Clone Wars Appreciation Blog

A celebration of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Final Round

Umbara Arc (S4E7, S4E8, S4E9, S4E10)

Fives Arc (S6E1, S6E2, S6E3, S6E4)

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9, S7E10, S7E11, S7E12)

Voting ended onAug 7

This is it folks! The final round to determine which Clone Wars story arc is the best! Who will prevail? You have one week to vote for your favorite! As always, propaganda and reblogs are encouraged!

Umbara Arc (S4E7 Darkness on Umbara, S4E8 The General, S4E9 Plan of Dissent, S4E10 Carnage of Krell)

When Anakin is forced to temporarily turn over command of his clone troopers to a new commander, the Jedi Pong Krell, tensions begin to run high as the clones are assigned with a very deadly mission to take the capital of Umbara. After the Republic conquers an Umbaran airbase, General Krell orders Rex and his men on towards the heavily fortified capital. Realizing there's a better plan, several clone troopers disobey orders to carry out a rogue, covert operation.

Fives Arc (S6E1 The Unknown, S6E2 Conspiracy, S6E3 Fugitive, S6E4 Orders)

Clone trooper Tup succumbs to a mysterious mental illness that results in the shocking death of a Jedi Master. Unable to account for his murderous actions, Tup is sedated and sent back to Kamino for examination. With the help of medical droid AZI-3, Fives is determined to get to the bottom of Tup's condition and uncovers a secret buried deep within the Republic's cloning program. The body of clone trooper Tup is scheduled for transport to Coruscant, where Chancellor Palpatine's own doctors will closely examine it. ARC Trooper Fives breaks protocol and defies orders to dig up answers, and discovers that there is an organic construct of unknown purpose hidden in the brains of all clone troopers.

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9 Old Friends Not Forgotten, S7E10 The Phantom Apprentice, S7E11 Shattered, S7E12 Victory and Death)

he Siege of Mandalore begins, and Ahsoka turns to Anakin and Obi-Wan for help. Ahsoka leads the siege and must go head to head with Darth Maul. Maul is captured and the Siege of Mandalore is won. But evil lurks elsewhere, and the galaxy will never be the same. In the wake of Order 66, Ahsoka and Rex must work together to survive.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Final Round

Umbara Arc (S4E7, S4E8, S4E9, S4E10)

Fives Arc (S6E1, S6E2, S6E3, S6E4)

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9, S7E10, S7E11, S7E12)

Voting ended onAug 7

This is it folks! The final round to determine which Clone Wars story arc is the best! Who will prevail? You have one week to vote for your favorite! As always, propaganda and reblogs are encouraged!

Umbara Arc (S4E7 Darkness on Umbara, S4E8 The General, S4E9 Plan of Dissent, S4E10 Carnage of Krell)

When Anakin is forced to temporarily turn over command of his clone troopers to a new commander, the Jedi Pong Krell, tensions begin to run high as the clones are assigned with a very deadly mission to take the capital of Umbara. After the Republic conquers an Umbaran airbase, General Krell orders Rex and his men on towards the heavily fortified capital. Realizing there's a better plan, several clone troopers disobey orders to carry out a rogue, covert operation.

Fives Arc (S6E1 The Unknown, S6E2 Conspiracy, S6E3 Fugitive, S6E4 Orders)

Clone trooper Tup succumbs to a mysterious mental illness that results in the shocking death of a Jedi Master. Unable to account for his murderous actions, Tup is sedated and sent back to Kamino for examination. With the help of medical droid AZI-3, Fives is determined to get to the bottom of Tup's condition and uncovers a secret buried deep within the Republic's cloning program. The body of clone trooper Tup is scheduled for transport to Coruscant, where Chancellor Palpatine's own doctors will closely examine it. ARC Trooper Fives breaks protocol and defies orders to dig up answers, and discovers that there is an organic construct of unknown purpose hidden in the brains of all clone troopers.

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9 Old Friends Not Forgotten, S7E10 The Phantom Apprentice, S7E11 Shattered, S7E12 Victory and Death)

he Siege of Mandalore begins, and Ahsoka turns to Anakin and Obi-Wan for help. Ahsoka leads the siege and must go head to head with Darth Maul. Maul is captured and the Siege of Mandalore is won. But evil lurks elsewhere, and the galaxy will never be the same. In the wake of Order 66, Ahsoka and Rex must work together to survive.

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Congratulations to our winner! Can anyone say they were really surprised? The action, the glory, and the heartache of the series finale are just too perfect. Thanks to everyone who participated! If you have any other poll bracket ideas, feel free to send them my way!

[ndekvart]

They decided to come to the Temple’s Halloween party as each other and Anakin drew the unlucky straw… (he secretly adores his look but will never admit it 🤭)

[pastel-kaleesh]

LOOK AT THIS

This is the TCW concept art of the statues in Lair of Grievous!!

I really love the designs of the first third, with Qymaen's gorgeous, long and silky hair that we were robbed of. Heavy metal cover pose my beloved... I even based my design of him off these sketches :3

I can also see where people got the idea for locs on Qymaen with the second third, very nice 😁

I hope they end up revisiting these sketches for newer Kaleesh/Qymaen art, there's so much potential 😫

[joestupid420]

found a couple more

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THE CLONE WARS 3.16 ✶ Altar of Mortis

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may the 4th be with you ✨

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Four (part 3)

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1, S1E5, S3E2)

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9, S7E10, S7E11, S7E12)

Voting ended onJul 26

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1 Clone Cadets, S1E5 Rookies, S3E2 Arc Troopers)

Five headstrong clones struggle to complete their training on Kamino. These cadets -- Hevy, Cutup, Droidbait, Fives, and Echo -- are unable to work as a team. As Shaak Ti and the drill instructors debate the cadets' fate, the clones learn to work together and accept their destiny as soldiers. Later, while stationed on a distant outpost, clone officers Rex and Cody must inspire this rookie unit to believe in themselves to stave off a droid commando invasion. The surviving clones end up back on Kamino to help fight off a Separatist invasion.

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9 Old Friends Not Forgotten, S7E10 The Phantom Apprentice, S7E11 Shattered, S7E12 Victory and Death)

he Siege of Mandalore begins, and Ahsoka turns to Anakin and Obi-Wan for help. Ahsoka leads the siege and must go head to head with Darth Maul. Maul is captured and the Siege of Mandalore is won. But evil lurks elsewhere, and the galaxy will never be the same. In the wake of Order 66, Ahsoka and Rex must work together to survive.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Four (part 2)

Lawless Arc (S5E1, S5E14, S5E15, S5E16)

Umbara Arc (S4E7, S4E8, S4E9, S4E10)

Voting ended onJul 26

Lawless Arc (S5E1 Revival, S5E14 Eminence, S5E15 Shades of Reason, S5E16 The Lawless)

Fueled by vengeance and rage, the newly reunited brothers Savage Opress and Darth Maul spread terror and violence across the galaxy. As the Sith brothers forcibly recruit Hondo Ohnaka and his pirates, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Adi Gallia chase them down, leading to a deadly confrontation. After suffering a brutal defeat, Savage and Maul forge an alliance with Death Watch to target a common enemy: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Backed by the criminal underworld, the Sith and Death Watch launch an attack on Mandalore.

Umbara Arc (S4E7 Darkness on Umbara, S4E8 The General, S4E9 Plan of Dissent, S4E10 Carnage of Krell)

When Anakin is forced to temporarily turn over command of his clone troopers to a new commander, the Jedi Pong Krell, tensions begin to run high as the clones are assigned with a very deadly mission to take the capital of Umbara. After the Republic conquers an Umbaran airbase, General Krell orders Rex and his men on towards the heavily fortified capital. Realizing there's a better plan, several clone troopers disobey orders to carry out a rogue, covert operation.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Four (part 1)

Fives Arc (S6E1, S6E2, S6E3, S6E4)

Zygerria Arc (S4E11, S4E12, S4E13)

Voting ended onJul 26

We're down to the final 6 now! Good luck! Remember to vote for your favorite arcs, and feel free to add propaganda for your faves as well!

Fives Arc (S6E1 The Unknown, S6E2 Conspiracy, S6E3 Fugitive, S6E4 Orders)

Clone trooper Tup succumbs to a mysterious mental illness that results in the shocking death of a Jedi Master. Unable to account for his murderous actions, Tup is sedated and sent back to Kamino for examination. With the help of medical droid AZI-3, Fives is determined to get to the bottom of Tup's condition and uncovers a secret buried deep within the Republic's cloning program. The body of clone trooper Tup is scheduled for transport to Coruscant, where Chancellor Palpatine's own doctors will closely examine it. ARC Trooper Fives breaks protocol and defies orders to dig up answers, and discovers that there is an organic construct of unknown purpose hidden in the brains of all clone troopers.

Zygerria Arc (S4E11 Kidnapped, S4E12 Slaves of the Republic, S4E13 Escape from Kadavo)

Zygerrian slavers are behind the sudden disappearance of an entire colony of people on the planet Kiros. As Anakin and Ahsoka rush to defuse a series of bombs planted by the slavers, Obi-Wan must fight with their imposing leader. To locate the missing colonists, Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka go undercover to infiltrate the slavers on Zygerria. They are eventually captured, and Anakin tries to convince the Zygerrian Queen that she too is a slave and pawn in an evil Separatist plot.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 6)

The Wrong Jedi Arc (S5E17, S5E18, S5E19, S5E20)

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1, S2E5, S3E2)

Voting ended onJul 22

Wrong Jedi Arc (S5E17 Sabotage, S5E18 The Jedi Who Knew Too Much, S5E19 To Catch a Jedi, S5E20 The Wrong Jedi)

Anakin and Ahsoka investigate a deadly bombing at the Jedi Temple. As the Republic military takes over the case, Ahsoka finds herself at odds with Admiral Tarkin. When she is framed for the bombing, the fugitive Ahsoka escapes to the criminal depths of Coruscant. When she is caught and put on trial for murder, Ahsoka faces her greatest challenge.

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1 Clone Cadets, S1E5 Rookies, S3E2 Arc Troopers)

Five headstrong clones struggle to complete their training on Kamino. These cadets -- Hevy, Cutup, Droidbait, Fives, and Echo -- are unable to work as a team. As Shaak Ti and the drill instructors debate the cadets' fate, the clones learn to work together and accept their destiny as soldiers. Later, while stationed on a distant outpost, clone officers Rex and Cody must inspire this rookie unit to believe in themselves to stave off a droid commando invasion. The surviving clones end up back on Kamino to help fight off a Separatist invasion.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 5)

Mandalore Arc (S2E12, S2E13, S2E14)

Lawless Arc (S5E1, S5E14, S5E15, S5E16)

Voting ended onJul 22

Mandalore Arc (S2E12 The Mandalore Plot, S2E13 Voyage of Temptation, S2E14 Duchess of Mandalore)

Alarming rumors about the peace-abiding Duchess Satine of Mandalore prompt Obi-Wan to investigate the secluded planet. Satine wants to keep Mandalore neutral in the Clone Wars, but the actions of a violent splinter group -- Death Watch -- threaten to push the planet towards war. Later, Duchess Satine travels from Mandalore to Coruscant on a diplomatic mission, with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and a team of troopers to defend her. As her luxurious starship, Coronet, makes its way through hyperspace, the Jedi must stop several assassination attempts, and Anakin discovers that Obi-Wan and the Duchess have a history together. On Coruscant, word reaches Duchess Satine that Death Watch is mobilizing, sparking a pre-emptive Republic invasion. On the run from Republic authorities, Satine and Obi-Wan set off to discover the group's true motives.

Lawless Arc (S5E1 Revival, S5E14 Eminence, S5E15 Shades of Reason, S5E16 The Lawless)

Fueled by vengeance and rage, the newly reunited brothers Savage Opress and Darth Maul spread terror and violence across the galaxy. As the Sith brothers forcibly recruit Hondo Ohnaka and his pirates, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Adi Gallia chase them down, leading to a deadly confrontation. After suffering a brutal defeat, Savage and Maul forge an alliance with Death Watch to target a common enemy: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Backed by the criminal underworld, the Sith and Death Watch launch an attack on Mandalore.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 4)

Corruption Arc (S3E5, S3E6)

Zygerria Arc (S4E11, S4E12, S4E13)

Voting ended onJul 22

Corruption Arc (S3E5 Corruption, S3E6 The Academy)

Padmé, on a diplomatic mission to Mandalore, guarantees the pacifist planet the Republic's full protection, but she and Duchess Satine soon find something sinister lurking beneath the planet's serene facade. Moogan smugglers have been sneaking in supplies, including bottled tea destined for the Mandalorian schools. To increase their profits, they have been diluting the tea with a hazardous chemical. Ahsoka is assigned to teach a class at a leadership academy on Mandalore. Soon after she arrives, Duchess Satine's zealous nephew -- Korkie -- and his classmates uncover a nefarious plot.

Zygerria Arc (S4E11 Kidnapped, S4E12 Slaves of the Republic, S4E13 Escape from Kadavo)

Zygerrian slavers are behind the sudden disappearance of an entire colony of people on the planet Kiros. As Anakin and Ahsoka rush to defuse a series of bombs planted by the slavers, Obi-Wan must fight with their imposing leader. To locate the missing colonists, Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka go undercover to infiltrate the slavers on Zygerria. They are eventually captured, and Anakin tries to convince the Zygerrian Queen that she too is a slave and pawn in an evil Separatist plot.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 3)

Umbara Arc (S4E7, S4E8, S4E9, S4E10)

Dooku Captured Arc (S1E11, S1E12)

Voting ended onJul 22

Umbara Arc (S4E7 Darkness on Umbara, S4E8 The General, S4E9 Plan of Dissent, S4E10 Carnage of Krell)

When Anakin is forced to temporarily turn over command of his clone troopers to a new commander, the Jedi Pong Krell, tensions begin to run high as the clones are assigned with a very deadly mission to take the capital of Umbara. After the Republic conquers an Umbaran airbase, General Krell orders Rex and his men on towards the heavily fortified capital. Realizing there's a better plan, several clone troopers disobey orders to carry out a rogue, covert operation.

Dooku Captured Arc (S1E11 Dooku Captured, S1E12 The Gungan General)

During their own attempt to kidnap Count Dooku, Anakin and Obi-Wan discover that the Sith Lord has already been captured by pirates. Hondo Ohnaka and his gang of pirates hold Dooku captive in their den on Florrum, and hold him for ransom. It's up to Anakin and Obi-Wan to see if the offer is too good to be true. Anakin and Obi-Wan also end up being captured by the pirates and held for ransom along with Count Dooku. While Anakin, Obi-Wan and Dooku unsuccessfully attempt to escape, the Republic sends the ransom via a special envoy, including Representative Jar Jar Binks.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 2)

Maul Returns Arc (S4E21, S4E22)

Fives Arc (S6E1, S6E2, S6E3, S6E4)

Voting ended onJul 22

Maul's Return (S4E21 Brothers, S4E22 Revenge)Savage Oppress ventures to a junk planet to find his long lost brother, Darth Maul. After Mother Talzin uses her magic to strengthen Maul, the two brothers set out on a quest for revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi who defeated Maul. Obi-Wan teams up with an unexpected ally to survive.

Fives Arc (S6E1 The Unknown, S6E2 Conspiracy, S6E3 Fugitive, S6E4 Orders)

Clone trooper Tup succumbs to a mysterious mental illness that results in the shocking death of a Jedi Master. Unable to account for his murderous actions, Tup is sedated and sent back to Kamino for examination. With the help of medical droid AZI-3, Fives is determined to get to the bottom of Tup's condition and uncovers a secret buried deep within the Republic's cloning program. The body of clone trooper Tup is scheduled for transport to Coruscant, where Chancellor Palpatine's own doctors will closely examine it. ARC Trooper Fives breaks protocol and defies orders to dig up answers, and discovers that there is an organic construct of unknown purpose hidden in the brains of all clone troopers.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Three (part 1)

Citadel Arc (S3E18, S3E19, S3E20)

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9, S7E10, S7E11, S7E12)

Voting ended onJul 22

Citadel Arc (S3E18 The Citadel, S3E19 Counterattack, S3E20 Citadel Rescue)

An elite team of Jedi and clone troopers led by Obi-Wan and Anakin attempt to free a captive Jedi general, Even Piell, from an impenetrable prison. Despite orders to the contrary, Ahsoka Tano tags along, though she proves indispensable when the infiltration mission begins to evolve. With freed prisoners in their possession and the brutal warden attempting desperately to thwart them, Obi-Wan and Anakin search for a way out of the Citadel and back to Coruscant.

Siege of Mandalore (S7E9 Old Friends Not Forgotten, S7E10 The Phantom Apprentice, S7E11 Shattered, S7E12 Victory and Death)

he Siege of Mandalore begins, and Ahsoka turns to Anakin and Obi-Wan for help. Ahsoka leads the siege and must go head to head with Darth Maul. Maul is captured and the Siege of Mandalore is won. But evil lurks elsewhere, and the galaxy will never be the same. In the wake of Order 66, Ahsoka and Rex must work together to survive.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Two (part 12)

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1, S1E5, S3E2)

Malevolence Arc (S1E2, S1E3, S1E4)

Zillo Beast Arc (S2E18, S2E19)

Voting ended onJul 18

For the final battle this round, we have three arcs going head to head! Only one will come out on top!

Domino Squad Arc (S3E1 Clone Cadets, S1E5 Rookies, S3E2 Arc Troopers)

Five headstrong clones struggle to complete their training on Kamino. These cadets -- Hevy, Cutup, Droidbait, Fives, and Echo -- are unable to work as a team. As Shaak Ti and the drill instructors debate the cadets' fate, the clones learn to work together and accept their destiny as soldiers. Later, while stationed on a distant outpost, clone officers Rex and Cody must inspire this rookie unit to believe in themselves to stave off a droid commando invasion. The surviving clones end up back on Kamino to help fight off a Separatist invasion.

Malevolence Arc (S1E2 Rising Malevolence, S1E3 Shadow of Malevolence, S1E4 Destroy Malevolence)

An attack by a devastating new Separatist weapon -- the powerful starship Malevolence -- leaves Jedi Master Plo Koon and his clone troopers struggling to survive until Anakin and Ahsoka can find them. With the help of his Padawan Ahsoka and Jedi Master Plo Koon, Anakin utilizes new long-range Y-wing bombers to lead a bold strike on General Grievous' warship, the Malevolence, and its destructive weapon. Padmé Amidala and C-3PO are taken hostage by General Grievous, leaving Anakin and Obi-Wan to save the Senator and complete the destruction of the Malevolence.

Zillo Beast Arc (S2E18 The Zillo Beast, S2E19 The Zillo Beast Strikes Back)

Desperate to turn the tide of a fierce battle on Malastare and win a strategic alliance with the Dugs, Chancellor Palpatine orders the Jedi to drop the Republic's newest super-weapon, an untested electro proton bomb. Unfortunately, the bomb's blast awakens an ancient and fearsome Zillo Beast, a monster of legendary size and ferocity.

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Best Clone Wars Story Arc Contest: Round Two (part 11)

Corruption Arc (S3E5, S3E6)

Martez Sisters Arc (S7E5, S7E6, S7E7, S7E8)

Voting ended onJul 15

Corruption Arc (S3E5 Corruption, S3E6 The Academy)

Padmé, on a diplomatic mission to Mandalore, guarantees the pacifist planet the Republic's full protection, but she and Duchess Satine soon find something sinister lurking beneath the planet's serene facade. Moogan smugglers have been sneaking in supplies, including bottled tea destined for the Mandalorian schools. To increase their profits, they have been diluting the tea with a hazardous chemical. Ahsoka is assigned to teach a class at a leadership academy on Mandalore. Soon after she arrives, Duchess Satine's zealous nephew -- Korkie -- and his classmates uncover a nefarious plot.

Martez Sisters Arc (S7E5 Gone With a Trace, S7E6 Deal No Deal, S7E7 Dangerous Debt, S7E8 Together Again)

Ahsoka Tano, no longer part of the Jedi Order, finds herself in the lower levels of Coruscant, where she meets sisters Trace and Rafa Martez. The sisters get tangled up with the Pyke Syndicate, and it's up to Ahsoka to help them get out alive.

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The Corruption arc takes the win!