How did the clones become evil?
The clones became “evil” through the execution of Order 66, a secret command issued by Darth Sidious that activated the inhibitor chips implanted in their brains, forcing them to obey and betray their Jedi generals. This command was the result of a carefully laid plan by Palpatine to eliminate the Jedi Order and gain control over the Galactic Republic, marking the beginning of the Great Jedi Purge and the rise of the Galactic Empire.
Understanding the Clones and Order 66
The Role of Inhibitor Chips
The inhibitor chips played a crucial role in the execution of Order 66, as they allowed Palpatine to control the clones and turn them against the Jedi.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened to the clones after Order 66?: After Order 66 was executed, the clones who had served the Galactic Republic became the first generation of stormtroopers, enforcing the Emperor’s will and policing his laws.
- Did the clones regret Order 66?: Yes, some clones felt bad about executing Order 66, and this regret is evident in various Star Wars media, including The Bad Batch.
- How did the clones join the dark side?: The clones did not exactly join the dark side; instead, they were brainwashed into believing that the Jedi were traitors to the Republic and needed to be executed.
- Were the clones always evil?: No, the clones were not always evil; they were programmed to follow orders, and the execution of Order 66 was a result of this programming.
- Why did the Empire hate the clones?: The Empire did not exactly hate the clones, but they lost faith in them due to the clones’ inability to obey orders 100% of the time, leading to the use of regular stormtroopers.
- Why did the Jedi trust the clones?: The Jedi trusted the clones because they had no reason to suspect malicious intent from the cloners or Sifo-Dyas, and they needed an army to fight in the Clone Wars.
- What happened to the clones after the Empire fell?: After the Empire fell, the clones eventually retired or died off due to their accelerated aging process.
- Did any clones become stormtroopers?: Yes, the clones who served the Republic became the first generation of stormtroopers after Order 66.
- Why isn’t Finn a clone?: Finn is not a clone because he was a young recruit who joined the First Order after being orphaned, and his genetic template is different from that of the clone army.
- Why did clones obey Order 66?: The clones obeyed Order 66 due to their programmed mindset of always obeying higher authority figures, which was imbued into them by the Kaminoans.
- Did clones become homeless?: Yes, many clone troopers were left homeless due to retirement, and they were not well taken care of by the Galactic Republic or the Empire.
- Which clone got a Jedi pregnant?: Darman, a clone trooper, had a romantic relationship with Etain, a Jedi, and she became pregnant with his child.
- What is Order 67?: Order 67 is a non-canonical contingency order that requires all clones to begin a choreographed dance number, as seen in the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game.
- How many Jedi died in Order 66?: It is estimated that around 9,000 Jedi died during Order 66 and shortly after, leaving fewer than 100 survivors.
- Did any clones join the rebellion?: Yes, some clones did join the Rebel Alliance and helped the crew of the Ghost in their fight against the Empire.