Well Chainsaw, keep the faith.
I've been tossing around this "crazy jedi clone" idea and I have to admit I'm REALLY conflicted on this. The reason is, I think my Ep1 story could really use it, BUT I'm not sure I BUY the concept.
Here's how the idea works:
When Obiwan, Anakin, and Bail escape from capture, a clone trooper "tags" Obiwan, getting a copy of his genetic code (but dont say that's what it is). Then we can show this specific trooper reporting to the Mandalorian leader on Alderaan. He was unable to bring the heir (a failure for which he is about to be executed), BUT he delivers "something else valuable" (which saves his life). This benefits our story, because now we get to see this Mandalorian leader and loathe him a bit, instead of just in the final act. We should also see the development of "something". Leave the audience wondering what it is. In Act3 when Bail and Obiwan confront the Mandalorian leader, it is revealed that his bodyguard is actually Obiwan's clone. The best thing this does for the story is that it gives us the possibility for a lightsaber battle in Ep1. Woohoo! Obiwan being a good jedi (defensive fight) and the clone being the bad jedi (attacking). Obiwan will talk with the clone. The more the clone tries to feel the force, the more "off" he feels. He is an artificially created life form and a power created by all living things doesn't react well with him. In the end, The clone will not understand what to do with these sensations and will kill himself with his own sabre. This idea will also show the Mandalorians that cloning Jedi just won't work.
Here's my problem:
If you cloned Mozart, would the clone be a great musician?
Everyone seemed to hate the idea of controlling the force being biological. But if a clone can inherit that ability, doesn't that MAKE it biological? I feel that controling the force should be like any other talent. It comes easy to some, but other can achieve it with hard work. Do you think a clone would inherit TALENTS as well?
I told you I spend alot of time shooting down my own ideas. I think that something LIKE this can really help my Ep1 synopsis. I could just use some help working out the logic here.