RC-1573

"Sirs, why don't Jedi just fly?"

- Kupe to Anakin and Halagad while scaling a mountain

Kupe, designated RC-1573 was a Republic commando and member of the elite clone commando squad led by Captain Nilo known as Tark Squad, which was part of the Special Operations Brigade of the Galactic Republic in 21 BBY. Kupe was nicknamed by his genetic template and trainer Sarsius Torne after the Thyrsian letter for three.

Biography
RC-1573, nicknamed "Kupe", was a Republic commando and a of the Galactic Republic Tark Squad. In actuality, Kupe and his squad were Thyrsian mercenaries trained by Sarsius Torne of the Sun Guards to infiltrate the Grand Army of the Republic as part of a deal made with Zeta Magnus and Palpatine to recover Anakin Skywalker. To ensure obedience Kupe was implanted with a cybernetic control band. In 21 BBY, Kupe and his squad were sent to assist Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi in liberating the planet Skye from Zeta Magnus while disguised as a relief team. Kupe's curious nature and fascination led Jedi Commanders Halagad Ventor and Anakin Skywalker to become quite fond of him during their mission on Skye.

Equipment
"Our armor is environmentally controlled, General."

- Captain Nilo to Obi-Wan on his squads Katarn Armor

Kupe wore specialised Katarn-class commando armor with a silver finish like the rest of his squad. Kupe used a DC-17m interchangeable rifle with a Grappling spike launcher attachment and a Vibroknife.

Appearances

 * SkyeWalkers: A Clone Wars Story