287th Blood Regiment

The 287th Blood Regiment was a unit that served in the Grand Army of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars. It was attached to an unspecified Regiment, Legion and Corps.

## **History**

### **Clone Wars**

During it's creation, the 287th was a battalion instead of a regiment.

### **Second Battle of Anaxes**

Blood Battalion was transported to Anaxes, where they were to lead an engagement against the attacking Separatist forces. After planning and readying their forces, they were hit by a surprise attack that had breached Republic lines.

AATs, BX-series commando droids, super battle droids, B1 battle droids, standard droidekas and various droideka variamts attacked the battalion's lines, cutting them off from other GAR units and their intended target. RC-1357 "Shooter" attempted to send out a distress call, but communications had been jammed by the C.I.S. attackers.

After an intense engagement, the 287th did not have many troopers or vehicles left to fight with. Dominion pushed the other commanders to continue fighting regardless.

Advancing with two All Terrain Tactical Enforcers, they entered into the hectic warzone ahead. Blasterfire filled the area and both AT-TEs weres hot down. A Venator-class Star Destroyer broke through the Separatist warships above Blood Battalion's position and managed to call for reinforcements.

By the time the first wave of droids had been shot down and eliminated, there were only ten troopers who remained alive to fight alongside their commanding officers. They approached the droid control tower, which was heavily guarded. Using a wrist rocket, Commander Kan gained access to the entryway. From the inside they cleared the tower of battle droids.

The disruption of the control tower cleared the way for other GAR forces to arrive on-world and assist the besieged planet. Another Venator-class Star Destroyer which arrived was heavily damaged, but it combined forces with a newly arrived fleed attached to the 41st Elite Corps and together they destroyed a portion of the Separatist space forces. The 287th returned to Kamino to rest, re-arm and heal their injuries.

### **Attack on Umbara**

The 287th was assigned to a scouting mission on Umbara, with their objectives comprised of scouting near a native Umbaran military base and establishing a temporary camp. This was achieved after several hours of walking. Marshal Commander Fang sent out CT-7338 "Dominion" with a squad to scout out the base's layout and the amount of enemy troops.

Twenty minutes after the camp was setup, it was overrun by Umbarans and the battalion's comms were disabled. The scout squad managed to send out an emergency message just before comms went down. They fought through the wave of Umbaran militia, suffering several injuries on the process.

After the first wave of Umbaran militia were killed or forced into a retreat, CT-1117 "Chief" realised they were going to come back for more. This led the 287th to prepare the camp for enemy contact and establish a plan. They were going to let the injured receive medical support and then infiltrate the Umbaran base to send out a distress signal to call the Republic for help.

Though they fought on, the camp was nearly overrun five minutes later. There were fewer losses that time, allowing the battalion to regroup and reform with greater battle readiness. Umbaran troop transport ships flew by ten minutes later, deploying a group of additional native combatants who numbered double the amount of Umbarans in the first and second waves.

The battalion left the camp and Fang decided to move against the base while the wounded acquired medical support. The 287th's infantry rushed the gate, grappling over the walls and showing no mercy towards the guards who stood in their way. Fang, Chief and Dominion reached the communications building and sent out a distress call.

After fighting off multiple consecutive waves of enraged Umbaran militia, they received backup in the form of five Low Altittude Assault Transports that arrived weapons-blazing. One eighth of the entire battalion was killed or wounded, dozens or hundreds of Umbaran militia were killed and the seizure of the Umbaran base allowed for Grand Army units to receive some form of safe transport across part of the planet.

### **Securing the Mandalorian Palace**

The 287th dispatched a small group of clones to Mandalore, intent on securing the planet's palace. The landing zone was hot, and they had to fight as soon as they dropped in. ARC-3528 "Wolf" and CC-2124 "Stinger" acquired defensive positions. A Mandalorian warrior flew at full speed and tackled Fang, but Stinger pushed him away and they fought with their fists. The hostile Mandalorian tried to escape, but Wolf shot his thrustpack which caused him to crash inside the palace, killing him.

Entering the palace, the group discovered a Mandalorian helmet while conducting their security sweep. It belonged to one of the first Mandalorian warrior rulers. A platoon of clone troopers remained behind with Wolf to act as a garrison in defence of the palace.

## **Unit Composition**

Nitro Squad

Echo Squad [RC]

Widow Squadron

## **Personnel Roster**

Trooper CT-3457 "Fox" [Jet Trooper] [Echo Squad]

Trooper CT-2456 "Trailbreaker" [Echo Squad] [Heavy Weapons]

Trooper CT-6425 "Tonk" [Nitro Squad] [Heavy Weapons]

Trooper CT-7493 "Iron" [Nitro Squad] [Sharpshooter]

Trooper CT-6420 "Jac" [Nitro Squad]

Trooper CT-4179 "Miles"

Trooper CT-5427 "Stinger" [Heavy Weapons]

CT-1234 "Ice" [Pilot]

Second Lieutenant CT-0312 “Six”

Second Lieutenant CT-1117 “Chief”

Lieutenant CL-3528 "Wolf" [Widow Squadron]

Battalion Commander CC-7338 "Dominon"

Battalion Commander CT-80-0085 “Faron”

Senior Commander CC-8982 "Kan"

Marshal Commander CC-6942 "Fang"

Jedi General Ji'ra