Clone Covert Ops Commando

*Homebrew Reference Book: Clone Wars Saga Edition Fan Sourcebook - Clones*

*Affiliations: The Galactic Republic*

The Covert Ops Troopers, also known as Shadow Troopers, were developed for the Senate Bureau of Intelligence Director Armand Isard late in the first year of the Clone Wars. An entire legion of veteran Clone Troopers who showed an enthusiasm for "wet work" were hand-picked by Isard's agents. The cold-blooded clones were then cross-trained by "Null" Batch ARC Trooper units ARCN-5 and ARC-N-10 as commandos. Shadow Troopers undertook a variety of missions on behalf of the SBI, including a number of operations the senate itself was never made aware of, all in the name of galactic security.

While nowhere near as effective as actual Republic Commandos or ARC Troopers, Clone Covert Ops had a ruthless edge, and a willingness to fight their own brothers. One of the tasks often given to Shadow Troopers was to hunt and kill GAR deserters, a job they took to with aplomb. They were also called upon to collect intelligence by more conventional means, their reflec armor allowed them to conduct covert surveillance on targets, and they were known to utilize advanced sensor masks to pose as freelance mercenaries to collect information behind enemy lines. They were also occasionally assigned to prepare battlefields prior to invasions, placing sensor and communications jammers programmed to activate upon a Republic assault.

### Procurement

Clone Covert Ops typically utilize either Reflec Shadowskin, or Shadow Trooper Armor, depending on their mission profile. Both sets of armor are modified from the basic Phase II Clone Trooper Armor. The reflec armor is used for most missions that required stealth, while the shadow armor is used for undercover infiltration in areas expected to have advanced scanners.

In terms of weaponry, Clone Covert Ops have access to the entire GAR arsenal, but are most often issued the DC-19S Stealth Blaster Carbine, DC-15a Blaster Rifle, DC-15s Blaster Pistol, and Vibroblades. Covert Ops weaponry is supplemented by their Utility Belt.

### Deployment

Clone Covert Ops will often function in two to four man squads and ambush their enemies. If they get into an extended firefight, they will likely retreat so they can hide and set up another ambush.

## Clone Covert Ops Commando Statistics (CL 8)

Medium Human Nonheroic 10/Soldier 5

**Force Points:** 7

**Initiative:** +10, **Ambush Specialist**; **Senses:** Low-Light Vision, Perception +15

**Languages:** Basic, Military Sign, 1 Unassigned

### Defenses

Reflex Defense: 21 (Flat-Footed: 17), Fortitude Defense: 21, Will Defense: 18; Grand Army of the Republic Training

Hit Points: 75, Damage Threshold: 21

**Immune:** Vacuum

### Offense

**Speed:** 6 Squares

**Melee:** Unarmed +14 (1d6+4)

**Melee:** Vibroblade +14 (2d6+4)

**Ranged:** DC-15s Blaster Pistol +16 (2d8+2)

**Ranged:** DC-15a Blaster Rifle +16 (3d10+2)

**Ranged:** DC-15a Blaster Rifle +14 (4d10+2) with Rapid Shot

**Base Attack Bonus:** +12, **Grapple:** +15

**Attack Options:** Advantageous Attack, Autofire (DC-15a Blaster Rifle), **Destructive Ambusher**, K'tara Training, Rapid Shot, Zero Range

### Base Stats

**Abilities:** Strength 14, Dexterity 16, Constitution 14, Intelligence 14, Wisdom 13, Charisma 10

**Talents:** **Ambush Specialist**, **Armored Defense**, **Destructive Ambusher**

**Feats:** Advantageous Attack, Armor Proficiency (Light), Covert Operatives, Grand Army of the Republic Training, K'tara Training, Martial Arts I, Rapid Shot, Weapon Focus (Rifles), Weapon Proficiency (Advanced Melee Weapons), Weapon Proficiency (Pistols), Weapon Proficiency (Rifles), Weapon Proficiency (Simple Weapons), Zero Range

**Skills:** Endurance +14, Perception +15, Stealth +28 (Covert Operatives), Survival +13

**Possessions:** Covert Ops Armor (+6 Reflex, +2 Fortitude; +2 Perception, Low-Light Vision; Bracer Computer, Breath Mask, Decibel Shielding, Halo Lamp, Polarized Lenses, Reflec Shadowskin (+10 Stealth), Sound Sponge, and Vacuum Seals), DC-15a Blaster Rifle, DC-15s Blaster Pistol, Vibroblade, Hands-Free Comlink, Medpac, Power Pack (2), Ration Pack (6), Utility Belt (Liquid Cable Dispenser with Grappling Hook)

### Heroic Traits

**Age Acceleration:** This clone has had their age accelerated (x2), and while physically an Adult, their mental attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma) are still those of a Child and suffer the normal -2 penalties (see Aging).

**Loyal Worker:** Clone Covert Ops cannot make Deception checks against, be bribed, blackmailed, seduced, or otherwise convinced to act against The Galactic Republic. Any such attempt automatically fails.