Post by il-matic (Lloyd M.) on Nov 30, 2010 23:41:02 GMT -5
Galactic Marines
The Galactic Marines, originally known as the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army, was an elite unit that was created as the Grand Army of the Republic diversified during the Clone Wars.
Specialized Armor
Galactic Marines wore special body armor with maroon (the color maroon defined: A dark reddish brown to dark purplish red, not burgundy.) or white coloration — and a backplate. They were usually armed with DC-15A blaster rifles. The Marines were distinguished by their unique visor gear: synthmesh designed to keep out various hazards such as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.
Vehicles
The Marines were known to utilize UT-AT, AT-OT and AT-RT walkers with purple markings to symbolize their legion.
Training
Under the leadership of Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi and Clone Marshal Commander Bacara, the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army was made independent and became known as the Galactic Marines.
The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. They specialized in boarding and capturing enemy starships as well as planetary assault, and were deployed at many planets such as Rhen Var, Aargonar, Boz Pity, Mygeeto and Toola. Bacara demanded the absolute best of his men, and would tolerate nothing less, unilaterally reassigning soldiers who did not meet his high standards, much to the dismay of General Ki-Adi-Mundi. The two maintained a respectful but contentious relationship, right up until the end of the war.
The Marines training consists of three phases. Phase 1: conditioning, Phase 2: underwater and in-space ship boarding, and Phase 3: marksmanship. These training courses made the marines the elite fighting force of the Grand Army of the Republic.
At the Battle of New Bornalex, the Galactic Marines made use of prototype spacetrooper powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged B2 super battle droids in hand-to-hand combat, using the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at New Bornalex earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the Republic's most feared clone military units.
Commander Bacara (CC-1138) and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the Battle of Mygeeto. After receiving Order 66 from Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Bacara and his squad turned on the Jedi and fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself briefly, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and gunned down.
Galactic Marines still served the Galactic Empire as late as 1 ABY, but by then, the armor was mostly worn for ceremonial use.
In function (not name), the Galactic Marines are essentially a Marine Corps, functioning both on land and in space.
(taken from: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Marines )
That story is good enough for me. ;D
-il-matic
The Galactic Marines, originally known as the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army, was an elite unit that was created as the Grand Army of the Republic diversified during the Clone Wars.
Specialized Armor
Galactic Marines wore special body armor with maroon (the color maroon defined: A dark reddish brown to dark purplish red, not burgundy.) or white coloration — and a backplate. They were usually armed with DC-15A blaster rifles. The Marines were distinguished by their unique visor gear: synthmesh designed to keep out various hazards such as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.
Vehicles
The Marines were known to utilize UT-AT, AT-OT and AT-RT walkers with purple markings to symbolize their legion.
Training
Under the leadership of Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi and Clone Marshal Commander Bacara, the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army was made independent and became known as the Galactic Marines.
The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. They specialized in boarding and capturing enemy starships as well as planetary assault, and were deployed at many planets such as Rhen Var, Aargonar, Boz Pity, Mygeeto and Toola. Bacara demanded the absolute best of his men, and would tolerate nothing less, unilaterally reassigning soldiers who did not meet his high standards, much to the dismay of General Ki-Adi-Mundi. The two maintained a respectful but contentious relationship, right up until the end of the war.
The Marines training consists of three phases. Phase 1: conditioning, Phase 2: underwater and in-space ship boarding, and Phase 3: marksmanship. These training courses made the marines the elite fighting force of the Grand Army of the Republic.
At the Battle of New Bornalex, the Galactic Marines made use of prototype spacetrooper powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged B2 super battle droids in hand-to-hand combat, using the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at New Bornalex earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the Republic's most feared clone military units.
Commander Bacara (CC-1138) and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the Battle of Mygeeto. After receiving Order 66 from Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Bacara and his squad turned on the Jedi and fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself briefly, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and gunned down.
Galactic Marines still served the Galactic Empire as late as 1 ABY, but by then, the armor was mostly worn for ceremonial use.
In function (not name), the Galactic Marines are essentially a Marine Corps, functioning both on land and in space.
(taken from: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Marines )
That story is good enough for me. ;D
-il-matic
