ARF-1176

TX**-1176** mostly known as Songbird, was a clone trooper in the Grand Army of the Republic. Known for occasionally singing, sometimes taking neat things, and often being there to help.

## Time in the GAR

### Training on Kamino

1176 did not show any specialized skills during training on Kamino, aside from slightly above average marksmanship, and being quick on his feet.

### Trebuchet Battalion

1176 Was transferred to Trebuchet Battalion in 22 BBY. He was initially tossed into the ranks of Aurek Company, trained as a medic, then joined Zerek Company.

### The Scrapbook

At some point 1176 acquired a camera and started photographing things to create a scapbook. Be it mundane objects, funny incidents, people, or a scenic vista, all was fair game for inclusion.

### Mimban

Songbird was deployed with the rest of Zerek company to the mudball known as Mimban. Running through artillery strikes, ducking and weaving through craters, and generally avoiding death taught Songbird a thing or two about how shit trench warfare is. Asymmetrical warfare is much more interesting. This also provided him with valuable combat experience, and marksmanship practice. During the fighting a modified B1 Battle droid was recovered and named "Stubbs".

### Coruscant Insurrection

Cortosis droids were deployed on Coruscant and Trebuchet was sent to help take them down. During the fighting a dark acolyte ambushed Trebuchet while they formed a firing line, nearly killing Songbird while he used his recon drone.

### Taste for Destruction

During an excursion to Mandalore, Trebuchet was allowed to utilize several weapons in possession of the Mandalorians. Amongst the pile was a Z-6 rotary blaster, which was an odd choice for a medic. After several engagements where 1176 filled the air with blaster bolts, sang songs in Mando'a, and massacred any who stood in his path, Songbird realized that killing things at a high rate of fire was fun.

### Terrorism on Naboo (A.K.A. Fleet Week 21 BBY)

During Fleet Week, 1176 enjoyed shore leave and increasing the number of photos for his scrapbook. He ran around, met locals, engaged in counter terrorism activites, and got caught in the Hui-Zui feud. At one point he purchased a Z-6 in poor condition, and restored it, alongside 2 Bowcasters from Hui Enterprises.

### Regicide on Earessex

Trebuchet battalion was deployed to intervene in planetary politics, as the monarchy had sided with the CIS. The King had been aprehended, but was taken behind a shed and executed. From a marksman position, Songbird witnessed it all, and alerted his Commanding Officer, Baker.

### Bird in a Cage

Following Captain Baker's great escape from the RV-Phalanx, Songbird was promptly arrested as an accomplice. He had visitors, but conditions were exceptionally meh.

### The Trial

Songbird was taken to court alongside the recaptured Captain Baker, and testified to his involvement in the incident. He was exonerated, while Baker was not. With the Captain being removed, Songbird was promoted to Junior Warrant Officer and placed as acting commanding officer of Zerek Company.

### Jabiim

Trebuchet was deployed to the planet of Jabiim, where they mercilessly killed Militia/Rebel guys and Droids, while also contending with Brainrot. Songbird did his best to lead Zerek Company, but the campaign was brutal. During the fighting Second Lieutenant Stec was killed in action, leaving Songbird (now a Warrant Officer) without an advisor, and forced to figure out leadership skills on his own. In the end Trebuchet fled, leaving the planets defenders to fend for themselves, a fact they were not pleased with. The former allies began throwing objects at the clones departing, two glass bottles hitting Songbird in the back of the head. The death of Stec left Songbird with the knowledge that nobody is infallible, and mistakes will be made, regardless of skill and experience.

### Rogam

Songbird displayed good leadership during the campaign on Rogam, earning the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. This helped build his confidence, and knowledge of leading units into battle.

### Durge's Lance

During Durge's Lance, Songbird fought valiantly on all fronts, finally being placed in full command of Zerek Company and being promoted to Second Lieutenant.

### Anaxes

An interesting campaign to say the least. Songbird enjoyed some Five Guys, became mayor of "Zerek Town", and killed separatists.

### Oh fuck Longshot is Dead

On a mission to retrieve stolen gear from a collector/cosplayer, things went fucky. Two civilians got too curious and asked too many questions, leading to their prompt murder at the hands of the Vanguard detachment. Longshot, being the usual vocal moral compass, objected and stated he wanted to transfer to a new unit. This did not sit right with Wing Commander Skipper, who thought Longshot would be a loose end to rat them all out. Songbird, despite trying to warn Longshot to keep his mouth shut and handle the situation tactfully, ended up watching as Skipper plunged a vibrosword into Longshot's back.

### Umbara

It wasn't that bad. A minor attempt to usurp Crackerjack was made by some NCOs, but that fell flat.

### Boz Pity

A scenic world where Songbird and the rest of Vanguard Battalion engaged against General Grievous' forces, with the General personally jumping down a cliff to attack Songbird. He narrowly evaded the General's blades by leaping from the cliff.

### Order 66

When the call came down, Songbird mobilized Zerek company with kill order "Exterminatus" on General Ramt'ii, and flagged the military contractors as secondary targets for their interference. Upon learning that Ramt'ii had been detained peacefully, the kill order was rescinded and the contractors were slain by Besh and Kandosii.

### Operation Knightfall

Upon arriving at the Jedi temple, Songbird was saddened to see the once gorgeous temple in such a damaged state. Privately, he questioned if the Jedi were truly ALL treasonous, but ultimately killed those who attacked him. Songbird personally delved deeper into the temple to secure a holocron and escort it all the way back to the LAAT. Upon hearing that Suki Koganee was present, he sought to shoo her away so that she may escape, or engage in one final duel. The newly anointed Lord Vader, however, slew Suki before any such efforts could be made. Songbird payed his respects and carried on with the tasks at hand.

## Time in the Stormtrooper Corps

### Declaration of a New Order

With the fall of the Jedi Order, the now Emperor Palpatine declared that the Galactic Republic will be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, and that the clone troopers would become the Stormtroopers. Songbird accepted this, knowing that order needed to be restored in the galaxy. When the time came, the stormtroopers were given armor that lacked any markings, new designations, and new rifles. The sense of uniformity brought back the feelings of being another cog in the machine Songbird had earlier in the Clone Wars, making him intentionally add decals and paint to things for stylistic flair.

## Personality

Despite initially being another cog in the machine, Songbird grew to form his own sense of individuality over time. His scrapbook is a monument to his own memories and experiences, proof that he existed and was unique. As he rose up in the ranks, he slowly began to realize clones were just blank cogs in a machine, and gave up on humanizing new recruits and the lower ranks, preferring not to get attached easily. When the Empire confirmed this, Songbird was determined to restore peace, then retire free. With freedom, he would see the galaxy he fought to protect, and start a family.

Likes:

* Puns
* People who can hold their own in combat
* Photography
* Good Marksmanship
* Slaying his enemies
* People who take initiative
* Scenic views
* Exotic cuisine
* Explosions and Demolition

Dislikes:

* Wanton Destruction
* Really stupid people
* Murdering innocents
* Traitors
* People who repeat mistakes
* The concept of mind-wiping
* People who act like they're perfect
* Pointless death

## Relationships

* CC-6990 Captain Baker - The one who gave ARF-1176 the nickname "Songbird" and allowed him to join Zerek company. Set the foundations for Songbird's soft side.
* ARF-3359 Longshot - Songbird's friend and Executive Officer in Zerek Company. A capable marksman who must work on his leadership skills. Thinks he's a dumbass, but only sometimes. Ok, most of the time.
* A-22 Stec - A model soldier, and trusted advisor. Naively thought to be invincible and always right, his death left Songbird lost and confused. The confusion cleared when it was revealed that Stec had deviously feigned his own death.
* Malatche Styke - The Commodore who gets his hands dirty. A capable fighter and leader, he can be a bit of an ass sometimes, but is respectable nonetheless.
* CS-1943 Guts - One of the best medics around, it would devastate Songbird if he died.
* General Ramt'ii - A wise Jedi who is kinda weird, but a highly skilled warrior. Songbird wants to ask him why he did what he did during Order 66.
* Linda Pravdin - UwU
* A-59 Kad - The model ARC Trooper; highly skilled, very quiet. It was an odd experience for Songbird to prevent his crucifixion on Umbara. His desertion during order 66 was unexpected, but surely he had a good reason for it.
* Target - The new XO of Zerek company, a good all round trooper.
* Pinpoint - A skilled marksman, and good guy. Having him get killed by a Jedi, only for that Jedi to become an Inquisitor left Songbird quite disgruntled.