Senate Commando / Legends Senate Commandos were elite units in the Senate Guard , a Coruscant - based law enforcement agency that was responsible for the safety of government officials in the executive and legislative branches of the Galactic Republic . Like the more common guardsmen , Commandos functioned as bodyguards for senators and other politicians , but could also be used as security detail for enemies of the Republic , such as prisoners of war . During the Clone Wars , a galaxy - wide conflict between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems , Senate Commandos — along with the rest of the Senate Guard — were gradually supplemented and replaced by their Red Guard counterparts due to the machinations of the Republic head of state , Supreme Chancellor Palpatine . Overview . An elite division in the Senate Guard , Senate Commandos were primarily stationed in the Senate District of Coruscant , the capital world of the Galactic Republic . Like the more common guardsmen of their organization , the Commandos were responsible for the protection of the Republic government ' s executive and legislative branches ; the Supreme Chancellor and the Galactic Senate respectively . Their duties included guarding various rooms and offices within the Senate Building and its counterpart , the Republic Executive Building . They also specialized in carrying out field missions on behalf of the Senate and the Judicial Department . Their high profile status afforded them top priority assignments , as noted by Jedi Commander Ahsoka Tano when a unit of Senate Commandos was dispatched to guard the Separatist prisoner Nute Gunray . The Senate Commandos — reputedly the best and bravest soldiers of the Senate Guard — were composed of guardsmen noted for excellent service records , thus making them eligible for high risk mission profiles . Some of their off - world assignments consisted of protecting senators , ambassadors and other representatives of the Galactic Senate during diplomatic voyages to other planets ; guarding Republic starships that carried elected or appointed officials , such as Senator Orn Free Taa or Dutchess Satine Kryze ; and accompanying the Supreme Chancellor when ever he left Coruscant . In order to qualify for membership , a recruit had to pass through a brutal four week - long period of additional combat training . After being elevated to their new rank , Senate Commandos were deployed into a squad where they reported to a commander . They also deferred to the authority of the individual under their protection , except in situations that involved the person ' s security . On Coruscant , the Senate Commandos — along with the rest of the Guard — served as the elite security force of the Senate District in Galactic City . While the rank - and - file members of the Senate Guard were normally used for ceremonial functions , the Commandos served in a more practical capacity . Hence , they were often dispatched to detain individuals who were wanted for questioning by the Galactic Senate ; or otherwise deployed into war zones where they acted as bodyguards to Republic senators . As a police force , they maintained law and order on Coruscant alongside Coruscant Security Force , clone shock troopers , Coruscant Guard and the Jedi Order . Overall , position in the ranks of the Senate Commandos was regarded as a source of pride to its members , thus making them one of the most cherished traditions of the Galactic Republic . Senate Commandos were equipped with far more functional armor that did not include the heavy robes or symbolic feather plums that adorned the more common members of the Senate Guard . They were a practical force of soldiers suited for combat purposes , and thus their armor was similar to the Phase I battle armor of the Republic Military ' s clone troopers . Despite the aesthetic resemblance , Senate Commando armor differed from clone armor in terms of color and helmet design . The Commandos ' armor also featured an enlarged left pauldron that was resistant to blaster fire ; its primary color was blue , the trademark shade of the entire Senate Guard . By discarding the heavy ceremonial robes of the Guard , Senate Commandos were capable of fighting more effectively in combat scenarios . The Commando battle suit was a flexible , customizable form of field armor that protected its wearers in hostile situations . Commando officers , such as captains , wore helmets with ceremonial crests ; their blue armor incorporated white symbolic designs such as the Seal of the Galactic Senate . Furthermore , Senate Commandos were also issued identification numbers , such as SG - 1984 , for security purposes . Another aspect that separated the Commandos from the rest of the Senate Guard was their weaponry . While their more formal contemporaries were armed with ceremonial blaster rifles , the Senate Commandos were armed with the DC - 15A blaster rifle , the DC - 15S , and a thermal grenade , all of which were used by clone troopers . Unlike the clone - filled Grand Army of the Republic , Senate Commandos — along with their Senate Guard contemporaries and Red Guard counterparts — were formed of birth - born Human volunteers . As one of the Republic ' s few non - clone units to be deployed regularly on special assignments , the Senate Commandos developed a fierce rivalry with the Grand Army ' s clone commandos . History . Both the capital and the government of the Galactic Republic had been protected by the Senate Guard for hundreds of years ; its best and bravest soldiers rewarded with position in the ranks of the Senate Commandos . By 22 BBY , the first year of the Clone Wars , the Commandos were serving as protectors of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine . Hence , they were often stationed on guard duties within certain chambers and facilities belonging to the Chancellor , such as his office at the Republic Executive Building , although some of its most loyal members were incorporated into the Red Guard as well . When Nute Gunray , a member of the Separatist Council , was captured and detained by Republic authorities , Captain Faro Argyus and a group of Senate Commandos were dispatched to oversee the Neimoidian ' s transfer to Coruscant . Given Gunray ' s dealings with the Order of the Sith Lords , Count Dooku and his Sith Master were unwilling to allow the Neimoidian to remain in the Jedi ' s custody . Therefore , Dooku deployed a Dark Acolyte named Asajj Ventress to either retrieve or assassinate Gunray before the Jedi broke his silence through interrogation . After infiltrating the " Tranquility " , a " Venator " - class Star Destroyer where Gunray was held captive , Ventress killed numerous clone troopers and several Senate Commandos while trying to free her target . Ultimately Gunray ' s escape succeeded due to the treachery of Captain Argyus . Bribed with promises of freedom and wealth by Count Dooku , Argyus broke his allegiance to the Republic and aided in Gunray ' s escape , killing his fellow Senate Commandos in the process . After Argyus ' s betrayal of the Republic , Captain Jayfon and a large contingent of Commandos were killed while on guard duty at the Republic Executive Building by a group of bounty hunters . A hostage crisis followed immediately after their deaths , in which several senators were held captive as part of the mercenaries ' plot to free Ziro Desilijic Tiure from the Republic Judiciary Central Detention Center . Four Senate Commandos were stationed aboard the New Mandalorian vessel Coronet as bridge crew under the command of Captain Gray . They were taken by surprise and killed by Mandalore Senator Tal Merrik , a secret Death Watch operative who attempted to abduct Dutchess Satine Kryze . The Dutchess was rescued by the Jedi and Merrik was killed , though she was later framed for murder on Coruscant , thus leading to her arrest warrant . Aided by Jedi Master Obi - Wan Kenobi , Kryze allowed two Senate Commandos to arrest her . Kenobi used the distraction to infiltrate the Senate Building where he provided Senator Padmé Amidala with evidence to exonerate the Dutchess . A group of Senate Commandos served as bodyguards to Chancellor Palpatine and Vice Chair Mas Amedda while the two inspected the captured Zillo Beast that was brought to Coruscant from Malastare . When the creature escaped from its bonds and rampaged through Galactic City , Palpatine was evacuated to a H - 2 executive shuttle , piloted by a single Commando . The Zillo Beast disabled the shuttle , forcing the astromech droid R2 - D2 to save Chancellor Palpatine . The Senate Commando was crushed to death by the Zillo Beast , immediately after he implored the Chancellor to escape to safety . When Chancellor Palpatine made a scheduled visit to his homeworld of Naboo for the upcoming Festival of Light , a large security force — consisting of Coruscant Guard shock troopers and Senate Guard commandos — accompanied him due to the Jedi High Council ' s concern for his safety . One of the Commandos responsible for guarding the Chancellor was a male Human designated as SG - 1984 . The Senate Commandos were eventually phased out , along with the rest of the Senate Guard , in the aftermath of the Republic ' s transformation into the Galactic Empire . As Emperor , Palpatine ' s security was entrusted to the Imperial Royal Guard . The enforcement of the New Order on Coruscant fell to the Emperor ' s stormtroopers .