Tipoca City - Blog Posts
Meet Renegade Force 99
Hello all!
We're Renegade Force 99, the muns for our AU Bad Batch, Renegade Force 99.
Our members are Hunter (@sergeant-migraine), Tech (@obviously-99), Crosshair (@toothpick-man), Wrecker (@kersplosion99), Echo, and Kix (@chronically-underpaid).
The details of our AU is as follows:
Season 1 followed canon up till the finale. Crosshair still stayed on the platform while the rest of the Batch left. During his time stuck there, he came to realize that not all of Tipoca city had been destroyed, and that some of his brothers were trapped in the rubble.
When he was picked up by the Empire, he made the decision to send out a covert message to Rex, anonymously apprising him of the situation. Rex made his way to Tipoca city with The Bad Batch, working to rescue their brothers (who had begun working to rebuild the city as an underwater stronghold). Over time, the clones work to rebuild this hidden underwater city, and Rex uses this as a base of operations for his rescue missions, bringing all troopers back to the city to be de-chipped when they escape the Empire.
The Batch also returns to New Tipoca City frequently, where they eventually pick up a team medic, Kix, who has escaped from a crashed ship where he was being held captive with the help of his brother, Fives.
Throughout the events of season 2, Crosshair sends covert messages to Rex, giving him warnings, though maintaining his anonymity. During the events of The Outpost, Crosshair fully defects, escaping with the 'body' of Mayday, fleeing to the hidden Tipoca City. Mayday is alive, but barely, and Kix is able to treat him. It takes a while, but Crosshair is re-integrated with his brothers, once again a part of the squad as they go out on missions, but always returning to New Tipoca City. As Crosshair did not need to be 'rescued,' the events of the finale did not occur, and as such Tech did not fall, and Omega is still safely with the batch.
Star Wars Republic Commando Intro Remake by Oleksandr Maziura
I've just come across this recently. This looks SO cool & incredibly detailed. If ANY OG Lucasarts Star Wars game deserves a remake, it's this gem of a video game, Star Wars Republic Commando (2005). Thank you so much Oleksandr Maziura for this Republic Commando Intro Remake.
In addition: Taun We's hand gesture was a really nice touch (showing her care & empathy towards Baby Boss). Also, after encountering that A-DSD Advanced Dwarf Spider Droid in the Training Simulator, I remember when playing the game I'd IMMEDIATELY toss a good ol' Detonator towards 'em, target 'em & then order ALL Squad Members to concentrate fire on THAT Target.
Back in the day I used to ❤️ using the Engage Target Command and see my Squad just unload their array of Blaster, Sniper & Anti-Armor rounds (in addition to their Thermal & EC (Electro-Static Charge) Detonators) while my Target's health just slowly drained away. Nothing beats Concentrated Firepower!
Star Wars Republic Commando (Released 02-28-2005)
"You have been born into dangerous times. A sharp mind can be the key to survival. But as often as not, it will be your inherent physical traits that win the day. And in this regard you will be superior to your more common brethren. For you are a Commando, an elite unit, something truly special."
-Kaminoan Taun We to Clone Commando-in-training Boss
❤️ this classic, dope video game. (And the novels, too.) Hard to believe this was released 20 yrs. ago. Would've been SO cool if we had a Remaster or even a Republic Commando II sequel.
❤️ when playing Republic Commando how whenever Boss (AKA Delta Squad Leader AKA RC-1138 AKA 38 AKA Clone Commando Sergeant Boss) drew his BlasTech Industries DC-15S pistol, he would always spin it - just like Jango Fett, Boba Fett, Captain Rex, etc.
Also ❤️ that right-to-left laser-wipe that would clear away icky fluids that splattered on your helmet's T-Visor after any close encounters with hostiles & your Armor's trusty Knuckle Plate Vibroblade.
A-A-AND also ❤️ discovering a Jedi's lightsaber aboard the assault ship The Prosecutor which led to this line from Boss: "An elegant weapon for a more civilized time, eh? Well, guess what? Times have changed…!"
It's little details like these that make the lore of Star Wars, Star Wars video games & the Star Wars universe so immersive & enjoyable.
Poor Sev.
