CC-7567 "Rex"
Overview
CC-7567, or more commonly known as “Rex”, is a Clone Commander within the Grand Army of the Republic, serving as the Commander of the 501st Legion. A veteran of many battles, Rex has turned into one of the most recognisable figures within the Clone Army. Not just as an inspiring figure for the Clones, but also to the wider Republic, as tales of his exploits alongside Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Jedi Commander Ahsoka Tano are often widely published.
A first generation clone, an arc trooper, and trained from early on in command and leadership, Rex is one of the finest troopers the Grand Army has produced. His experience fighting under Anakin Skywalker, however, turned his leadership style to mirror his General’s. Often relying on instinct, unorthodox strategies, and sometimes just sheer confidence and luck, rather than the established protocols and tactics taught to him in his training.
One thing that his General did not need to teach him, though, was how to care for his men. Rex loved his brothers and would more than happily die for them. While records are spotty, there was even an instance in which Rex was willing to offer himself to Sith Acolyte Quinlan Vos in exchange for a private in his battalion.
Currently, CC-7567 leads his men in the frontlines of Christophsis.
A first generation clone, an arc trooper, and trained from early on in command and leadership, Rex is one of the finest troopers the Grand Army has produced. His experience fighting under Anakin Skywalker, however, turned his leadership style to mirror his General’s. Often relying on instinct, unorthodox strategies, and sometimes just sheer confidence and luck, rather than the established protocols and tactics taught to him in his training.
One thing that his General did not need to teach him, though, was how to care for his men. Rex loved his brothers and would more than happily die for them. While records are spotty, there was even an instance in which Rex was willing to offer himself to Sith Acolyte Quinlan Vos in exchange for a private in his battalion.
Currently, CC-7567 leads his men in the frontlines of Christophsis.
Military Career
CC-7567 was born on Kamino like all Clone Troopers in the Grand Army of the Republic. He was one of the first generations of Clones, CC-7567 quickly excelled his brothers. Showing natural leadership talent even from his first trainings, he was quickly selected by the Kaminoans for advanced recon commando training, which included various lessons and classes on tactics, strategy, and combat. It was during this advanced training that he met and befriended CC-2224 "Cody" and gained his nickname of “Rex”.
When it was time for him to graduate, Rex was trained as an Arc Trooper and Clone Officer of the highest calibre. His first post was as the Captain of the 501st Clone Battalion’s Torrent Company, an elite company that worked directly under famed Jedi Knight and General Anakin Skywalker.
For a Clone as talented as Rex, rising through the ranks was not difficult. The sad truth of the Clone Wars is that every Clone is replaceable, and as more and more of the 501st Legion were lost, Rex, due to his advanced training and experience, was always chosen to replace them.
Now serving as Clone Commander for the 501st Legion, Commander Rex works alongside General Skywalker and his Padawan Commander Tano to lead the 501st in some of the most brutal battles in the Clone Wars.
When it was time for him to graduate, Rex was trained as an Arc Trooper and Clone Officer of the highest calibre. His first post was as the Captain of the 501st Clone Battalion’s Torrent Company, an elite company that worked directly under famed Jedi Knight and General Anakin Skywalker.
For a Clone as talented as Rex, rising through the ranks was not difficult. The sad truth of the Clone Wars is that every Clone is replaceable, and as more and more of the 501st Legion were lost, Rex, due to his advanced training and experience, was always chosen to replace them.
Now serving as Clone Commander for the 501st Legion, Commander Rex works alongside General Skywalker and his Padawan Commander Tano to lead the 501st in some of the most brutal battles in the Clone Wars.
Notable Engagements
Anti-Piracy Operations in Alderaan
One of the first battles that Rex commanded the 501st in was an anti piracy operation alongside the 212th. The 501st and 212th were already used to working together, and the bonds between the commanders of both battalions went back to their time in training. While the 501st under Rex’s leadership held their objective, the IRC forces were too much in other locations, and a retreat was ordered.
A second operation was conducted by the 501st to clear out the IRC threat on Alderaan for good. The 501st split themselves in two groups, each went to secure a village close to the Republic Forward Operations Base at Alderaa City. From there, they were forced to regroup and attack the city head-on, due to the large mercenary presence there. After a brutal battle, the city was secured.
Rex, not one to give up the incentive, ordered all his forces to another village where IRC activity was spotted. They cleared the village with, and pushed on forward, clearing a village before reaching the final, largest village in the region. There, they were faced with an ambush; however, under the leadership of Rex, his trusted Clone Officers, and the Jedi, they were able to survive the ambush and push the majority of IRC forces out of Alderaan.
A second operation was conducted by the 501st to clear out the IRC threat on Alderaan for good. The 501st split themselves in two groups, each went to secure a village close to the Republic Forward Operations Base at Alderaa City. From there, they were forced to regroup and attack the city head-on, due to the large mercenary presence there. After a brutal battle, the city was secured.
Rex, not one to give up the incentive, ordered all his forces to another village where IRC activity was spotted. They cleared the village with, and pushed on forward, clearing a village before reaching the final, largest village in the region. There, they were faced with an ambush; however, under the leadership of Rex, his trusted Clone Officers, and the Jedi, they were able to survive the ambush and push the majority of IRC forces out of Alderaan.
Carida Rescue Mission
While rank comes with privileges, it also comes with obligations. The mission to retake Carida and save his brothers in the 91st, 21st, and 104th was, at the time, the largest operation done by the Republic. The 501st, alongside the majority of the Republic’s Special Operations Brigade, and a truly large number of Jedi were sent to help the overwhelmed forces on Carida.
However, before they could land and defeat the Droid Army on the ground, the Separatist Navy first had to be defeated. While he was never trained as a Naval Officer, he was an ARC Trooper and a Clone Commander with battlefield experience, so he was selected to take charge of a Venator. Alongside an RSF Lieutenant CT-3969 “Firecracker” and his close friend and officer CT-1408 “Sylas”, Rex was put in charge of a Venator, and the 501st were tasked with running it.
The battle was tough, and the arrival of mercenary pirates, the same mercenaries he lost men to in Alderaan, made it personal. After a difficult battle, Rex managed to succeed in keeping his Venator and his men alive, and the Republic Navy was able to secure Carida’s space so the ground mission could begin.
Once the Republic Navy gave the all clear, the 501st and Republic Special Operations Brigade elements deployed to the ground, alongside most of the experienced Jedi Knights and Masters. Rex directed his men to secure key locations, understanding that time was of the essence, and every second they wasted was more time the Separatists had to hunt down his brothers in the stranded battalions.
Rex was more than willing to fight on the frontlines, despite the threat of Asajj Ventress, Dooku’s favored apprentice and assassin, being on the hunt. However, fortune favoured Rex and his men that day, as it seems Ventress had made her leave from Carida before the Republic Fleet arrived.
The already weakened Droid Army, now with the loss of their Commander and their naval support were no match for the battle-hardened 501st. Under Rex’s leadership, they managed to secure key objectives in the planet and set the stage for the 91st and 104th, who were pushed back to the final Republic Stronghold on the planet, to finally escape.
However, before they could land and defeat the Droid Army on the ground, the Separatist Navy first had to be defeated. While he was never trained as a Naval Officer, he was an ARC Trooper and a Clone Commander with battlefield experience, so he was selected to take charge of a Venator. Alongside an RSF Lieutenant CT-3969 “Firecracker” and his close friend and officer CT-1408 “Sylas”, Rex was put in charge of a Venator, and the 501st were tasked with running it.
The battle was tough, and the arrival of mercenary pirates, the same mercenaries he lost men to in Alderaan, made it personal. After a difficult battle, Rex managed to succeed in keeping his Venator and his men alive, and the Republic Navy was able to secure Carida’s space so the ground mission could begin.
Once the Republic Navy gave the all clear, the 501st and Republic Special Operations Brigade elements deployed to the ground, alongside most of the experienced Jedi Knights and Masters. Rex directed his men to secure key locations, understanding that time was of the essence, and every second they wasted was more time the Separatists had to hunt down his brothers in the stranded battalions.
Rex was more than willing to fight on the frontlines, despite the threat of Asajj Ventress, Dooku’s favored apprentice and assassin, being on the hunt. However, fortune favoured Rex and his men that day, as it seems Ventress had made her leave from Carida before the Republic Fleet arrived.
The already weakened Droid Army, now with the loss of their Commander and their naval support were no match for the battle-hardened 501st. Under Rex’s leadership, they managed to secure key objectives in the planet and set the stage for the 91st and 104th, who were pushed back to the final Republic Stronghold on the planet, to finally escape.
The Siege of Alderaan
After their success in liberating Carida, Rex received word that his brothers in the 212th were under Separatist attack on Alderaan. The 501st were selected by the Republic High Command to break the Separatist blockade over Alderaan and rescue the 212th. However, it can definitely be assumed that even if they were not selected for this mission, Rex would have taken his battalion to Alderaan anyway.
Rex travelled with Rear Admiral Jax and the familiar face of CT-3969 “Firecracker” to Alderaan. When they arrived, they faced the Separatist Fleet blocking the planet. For the first time in the Clone Wars, the Separatists used their Drop Pods. While initially taking the 501st by surprise, Rex rallied his men and quickly pushed out any droids on his Venator. Afterwards, he stationed his men in all the key areas that the Drop Pods could go through. This foresight ensured that any subsequent Drop Pod attacks were quickly dealt with.
While the Republic defeated the Separatist Blockade, not all the Providences in the fleet were destroyed, and some managed to retreat to Alderaan’s atmosphere. This forced Rex and his men to land in Kirrin Woods, rather than their intended location of Alderaa City.
Noticing that they were out in the open, Rex quickly ordered his men to secure a nearby camp, putting guards in all locations and having scouts watch the distance. This was a wise decision as it seemed the Separatist's had planned to defend Kirrin Woods, and Droids were seen approaching from all distances.
Noticing that they were out in the open, Rex quickly ordered his men to secure a nearby camp, putting guards in all locations and having scouts watch the distance. This was a wise decision as it seemed the Separatist's had planned to defend Kirrin Woods, and Droids were seen approaching from all distances.
As Rex and his men bravely defended the camp, the Sky Shuddered as a Providence approached the woods. The Providence quickly rained fire on the 501st as it released orbital bombardment after orbital bombardment. Knowing that defending the camp would be a death sentence now, Rex trusted his instincts and ordered his men to scatter into the woods. After the Alderaan campaign, it was agreed by many members of the Republic High Command that if this decision was not made, the 501st would have been completely wiped out.
Rex, having faced the death of many of his brothers and the threat of a Providence hanging above them, managed to coordinate an escape through the woods and into a more secure location. As the Providence left the woods, Republic LAATs finally arrived and were able to take 501st back to the Venator to regroup and prepare.
Due to the loss of many lives in what was later named the Slaughter of Kirrin Woods, Rex had to pull the 501st out of active combat duties to reorganize and retrain new forces. However, Rex would be given a chance to avenge his fallen brothers. As the 212th, with the assistance of the Republic Navy were able to push the Republic forces out of Alderaa city and force them to Kirrin Woods, Rex volunteered alongside his battalion to be the final push in the Liberation of Alderaan.
After a battle in the atmosphere destroyed the remaining Providence and the Tactical Droid in charge of the Separatist Invasion of Alderaan, the 501st deployed to Kirrin Woods once more. Facing the original Droid forces in the region, the Droid forces that fled from Alderaa city, and the droids from the Drop Pod that the Providence launched before it was destroyed, the 501st were in for a long battle. Rex, however, would not let that change his style of leadership, and his resolve to defeat the Separatists on the same ground that many of his men were lost.
Deploying on the outskirts of the Woods, Rex and his brothers pushed into the woods. Their final destination, and where the Droid forces were the heaviest being the same camp they were tasked with originally securing. After a long and bloody battle, the 501st arrived in the camp and cleared out the Droid forces present. However, while not for the first time, Rex assured himself, but certainly the last time, the 501st was ambushed by Droid Forces. Heavy fire hit them from all sides, and even though they were able to defeat the remaining Forces, it came at a hard cost. Alongside many of his brothers, “Fives” and “Hardcase” both lay dead. These were two of Rex’s closest friends and most trusted leaders. Their deaths weighed heavily on Rex.
The saying is that Clones “live to fight another day”, and that is the truest for the 501st. After their operations on Alderaan, the Republic High Command ordered them to Corellia to push back the Separatist invasion there. While his men were sent to Corellia alongside a Republic Fleet, Rex went on a mission in which the details have been entirely removed from the records.
The Invasion of Corellia
After the completion of this mission, Rex rejoined the 501st on Corellia. Rex has trained his men well, and when he arrived he came to a fully set up FOB with a shield generator, an impressive achievement considering the heavy orbital fire and drop pods the 501st would have faced when setting them up.
Now back in command of his men, Rex planned the next operation on Corellia. The Republic had to take a second FOB and place a shield generator to secure the region. However, this would be a dangerous operation due to the Providence in the atmosphere. Using his training and experience, he sent a portion of men under the command of Jedi Commander Ashoka Tano to a separate location to clear out droid forces, while he sent the majority of men in spaced out groups to secure the second FOB.
This tactic worked well, and the 501st were able to have a second, secured, FOB in the region. Their next objective was a CIS outpost. What should have been a difficult mission was done with much less casualties than expected, due to the intense training and experience of the now veteran 501st Legion. However, during this battle, Rex as always was leading from the Frontlines. This had caused a Spider Droid to have targeted him and get a shot off at him, while Rex owing to his training and now significant experience, was able to focus and patch himself up, a Drop Pod was launched at him. It would take more than that to kill Rex. Taking out almost all the B2s from the Drop Pod, Rex was almost out safe, when the Providence launched an orbital strike at him.
Rex woke up in the Republic FOB, being bandaged by medical droids and his close friend Sylas. Sylas had informed Rex that the 501st had managed to secure the Region and are ready to press onto the next.
While planning for their advance into the second region they had to secure in Corellia, Rex received a transmission from his superiors. The Christophsis campaign has proved too brutal, and too many battalions have had too many losses to continue. The Republic required the elite 501st on its most brutal front, and Rex answered the call.
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