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" Precious Cargo " is the seventh episode of the third season of , focused on the team's mission to transport a vital, mysterious asset—a young Zillo Beast—while protecting it from Imperial forces. The Story: A Mission of Moral Choice [S3E7] Precious Cargo
Clone Force 99 (the Bad Batch) is tasked with transporting a rare baby Zillo Beast, which the Empire is trying to exploit. in the Star Wars universe
The team is divided on whether to sell the creature for much-needed resources or protect it from suffering the same fate as the clone troopers—exploitation by the Empire. The Story: A Mission of Moral Choice Clone
Omega strongly advocates for the creature's freedom, leading the team to realize that they cannot operate with the same cold, utilitarian mindset as the Empire. They choose to return the baby to its natural habitat, prioritizing compassion over survival resources.