Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2's Veteran Cameo Explained
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Obi-Wan Kenobi
A veteran clone trooper has a surprise appearance in Obi-Wan Kenobi, giving the Star Wars franchise a first and showing the tragic fate of one of its unsung heroes. Clone troopers were, tragically, brainwashed into murdering the Jedi and facilitating Palpatine’s fascist coup during Order 66, but the Empire had little use for them afterward. The unnamed veteran clone in Kenobi gave the series one of its most heartbreaking moments thus far, as well as including a practical clone trooper armored suit, a first for a live-action Star Wars production.
In Obi-Wan Kenobi “Part II,” the titular Jedi hero travels to Daiyu to rescue Princess Leia but is taken by surprise when he encounters a homeless Clone Wars veteran. The clone, played by Temuera Morrison and wearing the first physical suit of clone armor, asks for credits to pay for a warm meal, which Obi-Wan cautiously obliges. The clone doesn’t recognize Kenobi but is grateful for the credits.
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The veteran clone trooper’s armor includes a blue paint design, indicating that he’s a member of the famous 501st Legion. Considering how often the 501st worked alongside the 212 Attack Battalion (and thus Obi-Wan) in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the veteran’s inability to recognize the famed Jedi general is odd. After a decade of abuse from the Empire, civilians, and perhaps the process of overcoming brainwashing resulted in the veteran clone trooper’s failure to see that it was Obi-Wan Kenobi who gave him credits. However, while his response to Kenobi may seem strange, the veteran's appearance actually helps flesh out the history around Obi-Wan Kenobi and make the context of
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