Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021–…): Season 2, Episode 11 - Metamorphosis - full transcript
Welcome, Doctor.
All preparations have been
made for your arrival.
I would hope so.
Notify me once our
remaining vessels arrive,
and see to the
transfer of the assets.
Have the cargo taken below.
It's been a long
time, Mistress Se.
Indeed, Dr. Hemlock.
How it pains me to
see you like this.
Why does someone so talented prefer to
rot in a cell instead of using their gifts
to better the galaxy?
I am not especially
motivated to continue my work
after the Empire
destroyed my civilization.
What was done on
Kamino was unfortunate,
but know that your
research remains intact.
It'll now serve
a higher purpose.
The Emperor's purpose.
Don't you wish to be a part of
such a scientific achievement?
I know what Emperor Palpatine
seeks to accomplish,
and he will not
have my cooperation.
Perhaps you require
the right incentive.
Know that I'll be taking over
operations here on Tantiss,
and I can do far worse
than confine you to a cell.
And I'll
let you think on that.
Doctor.
We lost communication
with transport 904.
Have the recovery
teams begin a search.
We need that asset contained.
And, Emerie, were there any
other Kaminoans taken off-world
prior to the destruction
of Tipoca City?
Their prime minister.
He remains in Imperial
custody on Coruscant.
Have him brought here.
I wish to speak
to him personally.
Not sure what's
got you all twisted up in knots.
We were stranded on
that planet, Cid.
We needed you, and you left us.
You're fine now, aren't you?
And you got your ship back.
Yeah, with no help from you.
Do you wanna
mope or make money?
Because I got a tip
on a downed ship,
which means cargo
ripe for the taking.
I'll even give you
30% of the cut.
That is our standard percentage.
All right.
This one time, let's say 35%.
Okay, 40.
Fine, 50% as a token
of my goodwill,
that you seem to have forgotten.
I'm sending you the intel now.
Don't come back unless you
scavenge something valuable.
What makes you think
we'd come back at all?
Don't test me, Bandana.
Just get it done.
Severing ties with Cid
could be problematic,
considering what
she knows about us.
Perhaps we choose a
diplomatic solution
and complete this one
last mission for her.
Cid only sent coordinates.
No ship transponder code or
indication of what caused it to crash.
Limited intel. Huh.
There's a surprise.
How hard could
scavenging cargo be?
There's a village here.
That would explain how the
wreckage was reported so quickly.
The crashed vessel
appears mostly intact.
The cargo aboard should be in fair
enough condition to transport.
What kind
of ship is this?
Don't know.
No hull markings.
Based on the severity of the impact
and the lack of communication signals,
the crew aboard most
likely perished.
We don't know for sure. They
could be trapped inside.
Come on.
Where is everyone?
Oh, check it out.
High-volt electrostaff.
Something
unfortunate happened here.
Whatever did
this wasn't human.
I will get the power restored
and check data logs on the bridge.
By yourself?
Your concern is not
warranted. I will be fine.
Why is it so cold in here?
It's some kind of lab.
This medical
equipment is Kaminoan.
Huh. So,
what's it doing here?
It's their
cloning technology,
but this configuration is different
than anything I saw in Tipoca City.
Tech, find anything on the bridge?
Not yet.
Still rerouting
the reserve power.
Stand by.
The grid should be
restored momentarily.
Danger,
danger, danger, danger.
What happened?
What attacked this ship?
Danger.
These are reinforced walls.
What were they keeping in here?
I don't know,
but it's still on board.
Hunter,
what is that?
Back away slowly.
Tech, we've got a
problem. Get off the ship. Now!
I suspect this is
some type of research vessel.
We know!
And whatever they were
researching just got loose.
And it's
headed your way.
Does that thing look
different to you?
Fascinating.
Take cover.
The creature appears to be headed
in the direction of the village.
We're the
ones who let it out.
We have to neutralize it
before it hurts anyone.
How? Our
blasters are useless on it.
Given the fact that the crew
was most likely eaten by the creature,
- I doubt it is currently hungry...
- It ate the crew?
How is
that helping, Tech?
It ate the crew.
Access the lab files,
and find out what species we're
dealing with and how to stop it.
Mmm, I can help.
- I know my way around Kaminoan tech.
- Go.
Wrecker, with me.
See anything?
Zero, two, five.
Whoa!
Did you get it?
No.
This data is highly encrypted,
even within the ship's own system.
Start here.
This is used to extract and
manipulate a host's genetic material.
You are familiar with
this type of cloning?
Not exactly.
I heard rumors of other
Kaminoan experiments,
but Nala Se kept that
data away from me.
I think whatever they were
doing was happening off-world.
Look at this.
These appear to be designs using
the creature's genetic material
for modified armor plating.
That must be why it was
unaffected by our blaster fire.
Then how do we stop it?
Uncertain.
However, this confirms that
the species feeds on energy,
which propels its rapid growth.
You mean
it'll get even bigger?
Yes. Much bigger.
Hunter, the
creature is the same species
that attacked Coruscant
during the war.
You must not let it get
near the power grid,
or it will increase
exponentially in size.
Too late.
Stop it before it
gets any larger.
I'm trying!
We've got ships on our tail.
Where'd they come from?
Hold on.
Tech, Omega,
you've got Imperials inbound.
Get out of there.
On our way.
Tech, let's go.
Not yet. I am not finished
transferring all of the data.
Come on.
They're not killing it.
They're taking it.
Let's not be next.
Hunter, we are clear of the vessel
and heading to the landing zone.
Copy that.
The crashed vessel was part
of an Imperial cloning operation.
The Empire cloned
the Zillo Beast?
Yes and no.
The directive came straight
from the Supreme Chancellor
before he became Emperor.
What's he want with it?
The creature's genetic material
has the potential to be weaponized
in the hands of the
right scientist.
Where were they
taking the creature?
Unknown.
The ship did not have
a destination logged.
Hunter, there is far more
to this than we realized.
From what I have gathered,
I suspect the Empire did not destroy
the cities on Kamino to end cloning.
They merely wanted
to control it.
Send the data to Echo and Rex.
See what they can find out.
Doctor.
The creature has been recovered
and is now safely secured below.
Good.
And our other guest?
The shuttle is arriving now.
Did any of the
villagers see the Zillo?
Several.
The locals have been detained
and will be dealt with.
However, one vessel
escaped our assault.
It was a military-class shuttle.
Find out who it was.
Yes, sir.
Hello, Prime Minister.
Apologies. Former
Prime Minister.
Why have I been brought here?
The cooperation of your chief
scientist has not been forthcoming.
Nala Se's defiance
is problematic.
It must be frustrating
to have your resources
but lack the expertise
to achieve your goals.
And if you fail to convince her,
it won't be long before
you are in a cell like me.
Hmm.
I fear you misunderstand
your situation here.
If you know of a way to
persuade the scientist,
now would be the
time to mention it.
Indeed.
In exchange for my freedom.
I'm listening.
There is a particular
clone you must locate.
A young girl.
She is the key to
controlling Nala Se.
How very interesting.
It seems we have
much to discuss.
All preparations have been
made for your arrival.
I would hope so.
Notify me once our
remaining vessels arrive,
and see to the
transfer of the assets.
Have the cargo taken below.
It's been a long
time, Mistress Se.
Indeed, Dr. Hemlock.
How it pains me to
see you like this.
Why does someone so talented prefer to
rot in a cell instead of using their gifts
to better the galaxy?
I am not especially
motivated to continue my work
after the Empire
destroyed my civilization.
What was done on
Kamino was unfortunate,
but know that your
research remains intact.
It'll now serve
a higher purpose.
The Emperor's purpose.
Don't you wish to be a part of
such a scientific achievement?
I know what Emperor Palpatine
seeks to accomplish,
and he will not
have my cooperation.
Perhaps you require
the right incentive.
Know that I'll be taking over
operations here on Tantiss,
and I can do far worse
than confine you to a cell.
And I'll
let you think on that.
Doctor.
We lost communication
with transport 904.
Have the recovery
teams begin a search.
We need that asset contained.
And, Emerie, were there any
other Kaminoans taken off-world
prior to the destruction
of Tipoca City?
Their prime minister.
He remains in Imperial
custody on Coruscant.
Have him brought here.
I wish to speak
to him personally.
Not sure what's
got you all twisted up in knots.
We were stranded on
that planet, Cid.
We needed you, and you left us.
You're fine now, aren't you?
And you got your ship back.
Yeah, with no help from you.
Do you wanna
mope or make money?
Because I got a tip
on a downed ship,
which means cargo
ripe for the taking.
I'll even give you
30% of the cut.
That is our standard percentage.
All right.
This one time, let's say 35%.
Okay, 40.
Fine, 50% as a token
of my goodwill,
that you seem to have forgotten.
I'm sending you the intel now.
Don't come back unless you
scavenge something valuable.
What makes you think
we'd come back at all?
Don't test me, Bandana.
Just get it done.
Severing ties with Cid
could be problematic,
considering what
she knows about us.
Perhaps we choose a
diplomatic solution
and complete this one
last mission for her.
Cid only sent coordinates.
No ship transponder code or
indication of what caused it to crash.
Limited intel. Huh.
There's a surprise.
How hard could
scavenging cargo be?
There's a village here.
That would explain how the
wreckage was reported so quickly.
The crashed vessel
appears mostly intact.
The cargo aboard should be in fair
enough condition to transport.
What kind
of ship is this?
Don't know.
No hull markings.
Based on the severity of the impact
and the lack of communication signals,
the crew aboard most
likely perished.
We don't know for sure. They
could be trapped inside.
Come on.
Where is everyone?
Oh, check it out.
High-volt electrostaff.
Something
unfortunate happened here.
Whatever did
this wasn't human.
I will get the power restored
and check data logs on the bridge.
By yourself?
Your concern is not
warranted. I will be fine.
Why is it so cold in here?
It's some kind of lab.
This medical
equipment is Kaminoan.
Huh. So,
what's it doing here?
It's their
cloning technology,
but this configuration is different
than anything I saw in Tipoca City.
Tech, find anything on the bridge?
Not yet.
Still rerouting
the reserve power.
Stand by.
The grid should be
restored momentarily.
Danger,
danger, danger, danger.
What happened?
What attacked this ship?
Danger.
These are reinforced walls.
What were they keeping in here?
I don't know,
but it's still on board.
Hunter,
what is that?
Back away slowly.
Tech, we've got a
problem. Get off the ship. Now!
I suspect this is
some type of research vessel.
We know!
And whatever they were
researching just got loose.
And it's
headed your way.
Does that thing look
different to you?
Fascinating.
Take cover.
The creature appears to be headed
in the direction of the village.
We're the
ones who let it out.
We have to neutralize it
before it hurts anyone.
How? Our
blasters are useless on it.
Given the fact that the crew
was most likely eaten by the creature,
- I doubt it is currently hungry...
- It ate the crew?
How is
that helping, Tech?
It ate the crew.
Access the lab files,
and find out what species we're
dealing with and how to stop it.
Mmm, I can help.
- I know my way around Kaminoan tech.
- Go.
Wrecker, with me.
See anything?
Zero, two, five.
Whoa!
Did you get it?
No.
This data is highly encrypted,
even within the ship's own system.
Start here.
This is used to extract and
manipulate a host's genetic material.
You are familiar with
this type of cloning?
Not exactly.
I heard rumors of other
Kaminoan experiments,
but Nala Se kept that
data away from me.
I think whatever they were
doing was happening off-world.
Look at this.
These appear to be designs using
the creature's genetic material
for modified armor plating.
That must be why it was
unaffected by our blaster fire.
Then how do we stop it?
Uncertain.
However, this confirms that
the species feeds on energy,
which propels its rapid growth.
You mean
it'll get even bigger?
Yes. Much bigger.
Hunter, the
creature is the same species
that attacked Coruscant
during the war.
You must not let it get
near the power grid,
or it will increase
exponentially in size.
Too late.
Stop it before it
gets any larger.
I'm trying!
We've got ships on our tail.
Where'd they come from?
Hold on.
Tech, Omega,
you've got Imperials inbound.
Get out of there.
On our way.
Tech, let's go.
Not yet. I am not finished
transferring all of the data.
Come on.
They're not killing it.
They're taking it.
Let's not be next.
Hunter, we are clear of the vessel
and heading to the landing zone.
Copy that.
The crashed vessel was part
of an Imperial cloning operation.
The Empire cloned
the Zillo Beast?
Yes and no.
The directive came straight
from the Supreme Chancellor
before he became Emperor.
What's he want with it?
The creature's genetic material
has the potential to be weaponized
in the hands of the
right scientist.
Where were they
taking the creature?
Unknown.
The ship did not have
a destination logged.
Hunter, there is far more
to this than we realized.
From what I have gathered,
I suspect the Empire did not destroy
the cities on Kamino to end cloning.
They merely wanted
to control it.
Send the data to Echo and Rex.
See what they can find out.
Doctor.
The creature has been recovered
and is now safely secured below.
Good.
And our other guest?
The shuttle is arriving now.
Did any of the
villagers see the Zillo?
Several.
The locals have been detained
and will be dealt with.
However, one vessel
escaped our assault.
It was a military-class shuttle.
Find out who it was.
Yes, sir.
Hello, Prime Minister.
Apologies. Former
Prime Minister.
Why have I been brought here?
The cooperation of your chief
scientist has not been forthcoming.
Nala Se's defiance
is problematic.
It must be frustrating
to have your resources
but lack the expertise
to achieve your goals.
And if you fail to convince her,
it won't be long before
you are in a cell like me.
Hmm.
I fear you misunderstand
your situation here.
If you know of a way to
persuade the scientist,
now would be the
time to mention it.
Indeed.
In exchange for my freedom.
I'm listening.
There is a particular
clone you must locate.
A young girl.
She is the key to
controlling Nala Se.
How very interesting.
It seems we have
much to discuss.