Episode 2 of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" introduces Lady Durand with a chilling display of her unyielding justice, as she swiftly condemns a rebellious captain to his demise, executing a ruthless and swift "trial" by fate. Following this, Hunter and Wrecker secure a crucial deal with the enigmatic Lady, bringing forth a member of the notorious Pyke Syndicate who had tarnished the Durand name. In return, Lady Durand bestows upon them a data puck, a key to unlocking the whereabouts of Hemlock.
Haunted by the memory of Omega's cherished stuffed toy, Hunter's impatience boils over, yearning to strike at the Imperial Base without the aid of Echo and Wrex. The data, however, leads them astray to Hemlock's abandoned base, now a charred husk of its former self. As they venture closer, a treacherous ambush unfolds, orchestrated by two youthful clones, Stak and Deke, who, upon recognizing the Bad Batch's plight, decide to lend a hand.
Their journey is further hindered by the Empire's sinister experimentation—gargantuan vines that lash out with deadly intent. Despite the daunting obstacle, the team triumphs over the unnatural threat with swift precision. Mox, the third young clone, guides them through the ruins, revealing the secrets to retrieving a vital data pad. Deke accompanies Hunter and Wrecker on this perilous quest, battling more of the slithering vines and spore-infested horrors along the way.
As Hunter and Rex fend off the monstrous, fang-bared vines, Deke delves into the data terminal. Meanwhile, Mox and Stak embark on a curious exploration of the Batch's ship, only to be drawn back to the fray by Deke's urgent distress call. Arriving just in the nick of time, they witness a grotesque sight—all the vines converging into a colossal, sarlacc-like maw. With split-second timing, Mox and Deke drop a crate of thermal detonators into its gaping maw, sealing its fate.
The data pad, at long last, divulges but a sector code, a mere clue to Hemlock's new lair. Hunter, mindful of the young clones' potential, directs them towards a small island from seasons past, encouraging them to forge their own paths, unshackled from the chains of soldierly existence. As for Hunter and Wrecker, their mission remains unfinished, their resolve unbroken as they press onward towards their ultimate quarry.
