Alpha Squad

**Alpha Squad** was an elite Republic Commando unit of the Grand Army of the Republic that carried high-demanding and complicated operations during the Clone Wars. Like many, it comprised for four clones of Jango Fett trained by the Cuy'val Dar Vhonte Tervho. The squad included RC-1122 "Chief", RC-1254 "Patcher", RC-1040 "Hyena" and RC-1280 "Coldeye", however after Patcher's death, RC-1234 "Evaar'la" joined the squad. It was one of the 10 commando unit that compromised the Commando Group Zero Six Commando in the Special Operations Brigade under the command of CC-01/400.

First deployed on the first battle of Geonosis, Alpah Squad would often be sent deep behind enemy lines to capture data, sabotage or assassination of various Separatist military leaders. However in certain situations, they are recalled to Kamino to assist Nala Se in training the new patches of clones.

## History

### Clone Wars

#### First Battle of Felucia

"*So... no support or back up Chief?"
"No backup Hyena, we're alone on this planet until the Republic can reorganize for a second assault.*"
—RC-1122 "Chief and RC-1110 "Patcher".

Alpha Squad was dispatched to Felucia under the assigned command of general Obi-Wan Kenobi to recover strategi datafiles on Separatists positions across the planet to coordinate assaults. However during their mission, Kenobi comms into Chief detailing their retreat and forced to depart from the planet. Chief soon understood as they were to deep into enemy lines to be evacuated and taken off world. While Kenobi apologises, the general vowed to return to get them safely off world, ordering them to lay low before such time. However Chief denied and told him they'll do their objective in gaining intelligence for the Republic. While Kenobi did not liked that they'll move on without support, he'll let and told them that the Force is with before cutting communications. After the communications was cut, Chief then ordered Alpha Squad to move onto an Separatist air base close by to gain aerial intelligence in the local sector.

Chief would have Deadeye to scout a head to search for an entrance point to covertly gain inside, which Deadeye comms in stating behind an watchtower was an ventilation access point. Chief then ordered to split up, where he took Hyena with Deadeye and Patcher needing to locate another entrance. As they entered, Chief found out the vents is connected to the main building that goes underground to an docking area for CIS fighters. Patcher noticed BX droids under them as they found another access point to the vent and on the ceiling. Chief then hand signalled of dropping on top the droids and using their vibroblades to cut them down. In the count of 3, the two dropped and used their vibroblades to cut them down, and quickly rolled out of sight with the BX droids. As Hyena placed the two droids in a secure area, Chief was slicing into an nearby terminal to find an console to extract data. After he located the console, the two had to take an elevator which caused them to run into an squad of battle droids, revealing themselves as the air base sound the alarm. Deadeye comms in stating what caused it, with Hyena saying they did, Chief soon after ordered Deadeye and Patcher to come to their position as they located the console. Chief and Hyena then breached the command tower after fighting through B1s and soon after the two commandos appeared. Chief orders Patcher to hack and obtain the data as the rest cover him against waves of droids, each one becoming more dangerous then last. Patcher confirmed he got it, Chief then ordered Hyena to make an breach on the window so they can grapple down.

After Hyena breached the window and Alpha Squad grappled down to the floor, they escaped quickly by climbing up and over the watchtower before entering into the "forests" of Felucia. As they were being perused by commando droids, Chief then orchestrated an ambush to take them by surprised, destroying them. Chief notified they got the data and must lie low til the Republic can return. However Patcher said they may not need to, prompting Chief to explain further. Patcher after looking for the data, found an near-inoperable *Consular*-class class cruiser that could get them off world. While it seems insane, Chief said he'll have the squad move with the plan as they need the data secured for the second wave of invasion.

Alpha Squad soon moved into position towards the *Consular*-class cruiser, which was 50 miles from them, forcing the squad scale the terrain of Felucia. Along the way, they were forced engaged in the planet's wildlife, attracting attention of an nearby CIS patrol upon their arrival to the cruiser. However they were able to draw its attention away from them after Deadeye separated to make a diversion. Chief then ordered the squad to quickly move towards the vessel, with Deadeye follow soon after gaining entrance to the cruiser. Patcher reached to a nearby terminal to make sure it can function and luckily, it can function. Alpha Squad soon moved to the bridge where Chief ordered an defensive position on at the entrance as Patcher prepared the starship for take off.

As the starship lifted off and exited Felucia's atmosphere, Patcher required the entire squad to perform and repair key points of the ship to stabilize the deflector shield's to bypass the blockade without blowing. Chief shouted in comms all got their assignments and prepared to do so, Chief heading to the bow to perform his task. Thankfully due to their efforts, the shields was able to take the damage to bypass the blockade and entered hyperspace, escaping from the planet. Soon after, Chief and the squad met with Kenobi and Skywalker and handed them the data that will allow them to plan an second assault with more preparations. He soon noticed Patcher eyeing the *Consular*-class class cruiser and said he'll keep and be used as the personal starship for Alpha, calling the *Escapee*.

#### Battle of Kamino

"*Patcher, head Nala Se and Hyena you had to Taun We, ya both are to protect them from any CIS incursions. Deadeye, you're with me, we're defending Tipoca City against the clankers!*"
—Chief during the battle of Kamino.

In the year 21 BBY, Alpha Squad was recalled to Kamino by Nala Se to prepare and train a new generation of clone commandos with assistance of returning Cuy'val Dar training sergeant Vhonte Tervho. Having arrived at least 10 days before the battle of Kamino, Chief is seen overseeing an training simulation of 4 individual squads alongside Vhonte, while his other members reviewed other squads. One of the squads he was reviewing that he noted CT-2342 exhibited quality skills as an commando leader as the clone was able to structure and organize the squad to become an functioning unit against the simulation droids. Vhonte agreed with him, calling it an "natural talent" that most commando leaders always exhibited. By the end of the simulation, Chief as well as Vhonte considered the simulation an pass and allowing the squad to move on with their commando training.

As Chief trained Squad Alpha One, Patcher was shown training four others the art of maintaining one's equipment, including hijacking and utilizing the enemy's weapons if needed. Patcher explained during the first battle of Geonosis, his squad, Alpha was forced to utilized hostile armaments due to the DC-17m despite its versatile nature, wasn't prepared for what's there. Patcher then had one of the Kaminoan scientist to hand over an Geonosian Elite Beam Weapon, an deadly beam projectile weapon that caused many things to turn south during the battle, including Delta Squad and killing many other commandos. Patcher said he'll teach them lot the weapons all Separatist use so they may do so if required.

After 9 days, Vhonte was forced to leave Kamino for an unexplained assignment given to her by an unknown individual, while Chief continued with the training. However after some time, Chief was visited by the ARC trooper clone commander Colt, who informed him of an Separatist assault on Kamino and to postponed the commando training. In light, he got the rest of Alpha Squad back together for their assignments. Chief ordered Patcher to Nala Se and Hyena to Taun We to act as specialized protectors, while he and Deadeye would go to fight against the Separatist assaults. However due to limited commandos at the city, Chief ordered Deadeye to reach higher ground to pick off long distance droids while he stays with the main force to defend the cloning facilities and other essential areas. Deadeye departed as Chief is soon engaged combat against the Separatist droids, where he is often utilizing close quarters combat with his wrist vibroblade and repulsor blast. Upon witnessing multiple incursions of the Trident-class assault ship, Chief gathered an squad of clone troopers to dispatch any droids that had entered the facility, soon finding himself defending the most important part of the city—the cloning area itself. He communicated his position after he find himself being slowly overwhelmed by Separatist droids, but soon enough his calls was heard as Vhonte Tervho came charging in with his vibroblade, cutting down an B2. This motivated the remaining forces and they were able to repel the attack on the cloning area. However Vhonte revealed that General Grevious was here and appeared to acquired Jango's DNA. Before she and Chief moved out to engage Grevious, Anakin Skywalker sounded on their communicator that the DNA was re-acquired the Separatist are being forced to retreat, and thus an victor for the Republic and all of clone troopers.

#### Battle of Umbara

"*That General Krell may have the reputation, but actually seeing him in action makes me think if the reputation were exaggerated. Echo is right Captain Rex, no other military unit has such devastating loses in such a scale.*"
—RC-1122 "Chief" to CT-7567 Captain Rex.

One notable battle was the Battle of Umbara after being assigned to the 501st Legion to capture the Umbaran capital city during Anakin's commandship until Krell's arrival. Upon Krell taking command and restructured the original strategy, Krell has sent Alpha with the rest of 501s and was overwhelmed leading to the untimely RC-1200 being gravely injured and falling back which caused Krell to almost reprimand them. However Kenobi then informed of an supply line at a air base that must be taken out, which made the 501st primary objective to to its secondary, capture of the air base. However despite Rex's informing of an narrow ridge that most likely cause high causalities, Krell still ordered Rex to lead Torrent company along with Alpha to march forward into enemy line of fire, encountering heavy artillery tanks, with even Alpha's anti-armor grenade launcher being proven useless. However Rex's strategy to send in Hardcase and Echo to secure starfighters proven useful as this saved Patcher, and was able to take the air base.

Alpha Squad soon as ordered by Krell, to secure all access codes to the Umbaran fighters, as well the bases arsenal. Alpha was then seen with Torrent company members inside the hanger were Captain Rex informed them of a new supply line and Krell regardless of the threat, to take the capital. However Alpha Squad's members Patcher and their squad lead Chief suggested utilizing their own starfighters after cracking their access code. Rex informed Krell but he however denied permission, regardless of the commando's skill. Due to this action, the two Alpha members refused to listen to the order, ignoring and accepting any consequences with Echo opting in join to have higher success in victory. During the night, Echo, Patcher and Chief would sneak back into the and had taken the three starsighters and taken into the stars. As they got closer to the supply ship, they entered and to destroy it. However as they tried to attack the reactors with the starfighters, the Tactical Droid activated a rayshield, with Patcher leaving his starfighter to use its own starfighter's power cell to ignite the reactor, causing Chief to order him to return with not any luck. In the end, Chief and Echo was forced to leave as Patcher stayed behind and died in the coming explosion. Chief soon returned as the only one before he was arrested. Rex attempted to however only say the troopers did what was right, and tried to opt them out of a court marshal. Krell acknowledges, but then turned it around into an immediate execution. which Rex tried his best to stop to no success. Rex then went to Chief and Echo's cells to inform of their execution, shocking Echo thoygh Chief seems midly amused. As Chief and Echo was escorted outside to shot by an execution squad lead by Dogma, Echo began to go on about not being mindless droids that follows orders blindly. Due to Echo's outbursts, the execution fired at Dogma's command but purposely missed, hitting the wall. The two were released and soon after Rex was called by Krell as he ordered both Chief and Echo to be placed back into their cells.

Krell then ordered the preparation of troopers to attack the capital, including informing them the enemy Umbarans may utilize their clone armours to trick them. Both Coldeye and Hyena were ordered to two other platoons to increase firepower effectiveness as commandos before being engaged. Due to wearing *Katarn*-class class Commando Armour, utilized their heat vision to see their supposed enemy. However they soon saw Rex shouting as he began to say "they're clones, they're not Umbarans", causing them to lower their DC-17s and removing their helmet in horror and shock, revealing to be the 212th Attack Battalion. After Waxer informed Rex on their orders, they along with the 501st and membrs of 212th went to arrest General Krell for his actions and treason against the Republic. Coldeye and Hyena stayed down on the ground level to fight Krell when he escaped the communications tower. The two engaged Krell as he landed on the concrete as he escaped to the forests surrounding the air base. However Coldeye had his DC-17m sniper aimed at Dogma's hand to disarm in case anything happened at that moment, while Hyena followed Krell into the forest, while Chief was released and his equipment returned but decided to stay to secure the air base from any surprise attack of actual Umbarans

Hyena was soon with the 501st searching for Krell, utilizing his equipment till he began to engage Krell in close-quarters combat being being kicked away and slashed in the chest as he vanished. However thanks to his Katarn armour saved him from possible death, but wounded nevertheless. Krell soon went on to monologue informing them as his true intentions as he appeared from the tree tops, killing at least 4 clones in succession. Hyena then went to engage Krell in unarmed combat again, even using his vibroblade before being force pushed into the fog. Coldeye soon emerged to help execute the plan to lure Krell to Tup to allow an Vixus to grab Krell as troopers began to engage him as he was held by it, killing troopers. Krell however managed to cut the tentacles that held, falling to the ground. However Coldeye soon after killed the Vixus and Tup stunned him, finally knocking the general out.

Krell was then placed in at the prison cells as Chief witness what transpired, how Rex questioned Krell's actions. Chief visited Krell with Rex to question his actions, being told on his true motivations to become Dooku's apprentice, and informing them that the jedi are going to lose the war with Dogma crying out on how he trusted him. Krell laughed and told Dogma he was the biggest fool. After the interrogation, an 501st clone trooper informed them the transmitter was sabotaged where Kenobi successfully captured the capital, but with the remaining Umbaran forces heading towards then. Echo then informed them that if they get to Krell, all sensitive information is compromised, making the final decision to execute Krell once and for all. Chief accompanied Rex to the prison cells as he play witness to his execution. As Krell talk about Rex not having the will to do so, he was taken aback as Dogma shot and killed Krell, horrified but that he betrayed them.

After the capital was taken the remaining Umbaran forces were taken out, Umbara was finally under Republic's control. Howeber Alpha was now one an commando where they went to escort Dogma into Republic custody, though Chief believes Dogma will be back to the 501st as he simply following orders.

### Imperial Era

#### Death of Taun We

After Taun We failed to return to Kamino, Prime Minister Lama Su dispatech Chief with Alpha Squad to the cloning facility on Bora Vio to investigate. During their preparations, Chief was reminiscing what Taun We during his training to become an clone commando before being interrupted by Hyena, who told they'r ready to leave onboard their Nu-class attack shuttle. As they entered, Deadeye closed the door and left the hanger into orbit before entering hyperspace, their destination to Bora Vio.

As they arrived to Bora and Deadeye landing and opening the door, Chief walked out his DC-17m out as Hyena and Evaar'la walked after him. As Chief entered and made his turn to the right, he stopped in his tracks causing Hyena to bump into him and asked what's up. Chief not nodded towards the body of Taun We. As Patcher arrived, the entire squad simply stared there silently, giving their respects to their once educator. Chief soon ordered Patcher to get Taun We onboard to be delivered back to Kamino to allow Lama Se to do further action for Taun We.

Later after delivering Taun We's body to Kamino, Alpha was in their barracks as Hyena questioned what caused her death, with Deadeye questioning the motives of the Empire, though Chief denied the accusation as he believed Taun We offered a lot for this newly-found Empire and her death would cause more damage then good. However Nala Se soon entered to inform them of the new coming plans, but as given Chief an data crystal that must be kept hidden from the Empire. Before Chief asked what's the data chip, Nala Se quickly silent him and had him swore to not say anything, including the other commandos before leaving.

#### Escorting Nala Se

After Rampart had destroyed the Kaminoan city of Tipoca City, Chief and RC-1234 "Evaar'la" escorted Nala Se from Kamino to the planet Wayland. During their flight, Chief request Nala Se to tell them what is happening and to understand the position of his younger clone sister, Omega and her true purpose. However Nala does not wish to reveal in fear of endangering Chief. When Evaar'la informed Chief they're about to land, he apologised for his actions in taking her to an Imperial facility, though Nala Se does not accept, as she does not blame him. Upon arriving, Evaar'la and Chief are seen walking down their Nu-class attack/transport shuttle with the Kaminoan scientist between them with eight commandos standing at attention as their two other members, RC-1184 "Coldeye" and RC-1200 "Hyena" are seen escorting an medical officer to greet Nala Se. The medical officer then went to say many are quite admired on her scientific exploits before being escorted inside the facility.

## Behind the Scenes

While in the Mundane's continuity of *Star Wars* features the grey-marked commando as Alpha Squad, in the canon continuity, they're actually the Imperial royal guard, an specialized unit of clone commando stationed on the Galactic Empire's facility on Mount Tantiss on the planet Weyland. Due to Mundane following more closely to the *Legends continuity* of *Star Wars*, it wont be featuring the Imperial royal guard in the same way.