paperback-rascal: The helmets are very often a representation of the clones that use them, even more
paperback-rascal: The helmets are very often a representation of the clones that use them, even more, in my opinion, than their faces: the helmet is what others see the most often (in combat and outside of it), it’s also a way to contact others, to asses the situation - a quick and direct way to communicate with others. They also are more versatile when it comes to personalization (and less painful than i.e. tattoos) it showcases the affiliation to the battalion they serve at or even squad they belong to, then also showcases the personal preferences.The bucket, by extension, IS synonymous of the clone trooper’s face, mostly to his brothers and people close to them. Finding it abandoned is a grim reminder of it’s owner going missing - either KIA, MIA, POW or AWOL - and this is something a fellow trooper doesn’t want their comrade to be.I’m sure that interacting with a missing clone trooper’s helmet might be for some people like interacting with the missing brother and if they are still alive maybe they’d feel the connection… somehow.— The art was inspired by @badbatchmeg99‘s very emotional drawing “she misses him”. ===STAR WARS: The Clone Wars/The Bad Batch © George Lucas/ Dave Filoni/ LucasFilm/ Disney -- source link