Obi-Wan surveys the clone army during his visit to Kamino.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi

Your clones are very impressive. You must be very proud.

— Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones ‧ 2002

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The praise works as a carefully controlled probe. Obi-Wan can acknowledge the achievement without endorsing the arrangements he has discovered.

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During his investigation on Kamino in Attack of the Clones, Obi-Wan comments on the clone army while speaking with Jango Fett. The compliment is delivered across a conversation in which both men are withholding information. It gives the scene its dry contrast between ceremonial approval and suspicion.

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