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41st Elite Corps

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41st Elite Corps
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Coruscant

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Rise of the Empire era

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The 41st Elite Corps[1] was a legion of elite clones[2][1] in the Grand Army of the Republic, composed of many variants of troopers (including AT-RT drivers[3], clone swamp troopers, clone scout troopers and BARC troopers).[4] Their legion color was alternately gray or marked with green camouflage. The 41st Elite was a division out of the 9th Assault Corps, under command of Jedi General Luminara Unduli and Senior Clone Commander Gree.

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Led by General Luminara Unduli and Clone Commander 1004, the 41st Elite, a legion of the 9th Assault Corps, specialized in long patrols on alien planets, often operating in primitive and grueling conditions while forging alliances with indigenous populations.[2] Seeing so many alien species even caused CC-1004 to become an expert on species and customs, taking on the name Gree to display his knowledge of obscure galactic species.

The methodology of the 41st Elite caused the special unit to quickly become known as specialists in hostile terrain warfare (as well as alien recruitment and counter-insurgency experts).[2]

They maintained a large armory with gray-marked Phase II and camouflaged scout armor for jungle duty. They also pioneered the use of AT-RTs, BARC Speeders and Juggernauts, using them for reconnaissance and battles such as the Battle of Kashyyyk.[3][4]

Members of the 41st Elite on Coruscant.

A year into the war, Gree and the 41st Elite participated in the Battle of Dinlo, where they became pinned down by a large number of droid forces. Jedi General Tur-Mukan led a mission to evacuate the legion from Dinlo. The 41st Elite were then granted shore leave on Coruscant, partly as cover for Kal Skirata's black ops missions, and partly as a morale booster.

Two years later, the 41st Elite saw heavy action in the Battle of Kashyyyk against the droid invasion force sent to seize the world. There, the clone troopers of the 41st Elite fought alongside Wookiee warriors and a small clique of Jedi to a near standstill against the Confederacy.

While most of their men were transferred to Kashyyyk, a detachment of the 41st Elite was sent to assist in the Battle of Utapau, perhaps to smoothen relationships with the native Pau'ans.

41st Elite Corps troops open fire on CIS forces during the Battle of Kashyyyk.

However, when Palpatine initiated Order 66, Commander Gree and his soldiers promptly turned on the Jedi, killing Luminara Unduli. Master Yoda, however, killed Gree and a swamp trooper and managed to escape with the help of Chewbacca and Tarfful. On Utapau, the 41st Elite assisted in interning several Pau'ans for reasons unknown.

It is likely that following the execution of the Order 66, the 41st Elite completed its operations against the remaining droid forces, and then pulled out of Kashyyyk.

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The 41st was known to utilize AT-RT walkers[3], BARC speeders[4], and Infantry Support Platforms for anti-infantry and recon purposes, as well as AT-APs for artillery support, and A6 Juggernauts as heavy missile platforms/troop transports.

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hasbro's 41st Elite Corps Clone Trooper review on Rebelscum.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" - Star Wars Insider 84
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2  "Order 66" - Star Wars PocketModel TCG (Card: 41st Elite Corps AT-RT)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2  "Order 66" - Star Wars PocketModel TCG (Card: 41st Elite Corps BARC Speeders)
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