WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 5, "Rampage," streaming now on Disney+.
Throughout Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Wrecker has sustained numerous injuries, and they may be taking their toll. The most serious of these injuries occurred during the third episode, "Replacements," when the Havoc Marauder crashed. While this injury sidelined him for that episode, the latest episode, "Rampage," shows that he may still be dealing with its lasting effects.
Wrecker is the most physical fighter of the team, and as a melee threat, he is the most prone to getting banged around. However, Hunter's reactions show that Wrecker's injuries may be more serious than the ones Wrecker usually receives. At the beginning of "Rampage," Wrecker seems to be dealing with a headache. He still is clutching the side of his head where the Clones' inhibitor chips are located, indicating that his pain might be related to an issue with the chip. Hunter is concerned, and while Wrecker brushes him off, his concern shows that Wrecker's persistent pain is unusual for him.
This particular headache may be tied into the crash in "Replacements" and with his fight with Fennec Shand in "Cornered." When Wrecker fights Fennec to defend Omega, Fennec knocks him into a wall when he isn't wearing his helmet, leaving him knocked unconscious for a brief moment. However, even though the team doesn't make a big deal of this injury, it could have exasperated any lingering effects from the crash.
In "Rampage," the issues with Wrecker's injuries become even more apparent. Near the end of the episode, Wrecker has to fight with the baby rancor, Muchi, to establish dominance and convince the creature to return with the team to Cid. During the fight, Tech notes that the conflict has been going on too long and that Wrecker might be "losing his touch." Wrecker still succeeds in subduing Muchi, but he is visibly exhausted by the end of his battle.
Wrecker's persistent maladies could be a red herring or an excuse to sideline him, but they also could be evidence that something is seriously wrong with him. And this issue could be tied to his inhibitor chip, making Tech's research into the devices all the more necessary. The Bad Batch seems to believe they're immune from the effects of their programming, but as already evidenced by Crosshair, they still have a lot to learn.
Created by Dave Filoni, Star Wars: The Bad Batch stars Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang, Andrew Kishino and Ming-Na Wen. The second episode airs Friday on Disney+.
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