S2 - Episode #7: Clone Troopers vs Stormtroopers

KEYWORDS:


Star Wars, Stormtroopers, Clone Troopers, evolution, perception,
moral responsibility, individuality, free will, indoctrination,
brainwashing, orders, ethics, morality, clone troopers,
stormtroopers, Star Wars, order, Jedi, Rebel Alliance, Empire,
redeemability, logistics


 


TAKEAWAYS:


The perception of Stormtroopers and Clone Troopers has evolved
over time, with a shift from seeing them as faceless soldiers to
recognizing their individuality and personal histories.


The Clone Troopers were bred and programmed to follow orders
without question, but their actions raise questions about their
moral culpability.


Stormtroopers, on the other hand, were recruited or conscripted
and underwent extensive indoctrination and conditioning. Their
level of moral responsibility is also a subject of debate.


The distinction between following orders and exercising free will
is a key factor in determining the moral culpability of these
soldiers.


The portrayal of these characters in different Star Wars media,
such as The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, humanizes them and
highlights their individuality and struggles. Clone troopers and
stormtroopers have different origins and abilities, with clone
troopers being enhanced copies of Jango Fett and stormtroopers
being random individuals with varying skills.


The Jedi's involvement in the Clone Wars goes against their role
as peacekeepers, and their disregard for the well-being of clone
troopers contradicts their philosophy.


The Rebel Alliance and the Empire are not entirely good or bad,
and their actions are influenced by self-interest and the
complexities of war.


The redeemability of clone troopers and stormtroopers is
subjective, with some individuals being more forgivable than
others.


The logistics of running the Empire and the daily lives of
stormtroopers are complex and would make for an interesting
exploration.


 


SOUND BITES:


"They were just cogs in this evil machine."


"I really liked how in the sequels, they humanized them a lot."


"They were just following orders without question."


"The Empire doesn't have a set of ethics and values that they
require their soldiers to adhere to."


"Are the stormtroopers culpable? Yes, they are because they have
free will."


"The Jedi Order is at odds with the fundamental Jedi philosophy.”


 


CHAPTERS:


00:00 Introduction and Recap


08:11 Humanizing Stormtroopers and Clone Troopers


14:36 Moral Responsibility and Culpability


29:30 The Redeemability of Clone Troopers and Stormtroopers


36:32 The Logistics of Running the Empire and the Daily Lives of
Stormtroopers