This episode introduces Cut Lawquane, who is a clone trooper that fell in love and settled down into civilian life after he'd survived a massacre.Anakin and Padmé just having a ( thwarted) date night at the beginning of the episode.It's a small moment, but in the episode, Commander Ponds' first reaction to seeing how bad things are for a lot of Twi'lek villages is to see if his clone troopers have any supplies they can spare to help.
This is proof that even one of the most serious members of the Council does not consider his clones to be expendable.
He proves his Father to His Men tendencies in this episode when he's stranded with several clone troopers in space with little hope of rescue.
Plo Koon treats everyone under his service with incredible respect and kindness, if a little snark here and there.Even though the Clone Troopers aren't Force-sensitive, Yoda seems to take joy in giving them a little lesson in the Force, and how it can apply to even ordinary people.A little Heartwarming In Hindsight, as this fact turns out to be something that informs the entire series. Yoda taking a moment of rest to get to know his clone troopers better, and pointing out that despite their shared appearance, they're all unique individuals, and more than just soldiers.When Katuunko finally decides to join the Republic, Yoda saves him from being assassinated by Ventress, which the king is very grateful and pledges undying loyalty to the Republic. Katuunko, the King of Toydaria, proves to be an honorable man and reluctant to side with the Separatists.