CT-1987 Shepard

> *"Oi, Chute. Wake up, we're gonna be deploying soon."*
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*- Shepard waking up Chute before a mission*

## Backstory & General Info

Shepard was among the first of many clones to be selected for the 501st's Airborne division, nicknamed; Pathfinder Platoon. Shepard spent most of of his early days training and hanging out with his squad which consisted of: CT-4851 Nax, CT-1792 Chute, CT-4293 Phoenix, CT-2474 Wyvern, CT-5021 Apex, CT-2720 Runner, and of course his commanding officer, CT-5782 Mojo. When it came to Shepard's final test before graduating as an Airborne trooper, he performed well and only thrived because he worked together with this squadmates, which distinguished the synergy Shepard had with his brethren. Once Shepard graduated, he and his fellow Airborne Troopers went on to valiantly fight in the front lines with the 501st, displaying their training both in the field and in the air.

### Hisseen

Shepard experienced his first encounter with Asajj Ventress in Hisseen's parliament, which led to him getting injured by his own deflected blaster bolts.

### Christophsis

The airborne troopers were deployed to a pair of tall crystal towers to investigate the disappearance of a clone squad. Paired with Mojo, Shepard found nothing of use and was trapped with his brothers on the tower for several hours. He spent the free-time joking around with Phoenix.

### Teth

Unlike other missions, Shepard was operating with the main 501st attack group. Where he helped raid the monastery and fight off the droids in order to take the objective. However, Shepard found himself tied up due to a droid ambush led by Asajj Ventress. Chaos later ensued until he was finally extracted with the rest of his brothers.

### Jabiim

The battle of Jabiim was a bloody one, even from the start of the engagement, the Republic suffered heavy losses in both the air and the ground. However, Shepard didn't let the number of casualties get to him. He kept an optimistic attitude throughout it all, mostly due to the presence of his closest brother Chute keeping him company. Shepard's first days on Jabiim were relatively tame, aside from the Nimbus Commandos briefly holding them at gunpoint, Shepard had a good time sitting in foxholes, watching his brothers bicker, and proudly seeing Chute getting promoted. But unfortunately, good times don't last forever.

#### Siege of The Capital

After having sat around in Cobalt Station devising a plan for multiple days, the 501st were finally sent out to attack the Capital City of Jabiim. While the main infantry force were ordered to attack the capital head on, the Airborne Division was tasked with a more stealthy approach. Shepard and his airborne brothers boarded an LAAT which flew them to the very back of the capital city, where they would eventually be sent down and give the Separatist forces an airborne surprise.

When they were deployed in the capital city, the airborne troopers were immediately met with blaster fire, courtesy of the Nimbus Commandos. During all this, Alto Stratus made an appearance and was engaged in a fist and firefight with Mojo and Chute, all the while Shepard was providing cover fire for them. The pair of airborne troopers defeated Alto Stratus and in doing so, caused the Nimbus Commandos to flee. The airborne troopers would later be ordered to move further towards the battlefront to aid with the main 501st attack force.

## Death

The 501st's attack on Jabiim's capital city was greater than ever once the airborne troopers joined the fray. In spite of this, the Separatist force was still holding the front line due to a mix of infantry and artillery. Shepard and Chute -who were mainly fighting together at the time- saw the turbolasers position and flew over via jetpack, seeking to destroy the artillery and give the 501st a chance to win.

Once Shepard and Chute landed, they were met with blaster fire from the droids manning the turbolasers. Shepard was struck in the shoulder but continued fighting with the help from Chute. Despite their efforts, they were being overrun, and in an act of self-sacrifice; Shepard tackled Chute to the ground and took a blaster bolt to the chest for him. The turbolasers were eventually destroyed, and Shepard died in the arms of Chute and surrounded by the brothers he loved the most.

## Out of RP

The person who played Shepard, re-used the name from an older 501st server.