad Batch hints at a clone trooper rebellion led by Captain Rex, mirroring George Lucas' original sequel plans. Rex is gearing up to free his forgotten brothers from Empire control, showcasing loyalty to the Republic. The exciting storyline in The Bad Batch season 3 may lead to a potential spin-off with Rex, Echo, and allies.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch is finishing up its final season, but it also seems like it’s reversing the Star Wars sequel plans George Lucas originally had. The Bad Batch follows a group of defective clones, also called Clone Force 99. Led by Hunter, the Batch has gone on many adventures over the course of three seasons trying to protect a young clone named Omega from the Empire. The Bad Batch season 3 has been one of the most harrowing, with Omega being held in the Empire’s secret cloning facility Mount Tantiss twice.

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch may hint at Lando Calrissian's missing daughter Kadara's fate, possibly linking to Project Necromancer experiments. Project Necromancer, tied to Palpatine's resurrection plan, involves kidnapping Force-sensitive children to create clones for his return. Lando Calrissian's daughter could have been taken for Project Necromancer experiments.

Five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch may have just given a major hint about the fate of Lando Calrissian's missing daughter. Although Star Wars movies and TV shows have yet to explore the story of Lando's daughter, Kadara, who was kidnapped, one Star Wars book revealed Lando's desperate search for her. Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith, written by Adam Christopher and set between Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the Star Wars timeline, depicted Lando's tireless pursuit. However, The Rise of Skywalker left Kadara's fate unclear.

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Rey Skywalker has been accused of being a Mary Sue, a character who is overly powerful and skilled with little explanation. There are several reasons why Rey can't be considered a Mary Sue, and Star Wars has done a good job of explaining how she became so powerful. Rey also doesn't fit the Mary Sue criteria because she isn't a perfect hero: she has many flaws and faced several problems that she couldn't immediately solve.

Rey Skywalker received huge backlash for having unjustified power in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but in reality, she couldn't be further from a "Mary Sue." Rey was one of the most powerful Jedi ever, and as such, she had a huge effect on the Star Wars movies. It seems her strength, and her importance to the franchise, will only continue to grow, considering she will be the main character of the upcoming New Jedi Order movie.

The Empire is showcased as truly terrifying in Star Wars shows like Andor and The Bad Batch. Andor depicts the Empire as competent, brutal, and efficient, moving beyond stereotypes from prior Star Wars stories. The Bad Batch's exploration of Project Necromancer is one of the darkest stories the franchise has ever told.

Through TV shows like Star Wars: The Bad Batch and Andor, the franchise is showcasing how truly terrifying the Empire truly is. Since 1977’s Star Wars, the Empire has been a prevalent source of evil in the franchise. Upcoming Star Wars movies will only continue to include the Empire’s tyrannical ways, from the likes of Dave Filoni’s New Republic movie to The Mandalorian & Grogu’s story.

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Dr. Hemlock seeks to create Force-sensitive clones of Palpatine, using Omega's blood in The Bad Batch season 3. Mount Tantiss isn't the only secret Imperial base on Wayland, hinting at more mysteries to uncover. Speculation arises about other projects on Wayland, given secrets abound in The Bad Batch.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has shown the origins of Emperor Palpatine’s Project Necromancer, but that isn’t the only secret in The Bad Batch season 3. Dr. Royce Hemlock is looking to create clones of the Emperor that are also Force-sensitive. It’s been revealed so far in The Bad Batch season 3 that in order for these Force-sensitive clones to have the same midi-chlorian or M-count as Palpatine, Omega’s blood is needed.

The Empire has been taking Force-sensitive children and holding them in their base on Mount Tantiss so that Hemlock’s experiments may prove successful. This combined with the...

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and in the concluding phase of the final season of Bad Batch, the titular team of renegade Clone Troopers find themselves in a similar situation. As seen in the previous episode, the covert Clone operative had managed to learn about the batch’s location in the fishing village of Pabu by stealing Phee Genoa’s travel logs. By bringing reinforcements from Tantiss, the operative ensured he burned down all escape routes the batch might have opted for and continued forcing the residents of the village to give Omega up. At the end, unwilling to let others suffer for her, Omega decided to surrender herself, asking Crosshair to use this opportunity to track her so they could learn the location of Tantiss, which would allow the batch to rescue not only her but all the captive Clones.

However, the task is easier said than done,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.

Project Necromancer requires Force-sensitive clones, like Omega, to ensure Emperor Palpatine's return. Omega's ability to sustain M-counts is critical. The Bad Batch season 3 reveals the dark nature of Project Necromancer, ensuring Palpatine's immortality.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 12, "Juggernaut" has revealed why both Omega and the Force-sensitive children being held captive by the Empire are essential to Project Necromancer and Emperor Palpatine's return. The Bad Batch has become Star Wars' best animated show, and season 3 has taken shocking turns thus far, firming up that spot. Even as the Star Wars show approaches its end, with just a few episodes to go, the surprises remain ongoing. Already, Omega has shown that she may be the very first Force-sensitive clone throughout Star Wars' movies and TV shows.

Incredibly, this plot point saw the return of Asajj Ventress, the...

Omega's capture by Hemlock's clone sets the stage for a thrilling rescue mission by Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair in The Bad Batch season 3. Expect tensions to rise between Hunter and Crosshair due to the latter's failure to safeguard Omega from the Empire in The Bad Batch episode 11. The upcoming episode of The Bad Batch promises intense action and drama as the team races against time to free Omega from the Empire's clutches.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 12 will move the show into its home stretch, leading many to wonder when exactly it begins streaming on Disney+. The ending of The Bad Batch season 3, episode 11 was suitably tragic, with Omega being taken once more by the Empire. The return of Asajj Ventress to Star Wars saw Clone Force 99 adequately warned about the Empire's threat to Pabu, yet the team did not have enough time to vacate the planet.

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 10.

Cad Bane once criticized Boba Fett for working with the Empire, which seemed to imply that he had never done so himself. The Bad Batch season 3 showed Bane working with the Empire on Project Necromancer, though, but that didn't actually retcon his story. Bane never claimed to be better than Boba, so his decision to work with the Empire didn't contradict what he said.

Cad Bane's appearance in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 seemingly contradicted something he said in The Book of Boba Fett, but it wasn't a retcon; it actually fit his character perfectly. Cad Bane was one of the best bounty hunters in Star Wars, partly due to how many jobs he took over the course of his career. Throughout the timeline of The Clone Wars, Bane became incredibly prolific. He fought Jedi, killed Senators,...

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Cad Bane played a vital role in Project Necromancer for Palpatine's resurrection plans. Bane collected high m-count Force-sensitive children for the Empire's secret efforts. With a clear lack of morality and willingness to kidnap countless children, Bane proved himself as a trusted professional to the Empire. He likely would have been a candidate to kidnap Rey for Palpatine had Bane been alive.

Star Wars confirms that a popular Clone Wars villain played a crucial role in Palpatine's resurrection plans. As seen in The Bad Batch season 3, the dawn of Project Necromancer is being revealed. This includes the collection of various subjects with high midi-chlorian counts who are being studied in the hopes of finding a viable blood sample for clone host bodies. To that end, the infamous bounty hunter Cad Bane has been revealed as a key...

Imperial forces finally catch up to the Batch in their pursuit of Omega, and as the final season of Bad Batch nears its end, the stage gets set up for a grand final conflict between the renegade Clone Troopers and the forces of the tyrant Galactic Empire. Previously, an Imperial covert Clone operative managed to track Omega at Captain Rex’s rebel Clone outpost along with the rest of the batch and almost managed to capture her, destroying much of Rex’s forces in the process. The same operative returns in the latest two episodes of the series, once again causing much headache to the Batch through his machinations.

In the previous episode, the legendary Force user/ bounty hunter Asajj Ventress sought out the Bad Batch in Pabu, as it was revealed that she was Fennec Shand’s contact who had inquired about Omega’s M-count information. Ventress’ past as...

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Tarkin is unaware of Project Necromancer on Tantiss which has been kept classified even from the high-ranking Grand Moff. Palpatine's distrust of those within the Empire's ranks led to hiding the project, with Hemlock overseeing it without Tarkin getting to know the details. Grand Morr Tarkin may eventually discover the truth when and if Hemlock is defeated by Clone Force 99, possibly gaining control of the project himself.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has revealed that Grand Moff Tarkin was intentionally kept in the dark regarding Emperor Palpatine's resurrection plans. With the work having already begun during the Dark Times, Palpatine's Project Necromancer is currently being overseen by the Advanced Science Divisions' Doctor Royce Hemlock. To that end, it seems as though Hemlock no longer has to answer to Grand Moff Tarkin despite his high ranking within the established Imperial hierarchy.

The Bad Batch has become Star Wars' best animated show, driving towards an emotional finale. The series finds perfect balance in tone and genre, showcasing a wide range of storytelling. The Bad Batch fits seamlessly into Star Wars canon, enhancing the overall franchise.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has undoubtedly proven its worth and become Star Wars’ best animated show. The Bad Batch season 3’s most recent episodes, “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return,” are driving the series towards what is sure to be a spectacular and emotional finale. The Empire will stop at nothing to succeed with Project Necromancer and Palpatine’s resurrection, even going so far as to raze an entire town to the ground in search of Omega, but this isn’t just Clone Force 99’s story anymore. The Bad Batch has become a story about grief, loss, despair, hope, and courage.

Though some episodes are slower than others,...

Palpatine hunts Omega in Bad Batch, a key to Project Necromancer. Ventress trains Omega in the Force, paralleling Grogu's journey. George Lucas' poetry rule evident in storytelling of Star Wars series.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 is following George Lucas' most important storytelling rule. A group of rogue clones, the Bad Batch is being hunted by Palpatine because one of their own, Omega, is crucial to the success of Project Necromancer. What is becoming clear, though, is that the narrative of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 is mirroring another recent tale.

When making the Star Wars prequel trilogy, George Lucas famously stated e viewed Star Wars like poetry. He believed that things in Star Wars should "rhyme" thematically and also in narrative terms - and that's what The Bad Batch season 3 seems to be doing with The Mandalorian. The return of Asajj Ventress builds on an already-existing...

Rey's parents, Dathan and Miramir, have a Star Wars history tying them back to Emperor Palpatine and the Sith, but they have done the work to distance themselves from their past as much as possible. Dathan is a strandcast of Palpatine who was considered a failure because he couldn't wield the Force, but Miramir may have been Force-sensitive. Palpatine considered Rey's parents nobodies because they fled Exegol, lived a simple life, and lacked strong Force abilities, but they sacrificed their lives to protect Rey from Palpatine. Rey's true legacy lies with Dathan and Miramir, not Palpatine.

Despite their brief appearance in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, the parents of Daisy Ridley's Rey Skywalker have an important Star Wars history, and it explains many things about Rey's own character. Following her debut in The Force Awakens, Rey's parents quickly became a hot topic among Star Wars viewers,...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9.

Asajj Ventress returns with a yellow lightsaber, testing Omega for Force sensitivity in The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9. The term "harbinger" hints at a dark turn in the show's storyline, with Ventress possibly hinting at an impending Imperial attack. Ventress serves as a harbinger of potential danger ahead for Clone Force 99, indicating a looming threat from the Empire and Omega specifically.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 9 is titled "The Harbinger," raising the query of what it means for both Clone Force 99 and the show's final season. After the events of The Bad Batch season 3, episode 8, the titular team was left waiting for Fennec Shand's contact to be in touch. Eventually, the biggest tease from The Bad Batch season 3's trailer arrived in the form of Asajj Ventress.

Donning her iconic yellow Star Wars lightsaber, Asajj...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 8, "Bad Territory"

Asajj Ventress is set to return in The Bad Batch, potentially continuing her redemption arc. The Empire is hunting Force-sensitive children for Project Necromancer, seeking high M-count samples. As a bounty hunter, Ventress cared about children, and working to keep Force-sensitive kids safe from the Empire could be a perfect heroic arc for her character.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has the opportunity to set up Asajj Ventress' return as a hero in the established canon. Although she first appears in the Star Wars timeline as a Sith assassin serving Count Dooku, Ventress' history and fate during the Clone Wars make her far more complex than a simple villain. To that end, Ventress' imminent return in The Bad Batch may continue her redemption arc seen in The Clone Wars as well as in Dark Disciple written by Christie Golden.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3, Episode 8 will release on Disney+ at 12:00 Am Pt, 03:00 Am Et, and 07:00 Am GMT, continuing the final season's intense battle against the Empire. Anticipation for the season's conclusion is growing. Expect more skirmishes between Bad Batch and Empire in Episode 8 concerning Project Necromancer. Episode 8 might finally introduce Asajj Ventress as Bad Batch tries to decipher the significance of Omega's "M-count" in Palpatine's plans.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 8 will continue the show's final season, releasing on Disney+ at a specific time. As The Bad Batch season 3's trailer first hinted at, the titular Clone Force 99 is involved in one last fight against the Empire. With the revelations surrounding Star Wars' Project Necromancer and how that ties to Omega, the battle has become much more personal over the course of The Bad Batch season 3's first seven episodes thus far.

The New Republic will have to play a smaller role in upcoming stories due to continuity issues. Grand Admiral Thrawn's return poses a threat to the New Republic's peace accords. The Mandalorians will have to replace the New Republic as a key group in upcoming Star Wars projects.

One of Star Wars’ major continuity issues means it’s more likely that the New Republic will play a secondary role in Star Wars’ upcoming projects. With The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and the upcoming as yet untitled Mandalorian movie, Star Wars has dedicated itself to fleshing out the galaxy’s history between the time of the original Star Wars trilogy and the sequel trilogy. The New Republic’s governance is an important part of that history – understanding how and why they let the Imperial Remnant and the First Order regain power during this time is undeniably compelling.

Warning! This article contains minor spoilers for The Bad Batch season 3.

The Bad Batch season 3 hints at hyperspace tracking, establishing it earlier in the timeline than previously thought. The concept of hyperspace tracking was first teased in Rogue One and fully realized in The Last Jedi. The Resistance's surprise in The Last Jedi can be explained by the Empire's secrecy over the technology during the Dark Times, with it only coming to fruition during the First Order's reign.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi's hyperspace tracking concept is being worsened as a plot hole by a recent property: Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3. When watching the Star Wars movies in release and chronological order, hyperspace tracking is actually first teased in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. That said, the concept did not come to fruition until Star Wars: The Last Jedi, a divisive plot point that was central...

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 explores the origins of the Rebel Alliance, showcasing the early fight against the Empire. Clone Captain Rex is revealed as a key player in the Rebellion, joining forces with Senators to resist Palpatine's rule. Bail Organa's involvement in the early Rebel Alliance remains a mystery, hinting at a potential cameo in future episodes.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 is showing the origins of the Rebel Alliance, 47 years after A New Hope was released. Given that it was introduced in the first film in the franchise, Star Wars' Rebel Alliance has a long history. From its exploration throughout the original trilogy to the hints at its formation in the prequels, the Rebellion has long been one of the franchise's central factions. Upon the release of The Bad Batch season 3's trailer, one...

Warning! This article contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.

Din Djarin's choice to live on Nevarro saved Grogu from capture by the Empire's Project Necromancer. Mount Tantiss, home to Project Necromancer, is dangerously close to Mandalore, posing a threat to Grogu's safety. The return of Thrawn and Project Necromancer will bring major threats, but Din is raising Grogu to protect himself.

There was one decision Din Djarin made in The Mandalorian season 3 that saved Grogu, but it went unnoticed - until this one major Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 reveal came to light. Even as the Star Wars TV show's most divisive season yet, The Mandalorian season 3 ending was still satisfying for many viewers, mostly because of how it set up Din Djarin and Grogu's future. The pair is finally at peace in a home of their own, but the circumstances around it are still surprising,...

Warning! This post contains Spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 5

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 pays homage to Dune with a giant iceworm, akin to the sandworms in Dune: Part Two. Star Wars' iceworm is seemingly the opposite of Dune's sandworm, burrowing through snow and being repelled by activated devices rather than summoned like the Fremen's thumpers. Star Wars has always borrowed from Dune as it was a major influence on George Lucas, seen via shared desert planets, chosen ones, galactic empires, and more.

Remarkably, Star Wars has revealed a "cool" Dune homage less than a week after the massive release of Dune: Part Two. As seen in the latest episode of The Bad Batch season 3, Omega and Crosshair have reunited with Hunter, Wrecker, and Echo, bringing the family that is Clone Force 99 back together again (sans Tech who is presumed dead). However, the episode...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 5 streams on Disney+ on March 6 at 12:00 Am Pt, 03:00 Am Et, and 08:00 Am GMT. The ending of season 3's premiere tied to wider Star Wars galaxy events, including connections to The Mandalorian and Rise of Skywalker, furthering anticipation for episode 5. Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 4 set up a tense reunion between Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair, exploring their complicated dynamic.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, episode 5 will continue the show's final season, leading many to wonder when the episode begins streaming on Disney+. Spawning out of Star Wars: The Clone Wars' timeline, The Bad Batch has quickly become one of the more beloved TV shows of the Disney Star Wars era. From the show's intriguing exploration of the Empire's early reign to the lovable characters it centers on, Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 was one of the most...

Barriss Offee framed Ahsoka Tano for murder, leading to Ahsoka's departure from the Jedi Order. Barriss' fate after the fall of the Jedi remains unknown, but she was last seen as a prisoner. Barriss Offee might be a potential subject for Palpatine's midi-chlorian experiments for Project Necromancer.

A new Star Wars theory reveals the fate of Ahsoka Tano’s Jedi rival, Barriss Offee. When Ahsoka was still Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan and a member of the Jedi Order, she became friends with another Padawan, Barriss Offee, a young Mirialan who was being taught by Master Luminara Unduli. As depicted in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka and Barriss, like all Jedi, were forced to fight in the Clone Wars, leading the clone troopers as Commanders. They were given a lot of responsibilities and faced numerous dangerous missions together, but it made them both stronger as Jedi and as people.

The Bad Batch trailer deceives with a focus on rescuing Omega, but the season offers much more beyond the initial narrative. Star Wars trailers should take notes on utilizing deception to build curiosity without misleading audiences entirely. The success of The Bad Batch lies in fulfilling trailer promises while leaving room for unexpected plot developments.

One recent Star Wars trailer has been wonderfully deceptive – and the rest of the franchise should take note. Trailers give audiences an insight into what to expect from a certain show or movie – the themes, the atmosphere, the characters, and the narrative beats they might encounter when it’s finally released. Trailers are an art form, but some are more effective than others. Though they almost always use footage from the final product – some go so far as to deceive audiences by inserting footage that doesn’t even make it into the show or movie...