501st Legion (AW)

The 501st Legion was a legion in service under Alliance Galactic Republic during the Alliance War. It was led by General Anakin Skywalker and Captain CT-7567 "Rex"; Skywalker was often sided by his padawan Ahsoka Tano. In its lines there were many elite soldiers, and it was considered one of the best units in the army.

The 501st fought to defend Coruscant from Coalition Imperial invaders, following Jedi Skywalker and Tano in various battlefronts in the streets of Galactic City.

Behind the scenes
The 501st Legion appears in Scenario XL of the Alliance universe.