CC-19

"Never underestimate the enemy Vader for what they are. If you need an example CC-19 is the best one."

- The Emperor to Darth Vader

CC-19 was the clone designation of Andrew Makal a clone who was known for his study of genetics. He was able to rewrite his DNA without killing himself so that he would not die when he was only 25 years old. He also inadvertantly removed the programming that made him follow the Chancellor's orders. When order 66 was issued he helped the Jedi Ryas Finn escape and told his troopers that it was a seperarist trick like another clone unit did elsewhere. He and Ryas were able to gather up other clones and adjust their DNA and removed the genetic programming. They became Sigma Squad and began a small fighting force against the newly formed Empire at their new base of operations known as Command Post 98. While they never fought alongside the Rebellion both parties respected each other greatly because of their actions. CC-19 designed Freedom Fighter when his intelligence discovered the original plans given to Count Dooku by Poggle the lesser. He also was the first human to last more than thirty seconds against a Zacklan soldier in hand-tohand combat.

The Clone wars
CC-19 fought at the battle of Geonosis destroying a remarkable 784 super battle droids by himself. He was a part of the 501st legion but did not participate in Operation: Knightfall because he was offworld at the time.

On a small break he had while stationed at Kamino he met Taun We, a Kaminon geneticist, who gave him his first lesson on genetics. He became interested in genetics and had more lessons from Taun We until he was called to duty at Muunilist. After the battle he read a lesson on engineering from one of the ships holobooks. He began thinking and discovered that through the use of Talcite crystals, a computer, and a interface, he could actually adjust his DNA. However he had to learn more about DNA then his lessons had given him and it took another year for him to identify the exact genes that could be affecting his aging. He did a procedure that removed and replaced the genes he wanted with the adjustments nessacery. Later, while hearing a order directly from the Chancellor, he discovered that he no longer felt the urge to do exactly what he was told to do by his superiors told him. He continued to follow their orders though out of respect instead of need;he thought of it as a side effect of the procedure.

From a number to a name
"The only reason that they have to look at you as different is your obedience and rapid aging. Now with those gone you're human by definition."

- Ryas Finn to CC-19 When order 66 and 67 were issued by the emperor he disobeyed and instead ordered his troops to board a transport... with the Jedi Ryas Finn. While the others were sleeping CC-19 performed the procedure to adjust their DNA like his. They awoke the next morning and reported to him that they felt funny in a way. CC-19 then revealed to his troopers that they had had their DNA changed so they wouldn't die earlier than then regular people. At this Ryas said that they should think of themselves as humans. Each soldier took different names, CC-19 choce Andrew Makal.