Summary

I've been talking repeatedly about this essay and initially thought it would only take a few days to write. That was in January. Half a year later, I managed to gather all the material, ideas, and thoughts, hopefully organizing and transporting them coherently. Finally, I can announce ....

Summary

In the galaxy far, far away, the Clone Wars represent not only a time of intense military conflict but also a period of profound economic and political transformation, ultimately leading to the emergence of the Galactic Empire. At the heart of this transformation is the clone army, a force of genetically engineered soldiers created by the Kaminoans. While the primary function of these clones is to serve as the Republic's frontline against the Separatist threat, their existence and upkeep generate significant economic opportunities and dependencies across the galaxy. Through a mix of analysis and speculation-induced personal world-building, this little exploration sets out to investigate the multifaceted ways the Republic profited from maintaining a clone army, extending beyond mere military advantage to encompass a complex web of economic, political, and social implications.

By considering the Kaminoans' strategic aspirations, the economic sectors bolstered by clone-related contracts, and the broader implications for the Republic's stability and public perception, we might gain a clearer understanding of the Clone Industrial Complex. Ultimately, this exploration reveals how the enslavement of clones became a cornerstone of the Republic's wartime and post-war economy, setting the stage and conditions for the triumphant rise of the Empire.

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I'll probably divide the whole piece in two or three parts because it got quite long (12 pages) and I don't want to exhaust everybody with that much meta, interpretation and speculation in one go.

I'm currently working on last revisions and expect to publish Part One on the weekend. After spending months of drafting and crafting, I'm concerned that it'll flop. So, I decided to upload an announcement first to hopefully create a little hype, or at least anticipation.

(tags for folks who expressed interest in reading this beforehand @canichangemyblogname , @ghosts-of-rishi , @clonehub )