Kota ' s Militia Rahm Kota ' s Militia was a unique combat unit of battle - hardened soldiers that fought in the service of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars . While the members of the Jedi Order accepted high - ranking positions in the Grand Army of the Republic , Master Kota refused to have anything to do with the new Clone Army . He neither trusted the clones nor saw them as effective soldiers . Hence , Kota recruited a small but effective army from local militia s , mercenary groups and even Separatist prisoners of war . When Order 66 was issued by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine , the clone troopers betrayed and murdered their Jedi officers . Most of Kota ' s Militia , however , remained loyal to their General . They disappeared into hiding during the Great Jedi Purge , but later re - emerged to take up arms against the Galactic Empire ; eventually evolving into the basic soldiers of the Rebel Alliance . Overview . The Militia soldiers were clad in armor and uniform s that resembled those that would later be worn by the Alliance Special Forces during the early Galactic Civil War . Most troopers were armed with blaster rifles , stun batons , missile launchers and thermal grenades . Elite members were issued heavier armor and repeating blaster cannon s . Furthermore , the Militia possessed several commandeered MAAT gunships and dozens of BTL - S3 Y - wing starfighter s . Many of their weapons and vehicles were purchased from criminal organization s , such as the Lok Revenants . Small in number , the Militia relied mainly on the element of surprise and hit - and - run tactics . Though vastly outnumbered by both the Droid army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems and later outmatched by the much larger Imperial Military , the Militia was composed of soldiers who were committed to the cause of rebellion against the Galactic Empire . They demonstrated qualities such as loyalty to Rahm Kota , dedication to his cause , courage against Imperial soldiers , and the willingness to die for their Jedi General . History . After the Clone Wars began between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems , the Jedi Order quickly moved to protect the galaxy from the Separatist Rebellion , and thus they accepted command of the newly - formed Grand Army of the Republic . Jedi Master Rahm Kota was determined to defend the Republic as well , although he declined to lead the clone troopers . Unlike other Jedi , Kota did not trust the Clone Army . Furthermore , he believed that clone soldiers were unfit for battle . Kota found real Humans to be more creative , intelligent and versatile than the clones . Hence , he established a private unit of highly - trained soldiers recruited from various local militias , mercenaries , and even Separatist prisoners of war . The result was a small , but efficient fighting force , composed of soldiers noted for their battlefield effectiveness and personal loyalty to General Kota . Rahm Kota ' s lack of trust in the clones and his faith in real Human beings was vindicated when Order 66 was issued by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine . By the Chancellor ' s command , the clone troopers assassinated their Jedi officers Coruscant and throughout the galaxy . Most of Kota ' s soldiers remained faithful to their General , however , and refused to obey the genocidal order . With the Republic ' s fall followed by the birth of the Galactic Empire — ruled by the self - appointed Emperor Palpatine — in its place , the Militia commandeered a Republic cruiser and disappeared into hiding along with General Kota . The Dark Times . Kota and his soldiers remained in hiding for many years during the Great Jedi Purge . They emerged from seclusion nearly two decades after the Declaration of a New Order , conducting hit - and - run attacks against various Imperial targets throughout the galaxy . Though not officially a rebellion , their activities eventually gained the personal attention of the Sith Lord Darth Vader . While Kota ' s Militia was in the process of raiding a TIE Fighter Construction Facility located above Nar Shaddaa , Vader deployed his Secret Apprentice , a young Sith assassin codenamed Starkiller , on a mission to kill Kota . In order to protect the secrecy of his existence , the Apprentice was ordered to kill everyone who encountered him . Imperial Soldiers and Kota ' s Militia alike . Starkiller faithfully executed his Master ' s orders to the letter and allowed no one in his path to survive . Throughout his ascent to the station ' s command center , where General Kota was located , Starkiller came across numerous skirmishes between Imperials and Militia soldiers . Upon reaching his target , the Apprentice ultimately blinded and defeated Kota during a lightsaber duel , but also failed to kill him . The aftermath of the Battle of the TIE Fighter Construction Facility left what remained of the Militia scattered and leaderless . Though Kota survived his encounter with Starkiller , the Jedi Master became disillusioned by his defeat and turned to extreme alcoholism in order to cope with depression . Some of Kota ' s soldiers formed a bodyguard detail to former Imperial Senator Bail Organa after the Militia ' s defeat at Nar Shaddaa . They accompanied him to the planet Felucia , but failed to prevent the Senator ' s kidnapping by the corrupted Jedi Maris Brood . Starkiller later arrived on the planet and found the Militia troops engaged in combat with Imperial soldiers . The Militia , unaware of Starkiller ' s allegiance to Darth Vader , pointed the Apprentice in the direction where Brood held Organa hostage . After Organa ' s rescue , a contingent of Militia soldiers journeyed to Corellia where they provided protection to a small group of disgruntled Imperial Senators , including Mon Mothma and Garm Bel Iblis . The meeting was a trap orchestrated by Darth Vader , however , to lure the Emperor ' s enemies into a single location . The Militia was quickly overwhelmed by the Dark Lord ' s snowtroopers ; Kota was easily defeated by Vader himself . The Senators were then transferred to the Death Star where Emperor Palpatine awaited them . The Senators were ultimately saved by Galen Marek , redeemed from his life as Starkiller , who sacrificed his life to ensure the survival of the Rebellion . In the aftermath of Marek ' s demise , the Senators — Mon Mothma , Garm Bel Iblis , Bail and Leia Organa — officially declared the formation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic . The remnants of Kota ' s Militia became the basis for the fledgling Alliance Military while Rahm Kota became one of its first generals . Legacy . The Rebel Alliance ' s war against the Galactic Empire was far too unsatisfactory in Rahm Kota ' s opinion . While Alliance High Command — caught between Mon Mothma ' s hesitancy to risk losing resources and Garm Bel Iblis ' s advocacy for total war — struggled with indecision and disagreement , Kota decided to wage his own war by conducting unauthorized operations against various Imperial targets . In order to do so , he recruited an elite squad that answered directly to him . Well - trained and armed with equipment similar to the Militia , Kota ' s new unit was composed of Humans who possessed much hatred for the Galactic Empire . Using the " Rogue Shadow " as their personal transport , Kota ' s squad served under their General on a number of occasions , which included a raid on Cato Neimoidia and an Imperial ambush on the Alliance Fleet in the Itani Nebula . The squad also participated in the Assault on Kamino , aiding General Kota against various Imperial soldiers as the Alliance forces stormed into the Timira City Cloning Facility . As the fighting drew to a close , Rahm Kota and his squad — aided by a clone of the original Starkiller — captured Darth Vader , thus allowing the Alliance to secure its first major victory in the war . Soldier types . Elite . The most skilled and reliable members of Kota ' s Militia were honored with position in the General ' s heavy weapons detail . Armed with large repeating blaster cannon s , the Elites were regarded as more than a match for even the most battle - hardened Imperial soldiers . Their combat role included the providing of cover fire for other Militia members , as well as the defense of key positions during raids . Heavy Trooper . Heavy Troopers utilized equipment similar to those of the Militia Saboteur , but were primarily armed with missile launchers . They accompanied other variant soldiers of the Militia , providing long - range fire support against more heavily armored and dangerous opponents . They were effective at killing enemy targets from a distance , but were also vulnerable in close - range combat . Hence , they relied on the protection of their comrades . Saboteur . The Saboteurs formed the backbone of General Kota ' s Militia . Armed with DH - 17 blasters and thermal grenades , these soldiers were skilled at maneuvering in small , tight - knit groups . Since the Militia lacked the resources and manpower for a full - scale war against the Galactic Empire , the Saboteurs were also trained in hit - and - run tactics . Trooper . Militia Troopers were General Kota ' s hand - picked soldiers , chosen to be trained in the use of energized stun batons . As such , they were mainly suited for close - quarters melee combat in environments filled with explosives and other hazards . These specialized soldiers relied on rushing at their enemies , surrounding and overwhelming them before a shot could be fired . Behind the scenes . The player character can be given the appearance of the Militia Elite , Saboteur or Trooper by using the cheat code SOHNDANN to unlock the other skins and costumes . The Heavy Troopers only appear in the PSP , PS2 and Wii versions of . In the PSP , PS2 and Wii versions , the Saboteurs are armed with the A280 blaster rifle instead of the DH - 17 blaster pistol .