Cody

## CodyCC-2224

> "Not a day goes by when General Kenobi's death doesn't haunt me. But no matter how much I wished things could've been different, the reality comes first. I'm a soldier. And I have a duty to fulfill."
> ― Commander Cody
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**Cody** was a clone trooper officer who held the military rank of Clone Marshal Commander in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Additionally, he served as the commanding officer of the renowned 7th Sky Corps and personally led the sub-unit 212th Attack Battalion. A natural and practical leader, Commander Cody was the second-in-command of Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi — along with Jedi Commander Jarik Shan — to whom he was particularly loyal. A capable strategist and an exceptional soldier on the battlefield, his qualities earned him the respect of both his Jedi officer and his fellow clone troopers.

At the end of the Clone Wars, Cody would end up betraying his Jedi General with the execution of Order 66, which he dutifully followed, though would unknowingly fail to kill Kenobi. After Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire and declared himself Emperor, Cody maintained his military service throughout much of the Imperial Era. Prior to the outbreak of the Galactic Civil War, Cody and his battalion served under the command of General Kahdah in the subjugation of Kashyyyk, during which he would be reunited with his brothers and former comrades Rex and Boil, albeit on opposing sides.

## **History**

### **Early life**

> "No, sir, I wasn't involved in the first assault on Geonosis."
> "You didn't miss much. Last time, I was chained to a pole and attacked by several humongous monsters."
> "Wait, what? Are you serious, Master?"
> "Oh yes, it was absurd. Anakin actually managed to tame one of them."
> "That sounds entertaining."
> "It was. For the Geonosians."
> ― Cody, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Jarik Shan
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Bred from the template of the human bounty hunter Jango Fett, Cody was part of an army of genetically-identical clones that had been secretly engineered on the extragalactic planet Kamino during the final years of the Galactic Republic.

### **The Clone Wars**

Following the first battle of the Clone Wars in 22 BBY, Cody and his fellow clones deployed across the galaxy to defend the Republic against the secessionist Confederacy of Independent Systems. From the liberation of Christophsis to the second invasion of Geonosis, the battalion of Commander Cody, Jedi Commander Jarik Shan, and Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi, gained fame for engaging in full-frontal assaults as well as their usage of siege-breaking tactics during the early months of the conflict. They also often served alongside the elite 501st Legion, which was commanded by Jedi General Anakin Skywalker who was Kenobi's former Padawan, Jedi Commander Ahsoka Tano who was Commander Shan’s closet companion, and Clone Captain Rex who was a good friend of Cody.

### **Order 66**

> "Commander Cody, the time has come. Execute Order 66."
> "Yes, my lord."
> ― Darth Sidious and CC-2224 "Cody"
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In 19 BBY, the Jedi Council assigned the 212th Attack Battalion the task of ending the War by killing General Grievous. Having tracked the Head of State of the Separatists to the planet Utapau with the help of Clone Intelligence, Cody and his troops engaged the battle droids while Kenobi confronted Grievous.

In the midst of the Battle of Utapau, which continued to rage even after Grievous' demise, Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine instructed Cody to execute Order 66—a secret protocol calling for the destruction of the Jedi Order. Despite their friendship, mutual respect and camaraderie, Cody's loyalty to Kenobi was overridden by his inhibitor chip. He, therefore, obeyed the Chancellor and attempted to execute his friend. However, Kenobi survived the attempt on his life and ultimately escaped into exile as one of the few surviving Jedi in the age of the Galactic Empire, whereas Shan was not present with them on Utapau, having remained on Coruscant with Boil and a few other troopers to be held in reserve in case an important mission came up.

### **Age of the Empire**

Soon after Order 66, Palpatine's rise to power was completed with his ascension as Emperor of the first Galactic Empire. As a result of the Grand Army's reorganization into the Stormtrooper Corps, Commander Cody and the remaining clone troopers who survived the Clone Wars composed the first generation of Imperial stormtroopers. Ultimately, Cody remained in service to the Empire for years. In that time, he witnessed the rise in recruitment of birth-born humans as enlisted troopers, which in turn led to the decline and marginalization of the original Jango Fett clones.

## **Personality and traits**

> "Report back once you've arrived."
> "Copy that. Cody out."
> "Good man, that Cody."
> ― Obi-Wan Kenobi and Cody
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As a clone of Jango Fett, CC-2224 was a human male who stood 1.83 meters tall and had black hair, brown eyes and tan skin.

A natural leader, the 212th Attack Battalion became a renowned regiment under his command. He was also a keen strategist, possessing a practical mind for warfare, which, combined with his combat ability, earned him the respect of his superiors and fellow soldiers. He was known as "Cody," a nickname the commander adopted as part of a growing trend in the military, where the Jedi encouraged the clones to behave as individuals.

Cody could be cautious and adhering to procedure, but was consistently capable on the battlefield. His effectiveness as a leader was due in part to his range in ability, being able to efficiently lead his soldiers in either straightforward infantry battles or more complicated infiltration missions. As a soldier in the Grand Army of the Republic, Cody never wavered in his allegiance to the government he was bred to serve. His loyalty to the Galactic Republic was absolute; any attempt to make him question his service was met with Cody's impassiveness. He shared his brethren's affinity for their homeworld, Kamino, having been grown in the Kaminoan hatcheries alongside the other Fett clones. The Separatist invasion of Kamino was personal for Cody, who viewed their actions as a direct threat to his kind.

Owing to his strong sense of loyalty, Cody had little patience for traitors. He was unaffected by the treason of Slick, who believed that the clones were enslaved. However, Cody expressed to the Jedi that he understood how Quinlan Vos' betrayal affected them, recalling the incident with Slick.

Cody often served alongside another clone, Captain "Rex," with whom he formed a friendship with. In addition, Cody's qualities as an officer made him an ideal subordinate to Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Commander Jarik Shan, both of whom having full trust in him. Serving at Kenobi's side throughout the Clone Wars, Cody developed a working relationship and a friendship built on trust and camaraderie with the General. However, Cody was incapable of resisting his clone indoctrination, which superseded his loyalty to Kenobi. As a result, he did not hesitate to follow Order 66, the directive to kill all Jedi as enemies of the Republic, as such he turned against the general who had also been his longtime friend. As a soldier of the Galactic Empire, Cody participated in the subjugation of Kashyyyk and the enslavement of its native Wookiee population.

## **Skills and abilities**

> "Cody has a very practical mindset, and he's just as skilled in infiltration as he is in open warfare."
> ― Jarik Shan
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Commander Cody was a competent and adept field commander. His knowledge and skill on the battlefield even earned him the rank of Marshal Commander. Cody displayed impressive close combat and hand-to-hand combat skills as well, as shown when he was able to get the upper hand against Sergeant Slick, and against the droid forces on Christophsis. The Commander was also proficient with blasters. He was able to accurately hit a fuel tank that was launched from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and was able to destroy many battle droids throughout the Clone Wars.

As Commander Cody was also an experienced commander, as he was able to formulate plans and execute them effectively. Before the Second Battle of Geonosis, he informed the Jedi Generals of the plan that would eventually lead to victory. He was regarded as one of the best commanders in the Grand Army of the Republic by Jarik Shan, who often looked toward him for advice on the battlefield.

## **Appearances**

* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 1: Landing at Point Rain" (first appearance)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 2: Legacy of Terror"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 5: Grievous Intrigue"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 6: The Deserter"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 8: The Mandalore Plot"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 9: Voyage of Temptation"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 12: ARC Troopers"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 13: Hunt for Ziro"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 21: The Citadel"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 22: Counterattack"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 23: Citadel Rescue"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 26: Darkness on Umbara"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 29: Kidnapped"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 40: Front Runners" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 47: Bound for Rescue" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 48: A Necessary Bond"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 66: Battle of Devaron" (flashback only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 58: Remembrances" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 64: Sith Alliance"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 67: The Bad Batch"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 68: Call for Assistance"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 69: Unfinished Business"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 71: The Pyke Investigation" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 72: Old Friends Not Forgotten"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 9: Sidious Revealed" (hologram only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 2: The Clone Wars* — "Chapter 74: Shattered" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 11: Operation Knightfall"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 3: Revenge of the Sith* — "Chapter 12: The Aftermath"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 4: A Jedi in Exile* — "Chapter 78: Stealth Strike" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 11: Discussing Death" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 17: The Last Battle" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 5: Rebirth* — "Chapter 41: Ghosts of Geonosis Pt 1" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 1: Shadowlands"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 2: Need for Rebels" (mentioned only)
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 3: Kashyyyk Resistance"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 4: The Weeping Tree"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 5: Sacrifice"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 6: A Righteous Cause"
* *Legacy of Jarik Shan - Volume 6: Children of the Force* — "Chapter 7: Hope of Resurgence" (mentioned only)