Battle of Arantara

The Battle of Arantara was an engagement fought in 22 BBY on the astronomical object Arantara during the ongoing Clone Wars between the Confederacy of Independent Systems and Galactic Republic. Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Clone Captain Rex participated in the battle, with the latter becoming injured in the fighting before being rescued by Skywalker.
==The battle==
The battle for the astronomical object Arantara was fought in 22 BBY, during the opening assaults of the galaxy-wide Clone Wars between the Confederacy of Independent Systems and Galactic Republic. Members of the elite 501st LegionStar Wars Battlefront II—including Clone Captain Rex and his newly assigned Jedi General, Anakin Skywalker—took part in the battle.
During the battle, Rex's skills were put to the test. Leading from the front, he fought with meritThe Star Wars Book and bravely led his fellow clone troopers forward without Skywalker, but he was wounded and knocked unconscious. Rex's armor was damaged in the battle as well, with even his helmet faceplate shattering. Rescuing Rex, Skywalker arrived and saved the life of his captain. Hidden behind cover in a rocky terrain, the clone awoke to Skywalker standing over him. The Jedi apologized for not leading his soldiers into the fray; Skywalker told Rex that a real leader always led at the front, a message that reinforced lessons Rex already knew and became the basis of trust, and a growing friendship, between the captain and the Jedi.
==Aftermath==
Beyond being one of several post-First Battle of Geonosis engagements that saw the true level of Rex's skills put to the test, the Battle of Arantara became one of the many battles in which Rex fought with excellence. Skywalker and Rex continued to work together as leaders of the 501st and soon developed a mutual respect, even forming a friendship, despite their differences: while Rex acted by-the-book, Skywalker was far more brash. Becoming far less rigid over time, Rex would come to admire and emulate some of Skywalker's mannerisms.
During a battle on the Expansion Region planetSolo: A Star Wars Story The Official Guide Mimban, Rex remembered Skywalker's lesson about leading from the front, using the example to fight battle droids alone while his clone troopers evacuated. After he was saved from B1-series units by Junior Representative Jar Jar Binks, Rex explained his philosophy, noting that a friend had given him the lesson.
==Behind the scenes==
The Battle of Arantara first appeared in "501 Plus One," a comic story printed in Age of Republic Special 1, which was published by Marvel Comics on January 16, 2019. "501 Plus One" was written by Marc Guggenheim and illustrated by Caspar Wijngaard. The capitalization of the battle's name was later confirmed in The Star Wars Book, a 2020 reference book written by Pablo Hidalgo, Cole Horton, and Dan Zehr.
==Appearances==
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==Sources==
*The Star Wars Book 
*Star Wars: Timelines
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*Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
==Notes and references==
Category:Battles of the Clone Wars