Obi-Wan Kenobi: They should have checked in from the Rishi station hours ago. It appears your captain follows orders as well as you do.
Anakin Skywalker: Perhaps Cody is boring Rex with standard procedures and protocol.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 5, with the title of ‘Rookies’ (1×05). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 5
- Episode Name: Rookies
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We find this “backhanded compliment” from Obi-Wan hilarious. It perfectly summarizes the reputation of Rex and Anakin as the “problem children” of the Grand Army of the Republic.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Obi-Wan notes that Rex is being unresponsive, comparing his lack of discipline to Anakin’s. Anakin’s attempt to defend Rex by blaming Cody’s “boring” procedures is a classic bit of deflection.
Fun facts & Trivia
This quote highlights that even at this early stage, Rex’s personality was already being shaped by Anakin’s unconventional leadership.
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