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===Return of Ahsoka Tano=== |
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{{Quote|As soon as Rex and the guys knew you were back they got to work.''"<br />"''The paint job's a little crude but we think it gets the idea across. Glad to have you back, Commander.|audio=WelcomeBackCmdr-OFNF.ogg|Anakin Skywalker and Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex" to Ahsoka Tano|Old Friends Not Forgotten}} |
{{Quote|As soon as Rex and the guys knew you were back they got to work.''"<br />"''The paint job's a little crude but we think it gets the idea across. Glad to have you back, Commander.|audio=WelcomeBackCmdr-OFNF.ogg|Anakin Skywalker and Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex" to Ahsoka Tano|Old Friends Not Forgotten}} |
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+ | [[File:TCW Tano unit.png|thumb|left|270px|The company stands at attention.]] |
Following the [[Trial of Ahsoka Tano|trial]] of former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, and her departure from the Jedi Order, she later returned to serve the Galactic Republic in [[19 BBY]].<ref name="19 BBY">Since ''[[Star Wars: Galactic Atlas]]'' dates both Tano's departure and the [[Great Jedi Purge]] to [[19 BBY]], Tano's return and the Siege of Mandalore must have also taken place in that [[Standard year|year]].</ref> Tano, along with members of the [[Mandalore resistance]], had arrived to propose a joint operation in order to oust the Shadow Collective and renegade [[Sith Lord]] Maul from [[Mandalore]]. After the meeting, Tano met with her former master, [[Jedi Knight]] [[Anakin Skywalker]], and walked towards a [[hangar]] while conversing that clone troopers shouldn't be saluting her and calling her "Commander." Skywalker stated that it was a sign of respect and loyalty, as the clone troopers were aware of [[Sexes|her]] efforts during the [[Clone Wars]].<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
Following the [[Trial of Ahsoka Tano|trial]] of former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, and her departure from the Jedi Order, she later returned to serve the Galactic Republic in [[19 BBY]].<ref name="19 BBY">Since ''[[Star Wars: Galactic Atlas]]'' dates both Tano's departure and the [[Great Jedi Purge]] to [[19 BBY]], Tano's return and the Siege of Mandalore must have also taken place in that [[Standard year|year]].</ref> Tano, along with members of the [[Mandalore resistance]], had arrived to propose a joint operation in order to oust the Shadow Collective and renegade [[Sith Lord]] Maul from [[Mandalore]]. After the meeting, Tano met with her former master, [[Jedi Knight]] [[Anakin Skywalker]], and walked towards a [[hangar]] while conversing that clone troopers shouldn't be saluting her and calling her "Commander." Skywalker stated that it was a sign of respect and loyalty, as the clone troopers were aware of [[Sexes|her]] efforts during the [[Clone Wars]].<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
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[[File:332ndCustomPaintjob-OFNF.png|thumb|right|270px|The troopers' helmets were customized to resemble Ahsoka Tano's face.]] |
[[File:332ndCustomPaintjob-OFNF.png|thumb|right|270px|The troopers' helmets were customized to resemble Ahsoka Tano's face.]] |
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===Siege of Mandalore=== |
===Siege of Mandalore=== |
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{{Quote|There are a small number of firefights still happening in sector 11. But for the most part, your clones have been as effective as promised.|Bo-Katan Kryze, on the clones' effectiveness|audio=EffectiveAsPromised-TPA.ogg|The Phantom Apprentice}} |
{{Quote|There are a small number of firefights still happening in sector 11. But for the most part, your clones have been as effective as promised.|Bo-Katan Kryze, on the clones' effectiveness|audio=EffectiveAsPromised-TPA.ogg|The Phantom Apprentice}} |
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+ | [[File:MandaloreSiegeLanding-OFNF.png|thumb|left|270px|The Republic-Mandalorian joint attack force approaches the planet's surface.]] |
Preparing for the siege, three [[Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyers]] arrived [[Atmosphere|above]] Mandalore and deployed a large contingent of [[Low Altitude Assault Transport carrier|LAAT carriers]] and [[Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry|LAAT/i gunships]] containing infantry forces, including the 332nd Company. The Republic [[Troop transport|ships]] were escorted by a force of [[Kom'rk-class fighter|''Kom'rk''-class fighters]].<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
Preparing for the siege, three [[Venator-class Star Destroyer|''Venator''-class Star Destroyers]] arrived [[Atmosphere|above]] Mandalore and deployed a large contingent of [[Low Altitude Assault Transport carrier|LAAT carriers]] and [[Low Altitude Assault Transport/infantry|LAAT/i gunships]] containing infantry forces, including the 332nd Company. The Republic [[Troop transport|ships]] were escorted by a force of [[Kom'rk-class fighter|''Kom'rk''-class fighters]].<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
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| − | Mandalorian [[Prime Minister]] [[Almec]], a puppet of Maul, prepared his forces of [[Mandalorian super commando]]s and readied [[Sundari]]'s defenses. As the Mandalorian-Republic attack force neared the [[capital]] [[city]], a salvo of [[missile]]s were fired which downed several [[gunship]]s and [[transport]]s. |
+ | Mandalorian [[Prime Minister]] [[Almec]], a puppet of Maul, prepared his forces of [[Mandalorian super commando]]s and readied [[Sundari]]'s defenses. As the Mandalorian-Republic attack force neared the [[capital]] [[city]], a salvo of [[missile]]s were fired which downed several [[gunship]]s and [[transport]]s. Shadow Collective commandos used their jetpacks to intercept the gunships in the sky, and [[clone jetpack trooper]]s along with Mandalore resistance warriors flew out to repel them. The surviving ships touched down at Sundari, deploying the infantry troops, and a battle ensued.<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
| + | [[File:VaughnTroopsMandalore-OFNF.png|thumb|right|270px|Captain Vaughn leads 332nd troops in the siege.]] |
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| + | The Shadow Collective commandos were pushed back by the invaders, and eventually they retreated into the [[Undercity]]—with a squad of 332nd Company troopers in pursuit. Ahsoka Tano and Captain Vaughn led the group through the tunnels, but having lost track of the Shadow Collective, they were left vulnerable trying to find their bearings. Mandalorian super commando [[Rook Kast]] then revealed herself and fired a missile at them, which knocked Tano to the ground. She called after the clones to wait as they ran past her, but Vaughn didn't hear her warning and by the time she reached them it was too late. The unit had been ambushed and they were all killed, including Vaughn.<ref name="Old Friends" /> |
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| + | The super commandos then emerged from the tunnels and surrounded Tano, along with Maul.<ref name="Old Friends" /> He was surprised that she had come instead of Kenobi or Skywalker. While he was talking, Tano covertly transmitted a beacon from her wristcom to alert Commander Rex of her location. He led a squad of 332nd Company troopers into the Undercity to rescue her, following the signal. However, when Rex's men arrived, Maul and his followers escaped.<ref name="The Phantom Apprentice">{{TCW|The Phantom Apprentice}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Siege of Mandalore rages.png|thumb|left|270px|The aftermath of the siege]] |
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| + | Shortly after, a detachment of the 332nd Company was sent to reinforce [[C-Deck]]. They were ambushed and massacred by the Shadow Collective. Maul took [[Advanced Recon Commando|ARC Trooper]] [[CT-5597|Jesse]] hostage in order to torture him for information.<ref name="The Phantom Apprentice" /> |
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| + | Eventually, following a pivotal duel between Tano and Maul,<ref name="The Phantom Apprentice" /> the siege ended with a Republic victory.<ref name="Shattered">{{TCW|Shattered}}</ref> |
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===Order 66=== |
===Order 66=== |
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{{Quote|You're a good soldier, Rex. So is every one of those men down there. They may be willing to die, but I am not the one who is going to kill them.|Ahsoka tells Rex she is not willing to kill to escape|audio=GoodSoldierRex-VaD.ogg|Victory and Death}} |
{{Quote|You're a good soldier, Rex. So is every one of those men down there. They may be willing to die, but I am not the one who is going to kill them.|Ahsoka tells Rex she is not willing to kill to escape|audio=GoodSoldierRex-VaD.ogg|Victory and Death}} |
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| − | Following the battle, with Maul [[Mandalorian vault|in custody]], Republic forces returned to [[Unidentified Venator-class Star Destroyer (Mandalore)|a ''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]] in [[orbit]] to transport Maul to Coruscant—although on the way, Order 66 was enacted. All of the clone troopers, including the 332nd Company, suddenly became hostile towards Tano and were determined to kill her and Maul. A [[Skirmish aboard Ahsoka Tano's Star Destroyer|skirmish erupted]] on the ship,<ref name="Shattered" |
+ | Following the battle, with Maul [[Mandalorian vault|in custody]], Republic forces returned to [[Unidentified Venator-class Star Destroyer (Mandalore)|a ''Venator''-class Star Destroyer]] in [[orbit]] to transport Maul to Coruscant—although on the way, Order 66 was enacted. All of the clone troopers, including the 332nd Company, suddenly became hostile towards Tano and were determined to kill her and Maul. A [[Skirmish aboard Ahsoka Tano's Star Destroyer|skirmish erupted]] on the ship,<ref name="Shattered" /> eventually claiming nearly all lives on board when the vessel crashed on [[Unidentified moon (Ahsoka Tano)|a moon]] except for Rex, Tano, and Maul. Rex and Tano landed at the crash site and [[Burial|buried]] the clone troopers.<ref name="Victory and Death">{{TCW|Victory and Death}}</ref> |
[[File:Reflection-VaD.png|thumb|right|270px|Darth Vader is reflected in the visor of a division trooper, years after the clone's death.]] |
[[File:Reflection-VaD.png|thumb|right|270px|Darth Vader is reflected in the visor of a division trooper, years after the clone's death.]] |
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- "Company! Attention!"
- ―Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex" to the 332nd
The 332nd Company was a company within a division of the 501st Legion of the Galactic Republic, characterized by the distinctive helmet design of its troopers. It was active during the late Clone Wars after Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano left the Jedi Order. When she returned to help Republic forces stage an invasion of Mandalore, the company alongside Clone Commander CT-7567 "Rex" and Clone Captain CT-0292 "Vaughn" were selected to help.
The company reinforced the Republic troops in the invasion, and they successfully defeated Maul and the Shadow Collective. However, on the way back to Coruscant, Order 66 was enacted and the 332nd Company turned on Ahsoka Tano. They were unsuccessful, however, and all of the troopers were killed when the ship crashed on a moon.
Description
- "Loyalty means everything to the clones."
- ―Anakin Skywalker, to Ahsoka Tano
The 332nd Company[4] was an infantry company of clone troopers within the 501st Legion of the Grand Army of the Republic. It was led by Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex," who was promoted to Clone Commander in order to lead the new division that was being created for the Siege of Mandalore. The 332nd Company was part of this division.[1]
The clone troopers of the company were equipped with Phase II clone trooper armor, with the standard blue markings of the 501st. Their helmets, however, were painted red-orange in a stylized version of Ahsoka Tano's facial markings and skin tone—representing their camaraderie to Tano, a former Jedi Padawan and Jedi Commander.[1] As a company within the Grand Army of the Republic, it consisted of 144 clone troopers organized into four platoons when at full strength.[5]
History
Return of Ahsoka Tano
- "As soon as Rex and the guys knew you were back they got to work."
"The paint job's a little crude but we think it gets the idea across. Glad to have you back, Commander." - ―Anakin Skywalker and Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex" to Ahsoka Tano
The company stands at attention.
Following the trial of former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano, and her departure from the Jedi Order, she later returned to serve the Galactic Republic in 19 BBY.[6] Tano, along with members of the Mandalore resistance, had arrived to propose a joint operation in order to oust the Shadow Collective and renegade Sith Lord Maul from Mandalore. After the meeting, Tano met with her former master, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, and walked towards a hangar while conversing that clone troopers shouldn't be saluting her and calling her "Commander." Skywalker stated that it was a sign of respect and loyalty, as the clone troopers were aware of her efforts during the Clone Wars.[1]
The troopers' helmets were customized to resemble Ahsoka Tano's face.
They then reached the hangar, where Clone Captain CT-7567 "Rex" stood beside the company and called them to attention. Tano walked among them in surprise, noting that they had customized their helmets in a stylized version of her face. Skywalker told her that as soon as they knew she was returning, they had customized their helmets. Captain Rex continued that, although the paint job was crude, it was effective, and they were glad she had returned.[1]
Since Tano was no longer a Jedi Commander within the Grand Army of the Republic and as such was no longer permitted to officially lead a large contingent of Republic forces, Captain Rex was promoted from Clone Captain to Clone Commander so that he could lead a new division, which included the 332nd Company, and take Tano as an advisor.[1]
Siege of Mandalore
- "There are a small number of firefights still happening in sector 11. But for the most part, your clones have been as effective as promised."
- ―Bo-Katan Kryze, on the clones' effectiveness
The Republic-Mandalorian joint attack force approaches the planet's surface.
Preparing for the siege, three Venator-class Star Destroyers arrived above Mandalore and deployed a large contingent of LAAT carriers and LAAT/i gunships containing infantry forces, including the 332nd Company. The Republic ships were escorted by a force of Kom'rk-class fighters.[1]
Mandalorian Prime Minister Almec, a puppet of Maul, prepared his forces of Mandalorian super commandos and readied Sundari's defenses. As the Mandalorian-Republic attack force neared the capital city, a salvo of missiles were fired which downed several gunships and transports. Shadow Collective commandos used their jetpacks to intercept the gunships in the sky, and clone jetpack troopers along with Mandalore resistance warriors flew out to repel them. The surviving ships touched down at Sundari, deploying the infantry troops, and a battle ensued.[1]
Captain Vaughn leads 332nd troops in the siege.
The Shadow Collective commandos were pushed back by the invaders, and eventually they retreated into the Undercity—with a squad of 332nd Company troopers in pursuit. Ahsoka Tano and Captain Vaughn led the group through the tunnels, but having lost track of the Shadow Collective, they were left vulnerable trying to find their bearings. Mandalorian super commando Rook Kast then revealed herself and fired a missile at them, which knocked Tano to the ground. She called after the clones to wait as they ran past her, but Vaughn didn't hear her warning and by the time she reached them it was too late. The unit had been ambushed and they were all killed, including Vaughn.[1]
The super commandos then emerged from the tunnels and surrounded Tano, along with Maul.[1] He was surprised that she had come instead of Kenobi or Skywalker. While he was talking, Tano covertly transmitted a beacon from her wristcom to alert Commander Rex of her location. He led a squad of 332nd Company troopers into the Undercity to rescue her, following the signal. However, when Rex's men arrived, Maul and his followers escaped.[7]
The aftermath of the siege
Shortly after, a detachment of the 332nd Company was sent to reinforce C-Deck. They were ambushed and massacred by the Shadow Collective. Maul took ARC Trooper Jesse hostage in order to torture him for information.[7]
Eventually, following a pivotal duel between Tano and Maul,[7] the siege ended with a Republic victory.[2]
Order 66
- "You're a good soldier, Rex. So is every one of those men down there. They may be willing to die, but I am not the one who is going to kill them."
- ―Ahsoka tells Rex she is not willing to kill to escape
Following the battle, with Maul in custody, Republic forces returned to a Venator-class Star Destroyer in orbit to transport Maul to Coruscant—although on the way, Order 66 was enacted. All of the clone troopers, including the 332nd Company, suddenly became hostile towards Tano and were determined to kill her and Maul. A skirmish erupted on the ship,[2] eventually claiming nearly all lives on board when the vessel crashed on a moon except for Rex, Tano, and Maul. Rex and Tano landed at the crash site and buried the clone troopers.[8]
Darth Vader is reflected in the visor of a division trooper, years after the clone's death.
Some time later, Anakin Skywalker—who had become Darth Vader —visited the site of the crash during an Imperial excavation. He observed the helmet of a 332nd Company trooper in the snow, and retrieved one of Ahsoka Tano's lightsabers which lay in front of the helmet.[8]
Behind the scenes
- "What happens is that he says that 'I'm not gonna leave you on this mission, I'm protective,' and these hangar doors open up and reveals all these clones standing there from half the 501st. And they're all now wearing orange helmets and orange striped helmets like her, and Rex is there and Anakin has given Rex his command unit to Ahsoka and attack Mandalore…"
- ―Dave Filoni in Celebration Europe on the clone troopers of the 332nd
A sketch by Dave Filoni.
The 332nd Company first appeared in the seventh season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, in the episode "Old Friends Not Forgotten".[1] When The Walt Disney Company cancelled Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a four-episode arc that depicted the Siege of Mandalore was among the stories that were still in production.[9] The company was first identified as the 332nd Company on April 14, 2020 in a StarWars.com blog post by Brendan Nystedt.[4]
The arc had production numbers 7.21, 7.22, 7.23, and 7.24, and was to depict Ahsoka Tano and this company of clone troopers attacking Mandalore. As part of the production process, Dave Filoni drew a sketch of the helmet worn by the company, and was shown in Celebration Europe in 2016. The sketch was labelled as the "332nd."[9] A portion of the arc was adapted into the prologue of the 2016 canon novel Ahsoka.[10]
The helmet of the company as seen in the revival poster.
On July 19, 2018, it was announced that Star Wars: The Clone Wars was returning with twelve new episodes, which would include the Siege of Mandalore. The helmet of the company was featured on the poster for the revival season,[11] and finally appeared in completed animation in a trailer shown during Celebration Chicago in 2019.[12]
Appearances
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Old Friends Not Forgotten" (First appearance)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Phantom Apprentice"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Shattered"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Victory and Death"
- Ahsoka (First mentioned) (Indirect mention only)
Sources
- Ahsoka's Untold Tales Panel - Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars Panel at Star Wars Celebration 2019 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars | "The Phantom Apprentice" Clip | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- SDCC 2018: Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Return With New Episodes on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars Returns on Disney+ February 21 on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Clone Wars First Look: "Old Friends Not Forgotten" on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 9 of the Best Helmets in Star Wars on StarWars.com (backup link) (First identified as 332nd Company)
- Celebrate Star Wars Day With Disney+ on StarWars.com (backup link) (as "332nd trooper")
- "Old Friends Not Forgotten" Episode Guide on StarWars.com (backup link)
- 501st Legion in the Databank (backup link)
- Ahsoka Tano in the Databank (backup link)
- Anakin Skywalker in the Databank (backup link)
- Bo-Katan Kryze in the Databank (backup link)
- Clone Captain Rex in the Databank (backup link)
- Clone Trooper Jesse in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Old Friends Not Forgotten"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Shattered"
- ↑ As depicted in "Victory and Death", all clone troopers of the 332nd Company were killed when the Venator-class Star Destroyer they were travelling on crashed on a moon, resulting in the dissolution of the company at the beginning of the Great Jedi Purge, which Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates to 19 BBY.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 9 of the Best Helmets in Star Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: Complete Locations establishes that a company in the Grand Army of the Republic consisted of 144 clone troopers divided into four platoons. Since this company is within the Grand Army, it must also have 144 clone troopers that are divided into four platoons.
- ↑ Since Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates both Tano's departure and the Great Jedi Purge to 19 BBY, Tano's return and the Siege of Mandalore must have also taken place in that year.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Phantom Apprentice"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Victory and Death"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ahsoka's Untold Tales Panel - Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- ↑ Ahsoka
- ↑ SDCC 2018: Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Return With New Episodes on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars Panel at Star Wars Celebration 2019 on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
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