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Of course, the clones are actually under Palpatine’s control, having inhibitor chips in their brains that take away their agency. However, not even the Dark Lord of the Sith can stop some of the soldiers from making a difference. Here are the seven best Clone Troopers in Star Wars, ranked by the impact they make on the franchise.
7) Hunter
It’s impossible to talk about clones without mentioning the Bad Batch. A group of defective soldiers, they fight bravely during the Clone Wars under the leadership of Hunter. Fortunately, their chips don’t work, allowing them to avoid getting in the middle of Order 66. Hunter’s quick-thinking and tactical skills help him keep not only his brother but also Omega, another clone the Empire has big plans for, safe. Without him, there’s no telling how much further along the Empire’s cloning project gets.
6) Cody
Obi-Wan Kenobi leads his fair share of successful missions during the Clone Wars, and he shares the credit with Cody. While the clone commander loses his way because of Order 66, even shooting at the Jedi he was sworn to protect, he doesn’t stay on the Empire’s side for good. After a particularly nasty mission on Desix, Cody goes AWOL, realizing that he’s being used like a battle droid and not a person. Cody doesn’t make up for all of his mistakes by deserting, but he does enough to earn a spot on this list.
5) Echo
At the start of the Clone Wars, Echo is one of the most important members of the 501st Legion, led by Captain Rex. He even puts his life on the line for his brother on Lola Sayu and seemingly dies in action. However, the Separtists capture him and turn him into a cyborg that provides the evildoers with information. Once free, Echo doesn’t waste his second chance and joins the Bad Batch. All Echo wants to do is ensure that clones around the galaxy are safe, and he does a bang-up job.
4) Tech
While Echo and Hunter might make Clone Force 99 seem like a friendly bunch, Tech pushes back against that narrative with his brazen attitude. In a pinch, though, there’s nobody better at coming up with a solution to a problem. Sadly, the Bad Batch’s mission on Eriadu is too much for even him to handle. He sacrifices himself to let his brothers live, ensuring that they can continue to make the galaxy a safer place. That kind of selflessness puts Echo in some rare Star Wars company.
