Davijaan

CC-2237"Odd Ball"
Biographical information
Homeworld	Kamino
Descriptive information
Species	Human (clone)
Gender	Male
Height	1.83 meters
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Skin color	Tan
Chronological and political information
Affiliation(s)	Galactic Republic Squad Seven

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"We're on your tail, General Kenobi."

―CC-2237, during the Battle of Coruscant

CC-2237, nicknamed "Odd Ball" was a clone trooper commander and pilot during the Clone Wars who participated in campaigns such as the Battle of Teth, the Battle of Umbara, the Battle of Coruscant, and the Battle of Utapau. A skilled pilot, Odd Ball flew an assortment of various starfighters including the V-19 Torrent starfighter and the ARC-170. During the Clone Wars, Odd Ball often served under the command of Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Biography

Early Life

CC-2237 was a male human clone of the bounty hunter Jango Fett created on Kamino.

The Clone Wars

Over the course of the Clone Wars, Odd Ball proved to be a capable pilot and participated in many battles throughout the war, even serving under the command of Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was present at the sites of many battles, fighting on planets such as Teth, Umbara, Coruscant and Utapau.

Battle of Teth

"Thank you, sir. Sorry I panicked."
"That's alright, Odd Ball. It happens to everybody."

―CC-2237 apologises to Obi-Wan Kenobi, during the Battle of Teth

CC-2237 during the Battle of Teth.

During the Galactic Republic's attempt to rescue Jabba the Hutt's kidnapped son, Odd Ball was called in to assist the troops who were fighting Confederate forces on Teth. Flying in a V-19 Torrent starfighter, he fought oncoming vulture droids alongside Kenobi. During the battle, Odd Ball was tailed by vulture droids and remarked that he was unable to shake them off. General Kenobi came to the pilot's aid and was able to destroy the droids and save Odd Ball. The clone pilot apologised for panicking and Kenobi assured him that it happened to everybody.

Battle of Umbara

"Good old Oddball. Always on target."

―Jesse

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CC-2237 and a wingman conduct a bombing run during the Battle of Umbara.

At the start of the Battle of Umbara, Odd Ball and his squad of bombers were called in to provide reinforcements. They bombed a vulnerable enemy position moments after the last of the clone forces evacuated the area.

Battle of Coruscant

"Clone Flight Squad Seven launched from the carrier Ro-Ti-Mundi. Our mission was to escort Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the Separatist flagship Indivisible Hand and cover them while they executed a boarding action."

―Oddball's gives his account of the Battle of Coruscant

He also participated in the Battle of Coruscant, leading Clone Flight Squad Seven to the Invisible Hand for Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. He ordered the squad's V-19 Torrent starfighters to take point, this group of fighters punched a hole through the Droid tri-fighters. This allowed the Jedi and the squads Arc-170 Starfighters to move towards the Invisible Hand. When the Jedi landed in the ships hangar, the squad eliminated priority targets and stayed close in case they were needed for aid. He did not expect the Jedi to survive.

Battle of Utapau

When it was discovered that the leader of the Separatist Droid Army, General Grievous was hiding on the planet Utapau, Kenobi and the 212th Attack Battalion were sent to investigate. Clone troopers engaged battle droids in a heated confrontation, whilst Kenobi dueled with Grievous. After Grievous's defeat at the hands of the Jedi, Order 66 was issued by Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine. As the contingency was issued, Odd Ball was in battle above Utapau.

Personality and traits

A human male clone of the bounty hunter Jango Fett, CC-2237 was 1.83 meters tall and had brown eyes. He proved to be a skilled pilot during the Clone Wars and was apologetic towards Obi-Wan Kenobi when the Jedi provided assistance at the Battle of Teth.

Equipment

Initially during the Clone Wars, Odd Ball donned standard Phase I armor for all clone trooper pilots. Later on in the war, he switched to the Phase II variant which featured a fully enclosed helmet and breathing apparatus. However even further on in the war his armor changed yet again when he adopted the newer open-helmet design, which he wore during the Battle of Coruscant.

Behind the scenes

CC-2237 was portrayed by Temuera Morrison in Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. He also appeared in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and television series, in which he was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.

Appearances

• Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Darkness on Umbara" (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Jedi Who Knew Too Much"
• Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (First appearance)

Sources

• ARC-170 starfighter in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
• Ultimate Star Wars
• Star Wars: Complete Locations
• Star Wars: On the Front Lines (First identified as Davijaan)
• Clone Pilot Odd Ball in the Databank (backup link)

Notes and references

In other languages

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