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[–] NeatNit@discuss.tchncs.de 160 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

The worst part is it wasn't a tradition at all. XT-22 was just an asshole.

[–] rockerface@lemmy.cafe 110 points 3 weeks ago

That's how a lot of traditions begin. Some of them might have had a good reason behind them, some just got started and spread on a whim

[–] zqwzzle@lemmy.ca 35 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

They’re clones… aren’t they all assholes?

[–] ReginaPhalange@lemmy.world 21 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Yes... But Cleon 24 eventually tried to save Demerzel, While Cleon 23 turned insane and went on a murder spree.

[–] veroxii@aussie.zone 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

More of a decloning spree than a murder spree.

[–] Cordyceps@sopuli.xyz 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

As long as you don't take into account the wiping of 3 civilizations.

[–] veroxii@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

Oh yeah. Forgot about that. :/ What is it with these scifi bad guys and planet killers?

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What did 23 qualified himself again?

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

The Consequential?

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

Empire was the best part of that show, and apparently the entire "genetic dynasty" thing wasn't even in the books.

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago

I'm surrounded by assholes!