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Part of the reason I thought there was no way Tech wasn’t coming back was because of how little his “death” impacted the plot of the show. The writers really decided they had to get rid of someone for “stakes” and then forgot about him. I kept thinking, “But they saw the last season of Rebels, right? Surely they know how to make a perma-death mean something.” And when there was no grief, barely name mentions, and no real plot motivation, I was convinced that was because he was coming back, since SURELY they wouldn’t treat the death of a main character as if he was just someone who showed up for one episode.

And then I realized I was wrong. They treated him worse than that. And that hurt.

I have seen the opinion floated several times that Tech's sacrifice ultimately turned out to basically be meaningless since the mission failed, they didn't save Crosshair or find Tantiss, and Omega was captured. To each their own opinion, of course, but I STRONGLY disagree with this take.

Okay, so, (surprise surprise) I'm a HUGE fan of Tech (literally since the moment he first graced our screens, it was favorite-at-first-sight). I wanted so badly for him to have survived. I didn't want him to be CX2 at first, but then the parallels just kept cropping up, but then it turns out he wasn't. I have now accepted that he really isn't coming back, but still wish the writers had allowed for more cathartic/healing moments by purposefully honoring Tech rather than doubling/tripling down all season long on the wrenching pain of the Tech-sized hole in the family.

But I cannot share the view that Tech's sacrifice was pointless.

Tech died on a mission he had pushed for in order to have the chance to save his brother.

Tech knew the mission was risky - OF COURSE he knew - but he wanted to take the chance, he didn't want to leave Crosshair behind when it turned out that Crosshair's choice to stay with the Empire had landed him into trouble.

Tech went to fix the rail car because he couldn't let his family remain sitting ducks for the Empire to shoot down.

Tech severed the connection and sacrificed himself to give his family a fighting chance.

The mission could either end in failure to rescue Crosshair, or inevitably end in the entire family dying. Tech chose the former option.

Tech sacrificed himself so his family could live - and regardless of the trials and hardships they faced afterwards, that sacrifice WAS meaningful. (Shoutout to my girl Omega for taking an awful situation - being captured - and seizing the opportunity to fulfill Tech's final goal of saving Crosshair.)

Their life on Pabu would not have been possible without Tech's sacrifice. Crosshair's freedom and life would not have been possible without Tech's sacrifice.

So, devastatingly painful as Tech's death is, it is only because of him that his family lived. And that is more than enough to make his sacrifice meaningful.

Now if only the show could have acknowledged this a little more clearly...

Also I despise Saw Gerrera even more than I despise Cid.

I love him!

happy tech tuesday and last ever bad batch eve :'( from me and the little doodle i did of tech, i just think he's neat

so gutted the shows coming to an end but i'm hopeful that we'll see the batch in future projects at some point ! just bc their story is ending doesn't mean we've seen the last of them i reckon

Legit. Let people have a safe space.

I’m checking the “tech lives” and “tbb tech lives” tags so that I can see fun fanart and avoid the constant funeral that is the main tag and I’m STILL seeing stuff about how dead Tech is.

Can we…not do that?

Look at this sexy sonuvabitch.

First up in my Bad Batch pinup series: Tech! Come get yall juice

Yes Tech has a receding hairline but I can and will continue to draw him with an undercut and no one can stop me

Who should I do next?

Bonus:

I love them.

Some more sweet Tech/Phee because I love this couple with all my heart. I need to see them happy together. They deserve to be happy. ❤️

I worked on this to give myself some comfort because season three is bringing me down, and to also practice shading. It’s still a bit messy, but I like it this way.

A warm thank you to all who favorited and reblogged my last Tech/Phee piece. I really appreciate it ❤️

tech from star wars: the bad batch

The way I have just been staring at this sexy MFer. 😍🙃🥵🤤

Trying my hand at this

So true. So true. I can’t wait to have him back.

Celebrating this week’s holiday by pairing this cherished man with a Vine classic. Happy Tech Tuesday! ⚡️

🥵

Tech is rad

And wears croakies 🕶️

He was meant to be skimboarding but it’s up to you, my fellow Tech stans. Surf or skim?

I need to save all these gifs.

I love that Tech never calls her “The kid”. And I truly think that even in the first half of season 1, it’s really clear that Tech has spent a lot of time teaching Omega all those skills that she uses to survive.

You think she learned droid repair from Hunter? Oh my, no.

Tech Turn = "sharp [turn] with zero thruster pull"

Tech Hug = Tech placing his hand on your shoulder

Examples:

Note #1: a Tech Hug is distinct from a 'Mega-Tech Hug, which involves short little Omega wrapping her arms around Tech's waist and trying to squeeze as tightly as Wrecker does, while Tech affectionately and awkwardly pats her back (examples exist in headcanon and artwork such as this from the talented @doodlingfoolishness :)

Note #2: a Tech Hug is also distinct from a Tech Twirl -

- and Tech Talks -

- and your general, everyday Tech Saves.

Quietly and discreetly slides over yet another clone drawing before my over-critical, self-deprecating, perfectionist brain finds something to get stuck on.

Sooooo, here's the prettiest boy ✨❤️

I could've waited until Tuesday but by then I likely would've felt like I had to fix something. (just a random side thought, I'm fucking devastated that my birthday won't land on Tech Tuesday this year 😭)

I need to get back to just doodling stuff fast. I'm building my own expectations too high with these higher-quality works.

He’s perfect I love him. 😍

techtober day 4 / monochromatic tech !

this might be my favourite drawing i've done of him yet. i love green and a speedy, expressive style when i do traditional art, so i'm very pleased with how he turned out :)

( @bring-backup-99 🥰 )

Oh wow! This is wonderful! I love it!

techtober day 6 / tech in a plaid scarf !

got him here in one of my favourite family tartans :')

LOOK AT THESE CORN MAZE CUTIES! Glad Omega convinced Tech to do it without a compass/datapad. 🤣💕

techtober day 5 / tech in a corn maze, ft omega :) they're having a cute autumnal day out

( @bring-backup-99 ☺️ )

Almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

techtober day 7 / candy apple tech !

ngl i was struggling so bad with this one, but when i was searching for refs i saw decorated candy apples and decided that was perfect.

This is so beautiful I want to cry. I really love them so much.

Happy Tech Tuesday! I finally finished this piece! A tender, playful moment between Tech and Phee underneath star fall.

Plan to make a print of this soon.

The Penguins of Madagascar but it's The Bad Batch

Tech Returns?

So yeah, people are freaking out because there's only 4 more episodes left in The Bad Batch :( but more importantly is that enough time to bring Tech back?

If the answer is yes you might be delusional. Emphasis on might, it could happen, and Tech can live happily ever after with Phee but honestly, when has romance ever worked out in Star Wars?

If the answer is no then listen to this: Crosshair had two season’s worth of redemption, the tale of the brother who willingly killed and burned down innocents for the Empire of His own free will. If Tech is CX-2 then he could be the reverse of Crosshair, the brother stripped of personality who willingly(?) kills and burns down innocents for the Empire of free will(?) but instead of redemption they never get him back. Again they have to live with having their brother trying to kill them knowing they can't get him back.

Hi! Your art is adorable! If you’re taking requests I think it would be super cute to see tech from tbb tookafied in your au. Him with his lil goggles would make anyone melt :’)

Hope you’re having an excellent day!

AHHHH

hi lovely, I’m sorry it took a hot minute to answer you!

Tooka Tech was actually one of my firsts along with crosshair! He just never got posted💕

I’ll have to update his design but here it is

May I request an aroace Tech, in the vein of what you just posted with aroace Fox, if your requests are still open? If so, thank you so much!

Don’t worry y’all Omega got it

One AroAce Tech right out of the oven!💕

(Also this is my first time drawing both but I hope it’s okay🫠)

*I’ll be doing request all month for characters and ships (if you send one in, please specify any flags or identities you may want one to have)right now if you do request it will mainly be clone wars and bad batch but!!! As long as it’s Star Wars I’m perfectly happy with anyone!