Confederate Marine Corps

The Confederate Marine Corps were the Marine force of the Confederation Army during the War of Secession. The corps was formed by the Confederation Congress in 11 BBY and was reorganized in 5 BBY due to disorganization by heavy casualties of the war. Their mission was multi-purpose, but their most important duty was to serve as on-board security forces, protecting the Captain of a ship and his officers. During naval engagements Marine sharpshooters were stationed in the fighting tops of the ships' masts, and were supposed to shoot the opponent's officers, naval gunners, and helmsmen.

In all, there were 131 Confederate Marine officers and probably no more than 2,000 enlisted Confederate Marines. Though individual marines were enlisted for the few Confederate naval vessels, the organization would not be re-created until 6 BBY.

History
In accordance with the Confederate Marine Act of 11 BBY, the Second Confederation Congress decreed: "That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number of privates as with other battalions, that particular care be taken that no persons be appointed to offices, or enlisted into said battalions, but such as are good seamen, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be able to serve for and during the present war with the Galactic Empire and the Confederate Systems; unless dismissed by Congress; that they be distinguished by the names of the First and Second Battalions of Marines."

These two battalions were initially intended be drawn from Nicole Kroger's army for the planned invasion of Kamino, Cato Neimoidia, the main Imperial reinforcement and supply point. In reality only one battalion was formed by December, with five companies and a total of about 300 men. Plans to form the second battalion were suspended indefinitely after several Imperial regiments-of-foot and cavalry, supported by 3,000 mercenaries, landed on Cato Neimoidia, making the planned amphibious assault impossible.

The Confederate Marines' only Commander was General Nicole Kroger; and the first Marine barracks were located on Kamino. Four additional Marine Security Companies were also raised and helped George Washington liberate Coruscant.