CS-1337 "Scorch" (WIP)

Overview

CS-1337, designated “Scorch,” was a clone who was labeled “Defective” early in his life despite having no genetic differences from any other clone. Because of this, he was held to lower standards during his time in Clone Academy, but used that doubt as motivation to prove himself.

Scorch quickly advanced through training, rising to the top of his class by Phase III and forming close bonds with several fellow cadets. After being selected to lead his own group, he invited his friends to join him, and together they became the fastest graduating class to complete the Citadel, earning recognition as Top Cadets.

Following this achievement, Scorch and his friends were offered a chance to try out for the Republic Commandos. They passed Phase I as part of the top candidates, but technical errors during Phase II caused the group to be forcefully failed. Refusing to let this setback define him, Scorch joined the 212th Attack Battalion, where he quickly found a place among his brothers.

Within the 212th, Scorch rose through the ranks and eventually led his own squad through several missions. As the war continued and casualties mounted, the deaths of his brothers began to weigh heavily on him. Unable to remain in the rear while others fought and died on the frontlines, Scorch left Recon and moved closer to the main fighting, determined to prove his leadership and stand beside his brothers.

Military Career

A clone who was referred to as “Defective” early on, although no genetic changes from any other. He was held to very low standards from the start of Clone Academy, but that just meant he could prove everyone wrong. He quickly flew through his training and became top of his class all the way to his phase three, making friends along the way. He was selected to lead a group, which he invited his friends to join. They were the fastest graduating class to beat the Citadel, becoming Top Cadets. Because of this, he was offered a spot to try out for the Republic Commandos, which he instantly accepted. He and his friends from the academy all attended the tryout and passed Phase 1, being the top 8 of about 25 people. However, during Phase 2, technical errors occurred, leading to everyone being forcefully failed, but without letting this hold him, “Scorch” joined the 212th, planning to show his brothers his leadership capabilities. 

After joining the 212th Attack Battalion, he instantly felt welcomed and at home by his brothers, knowing this was where he belonged as he befriended and grew close to several other members, quickly ranking up. Not long after, he was a leader of his own squad, taking them from mission to mission, following all orders given to him. Then the deaths began with several 212th members, his friends falling in battles as the deaths weighed on him. He knew he couldn't sit around, so he left his previous company, “Recon” and went to the frontlines, knowing he could not stay in the back lines of combat as his brothers died. 

Notable Engagements

Carida War 

During a catastrophic defensive failure now referred to as the Wall Massacre, Serce was the sole surviving member of his unit after a coordinated enemy breakthrough. This event marked his transition from a standard trooper to an ARC trooper.

During the Carida War on Pirates, Serce was a Captain of a BARC company, He led high-speed reconnaissance and strike operations across the Carida front. Under his command, the company maintained the lowest casualty rate of any deployed unit during the war. His use of mobile warfare, staggered engagement zones, and preemptive extraction routes minimized losses even in high-risk operations; also, the only significant casualties sustained under his command came during direct encounters with Asajj Ventress, engagements in which Serce adapted quickly, ordering disengagements rather than sacrificing troops in unwinnable duels.

Christophsis Campaign

Serving as a Captain, Serce was responsible for mission planning across multiple operations, working closely with his Lieutenant to coordinate troop movements, supply lines, and orbital support. When his Commander was incapacitated mid-campaign, Serce assumed full battalion command without formal promotion. He successfully coordinated close air support with Republic Navy forces, executing synchronized assaults that broke entrenched CIS positions. Led all of 87th as an acting commander during Samson's absence multiple times. Worked closely and coordinated well with navy, 501st, and 41st during every mission. Commanded all of 87th for the Capital City District of Christophsis.

Ryloth 

As Colonel, Serce assumed full operational control of his battalion while his Commander was listed as Leave of Absence. Without direct oversight, he planned and executed every mission across the campaign. In one of the most notable engagements, Serce led a 30-man force deep into CIS-controlled territory to capture a fortified forward outpost. Through careful planning, staggered assaults, and controlled aggression, the objective was secured with only three casualties, an outcome considered exceptional given the circumstances. His leadership during Ryloth solidified his reputation as a commander capable of sustaining high operational success with minimal losses, even in isolation.