Galactic Marines



The Galactic Marines were an elite unit that was created as the Grand Army of the Republic diversified during Clone Wars. The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. This unit was commanded by Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi and Clone Commander Bacara.

At the Battle of New Bornalex, the Galactic Marines made use of prototype spacetrooper powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged B-2 battle droids in hand-to-hand combat, making use of the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at New Bornalex earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the Republic's most feared military units.

Commander Bacara and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the Battle of Mygeeto. After receiving Order 66, Bacara and his squad turned on the Jedi an fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself and kill some of the Marines, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and gunned down.

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