What Happened to Kamino and Cloning Experiments 10 Years After Revenge of the Sith?

Understanding the fate of Kamino and the cloning experiments post-Revenge of the Sith can be a subject of debate among Star Wars enthusiasts. Let's explore the various perspectives and what the Star Wars canon tells us.

Legends Version: Kaminoans and Cloning Experiments

The Star Wars Legends version of events is fairly inconclusive. In this?version, Kamino and its inhabitants, the Kaminoans, go quiet and are eventually forgotten after their initial contract with the Sith is completed. Interestingly, this is not an isolated incident, as it mirrors the Chiss' behavior, who also disappear from the galactic scene for a while.

The Kaminoans had been paid and fulfilled their contract. They kept to themselves by nature, and are pretty obscure, so they just went quiet and were eventually forgotten. It's not even the only time entire civilizations have fallen off the map.

This suggests a plausible and reasonable hypothetical for the fate of Kamino and its cloning experiments, although it lacks concrete evidence from official sources.

Disney Canon: A More Definitive Answer

The Disney Canon version, on the other hand, provides a more concrete answer. According to official Star Wars sources, the Kamino facilities were destroyed and the cloning experiments ended years later. Specifically, The Bad Batch series offers an in-depth look at what happened to Kamino and its inhabitants.

One key event mentioned in The Bad Batch is the destruction of Kamino by the Imperial Navy under the orders of Emperor Palpatine. This destruction occurred as a result of Kaminoans complaining about unpaid debts for the latest batch of clones. Palpatine chose to Voltemand the situation by having Kamino glassed, which not only resolved the financial issue but also helped to cover up part of the political intrigue involved in the Separatist Crisis and Emperor Palpatine's rise to power.

Nothing. Because something else had already happened to them: One year after Revenge of the Sith, they complained to Palpatine that they hadn't been paid for the latest deliveries of clones so he pulled a Phillip IV on them and had Kamino glassed by the Imperial Navy. It was cheaper than paying them and had the side benefit of covering up part of the conspiracy that had brought Palpatine to power.

Post-Destruction and Continued Cloning

While Kamino itself was destroyed, the cloning technology didn't end with the fall of the Republic. The Imperial Navy continued to use cloning technology for various purposes, and Moff Gideon had ambitious plans to create clones that could be Force-sensitive. However, these plans ultimately failed when Din Djarin destroyed all the clones he created through a simple mechanism.

Moff Gideon wanted to clone himself and make those clones Force sensitive but the experiment disastrously failed when Din Djarin simply pressed a button and destroyed all of Gideon’s clones. I’m sure he actually did die in the fire, but people think the Gideon in the Season 3 finale was another clone because he didn’t have a mustache, but he could've easily got it shaved off while he was in the New Republic’s custody.

Additionally, the last known orbital bombardment of Kamino occurred in 19 BBY, as reported in The Bad Batch series. Vice Admiral Rampart, acting on the orders of Grand Vizier Mas Amedda, ordered the destruction of Kamino, including the orbital bombardment of Tipoca City and other cloning facilities.

Tipoca City and every other city and cloning facility were destroyed in 19 BBY via orbital bombardment ordered by Vice Admiral Rampart of the Galactic Empire, who was himself acting on the orders of Grand Vizier Mas Amedda.

Conclusion

The fate of Kamino and its cloning experiments is a topic of interest for Star Wars fans. While there are different versions of events depending on the canon, the Disney canon provides a more concrete and definitive account of what happened to Kamino. However, the destruction of Kamino did not mark the end of cloning technology, as the technology was used by other factions, leading to further experimentation and ultimately shaping the events of the Star Wars saga.

Watch The Bad Batch to gain a deeper understanding of the history and events surrounding Kamino and its cloning experiments. The series offers a wealth of information that can answer many of the questions fans may have.

While it's understandable to have curiosity about the Star Wars universe, it's also important to be mindful of the available resources that can provide answers. For fans who want to understand the intricate details of the Star Wars universe, taking the time to watch the series and explore the official sources can be a rewarding experience.