1st Weapons Research Independent Company

The 1st Weapons Research Independent Company was a specialized company that predominantly utilized experimental weaponry and equipment. They wore yellow, black, and white armor. It was part of the 689th Ordinance Legion, which was one of the four units that made up the 279th Corps.

## Description

The 1st was organized as a standard company, but had very, very irregular equipment. It utilized additional armor plating alongside the standard clone armor package, an experimental variety. It was intended to test the newest weapons in the GAR arsenal, however, many times they were so new that they put their operators in danger. Many of the units tactical approaches had to be conjured up on the fly due to the spontaneity and inconsistency of many of these weapons.

## History

### Clone Wars

#### Fire Support on Roxum IV

The 1st deployed to the planet of Roxum IV to assist members of the 30th Infantry Corps in their attack on enemy positions. The 1st forces were equipped with HAIRPs and DC-17C(b) carbines. The 30th came under devestating fire from enemy artillery positions. The commanding officer of the company, CT-2753 "Spigot", ordered all eight of the HAIRP systems in use to concentrate their fire on the enemy artillery. After multiple salvos, the enemy was annihilated. This cleared a path for the 30th to push through and clear a path to victory.

#### Uwun II Mission

The planet of Uwun II was under siege by Republic forces. The 59th Corps was heading the assault. Elements of the 59th Corps, specifically the 827th Battalion. The First deployed, along with twelve HAIRP units, in order to assist the 827th in blasting through the entrenched enemy trenches being manned by CIS organics. The First took up position on a ledge overlooking the battlefield, and rained fire down on the enemy forces with devastating effectiveness. Unfortunately, a gas leak from a rocket killed an entire gun crew before it was detected and brought under control. The destruction from the HAIRP units were so great that the 827th was forced to circumvent the area they had pulverized after the battle, and full biohazard teams had to assist in the cleanup.

After this brief skirmish, the 59th pushed onwards. They smacked up against heavy CIS armored forces in the region of Uval, just outside of Uwun City. The 1st was called upon to help smash through this armored blockade. The unit called in three Low Altitude Assault Transport/heavy artillery units. However, while doing so, CT-3445/09 "Data" dropped the targeting macrobinoculars for the units artillery, meaning that Sergeant Major CT-86/103 "Hatter" had to run and retrieve a second set from a stockpile. Once this task was accomplished, the unit launched a massive HAIRP salvo, while the three LAAT/ha units simultaneously opened fire on the enemy's heavy armor. CT-3445/09 "Data" ran off mid-combat, and was taken into custody shortly thereafter. Having smashed the enemy, the 59th and the 1st push on towards Uwun City.

The 1st was dispatched to clear out a military complex that blocks the 59th's path into the center of Uwun City. They were given aerosol gas projectors to help accomplish the mission. An artillery strike cleared the landing zone. They proceeded, using the gas projectors to burn out a cave. They then called in a gunship strike that blasted a hole in the gate of the complex. Clone troopers "Axel" and "Rig" were trapped under debris, but were freed shortly afterwards, and only sustained minor injuries. The men moved up into the command center, where Stockade incinerated several surrendering officers. A few clones confused Seppie mining equipment for HAIRPs. The command center was cleared out, charges were placed in the command center and armory. The charges destroyed the base, leaving the 59th and 1st free to push on into the heart of the city

After the destruction of the base, the 1st took to the skies to destroy an enemy resupply station that was critical to the logistics efforts of the Uwun City garrison. The 1st landed an assault vessel onboard the ship, and secured the hangar bay. From there, they sweeped through the vessel, clearing out the droid resistance that they encountered. CT-8742 "Seraph" was injured during this combat. When they reached the bridge, it was cleared with a Z6 rotary cannon. CT-2753 "Spigot" then initiated the vessel's scuttling charge, priming it to detonate in five minutes. The 1st escapes onboard their assault craft, with the station blowing up seconds later. The 1st is finally free to push on to the very heart of the enemy war effort.

#### Fortress Assault on Loegalo

The 1st Deployed to assist the 373rd Arrowhead Legion in an assault on a CIS fortress on the planet Loegalo. There were heavy tanks and bunkers present, but the units hoped to rescue POW Jedi General Snrlom. The battle commenced with an Arrowhead artillery bombardment. Then, the infantry moved in; the unit pushed up, and there was a concentrated artillery strike on eight targets from PPHAP/AB-7 batteries. The artillery moved up while troopers requisitioned ammunition and all weapons targeted designated enemies. Then all weapons targeted marked AA guns, leading to 85% saturation of target area. The 1st called in two LAAT/ha support units, then ascended a cliff face and destroyed marked targets with gunships. It moved in to help rescue Snrlom. The 373rd breached the gate, and the unit recovered Snrlom. The 373rd evacuated, and the 240th Battalion recovered some information from the complex. The 1st razed the military complex, and victory was won.

### Integration into the 279th

After the combat on Loegalo, the 1st was integrated into the 689th Ordnance Legion, a component of the 279th Corps, of which the 373rd Legion was also a part.

## Weapons Testing Logs

### Initial Test - Electromagnetic-Repulsor Accelerated Rocket System

The 1st was ordered to test weapons on the Republic-held planet of Nylus XI. They had been issued the first prototypes for the shoulder-mounted variant of the Electromagnetic-Repulsor Accelerated Rocket System. Two clone troopers, "Styk" and "Fort", were the first to test the new weapon. "Styk"'s round flew true, and it impacted and destroyed its training target. However, an unknown glitch, likely a short circuit on the electromagnetic power generator, led the round from "Fort"'s rocket to impact the side of the launching device, causing it to prematurely explode in the barrel, killing "Fort", four others, and wounding six more. The wounded six were later treated and saved by the clone medic "Wally". After the accident, the unit withdrew, seeing as continued tests with the weapon put it as serious risk of severe casualties.

### Climate Test - Hypercompression Anti-Infantry Rocket Platform

Six HAIRP systems were deployed for testing in extreme climate conditions. The first HAIRP to fire had its entire salvo and full force of attack hit and obliterate gun crew three, the weapon directly in front of it. After retrieving the largest known fragment from the impact - a piece of metal the size of a fingernail -, Captain "Spigot" immediately ordered a termination of the test. Further investigation revealed that the weapon's targeting system had not been equipped with technology to compensate for atmospheric conditions.

### Climate Test - Electromagnetic-Repulsor Accelerated Rocket System

Troopers "Ood" and "Lot" were ordered to bring forth and test a shoulder-mounted variant of the ERAR system. They commenced an attempt at a four-round salvo, with the first two shots succeeding without incident. However, on the third shot, the weapon suffered a circuit failure from the cold, which led to an imbalance in the electromagnetic fields that kept the projectile moving fast and dead ahead down the barrel, leading to the round impacting the side of the barrel and detonating, which caused a cascading magazine explosion, killing both clones. Captain "Spigot" ordered that tests of the ERAR be immediately postponed, seeing as the issue was clearly identifiable.

### Flight Test - LAAT with Six ERAR Units

Before they moved into Uwun City, the 1st had to test a new piece of hardware. They prepared to test a LAAT variant with six ERAR units strapped to its nose. Due to the weight imbalance, the vessel stalled out during a pre-flight diagnostic, rolled over, exploded in mid-air, impacted, caught fire, exploded again, burnt for several more hours, then again detonated. Only six troopers were killed in the incident.

## Equipment

The equipment used by the 1st included:

* DC-17C(b) Pistol-Carbine - This weapons was the standard armament used by the 1st's forces throughout the conflict.
* SELP-25X Longrifle - High-powered, large-rounded anti-armor and anti-infantry rifle used by the unit in situations requiring heavy firepower.
* Low Altitude Assault Transport/heavy-artillery - Used by the company for backup support, this was effectively a giant flying anti-armor gun mounted on the body of the LAAT troop transport.
* Hypercompression Anti-Infantry Rocket Platform (HAIRP) - Compression-based anti-infantry weapon that was devastatingly effective against enemy forces within its area of effect.
* Electromagnetic-Repulsor Accelerated Rocket System (ERAR) - Suspended, electromagnetic-driven rocket launcher capable of achieving high muzzle velocity. Includes shoulder-fired variant.
* DLT-19(f) Fully-Automatic Deployable Heavy Blaster - Used for heavy, infantry-based anti-infantry fire and covering advances. Typically one designated DLT-19(f) gunner in each squad.
* DC-23X Electromagnetic-Acceleration High-Energy-Penetration Rifle - Used when the unit wanted to be *sure* that a vehicle or person wouldn't be coming back again.
* AB-7 Anti-Vehicular Electromagnetic-Pulse Cannon - Utilized in situations calling for above-average firepower.
* Pulse-Propagated Heavy Armor-Piercing Penetrator - Used for absolutely high-intensity, concentrated firepower. Devastating against enemy fortifications
* P8 Introductive Charge - Used for breaching and entering tightly controlled enemy spaces.

## Personnel Roster

* CT-2753 "Spigot"
* CT-86/103 "Hatter"
* CT-8189 "Gordon"
* CT-1287 "Blackout"
* CT-2468 "Barrage"
* CT-4715 "Locket"
* CT-7972/79 "Tyrant"
* CT-8101 "Stinger"
* CT-3478 "Splice"
* CT-101/59 ""Väär""
* CT-1013 "Ash"
* CT-2083 “Failsafe”
* CT-2534 "Jaw-breaker"
* CT-2901
* CT-3112 “Mixup”
* CT-3445/09 "Data"
* CT-3489-2 "Synaptic"
* CT-3526 "Checkmate"
* CT-4104 “Krayt”
* CT-4287 "Collateral"
* CT-4291 "Krieg"
* CT-5629 “Jakka”
* CT-6801 "Eagle"
* CT-6869/17 “Stockade”
* CT-7245 "Rig"
* CT-7878 "Hawk"
* CT-8316 "Dainn"
* CT-8368
* CT-8618 "Ski"
* CT-9636 “Foxtrot”
* CT-4521 "Axel"
* CT-5567 "Fracture"
* CT-2377 "Eightball"
* CT-6134 "Bear"
* CT-5548 "Fox"
* CT-8479 "Spinetaker"
* CT-9642 "Mimic"
* CT-6574 "Novo"
* CT-8321 "Nap"
* CT-4200 "Shepherd"
* CT-73901 “Polymer”
* CT-2077 ‘Vin’
* CT-6500 'West'
* CT-7256 "Ocean"
* CT-8682 "Delta"
* CT-9785/77 "Sandy"
* CT-2165 ''Lupin''
* CT-1200 "Clock"
* CT-1190 "FX-9"
* CT-7079 “Archon”
* CT-0501 "Hawk'ard"
* CT-1001 “EMP”
* CT-7007 “Nerf”
* CT-4389 “Thunder”
* CT-1072 “Big Bird”
* CT-1190 "Jackal"
* CT-1872 "Jet"
* CT-1325 "Ace"
* CT-2009 "Stattrack"
* CT-3452
* CT-3173 "Hennirk"
* CT-9375 “Minerva”
* CT-3105 "Fresh"
* CT-1025 "Green"
* CT-8742 "Seraph"
* CT-7878 "Bricks"
* CT-8921 "Recoil"
* CT-8316 “Caligo”
* CT-1043/47 “Svalbard”
* CT-9999/98 "Nines"
* CT-8764/32 "Heatwave"
* CT-3313 "Lacking"
* CT-4191 "Sapper"
* CT-1302 "Radar"
* CT-8690 "Marvin"
* CT-4354 "Arshia"
* CT-1156 "Helios"
* CT-5448 “Gator”
* CT-2929 "Dragoon"
* CT-2009 “Reaper”
* CT-1610 “Stan”
* CT-2187 "Piece"
* CT-0957 “Akaza”
* CT-2499/0999 "Jetfire"
* CT-7428 "Riven"
* CT-3322 "Aye"
* CT-4685 "Skirmisher"
* CT-6549 "Ace"
* CT-0999 "Pain"
* CT-9864 "Frisk"
* CT-1583 "Rook"
* CT-5539 "Hock"
* CT-1667 "Viper"
* CT-2115 "Dredd"
* CT-1803 "Smokescreen"
* CT-7777 "Sevens"
* CT-1410 "Star"
* CT-1776 "Bronco"
* CT-1949 "Nitro"