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Clone troopers were the soldiers of the Galactic Republic. They fought alongside the Jedi Order during the Clone Wars but turned on them when Darth Sidious activated Order 66. They were gradually replaced by Stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire.
Characteristics
Grown at an accelerated rate and raised in the laboratories and facilities of Kamino, the clone troopers were trained throughout the first ten years of their lives to become one of the most efficient military forces in galactic history. Bred for the sole purpose of combat, the clones were indoctrinated with unwavering obedience to the Galactic Republic and—more specifically—their Commander-in-Chief, the Supreme Chancellor.
For roughly three years, the clone troopers fought to defend Republic sovereignty against the Separatist rebellion. Throughout the conflict, the Jedi Generals served as commanders and generals of the Grand Army and, thus, they serve alongside their clone soldiers on many occasions.
History
A group of clones
Some years before the Invasion of Naboo, Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas believed the galaxy was going to fall into war but was kicked from the Jedi Council for his view. He went on to contact the Kaminoans and acting without the council's permission he comissioned an army of clone soldiers.
Sifo-Dyas was soon killed afterwards by the Pyke Syndicate who were hired by the Sith. Darth Tyranus took over the project following the Invasion of Naboo and recruited Jango Fett to be the template of the clones.
Obi-Wan Kenobi tracked Jango Fett to Kamino in 22 BBY and discovered the project. Later on Yoda traveled to the planet himself and recruited the Clones who were ready for battle and took them to Geonosis to rescue the Jedi strike team there. The Battle of Geonosis marked the beginning of the Clone Wars and Jedi led the Clones into battle against the Separatist army.
The 501st and 212th teamed up to arrest the fallen Jedi Master Pong Krell during the Battle of Umbara.
Throughout the war the Clones continued to serve their Jedi Generals, split into units such as the 501st Legion and the 212th Battallion. A few Clones showed disloyalty such as Cut Lawquane and Slick which showed that even though they were clones they had some differences due to personal experience and training.
Late in the war, 501st trooper CT-5555 "Fives" came across a conspiracy which ended up being Order 66 in the works. He was killed before he could properly come up with proof but was able to warn CT-7567 "Rex". Rex, CC-3636 "Wolffe" and Gregor all had their inhibitor chips removed.
Order 66 is activated.
Following the Battle of Coruscant, Order 66 was activated and Darth Sidious came to power. Clone Troopers across the galaxy executed their Jedi masters. Rex, Wolffe and Gregor did not obey due to their chips being removed and went into exile.
Clone Troopers served as the first army units of the Galactic Empire until Stormtroopers were created to replace them. The final known Clone Troopers to be produced and trained were the Inquisitor Troopers that followed Darth Vader and his Inquisitors.
Equipment
- Phase I Clone Trooper armour
- Phase II Clone Trooper armour
- DC-15 blaster rifle
- DC15A blaster
- Blaster Pistols
- Electro Magnetic Pulse grenades
- Thermal detonators
Ranks
Clone Marshal CommanderThese troopers had a higher rank than regular Clone Commanders. There was very few of them in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars.
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Clone Trooper commanders at the very beginning of the Clone Wars were identified by their yellow markings. Later on the Clones could customise their armor and the commanders took on the various colors of their legion. Commanders and sometimes Marshal Commanders were some of the army's finest troops. |
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Clone CaptainClone Trooper captains like commanders, used to be identified by one color, in this case being red. During the war when Clone's could customise their armor, they took on the color of their legion.
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Clone SergeantOriginally, Sergeants were identified by their yellowish-green markings but they later took on the color of their legion.
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Clone LieutenantClone Trooper Lieutenants were known for their light blue markings until all the clones took on the colors of their legion. |
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Clone CorporalThere were Clone Troopers with the rank of Corporal which often just took on the appearance of regular troopers. |
Assault Trooper
Regular assault Clone Troopers, sometimes called "Regs" made up the majority of the Clone army in the early days of the Clone Wars. With plain white armor they were often called "shinies" until they joined a unit of their own and recieved color markings. There were some units still based on Coruscant that weren't attached to any legion. Towards the end of the war all troopers could use jetpacks if the mission or battle required it.
Clone sharpshooter
Also known as Clone specialists, these are Clones with extra training in sniper and long range weapons on the battlefield.
Weapons
- Valken-38X
- A280-CFE blaster rifle
- IQA-11
- NT-242
- Shock Grenade
A specialist of the 501st Legion
A specialist of the 212th Attack Battalion
A specialist of the 327th Star Corps
A specialist of the 41st Ranger Platoon
A specialist of Green Company
A wolpack specialist of the 104th Battalion
A specialist of the 91st Mobile Reconnaissance Corps
A specialist of the 181st Armor Division
A specialist of the 87th Sentinel Corps
Clone trooper officer
- Clone trooper officers served as support on the battlefield. They were a rank above the regular troopers but served under other elevated ranks such as Captain and Commander. They wielded pistols in battle and could set up turrets.
Weapons
- DC-17 hand blaster
- Blurrg-1120 holdout blaster
- S-5 blaster pistol
- SE-44C blaster pistol
- Flash Grenade
- Blaster Turret
Clone navigation officer
Clone naval officer
A 501st Legion officer
A Clone Officer of the 212th Attack Battalion
A Clone Officer of the 327th Star Corps
A Clone Officer of Green Company
A Clone Officer of the 41st Ranger Platoon
A Clone Officer of the 104th Battalion "Wolfpack"
A Clone Officer of the 91st Mobile Reconnaissance Corps
An Officer of the 181st Armor Division
An Officer of the 87th Sentinel Corps 
Clone heavy trooper
These Clone Troopers were trained in the wielding of heavy weapons into battle.
Weapons
- FWMB-10K
- TL-50 Heavy Repeater
- DC-15LE
A heavy trooper from the 501st Legion
212th Attack Battalion heavy trooper
327th Star Corps heavy trooper
Green Company heavy trooper
41st Ranger Platoon heavy trooper
104th Battalion "Wolpack" heavy trooper
91st Mobile Reconnaissance Corps heavy trooper
181st Armor Division heavy trooper
87th Sentinel Corps heavy trooper
The original look of Clone trooper pilots
Clone trooper pilot
Clone Trooper pilots were trained in the dangerous feat of piloting the many vehicles, ships and starfighters in the Grand Army of the Republic.
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Clone jumptrooper
Although regular Clone Troopers could use jetpacks and often did towards the end of the war, a specialist Clone unit was created for the sole purpose of jetpack combat. They were often armed with a blaster pistol and a rocket launcher.
Coruscant Guard/Clone shocktrooper
Clone Troopers of the Coruscant Guard sported red markings. They were based on Coruscant and served as security guards for members of the Galactic Republic.
Kamino Security clone trooper
The Clone Troopers assigned with the job of protecting the Clone factories on Kamino. The team was created following the Battle of Kamino after realisation that Tipoca City needed security.
Special Ops Trooper
These Clone Troopers were assigned to stealth missions and missions that would require camoflauge.
ARF trooper
The scout troopers of the early Clone Wars that were trained in survival instincts and the piloting of AT-RT walkers.
Clone Scout Trooper
ARF Troopers becames solely for driving AT-RT walkers when more specialised Scout Troopers came in. They took part notably in the Battle of Kashyyyk. The ones on Kashyyyk were part of the 41st Elite Corps and were led by Commander Gree. Imperial Scout troopers would later follow this design.
Clone Trooper medic
Injured Clone's are treated on the battlefield by medics. Medics carry around medical gear and are trained in the area of treating the injured.
Biker Advanced Recon CommandoAlthough all Clone troopers received some training to drive BARC speeders, a select few became BARC troopers that were specially trained elite speeder commandos with specific skills. Commander Neyo became a BARC trooper by the end of the war. |
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Cold Assault Trooper
Clone cold assault trooper
These Clone's are equipped for cold worlds such as Orto Plutonia.
Galactic MarineCommandos trained for snow and weather conditions, these Marine's were used during the Battle of Mygeeto under Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi. |
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Clone flametrooperThese Clone's had similar armor to the Cold Assault clones but it wasyellow/orange and it was heat and fire resistant. They were equipped with flamethrowers which were best used against the Geonosians rather then Battle Droids. |
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Clone ordnance specialistThese Clones specialised in defusing bombs and were experts on ordance. |
Clone SCUBA trooperThe underwater variant of the Clone Trooper. These were heavily used in the Battle of Mon Cala. |
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Advanced Recon Commando
ARC troopers were elite troops within the army. Their training made them more advanced then regular clones. They tried out the phase II prototype armor earlier on therefore being the first to use it. A few ARC troopers were trained from the start but as the clone legions and battalions were established, troopers that showed incredible skill, bravery and success in battle were given the rank of ARC and received special training to enhance their skills. ARCs often used twin blaster pistols as their weapons of choice.
Clone Commando
Clone Commandos were elite clones that received special training and programming as commandos. While ARCs worked better inside their battalion, Commandos often worked in squads of four or a few more while they were active. Clone Commandos kept their same armor for the entire war and didn't change to a phase II variant and were allowed varying color markings as they didn't belong to a Clone Unit.
Clone paratrooperClone Troopers with parachutes and jetpacks for high altitude drops into battle from gunships and other vehicles. |
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Clone gunnerClone gunners man the large guns from Republic ships and vehicles. |
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Clone flight crewSome Clone Troopers that didn't serve on the front lines were ground crew for the hangars of ships and bases. |
Cadets
Clones were trained from a young age and were bred specifically for war. They started as young boys and with their accelerated growing rate they finished as adult cadets. Adult cadets were split into squads and following their final test they were assigned to either a legion or are selected to be a special unit such as a ARC Trooper.
Imperial Clone Troopers
Clone Troopers served under the Galactic Empire following Order 66 and for a little while the phase 2 troopers were the face of the organisation until the creation of non-clone Stormtroopers. Even after the creation of Stormtroopers, Clones served as trainers or retired. The last batch of Clones served under the Inquisitorious and were known as Imperial Purge Troopers.
