CO-9016 "Swordzo" Personal Details Name CO-9016 "Swordzo" Rank Colonel Born 971 RSY Age 12 (Physically ~25) Affiliation Grand Army of the Republic 41st Elite Corps Quote "We bleed Green!" Leadership In Office 981 RSY - Present Predecessor   Successor   Overview CO-9016, known officially as "Swordzo" is a Colonel in the Grand Army of the Republic and serves as the Battalion Executive Officer of the 41st Elite Corps. A member of the original A-1 batch of clone troopers, he is among the last surviving clones of that generation. Known for his leadership and battlefield adaptability, Swordzo rose through the ranks from Private to Colonel through distinguished service on multiple campaigns. He is currently stationed on Prime, reinforcing Republic defenses along key hyperspace routes leading to Coruscant. Military Career Swordzo began his military career in the 41st Elite Corps after graduating from the A-1 batch of clones. Starting as a Private, he steadily rose through the ranks due to consistent battlefield performance and leadership ability. His first major promotion came during the Republic Invasion of Carida, where he was elevated to Staff Sergeant and assigned as Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon, Sarlacc Company. Following his actions on Carida, he was then promoted to Second Lieutenant and became Executive Officer of Sarlacc Company. After the Carida campaign, Swordzo's record earned him a promotion to Major within the 41st's High Command (HICOM). He later then played a key leadership role in the Christophsis campaign before being promoted to Colonel and Battalion Executive Officer of the 41st Elite Corps. Notable Engagements Republic Invasion of Carida Swordzo's leadership first stood out during the campaign on Carida. Tasked with leading 1st Platoon, he successfully defended a forward operating base against repeated pirate assaults. After the Sarlacc Company Commander was wounded, Swordzo assumed command and led the company to multiple victories with minimal casualties, contributing to the elimination of the IRC threat. Christophsis Campaign (Tophen City & Leesis City) Initially deployed toward Corellia, the 41st was redirected to Christophsis to support failing Republic forces as the 91st had sustained heavy losses and needed to pull out. As a Major, Swordzo played a central role in coordinate strategy alongside HICOM and the 104th Battalion. He helped lead the assault on Tophen City and later spearheaded the invasion of Leesis City, establishing the first forward operating base within the industrial zone. He also oversaw operations throughout the city's capture and personally supervised the mapping of its underground tunnel systems. His actions during the campaign directly contributed to Republic victory and earned him a promotion to Colonel. Leadership Swordzo is known for a leadership style defined by strategic precision and operational excellence. Widely regarded within the 41st as a highly tactical and composed commander, he consistently demonstrates an ability to assess battlefield conditions and make decisive actions in even the most critical moments. He places strong emphasis on maximizing both his own capabilities and those of his troopers, often leveraging positioning, coordination, and timing to achieve victory with minimal losses.