Such as Fives and Echo the only surviving members of Domino Squad, were promoted to being Specialists or Platoon Sergeants, then eventually became ARC Lieutenants.

There have been many numerous field and enlisted Specialists who have come and gone. Jedi Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano often led her own squads or platoons of Clone Troopers (aside from fighting alongside with Anakin and Rex) while Admiral Yularen commanded the entire naval fleet for the battalion, as well as others who were assigned with the unit (including other members of the 3rd Brigade).

The 501st were primarily led by Jedi General Anakin Skywalker, and Clone Commander Rex. The Entire Grand Army of the Republic was also absorbed into what was left of the original unit (being the actual battalion itself), becoming the famed and fierce legion. The unit eventually became the legion or army known as the 501st Legion 'Vader's Fist' (within the Galactic Empire) during the events of Order 66 leading towards the Great Jedi Purge when their leader Jedi General Anakin Skywalker became the menacing Sith Lord known as Darth Vader after being seduced to the Dark Side of the force by Darth Sidious in 19 BBY. They were also under the command of Pong Krell during the Umbara Campaign. They fought in many battles, have been assigned to many missions, and have also been involved in numerous campaigns vital to the Republic during the Clone Wars. ' Both units combined, being part of one of the largest brigades, garrisons, or regiments being the 3rd Brigade or 3rd Systems Army. was considered to be one of the largest battalions' or units of clone troopers within the Grand Army of the Republic (the second being the 212th Attack Battalion led by Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Clone Commander Cody). The unit was one of the many which was part of the 3rd Brigade, as with the 212th Attack Battalion. Jedi General Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano, andĬlone Commander Rex served as the battalion's 'right-hand man'.Ĭlone Commander Rex. before the entire Army of the Republic was absorbed into the remnants of the original unit and ultimately becoming the legion or infantry known as 'Vader's Fist' from within the Galactic Empire. (also known simply as the 501st Battalion) were an elite unit or a battalion of Clone Troopers led by Admiral Wullf Yularen,Ĭommander Rex and the 501st Torrent Co.

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