CC-3972/177

CC-3972/177, or Kando, was a Clone marshal commander who led the 372nd Star Corps during the Clone Wars.

The Clone Wars
3972/177 was created on Kamino. Like all clone troopers, Kando looked like Jango Fett. He was a member of the second generation of clone commanders, trained by Alpha-17.

During the war, he was renowed for his ruthless nature, earning him the nickname Kando, which stems from Kandosii.

Kando had a very short military career in the Republic. He fought in a few minor skirmishes in the Outer Rim Sieges, but his true test came during the Battle of Sat'Skar.

Sat'Skar
In the final weeks of the Clone Wars, the republic heard rumours that Po Nudo, the Ualaq Aqualish chairperson of the Hyper-Communications Cartel was present on Sat'Skar. Even with most forces tied up in the Outer Rim, the Senate elected to use all their remaining forces to capture him.

A large force of Clones was assembled, along with a supporting fleet. Kando was one of the leading commanders, along with CC-4579/199 and Jedi Cody Alyn.

The army arrived on Sat'Skar, only to find a trap. They were quickly attacked by a strong Confederate fleet, and then bogged down on the surface. The Clones quickly formed a defence ring as hundreds of droids and mercenaries closed in.

The battle went from bad to worse, and afer a week of constant fighting, the Republic forces were reduced to little over 50 men, stranded on a lone hill. But then, Order 66 was announced. Kando had mixed feelings whether to obey it. He decided not to, as he had grown attatched to Cody, who had saved his life many times in the past days. CC-4579/199 was less understanding, and shot at Cody. Then the Jedi struck back killing him. Confusion broke out, and Clones shot at Cody, whilst more Droids attacked. Fortunatley, the droids were then deactivated. However, Cody escaped. CC-3972/177 was then left to mop up the remaining Confederate forces.

Imperial Service
Kando continued on to serve the new Galactic Empire, but was killed during the Battle of Neimodia.