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Founder(s) |
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine |
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Founding |
22 BBY |
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Reorganization |
19 BBY |
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Size |
Regiment (2,304 combat troops) |
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Motto |
"Seek information, seek confirmation" |
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The 653rd Intel Regiment was a unit of clones attached to the 91st Reconnaissance Corps. Placed under the command of Jedi General Alloysis Keloy and Clone Captain Dasher, the regiment's primary roles were frontline duties and to accumulate intelligence on enemy operations and positions. Identified by the crimson red markings on their armor, the 653rd comprised of normal clone troopers and ARF troopers.
In 22 BBY, members of the 653rd fought in the Battle of Geonosis, which inevitably led to the three-year conflict known as the Clone Wars. During the war, the 653rd troops were known for their unwavering loyalty to the Republic, earning them the trust of many in the Senate, including the commander-in-chief, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. Torch Company and the 81st Artillery Battalion were all attached to the unit.
History[]
Formed in 22 BBY as a scouting and frontline unit in the Grand Army of the Republic, the 653rd Regiment's missions took them to the Mid Rim and the Outer Rim. The 653rd troops helped secured several major victories such as Ryloth, Brentaal IV and Thule to name but a few. Known for their unwavering loyalty to the Republic, Chancellor Palpatine personally entrusted only a handful of them with special scouting missions for the future. Because of their scouting expertise, small units of the 653rd were dispatched by the Jedi Order to scout out enemy territory, directly reporting to the Jedi War Council. On some occasions, the 653rd provided valuable information such as the locaiton of Jabba the Hutt's son on Teth.
In 19 BBY, at the end of the war, the troops also helped Clone intelligence track down General Grievous on Utapau. Also in the same year, the regiment, along with Stass Allie and 91st Reconnaissance Corps secured a victory on Saleucami during the Outer Rim Sieges. Following the war, troops of the 653rd unit were absorbed into the Stormtrooper Corps, with some being taken on into Imperial Intelligence.
Known Units[]
81st Artillery Battalion[]
The 81st Artillery Battalion, being the primary offensive unit in the regiment fought on numerous
81st Artillery Battalion troops engaging the Droid Army on Cato Neimoidia.
battlefronts and skirmishes, often with sniping and artillery fire, with the result of smashing through to acheive victory. Their primary source of artillery were AV-7 cannon, the UT-AT, AT-TE Walker, AT-RT Walker and Clone Turbo Tank.
Notable Members[]
- CC-1709 "Dasher"
- CL-0921 "Jep"
- CT-2355 "Kore"
- CT-4521 "Zapper"
- CS-6777 "Lank" (ARF Trooper and Sergeant)
- CT-2318 "Stacker"
- CT-00/323 "Raren"
- CT-3221 "Pox"
Torch Company[]
Torch Company comprised of clone troopers and ARF troopers. Fighting alongside General Keloy and Captain Dasher, the company had found themselves in the heat of combat, winning victories and providing aid and cover fire to other clone trooper units.
Notable Members[]
- CC-1709 "Dasher"
- CT-87/3400 "Jumbo"
- CT-3993 "Bolt"
- CT-00/323 "Raren"
- CL-0921 "Jep"
Known Battles[]
- First Battle of Geonosis
- Battle of Thule
- Liberation on Ryloth
- Battle of Brentaal IV
- Siege of Allanteen VI
- Mission to Cato Neimoidia
- Siege of Saluecami
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