23rd Legion
| 23rd Legion | |
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| Unit Information | |
| Unit Type | Infantry |
| Affiliation | Grand Army of the Republic, former Rogue Squadron, current |
| Dates Active | Y-25 to Y-22; reformed Yzz |
| Part of | Reformed Grand Army of the Republic |
| Commanding Officer | General Jake Azzameen |
| Garrison | Airam |
| Battles or Conflicts | First Galactic Civil War Second Galactic Civil War |
| Awards | Tantra Campaign (GAR) Rseik Campaign (GAR) Elrood Campaign (GAR) Operation Kuill (The Resistance) Joint Operations Award (RS) Operational Service Award (RS) |
The 23rd Legion was formed as a Scout Clone Legion in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. It has been and still is led by Senior Clone Trooper Commander ARC General Yvan Tallon (CC-8654). Continously deployed without assigned Jedi General, the 23rd operated independently, and often faced asymmetric engagements. Beyond standard flash training, many Clones of the Legion received ARC, unconventional warfare and terrain specialty training. This contributed to the Legion's relative success during its service in the Grand Army of the Republic. The Legion has seen extensive deployment, and having participated in several campaigns, has conducted operations and fought in battles primarily located in the more remote places of the southern Outer Rim.
The lack of Jedi assigned to the Legion led to a non-assignment of the behavioral overrides that other clones received. As a result, and due to the high esprit de corps of the 23rd Legion, it evaded transformation and integration into the Stormtrooper Corps during the transition to the Imperial Era and was subsequently formally decommissioned by Imperial decree while being on an assignment in Outer Rim F-4. There, the Clones of the 23rd fortified Galmud as their new home and were forgotten.
The 23rd Legion was reformed in Year 21 by General Jake Azzameen as 23rd Legion and considers itself as part of the Reformed Grand Army of the Republic. It is integrated into the Chain of Command of the Rogue Squadron under direct command of General Azzameen. Currently, the 23rd Legion is garrisoned somewhere in the Airam sector.
Service Record
To Year -22
Tantra Campaign
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Rseik Campaign
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Elrood Campaign
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Years -22 to Year 21
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From Year 21
In year 23, the 105th Expeditionary Force of the Reformed Grand Army of the Republic under the banner of Ternion Corps permanently allocated a small clone element to the Rogue Squadron. While the bulk of these troopers came from the 105th, they were supplemented by troopers from the 62nd Airborne Legion, the 531st Rangers Batallion, the 185th Covert-Ops Batallion and others. Initially, these Troopers were assigned by Rogue Squadron High Command to Skor System in a prestigious honor guard billet. However, in light of their expertise in contemporary warfare and upon personal request of General Azzameen, they were tasked with providing familiarization training to the 23rd Legion at various undisclosed locations.
Operation Kuill
In year 25, the 23rd Legion deployed a forward element to Austan system, Arkanis sector. In anticipation of a full scale deployment of the Legion to reinforce Rebel ground combat operations in Arvala system, Hunnovers sector, the Clones of the 23rd were designated to support the occupation of Arvala by finding and eliminating hostile presence challenging allied control over the systems' planets. Ultimately, matters in Arvala calmed down quickly. With Rogue Squadron High Command not calling the 23rd in, the Clones left Austan soon after Arvala had been secured by allied forces.
Armor and Equipment
During its service with the Grand Army of the Republic, the 23rd was equipped with standard Phase I, later the newer Phase II armor. Standard issue weaponry included the famed DC15S blaster carbines and DC15A rifles. For operations in close quarters and urban terrain, the clones also employed V1 thermal detonators and M3 blast shields. Today, the equipment of the 23rd Legion as a light infantry brigade is reflected in the armor and weaponry used. The clones are wearing a customized version of the Heavy Battle Armor, with minor changes in appearance to accomodate to the heritage of the 23rd as a Clone Legion. The gear includes kamas and pauldrons, and while their weaponry has been classified as confidential by the Rogue Squadron's military, it is expected to be on par with common rebellion outfits.
Order of Battle
23rd Legion
Commanding Officer: General Jake Azzameen
Clone Trooper Commander: Clone ARC General Yvan Tallon
Legion Troops
Headquarters Batallion
Clone Advisor: Clone Colonel Yveret Alvarez
Clone Quartermaster: Clone Major Stel Vermetter
Clone Communications Officer: Clone Major Vash Lanith
22nd Guard Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Orion Flast
23rd Medical Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Raxle Brintt
24th Electronics Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Sallo Noko
25th Artillery Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain
26th Medical Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain
27th Administrative Platoon Commanding Officer: Clone Captain
22nd Assault Regiment
Commanding Officer: Clone Colonel Oret Noko
5th Assault Battalion
Commanding Officer: Clone Major Liran Guri
86th Infantry (Rifleman) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Perth Doim
53rd Infantry (Grenadier) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Ike Plmary
12th Recon Battalion
Commanding Officer: Clone Major Seb Ryscandor
87th Infantry (Rifleman) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Phobos Darran
200th Recon (Scout) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Cal Keler
24th Assault Regiment
Commanding Officer: Clone Colonel Jorus Ellan
9th Assault Battalion
Commanding Officer: Clone Major Ryan Mills
89th Infantry (Rifleman) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Vansic Samick
56th Infantry (Heavy Weapons) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Dajo Krytal
15th Recon Battalion
Commanding Officer: Clone Major Mannis Fel
95th Infantry (Rifleman) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Wen Dinoa
300th Recon (Scout) Company Commanding Officer: Clone Captain Kameis Varik
