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The '''Galactic Marines''', originally known as the '''21st Nova Corps''' of the [[Fourth Outer Rim Army|4th Sector Army]], was an elite unit that was created as the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|Grand Army of the Republic]] diversified during the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]]. Following the formation of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]] in [[19 BBY/Legends|19 BBY]], they became known as '''Imperial Galactic Marines'''.
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The '''Galactic Marines''', originally known as the '''21st Nova Corps''' of the [[4th Sector Army]], was an elite unit that was created as the [[Grand Army of the Republic]] diversified during the [[Clone Wars]].
  
   
 
==Equipment==
  
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[[File:GalacticMarine-BFII.png|left|thumb|180px|A Galactic Marine]]
  
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Galactic Marines wore special body armor with maroon [[Color/Legends|coloration]] &mdash; and a backplate of which protected them from light blaster fire. They were usually armed with [[DC-15A blaster rifle/Legends|DC-15A blaster rifles]] and [[DC-15S]] blasters. The Marines were distinguished by their unique face covering: [[Synthmesh/Legends|synthmesh]] designed to keep out various hazards such as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.<ref name="GTTGA" />
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===Specialized Armor===
  
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Galactic Marines wore special body armor with maroon or white<ref name="SWR:ItU">''[[Star Wars: Republic: Into the Unknown]]''</ref> coloration &mdash; and a backplate. They were usually armed with [[DC-15A blaster rifle]]s, but were also seen equipped with [[WESTAR-M5 blaster rifle]]s. The Marines were distinguished by their unique visor gear: [[synthmesh]] designed to keep out various hazards such as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.<ref name="GTTGA">''[[Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic]]''</ref>
  
   
 
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The Marines were known to utilize [[Unstable Terrain Artillery Transport|UT-AT]], [[All Terrain Open Transport|AT-OT]] and [[All Terrain Recon Transport|AT-RT walkers]]. These were painted with [[purple]] markings to identify their [[corps]] affiliation.
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The Marines were known to utilize several [[Walker/Legends|walkers]] including the [[Unstable Terrain Artillery Transport/Legends|Unstable Terrain Artillery Transports]], [[All Terrain Open Transport/Legends|All Terrain Open Transports]], and [[All Terrain Recon Transport]]s. These were painted with [[Color/Legends|purple]] markings to identify their [[Corps/Legends|corps]] affiliation.
   
 
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Under the leadership of [[Jedi General]] [[Ki-Adi-Mundi]] and [[Clone marshal commander]] [[CC-1138|Bacara]], the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army was made independent and became known as the Galactic Marines.<ref name="DBB" />
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Under the leadership of [[Jedi General/Legends|Jedi General]] [[Ki-Adi-Mundi/Legends|Ki-Adi-Mundi]] and [[Clone marshal commander|Clone Marshal Commander]] [[CC-1138/Legends|CC-1138]], the 21st Nova Corps of the [[4th Sector Army]] was made independent and became known as the Galactic Marines.<ref name="DBB" />
   
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The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. They specialized in boarding and capturing enemy starships as well as planetary assault, and were deployed at many [[planet]]s such as [[Rhen Var]], [[Aargonar]], [[Boz Pity]], [[Mygeeto]] and [[Toola]].<ref name="SWR:ItU" /> Bacara demanded the absolute best of his men, and would tolerate nothing less, unilaterally reassigning marines who did not meet his high standards, much to the dismay of General Ki-Adi-Mundi. The two maintained a respectful but contentious relationship, right up until the end of the war.<ref name="DBB" />
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The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. They specialized in boarding and capturing enemy starships as well as planetary assault, and were deployed on many [[Planet/Legends|planets]] such as [[Rhen Var/Legends|Rhen Var]], [[Aargonar/Legends|Aargonar]], [[Boz Pity/Legends|Boz Pity]] and [[Mygeeto/Legends|Mygeeto]].
   
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<nowiki> </nowiki>Bacara demanded the absolute best of his men, and would tolerate nothing less, unilaterally reassigning marines who did not meet his high standards, much to the dismay of General Ki-Adi-Mundi. The two maintained a respectful but contentious relationship, right up until the end of the war.<ref name="DBB" />
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The Marines training consists of three phases. Phase 1: conditioning, Phase 2: underwater and in-space ship boarding, and Phase 3: marksmanship. These training courses made the Marines the most elite fighting force of the [[Grand Army of the Republic]].
  
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[[File:Marines.png|thumb|250px|[[Clone trooper commander|Commander]] [[CC-1138/Legends|Bacara]] leads the Galactic Marines during the [[Battle of Mygeeto]].]]
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The Marines training consisted of three phases.{{Fact}}
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*Phase I: Conditioning{{Fact}}
   
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[[File:Marines.jpg|right|thumb|220px|[[Clone trooper commander|Commander]] [[CC-1138|Bacara]] leads the Galactic Marines during the [[Battle of Mygeeto (Clone Wars)|Battle of Mygeeto]].]]
  
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At the [[Battle of New Bornalex]], the Galactic Marines made use of prototype [[Zero-G assault stormtrooper|spacetrooper]] powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged [[B2 super battle droid]]s in hand-to-hand combat, using the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at [[New Bornalex]] earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the [[Galactic Republic|Republic]]'s most feared clone military units.<ref name="DBB" />
  
   
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Commander Bacara (CC-1138) and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the [[Battle of Mygeeto (Clone Wars)|Battle of Mygeeto]]. After receiving [[Order 66]] from [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]], Bacara and his squad turned on the [[Jedi]] and fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself briefly, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and gunned down.<ref name="ROTS" />
  
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These training courses made the Marines one of the most elite fighting forces in the [[Grand Army of the Republic/Legends|Grand Army of the Republic]].{{Fact}}
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While deployed on Toola, the marines [[Battle of Toola|battled]] [[Confederacy of Independent Systems|Separatist]] Forces. When Order 66 was issued, they assisted [[Commander]] [[Keller (clone commander)|Keller]] in tracking down fugitive Jedi heading for Ithaqua Station. The Jedi rode on [[Single Trooper Aerial Platform|STAPs]] to flee their pursuit, while Keller and his men used local beasts of burden as mounts to navigate the frozen plains to fulfill their mission.<ref name="SWR:ItU" />
  
   
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Galactic Marines still served the Galactic Empire as late as [[1 ABY]], but by then the armor was mostly worn for ceremonial use.<ref name="SWG:AED" />
  
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At the [[Battle of New Bornalex]], the Galactic Marines made use of prototype [[Zero-G assault stormtrooper|spacetrooper]] powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged [[B2 super battle droid/Legends|B2 super battle droids]] in hand-to-hand combat, using the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at [[New Bornalex/Legends|New Bornalex]] earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the [[Galactic Republic/Legends|Republic's]] most feared clone military units.<ref name="DBB" />
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[[File:Rothax.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A Galactic Marine in Imperial service.]]
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Commander Bacara (CC-1138) and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the [[Battle of Mygeeto]]. After receiving [[Order 66/Legends|Order 66]] from [[Supreme Chancellor/Legends|Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]], Bacara and his squad turned on the [[Jedi/Legends|Jedi]] and fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself briefly, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and killed.<ref name="ROTS" />
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Following the formation of the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire]], Galactic Marines became known as Imperial Galactic Marines. During the [[Empire Day/Legends|Empire Day]] festivities following the [[Battle of Yavin/Legends|Battle of Yavin]] in [[0 BBY/Legends|0 BBY]], they served as sentries in the [[City/Legends|city]] of [[Theed/Legends|Theed]] and participated in the ceremonial parades. [[Staff Sergeant/Legends|Staff Sergeant]] [[Rothax]] was an Imperial Galactic Marine who operated out of the [[Talus Imperial Outpost|Imperial Outpost]] on [[Talus/Legends|Talus]]. Imperial soldiers who fought valiantly in battle earned the right to receive Galactic Marine armor from Rothax. This armor would at times be painted in completely different colors, including blue, gray, and brighter shades of red. [[BO-661]] was another Imperial Galactic Marine who guarded an [[Detainment Facility|Imperial Detainment Facility]] on [[Yavin 4/Legends|Yavin 4]], but he was killed by a [[Alliance to Restore the Republic/Legends|Rebel]] agent during that year's Empire Day festivities.<ref name="SWG" />
   
 
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In ''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'', clone troopers in Galactic Marine armor are known as "clone commanders," However, the ''Battlefront II'' clone pack by [[Hasbro]] identifies them as "Galactic Marines," so this might be a [[retcon]]. They also use [[chaingun]]s in the game, however are normally seen in the films using DC-15A blaster rifles and DC-15S blasters. The armor also shares a resemblance to the later [[Galactic Empire]]'s [[snowtrooper armor]].
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In ''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]'', clone troopers in Galactic Marine armor are known as "clone commanders," However, the ''Battlefront II'' clone pack by [[Hasbro Inc.|Hasbro]] identifies them as "Galactic Marines," so this might be a [[retcon]]. They also use [[chaingun]]s in the game, however are normally seen in the films using DC-15A blaster rifles and DC-15S blasters. The armor also shares a resemblance to the later [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Galactic Empire's]] [[Snowtrooper armor/Legends|snowtrooper armor]].
   
 
In the ''[[Star Wars Miniatures]]'' game, miniatures representing the military group are called Elite Clone Troopers. The second edition of the figure is called a Galactic Marine.
  
In the ''[[Star Wars Miniatures]]'' game, miniatures representing the military group are called Elite Clone Troopers. The second edition of the figure is called a Galactic Marine.
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The Galactic Marines are essentially a [[Wikipedia:Marine (military)|Marine Corps]], functioning both on land and [[Wikipedia:Space marine|in space]].
  
   
 
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[[File:Vebb healer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Nahdar Vebb]] tending to a Galactic Marine during a battle.]]
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[[File:Vebb_healer.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[Nahdar Vebb/Legends|Nahdar Vebb]] tending to a Galactic Marine during a battle.]]
 
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*''[[Imperial Commando: 501st]]'' {{Mo}}
  
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For other uses, see Marine.
For other uses, see Nova (disambiguation).

"General Ki-Adi-Mundi, the troops are ready for deployment."
―CC-1138 "Bacara"[3]

The Galactic Marines, originally known as the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army, was an elite unit that was created as the Grand Army of the Republic diversified during the Clone Wars. Following the formation of the Galactic Empire in 19 BBY, they became known as Imperial Galactic Marines.

Equipment[]

Specialized armor[]

Galactic Marines wore special body armor with maroon coloration — and a backplate of which protected them from light blaster fire. They were usually armed with DC-15A blaster rifles and DC-15S blasters. The Marines were distinguished by their unique face covering: synthmesh designed to keep out various hazards such as snow, sand, airborne fungus, and ash.[1]

Vehicles[]

The Marines were known to utilize several walkers including the Unstable Terrain Artillery Transports, All Terrain Open Transports, and All Terrain Recon Transports. These were painted with purple markings to identify their corps affiliation.

Training[]

Under the leadership of Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi and Clone Marshal Commander CC-1138, the 21st Nova Corps of the 4th Sector Army was made independent and became known as the Galactic Marines.[4]

The Marines were cross-trained to fight on a variety of environments in ground and space, making them extremely versatile. They specialized in boarding and capturing enemy starships as well as planetary assault, and were deployed on many planets such as Rhen Var, Aargonar, Boz Pity and Mygeeto.

Bacara demanded the absolute best of his men, and would tolerate nothing less, unilaterally reassigning marines who did not meet his high standards, much to the dismay of General Ki-Adi-Mundi. The two maintained a respectful but contentious relationship, right up until the end of the war.[4]

Marines

Commander Bacara leads the Galactic Marines during the Battle of Mygeeto.

The Marines training consisted of three phases.[source?]

  • Phase II: Underwater and in-space ship boarding[source?]

These training courses made the Marines one of the most elite fighting forces in the Grand Army of the Republic.[source?]

History[]

At the Battle of New Bornalex, the Galactic Marines made use of prototype spacetrooper powersuits. Although the weapon systems on their new suits failed, the Marines continued to fight on. They engaged B2 super battle droids in hand-to-hand combat, using the enhanced strength granted to them by their powersuits. Their actions at New Bornalex earned the Marines a fierce reputation, making them one of the Republic's most feared clone military units.[4]

Rothax

A Galactic Marine in Imperial service.

Commander Bacara (CC-1138) and a squad of Galactic Marines fought alongside Ki-Adi-Mundi during the Battle of Mygeeto. After receiving Order 66 from Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Bacara and his squad turned on the Jedi and fired upon him. Although he was able to defend himself briefly, Ki-Adi-Mundi was overwhelmed by numerous blaster shots and killed.[2]

Following the formation of the Galactic Empire, Galactic Marines became known as Imperial Galactic Marines. During the Empire Day festivities following the Battle of Yavin in 0 BBY, they served as sentries in the city of Theed and participated in the ceremonial parades. Staff Sergeant Rothax was an Imperial Galactic Marine who operated out of the Imperial Outpost on Talus. Imperial soldiers who fought valiantly in battle earned the right to receive Galactic Marine armor from Rothax. This armor would at times be painted in completely different colors, including blue, gray, and brighter shades of red. BO-661 was another Imperial Galactic Marine who guarded an Imperial Detainment Facility on Yavin 4, but he was killed by a Rebel agent during that year's Empire Day festivities.[6]

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In Star Wars: Battlefront II, clone troopers in Galactic Marine armor are known as "clone commanders," However, the Battlefront II clone pack by Hasbro identifies them as "Galactic Marines," so this might be a retcon. They also use chainguns in the game, however are normally seen in the films using DC-15A blaster rifles and DC-15S blasters. The armor also shares a resemblance to the later Galactic Empire's snowtrooper armor.

In the Star Wars Miniatures game, miniatures representing the military group are called Elite Clone Troopers. The second edition of the figure is called a Galactic Marine.

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Nahdar Vebb tending to a Galactic Marine during a battle.

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Notes and references[]

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 SWInsider "Guide to the Grand Army of the Republic" — Star Wars Insider 84
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 CWACite "To the Vanishing Point" — Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 6
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Databank title Bacara, Commander in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Star Wars Galaxies: The Complete Online Adventures
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