CROSSHAIR
CT-9904, nicknamed 'Crosshair,' is an enhanced clone commando engineered with genetic mutations granting exceptional eyesight and preternatural marksmanship for Clone Force 99, the 'Bad Batch.' Following Order 66, his heightened military allegiance and augmented inhibitor chip led him to serve as an Imperial Commander before he eventually rejected the Empire, redeemed himself, and reunited with his squad.
Cronologia
Biografia
CT-9904, known as 'Crosshair,' is a specialized clone commando born as a defective clone of bounty hunter Jango Fett.
Engineered with genetic mutations that granted him extraordinary vision and sniping capabilities, he served as the long-range marksman for Clone Force 99, informally known as 'The Bad Batch.' During the Clone Wars, Crosshair completed high-risk covert missions for the Galactic Republic, including the Battle of Anaxes and the rescue of Echo on Skako Minor.
When Order 66 was issued, Crosshair's inhibitor chip partially activated, causing him to target Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume. After Imperial Governor Wilhuff Tarkin ordered his chip surgically enhanced on Kamino, Crosshair broke away from Clone Force 99 and was promoted to Imperial Clone Commander, leading the new conscripted human 'Elite Squad' to hunt down his former brothers. After witnessing the Empire's callous disregard for clones on the icy world of Barton-4—culminating in the death of Captain Mayday—Crosshair executed his commanding officer and was imprisoned at Mount Tantiss. He later escaped alongside Omega, rejoined Clone Force 99 on Pabu, and helped liberate Mount Tantiss before officially retiring from military service alongside Hunter and Wrecker.
Storia
Crosshair originated as CT-9904 on Kamino, produced from the genetic template of bounty hunter Jango Fett. Classified as a 'defective' clone due to his genetic mutations, his anomalies were recognized by Kaminoan technicians as militaristically advantageous rather than detrimental.
His primary trait was enhanced eyesight and extraordinary physical coordination, making him an unmatched sharpshooter.
Due to their unique mutations, CT-9904 and his squadmates were separated from standard clone troopers, whom Crosshair openly disdained as 'regs.' Alongside Hunter, Tech, and Wrecker, he became a core member of Clone Force 99—a commando unit named in memory of the deformed clone 99. Operating independently from standard Grand Army of the Republic command, the squad achieved a perfect 100 percent mission success rate during covert wartime operations. Crosshair developed a cold, pragmatic demeanor and a rigid view of military duty during these formative years. His identity was defined by absolute confidence in his sniping skills and reliance on Clone Force 99, forming the complex personal code that later drove his actions during the rise of the Galactic Empire.
I PEZZI DI CROSSHAIR
Poteri & Abilità
* Genetic mutations granting enhanced visual acuity and preternatural long-range marksmanship. * Master sniper skills, capable of calculating precise ricochet trajectories in high-stress combat. * Advanced combat commando training as an elite member of Clone Force 99. * Primary firearm: 773 Firepuncher sniper rifle with customized optical scopes and attachments.
* Specialized reflector disks used to bounce sniper bolts off surfaces to hit hidden targets around corners. * Modified Clone Commando armor, later customized with black and metallic grey Imperial Commander accents. * Built-in grapple hook system utilized for rapid vertical ascension and perching on sniper vantage points. * Ambidextrous shooting precision, successfully mastered using his non-dominant left hand after losing his right hand at Mount Tantiss.
Apparizioni
* **Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Season 7) (2020)**: Animated series debut in the four-episode Bad Batch arc (*The Bad Batch*, *A Distant Echo*, *On the Wings of KeRADS*, *Unfinished Business*). * **Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Seasons 1–3) (2021–2024)**: Main animated series featuring his role as an Imperial Commander, test subject, and redeemed commando. * **Star Wars: The Secrets of the Clones (2021)**: Reference book detailing Clone Force 99 and Crosshair's status during Order 66. * **LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)**: Playable DLC character included in *The Bad Batch Character Pack*.
* **Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories #11 (2023)**: Dark Horse comic issue featuring Clone Force 99 on a Clone Wars mission to Hylanth. * **Star Wars: Shatterpoint (2024)**: Tabletop miniatures game inclusion in the *Good Soldiers Follow Orders Squad Pack* by Atomic Mass Games. * **Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Ghost Agents (2024–2025)**: Five-issue comic miniseries following Clone Force 99 wartime covert ops. * **Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (2021–2025)**: Mobile/PC game playable character, featuring the updated 'Crosshair (Scarred)' variant added in March 2025. * **Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch – Rogue Agents (2025–2026)**: Four-issue Dark Horse comic series tracking missing Separatist technology.
Relazioni
* **Hunter (CT-9901)**: Clone squad leader; clashed fiercely with Crosshair over Order 66 and Imperial allegiance before reconciling on Pabu. * **Tech (CT-9902)**: Clone brother and technological specialist of Clone Force 99. * **Wrecker (CT-9903)**: Clone brother and heavy ordnance expert; engaged in friendly scoring competitions with Crosshair during battles. * **Echo (CT-1409)**: Former 'reg' clone commando rescued from Skako Minor by Crosshair and Clone Force 99 who joined the team. * **Omega**: Young female clone who escaped Mount Tantiss with Crosshair, helping him reconnect with his humanity and family. * **Captain Rex**: Clone Captain with whom Crosshair initially argued over 'regs,' but later respected.
* **Commander Cody**: Imperial clone commander who served with Crosshair on Desix before deserting the Empire. * **Captain Mayday**: Imperial clone officer on Barton-4 whose death caused Crosshair to break ties with the Empire. * **Wilhuff Tarkin**: Imperial Governor who ordered Crosshair's inhibitor chip enhancement and assigned him to lead conscripted human soldiers. * **Lieutenant Nolan**: Cruel Imperial officer executed by Crosshair for neglecting dying clone troopers. * **Vice Admiral Rampart**: Imperial commander who ordered the orbital bombardment of Tipoca City while Crosshair was present. * **Dr. Royce Hemlock**: Head of the Imperial Advanced Science Division at Mount Tantiss who subjected Crosshair to harsh experimentation.
Evoluzione
Crosshair undergoes one of the most compelling transformations in Star Wars animation. Initially presented as an arrogant sniper who openly degraded standard clones as inferior 'regs,' Crosshair relied entirely on his squad while maintaining a detached superiority toward all other soldiers. Following Order 66 and the surgical enhancement of his inhibitor chip, Crosshair embraced the Imperial doctrine of order and obedience. Crucially, even after secretly having his inhibitor chip removed, Crosshair voluntarily remained with the Empire out of a genuine belief that a soldier's highest calling was following orders.
However, as human conscripts phased out clones and Imperial commanders treated clone veterans as disposable machinery, Crosshair's belief in Imperial logic crumbled on the ice planet Barton-4 after Captain Mayday's death. His subsequent torture and imprisonment at Mount Tantiss stripped away his militaristic arrogance. Suffering from a severe hand tremor that impaired his shooting arm, Crosshair was forced to confront his trauma and vulnerability. Through his escape with Omega and reunion with his brothers on Pabu, Crosshair evolved from a cold Imperial officer into a humbled, protective brother willing to sacrifice everything for his family.
Da Collezione
For action figure collectors and high-end statue enthusiasts, Crosshair represents a favorite character due to his striking armor designs, dual allegiance variants (Bad Batch Commando vs. Imperial Commander), and distinct sniper accessories. Top manufacturers like Hot Toys, Hasbro, and Atomic Mass Games have created highly sought-after renditions of CT-9904. In the 1/6th scale market, Hot Toys produces a premium collectible figure featuring interchangeable head sculpts, detailed armor, and his complete sniper loadout.
This figure is widely considered a crown jewel for Bad Batch collectors due to its high accuracy and poseability. For 3.75-inch and 6-inch scale collectors, Hasbro offers Crosshair in both *Star Wars: The Vintage Collection* and *Star Wars: The Black Series*, featuring both his original Bad Batch commando look and Imperial armor variants, including new pre-orders announced following Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. Tabletop collectors can also acquire him as a detailed miniature figure in Atomic Mass Games' *Star Wars: Shatterpoint* pack *Good Soldiers Follow Orders* (2024).
Curiosità
* Crosshair utilizes specialized reflector disks to bounce his sniper bolts off surfaces and strike targets hidden behind cover. * Unlike most clones whose Imperial service was driven entirely by mind control chips, Crosshair voluntarily remained loyal to the Empire after his inhibitor chip was removed.
* Even after losing his dominant right hand to a CX trooper at Mount Tantiss, Crosshair landed a crucial sniper shot using his non-dominant left hand to free clone prisoners. * Crosshair and Clone Force 99 maintained a flawless 100 percent mission success rate during their covert Clone Wars operations for the Republic.
