Clone assassin



Clone assassins were one of the ever expanding specializations that Clone Troopers evolved into during the Clone Wars.

When the elusive threat of Count Dooku's compatriots composed of Dark Jedi became to much for even the Jedi Order, the Republic Army's High Command deemed the creation of an elite unit to combat the growing menace needed.

The clone assassin corps was trained and disciplined for the sole purpose of taking down any form of force sensitives classified as enemies of the Galactic Republic. In order to effectively confront their would be adversaries, any form of assistance was carefully researched. From agility enhancing stims to advanced Jedi flow techniques and even black market far-ranging weapons technology.

Sniper class


During the Clone Wars, some clone assassins were used as snipers. These assassins would also train standard clone sniper units. All snipers were given special training (i.e. breath flow control, advanced camouflage techniques, and specific stance methods) along with improved H.U.Ds to improve their aim, accuracy and consistency above and beyond the capacity to take out threats on the battlefield. Armed with a DC-15x sniper rifle, DC-15s blaster pistol sidearm, and three Merr-Sonn V-1 thermal detonators, a clone sharpshooter provided long-range firepower to the Republic forces. In addition, each sharpshooter carried an Arakyd R-1 recon droid that could be used to locate entrenched enemy positions and call down an orbital strike from a Republic cruiser or artillery support from nearby fire bases.

Brawler class
Other assassin clones were trained in hand-to-hand combat and Teräs Käsi, and were equipped with wrist vibro-blades. They were so well trained, that they were able to avoid lightsaber attacks. These assassins wore armor that was very similar to that worn by Clone Commander Neyo, with a few small exceptions.

Known actions
On their final and most important mission, the clone assassins were deployed to the Jedi Temple to carry out Order 66 and ensure the effective execution of the Jedi Knights.

After purging the Jedi Temple, Darth Vader assigned them to protect the Jedi Communication Center that would lure the last of the Jedi in the Galaxy to their demise. As a last ditch effort to save the remaining Jedi, General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda infiltrated the Jedi Temple to reprogram the message. Even with their incredible prowess and greater numbers, the majority of the Corp were wiped out by two of the most powerful Force sensitives in the Galaxy. The assassin corp was never reestablished after their untimely demise.

After the Purge
The few clone assassins who survived were rumored to have been reassigned serving as advanced training overseers for the Galactic Empire's rising new elite forces, namely the Inquisitorius, 501st Legion ("Vader's Fist"), Coruscant Guards, and Storm Commandos. They shared these responsibilities with the Emperor's Royal Guards.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars Battlefront II
 * Star Wars Episode III: The Video Game