Why The Empire Never Used Boba Fett's Scorpion Droids
Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Book of Boba Fett episode 7!
The Book of Boba Fett episode 7 saw the Pyke Syndicate use two devastating Scorpenek Annihilator Droids against the former bounty hunter and his allies — but it's unclear why the Empire didn't ever do the same. The dramatic The Book of Boba Fett ending served as a reminder of the brutality of the Clone Wars, when the Pykes unleashed two old Separatist droids on Mos Espa. It understandably left many viewers puzzled about why the Empire, which had no qualms about constructing planet-destroying superweapons, never used this kind of battle droid.
The Scorpenek Annihilator Droids numbered among the Separatists' rarest, most dangerous units — likely reflecting the sheer expense of constructing them. Their shields were resistant against most weapons-fire and even against lightsabers, while their firepower was sufficient to lay waste to entire platoons of Clone Troopers. During the Clone Wars, Scorpenek droids were often accompanied by several Droidekas, protected by their energy shields and making them even more dangerous. Given how effective the Scorpeneks were in The Book of Boba Fett, it is indeed surprising the Empire never made the most of this technology.
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It's easy to underestimate the cultural impact the Clone Wars had on the galaxy, though. Anti-droid sentiment flared after the Clone Wars, with many blaming droids for the destruction and suffering caused during the conflict. When Palpatine established his Empire, he made a public show of destroying the Separatists' droids as part of his attempt to present himself as the galaxy's savior. This anti-droid sentiment became firmly
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