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Hey bad bitches! Maybe it’s because I’m stupid but I still don’t understand Tech’s sacrifice. Like why? Why was that a necessary plot point? What was the point of killing him pff and why did he have to die??
Also hate the fact that we never even saw the batch get super emotional about it or never saw Crosshair’s reaction.
Anyways missing my baby boy hours 💔
gonna jump off a very tall something after watching this
it was so nice of ventress to not fight tech because he was busy typing the entire time :))))
Dunno enough about cars to agree or disagree with the Firebird bit, but I do know that regardless of what vehicle he would have, he would not only drive it like crazy, he'd put a lot of work into it, too (with Wrecker's assistance for the heavier parts, of course).
I feel like if Tech existed in our world he would drive a firebird and just be drifting it like crazy.
Which is great because my husband has three. 🏎️🏎️🏎️🔥🦅
Come drift with my husband, Tech. Pls?
“Why have I been activated?”
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Cosplay by me!
Photographer: IG @maddyhobbsphoto
CX-2 angst 💕 cause I’m going insane waiting for the reveal you guys
I don’t normally post traditional art on here, but the parasites possessed me to draw ☺️ so enjoy
My Bad Batch Playlists
Hey tech girlies (gn)
I needed to share to feed the delusions together
Yes, Tech x Phee is 90% Abba
Tech and Hemlock whump, as promised.... I have some SOLID PheeTech coming ASAP, so the burns will ease !! ...actually in context that joke isn't that funny, sorry ;"0
I hope you enjoy!!! Small spoilers under the cut !!
Run. That's all they had to do.
Batcher was streaming ahead, all bark, a warning to others ahead. Omega's legs were beginning to tire, but she pushed herself forward. She had to.
The Imperial behind them was catching up.
"Keep going!" Crosshair snapped, voice dangerously close to a wheeze as they sprinted across the open field. Hunter and Wrecker were just up ahead, they were ready to leave with them. They just had to keep going.
"Omega!!" Wrecker's voice, however different sounding, shouted clearly from up ahead. "Cross, hurry up!! We're gone!"
They kept running until Crosshair felt his foot get snagged. He tumbled, gasping as he face-planted onto the ground. Omega turned and stopped. "Crosshair!"
"Don't stop running!" He hissed, pulling himself up. "Go, go!!"
It was too late. Crosshair felt the boot colliding with his spine. He went down hard, wheezing as his ribs collided with the ground harshly. He hacked, hearing Omega shriek as footsteps approached from behind her.
He turned, staring up into the masked eyes of the soldier.
"Omega, run!" He ordered, willing his voice to sound more like Hunter's. Or Echo's, she'd listen to them, wouldn't she?
Apparently not. "Let him go!" She demanded, readying her blaster. This soldier was already aiming its blaster at Crosshair's face, emotionless. The blaster wasn't set to stun.
"Omega!" Hunter's voice was loud, and he gasped, before drawing his blaster. "Get behind me-!"
Omega must not have budged, but all Crosshair could see was the blaster. He breathed harshly through his nose, glaring up at the soldier for a moment. It still hasn't shot him yet. Why?
That's when Crosshair noticed.
The soldiers hand shook.
It was only a minor tremble, barely noticeable unless the hand was in your face. Fortunately for Crosshair, it was. This soldier wasn't hesitating. It was resisting.
A re-educated clone, like Crosshair should have been. But why hesitate? Why resist this far into the mission? It didn't make sense.
So, Crosshair edged the clone on. "Shoot me!" He demanded, ordered. Hunter's studdered gasp and Omega's immediate shout of, "Don't-!" were ignored. He watched the soldier tense, hands beginning to change from a small tremble until its whole arm shook.
A blaster shot rang out.
Crosshair's eyes were squeezed shut, until he heard the soldier speaking above him.
"Run."
He felt arms pulling him, and noted the scorch mark of a blaster shot right beside where his head had been. The soldier held his arm, pinning it to its side as he watched Hunter drag Crosshair away. He watched the soldier until they were out of view.
The soldier had refused to kill him. The soldier had resisted the re-education to spare him. Crosshair knew that soldier.
The Marauder was shooting off before he could question it further, and he watched the soldier from the port view as they lifted off.
He watched them leave, and went to touch his face. At the last second, be seemed to remember something, fingers almost touching where the bridge of his nose should be, and his hand dropped, despondent.
He limped away, into the treeline, but not without one wishful glance back to the Maurader.
The realisation didn't hit until Hunter was making the jump. "No-!" Crosshair gasped, eyes widened as he turned to Hutner. "Don't—!"
The jumped to hyperspace.
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"The doctor would like to see you."
He froze, and nodded curtly before walking into the main control room. Doctor Hemlock was standing, his usual round of guards surrounding him. He didn't turn when the soldier had walked in.
"Leave us," His order was addressed to the room. Everyone but he left the room, some glancing at the soldier before he was left alone with the doctor.
The room went eerily silent.
"Remove your mask." Doctor Hemlock instructed. "I want you to look me in the eyes while you explain your failure."
He hesitated, and reached up, taking off the top part of his helmet, allowing his eyes to be hit by the cool air of the room. His mouth stayed firmly concealed, the mask having been forcibly bound to his jaw long ago.
Doctor Hemlock turned to face him, his cold eyes boring into him. He didn't say a word, just examined him for a moment.
"Your vision seems to be clearing." He mentioned offhandedly. "The fogginess has dissipated."
The finally was left unsaid. He nodded shortly, avoiding looking directly at the doctors face. Hemlock walked closer, standing over him.
"Despite my best efforts of reviving you after your unfortunate accident," The doctor spoke down to him, voice laced with venom. "You have chosen to fail me."
He froze, looking away from the doctor, downwards. He kept quiet, watching Hemlock's hands carefully. There wasn't a hint of regret in his stance.
His jaw was gripped, and his face was tilted upwards. "Now," Hemlock said sharply. "9907. Explain yourself."
He swallowed thickly, voice distorted because of the mask. "There were unforseen complications," He explained quietly, willing his eyes to unfocus, so that maybe he could pretend he wasn't there. "I apologise."
"Unforseen circumstances." Hemlock repeated. "The appearance of Clone Force ninety-nine does not constitue as an 'unforseen circumstance'. The girl's capture is your primary objective."
He didn't answer. The grip tightened, and his face was forced upwards, throat exposed. The doctor watched him, seemingly coming to a decision.
"You require more time in the re-education programme," Hemlock's voice cut through him like a viroblade. He straightened, shoulders raised as he stared at the blurry ceiling.
"And I believe," Hemlock added, before releasing the grip on him and turning away. "Added incentive."
Before he could have a hope of understanding the doctor, electricity coursed through his body. With a horrid, choked cry, his knees gave in. He collapsed to the floor, gripping his throat as he let out breath after strangled breath.
It felt like an eternity had passed before it finally stopped. He gasped, curled over himself on the floor. He could vaguely smell burnt flesh, and watched swirling steam rise to the ceiling. He panted, holding back agonised sounds of pain.
The doctors shoes appeared beside him. "That is the level you would have received," Hemlock spoke quietly. "Had you been honest with me from the beginning."
He barely had the energy to prepare. Another wave of electricity, stronger, harder and longer than before shot through him, and this time, he could not stop the shrieks of pain that left him, the crack in his voice only spurred the doctor on further.
When it stopped again, he couldn't hear the doctor over the ringing in his ears.
He let out a horrid shout of pain when guards raised him to his numb feet. Hemlock was standing over him, and with care he did not deserve, the doctor secured his mask back over his eyes.
"Secure him in a cell," Hemlock ordered softly. "I wish to oversee his re-education personally."
He was dragged out of the room, eyes rolling back.
Burn joke definitely isn't funny anymore.... my lads......... my baby lads 😭
guys I really hope it’s him
please please please please
Are you ever just randomly scrolling and get reminded that hey, Tech is kinda dead! I still think they’ll bring him back- but the fact that in the show, everyone thinks he’s gone. And it’s not denial!! It’s that I’ve consumed so much fan content on here; fics of his rescue, seen him constantly through great fanart, it’s like he never left. And then I’ll see someone mention the fall again and it’s like- Oh. There is actually a very real possibility he is dead.
But I will die on the Tech lives hill cause us believers are gonna have one of the best “I told you so” moments in the fandom I guarantee it
My thoughts came after seeing this lovely art by @kelstares
Tech: Who are you?
Phee: Someone who loves you.
please in season 3 please in season 3 please in season 3 🤞
For Operation: Fix the Finale! for The Clone Zone
Inspired by the scene from empire strikes back where Leia is rescuing Han, and by my lovely collab partner @moobrvoobl-moobmoob-oobmpoobroom’s fic https://href.li/?https://archiveofourown.org/works/48321418/chapters/121870288 !! 💕
our favorite autistic nerd and his pirate girlfriend:
techphee!! 💕
…or tehee? all the ship names are so cute!
i don’t know if it’s gonna happen but i wanna see how shocked crosshair will be when he sees tech got a girlfriend
I could not decide on which color background to post so here’s both :D
Phee: I love you
Tech: I know
phee:..........
Tech: I may process thoughts and feelings differently then most, but I can still grasp the concept of love and feel it.
Phee: I love you
Tech: I know
Phee esperated sigh and eye roll: your supposed to say it back brown eyes
Comfort
Characters: crosshair and hunter
Warnings: heavy angst,brief mentions of torture, other then that none
Summary: just two brothers who need each other's comfort after rescuing crosshair from the empire.
Notes: I wrote this mostly from Hunter's point of view. This is my first time posting a fanfic. I hope y'all will like it and enjoy!
The Marauder was jolted by the hail of blaster fire, as it broke free of the atmosphere, into space where it was finally able to make the jump to hyperspace.
Hunter let out a sigh of relief as the ship made the jump. He patted Echo, who was flying the ship, on the shoulder before going to check on the rest of his squad.
Tech was laying in his bunk with his eyes closed, his spare googles in his hand. But Hunter could tell he was not asleep by his uneven breathing. Omega was curled up by his side with her head on his shoulder and her arm wrapped tightly around Tech. "How you holding up Tech?"
"I am fine, I just require rest is all." Tech responded without opening his eyes. Hunter could feel the emotional storm brewing in him. After being with the Empire for weeks before they could locate him, Hunter knew that he would need more then just rest but he knew this wasn't the time to pry into Tech's emotions. Instead he moved his focus to Omega and felt his heart swell with love and pride. Omega had been in the hands of the Empire just as long as Tech but she was in better shape then Tech; seeing as the Empire focused their torture techniques on Tech instead of Omega.
Hunter knew the time with the Empire was still hard on her though, and he couldn't be more proud of how strong she was. He was so relieved to have her back, he would have moved galaxies aside to find her. Omega was like his daughter and he would never let anything happen to her again.
Hunter reached down and scooped Omega up in his arms, hugging her tightly to him. She sighed contently and snuggled into his embrace. "Let's get you to bed, young lady." Hunter said softly moving towards the space Wrecker had made for her but Tech's voice stopped him.
"Omega may stay here, with me, for a little while. If that is okay with her."
Hunter turned back to Tech to find him with his eyes now opened and looking at him. Only then did Hunter see the redness of his eyes and the tears in them. Hunter felt shock course through him as he realized Tech had been trying to hold back his tears. He hadn't seen Tech cry since they'd been cadets. He could sense that Tech didn't want to be alone and as if Omega could also sense it, she quietly said she didn't want to be alone either, and would stay with him to rest.
Hunter gently laid Omega back on the bunk and gave her a kiss on the forehead. He squeezed Tech's shoulder. "I'll be here when you wake up brother." Hunter's words were meant as more then just reassurance but also a offer to talk. Tech took a shuddering breath and nodded without comment. Hunter had never seen Tech seem so fragile and it broke his heart but he knew both Tech and Omega needed rest so he retreated back to the cockpit to find Wrecker snoring in the co pilot's seat. Echo was still in the pilots seat and scrolling through his data pad.
Hunter shook his head. He really had no idea how Wrecker could be asleep after just having the fight of their lives with the Empire to rescue Omega, Crosshair and Tech. He smiled slightly amused though and happy his vod was okay. Echo turned to him. "How are Tech and Omega?"
"They are resting. But I've not seen Tech this upset in a long time. They are all gonna need some time." Hunter sat down in the chair behind Wrecker and closed his eyes, letting himself reveal in the fact that not only had he gotten Omega and Crosshair back, but Tech was indeed alive and okay. And he was also back with them. Hunter had thought his heart stopped when he had first seen Tech very much alive but he couldn't be any more happier or greatful.
Echo's voice brought Hunter back from his thoughts. "Do you think Crosshair will want to stay with us?" The question brought a frown to his face. Hunter knew Crosshair was going to be the challenge. As soon as they had boarded the Marauder, Crosshair had retreated into the cargo bay and had not returned. Hunter knew he needed a few minutes to himself before he went down and checked on him. Which is why Hunter had decided to check on the rest of the squad first.
"He is gonna need more time then Omega and Tech. But yes, in the end we are a family and we stick together no matter what. And he's gonna need his family here for him ." Hunter said firmly.
Echo nodded. "We will be there."
Hunter decided he had gave Crosshair long enough and made his way to the cargo bay. He could feel the emotions rolling off of Crosshair. Anger, guilt, sadness, despair, and a overwhelming sense of relief from being freed.
Hunter found Crosshair sitting between some creates, his back against the wall with his legs pulled to his chest, arms wrapped around them with his head down. Hunter could hear his racing heart and his ragged breath.
Crosshair didn't look up as Hunter approached him, kneeling in front of him. As the swirl of emotions rushed through Crosshair, the one he decided to hold onto was anger; he felt weak and vulnerable and that was one thing he absolutely hated. "Go away." He sneered.
Hunter sighed, but didn't move. "I'm not going anywhere Cross." Hunter said softly. He knew Crosshair still felt betrayed by him. Hunter had felt guilty ever since leaving him on Kamino and then again on the landing platform. Hunter had wished everyday since then, that he had done more to get Crosshair to go with them.
"Don't act like you care, Hunter." Came the crude response. He still didn't look at Hunter or move. Hunter was knew that Crosshair didn't want him to see him vulnerable but Hunter also knew he needed to push him, just a bit, to get him to open up and let everything out. Crosshair was a closed off person and preferred to keep everyone at arms length. He rarely opened up to his brothers but when he did, it was always to one of them, never anyone outside the squad. So Hunter knew that whatever Crosshair had went though; he had gone through it alone. Holding everything in.
"Crosshair, look at me." Hunter commanded in his strict Sargent voice.
"Leave me alone! I am not one of you anymore." The sorrow in Crosshair's voice along with his words was enough for Hunter to feel like his heart had just been sliced into.
Hunter moved slowly and carefully into the small space next to Crosshair. With his back to the wall, his legs stretched out, Crosshair was to his left and the stack of creates were to his right. He placed his hands in his lap and settled in to wait. Hunter was determined to not leave until Crosshair and him were on good terms and that he knew Crosshair was going to be okay. Hunter also promised himself that he would never leave Crosshair behind ever again no matter what.
Crosshair's breath hitched as Hunter moved closer. And Hunter could sense him fighting for control of himself.
"Listen, I know I did you wrong. When I first left you on Kamnio, it was because you were trying to kill us. Then we didn't come back because it was too dangerous. That wasn't fair to you. We let you down...I let you down."
Hunter paused, waiting to see if Crosshair would respond, in which he did not. Hunter knew he was waiting on him to continue so Hunter pushed passed the lump in his throat, took a deep breath and continued.
"When you brought us back to Kamnio and I stunned you, I was bringing you with us. I was going to make sure you had your inhibitor chip removed. Then I was going to give you a chance like you gave us. But things went wrong, you woke up and you chose the Empire over us again. I should have pushed harder for you to come with us-no i should have...I should have begged you to come with us."
Hunter's voice broke at the last sentence and he gulped. Blinking back the burning behind his eyes, he looked over to Crosshair. Who slowly lifted his head but didn't turn to look at him or speak.
"But your wrong Cross, you are one of us. Always have been, even after everything."
"32 rotations...."
"What?"
"32 rotations, I spent on that platform, wishing you would come back for me. Wishing I'd gone with you." Crosshair whispered and Hunter felt his heart stop as the thought of 32 rotations-longer then a month- ran through his mind. Hunter felt broken, knowing his brother had spent a whole month on that platform before the Empire showed up for him.
"I'm so sorry Crosshair." Hunter responded horsely. Crosshair scoffed. "I don't want your pity."
"I don't pity you, I feel responsible." Hunter responded with the truth because he did indeed feel responsible and guilty.
Crosshair finally looked at Hunter, eyes red from crying, tear tracks still visible on his thin face. He had his lips pressed together in a line with a slight scowl. Hunter could see the emotional turmoil in his intense gaze and hear his uneven, heavy breathing as his heartbeat raced. "It wasn't your fault Hunter. You just did what you needed to. You did what you could to protect the other's." Crosshair said quietly in a much calmer voice.
Hunter realized that Crosshair had just needed him to admit he was wrong and apologize for not coming back for him for Crosshair to forgive him. Hunter felt relief wash over him but he wasn't sure if he'd ever really truly forgive himself for leaving Crosshair behind.
"My chip stopped working right after I got burned on Bracca. I wanted to come back but half the time my chip was still working...controlling me, and I couldn't leave."
"You could have called us Cross. We would have came for you if we had known."
"I couldn't...I'm a monster, Hunter. I've done terrible things. Things I didn't want to do but couldn't stop myself....because good soilders follow orders." Crosshair whispered, looking utterly broken. Hunter felt his chest tighten with sorrow for his younger brother.
"The Empire played you, they made you do those things. It was the Empire not you." Hunter reassured. Placing a hand on Crosshair's shoulder.
"I don't belong here...I'm not a good person-not like you...or the others."
"You do belong here Crosshair, you always have and you always will. We are your family. We want you." Hunter stated firmly.
It was with this that Crosshair finally broke down and started to sob loudly and uncontrollably. Hunter reached forward and pulled Crosshair close as his brother crumbled to piece in his arms. Crosshair laid his head on Hunter's shoulder, as his tears soaked Hunter's shirt.
Crosshair leaned into his brothers touch, he hadn't been held in so long by anybody. He had been so lonely for so long. He'd never admit to Hunter or anyone else but he secretly loved the wrestling with Wrecker or the rare occasions he would get a pat on the back from Hunter, Tech, or Echo. Feeling the loving touch of his brother made him sob all the harder. Making him wish for the millionth time, that this would have never happened to him. That he would have never left his brothers in the first place.
Hunter sat there with his arms wrapped tightly around Crosshair for a long time. Hunter didn't speak. Just being there for his brother and letting him get it all out. Eventually, the sobbing started to quiet away and when Crosshair's breathing was almost back to normal, he pulled away, wiping his nose with the back of his hand. He settled next to Hunter with his back against the wall. Looking away from his brother.
Hunter knew it was alot for Crosshair to let anyone see him so vulnerable. He knew his little brother didn't like to show any weakness so he wanted to remind him that it was okay to open up every once in a while. "It's okay to be human Cross, I will always be here for you. I won't ever leave behind again....whenever you need to talk, I will be here. And I won't tell anybody. I promise you."
Crosshair hummed, processing the words. After a few minutes of quiet, he finally turned back to Hunter. "Thank you, for bringing me home." He said so quietly, that Hunter wouldn't have heard him if he didn't have enhanced hearing. Hunter felt happiness rush through him, and smiled softly at Crosshair. He knew, then, that Crosshair would eventually be okay. Yes it would take time, but he would be okay. And he was home with them. Once again, they were all together again.
"Welcome home, brother."
A quick drawing of out favourite ✨️twins✨️ as cadets
LISTEN
sometimes Wrecker just has to
YEET his brothers and I respect that.
My favorite Hunter, top tier Hunter, is the one that has a playful side. It might not come out all the time but it sure is there. As a person who has siblings I have to say that when your sibling is being Annoying™️ you are 100000% done with them and will complain about their antics in the moment but those are usually the memories you look back on with fondness. (At least one my experience anyway!)
Tech’s ramblings are ✨chefs kiss✨ and I adore him and all of his nerdy info dumping.
Crosshair deserves to be (affectionately) bullied and Hunter is amazing at that.
I’m so glad you liked it and I loved hearing all of your thoughts on it! I’m glad these silly spooky themed fics are being enjoyed!
Hunter as the girl from The Ring? It's more likely than you think.
The second installment of my silly spooky things for October is up on Ao3! I'm so excited for you to read it and I hope you enjoy it!
did a lil quick sketch of Tech a while ago heart emoji
here you go tumblr, have my dog as Tech
DTIYS for @wrenkenstein :0 First of all how DARE you make me draw them again. Second of all how DARE you make me draw armor. betrayal </333
I am trying to practice faces though! And making up my own backgrounds and environments and I like this one!! Ik this is for Insta but I don't really post there anymore so. teehee. tumblr audience gets this one <3
After That I am not feeling well. Just left my watch party and genuinly couldn’t even comprehend what anyone said about it let alone Remember what anyone said. I am just Numb
Some of My Favorite Autistic (or ASD coded) Characters : Boys
Lt. Commander Data - Star Trek: the Next Generation (1987)
Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock (2010)
Thrawn - Star Wars (1992)
Subaru Mikazuki - My Roommate is a Cat (2019)
Damian Wayne - Son of Batman (2014)
Newt Scamander - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Drax the Destroyer - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic - Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (2006)
Donatello “Donnie” Hamato - Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018)
Tech - Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021)
Dipper Pines - Gravity Falls (2012)
Rei Suwa - Buddy Daddies (2023)
Abed Nadir - Community (2009)
Hunter - Owl House (2020)
Seto Kaiba - YU-GI-OH! (2000)