Senior clone commander, also known simply as senior commander, was the second highest military rank that a clone trooper commander could hold within the Grand Army of the Republic. Distinguished by their yellow armor flashes towards the beginning of the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, senior clone commanders were placed in charge of legions, also called brigades, alongside a Jedi General.[1]
In the Grand Army of the Republic's Order of Battle, senior clone commanders were subordinate to clone marshal commanders, while clone regimental commander were subordinate to senior commanders.[1] Notable senior clone commanders included Senior Commander Gree of the 41st Elite Legion[2] and Senior Commander A'den of the 7th Legion.[3]
Behind the scenes[]
The rank of senior clone commander was first mentioned in "Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic," an eight-page reference article written by Karen Traviss and Ryan Kaufman for the 84th issue of Star Wars Insider,[3] published by IDG Entertainment on September 26, 2005.[4]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith junior novelization
Sources[]
"Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" — Star Wars Insider 84 (First identified as Senior Clone Commander)- The Clone Wars Campaign Guide (First identified as senior clone commander)
- Galaxy at War (First identified as senior commander)
- Star Wars: The Official Starships & Vehicles Collection 30
- Militaries of Star Wars (Pack: 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper (Coruscant)) (backup link)
- The Essential Guide to Warfare
- 2013 Topps Star Wars Galactic Files Series 2 Card: Commander Gree (backup link)
