73rd Marine Corps

The 73rd Marine Corps was a unit that served in the Grand Army of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.

## **History**

#### **Aboard the Insanity**

Major V'ur and a number of marines were sent to check out the Venator-class Star Destroyer *Insanity*, whose admiral had veered off course. Working alongside members of the 373rd Arrowhead Legion, they discovered the admiral had went at least partially insane and chose to move him to the medical bay. The admiral, possibly with help from C.I.S. saboteurs, set the *Insanity* on a collision course with the nearby moon, and Confederate battle droids began boarding the vessel. After a fierce firefight, the G.A.R. forces escaped the ship and arrived on the flagship of the 6th Fleet, where they prepared for their next mission.

## **Unit Summary**

### **2nd Orbital Assault Brigade**

The 2nd Orbital Assault Brigade participated in some of the deadliest battles in the Clone Wars. On one occasion, the entire Brigade was scuttled on Trandosha - only being saved through the untimely intervention of a Republic justice fleet.

#### **Raptor Company**

One of the oldest contiguous parts of the 73rd, Raptor Company is designated as a motorized infantry company, and primarily used for the reclamation and security of planetary landing objectives. Raptor Company holds the highest density of the 73rd's 'Old Guard' - older clones who have served from the beginning stages of the conflict, typically recognized by their unique markings reminiscent of the Kaminoan seas. In addition, Raptor Company is equipped for field trials of the DC-16c - a medium-weight repeater introduced to solve the shortcomings of the Z-6, while also superseding the relatively rare WESTAR-M5.

#### **Roc Platoon**

The heavy weapons specialists of Raptor Company, Roc Platoon is responsible for the company's share of E-WEBs and reusable rocket launchers. In addition, the platoon is equipped with flak armor to protect them from ordinance hazards - though as a consequence, they are unable to be issued additional gear such as the DC-16c.

#### **Gryph Squad**

The command squad of Raptor Company, responsible for coordinating assaults across several units and ships.

#### **31st Spaceborne Company**

Specialized in low-gravity operations, the 31st Spaceborne are most often responsible for orbital security and spacecraft inspection. Boarding operations of hostile ships are typically achieved through an exterior breach, forcing the enemy to lose home advantage and weakening resistance. Less often, the clones of the 31st are responsible for direct assaults on planetary surface - when planetary defenses are too resistant, and deployment of Commando and Infantry companies would result in unacceptable loss. Deployment of jetpack-equipped units via transports in low-orbit allows for units to undertake HALO insertions, eliminating the risk of mass transport and personnel loss.

Members of the 31st typically prefer clone airborne armor, due to the increased air capacity and various armor reinforcements. In addition jetpacks and DC-15 carbines allow for them to perform their duties more efficiently.

#### **LANCE Company**

Officially designated the Land and Air Naval Commando Echelon, LANCE company is a specialized unit deployed in preparation of an orbital assault. Primarily composed of ARF troopers, this is achieved through subterfuge and strategic weakening of hostile defenses - ultimately paving the way for conquest through overwhelming assault.

## **Unit Composition**

### **2nd Orbital Assault Brigade**

Raptor Company

Roc Platoon

Gryph Squad

31st Spaceborne Company

LANCE Company

## **Personnel Roster**

"Frost"

"Tanner"

Captain Vires - Commander of Raptor Company and member of Gryph squad.

Staff Sergeant Seoul - LANCE Commando, attached to Roc Platoon as a communications specialist.

Major Vur - 31st Spaceborne.