23rd Shola 'HeatSeeker' Branch

The 23rd Shola ‘HeatSeeker’ Branch was one of the most famous branches in the 23rd, consisting of around 25,000 troops. Each one trained to survive the harsh hot temperatures of Shola.

Fall of the Branch
Operation Demon’s Burn was one of the worst for the 23rd. A republic Jedi known as Mace Windu, requested that the 23rd Shola ‘HeatSeeker’ Branch would be recruited to capture a man known as Lark Darigk on the planet of Shola. As any clone, they followed orders and began roaming the entire planet to find Lark. After a few days on the planet surface, they discover his location at an old scorched building, being escorted to a transport ship by Mandalorians. The patrol reports in and all patrols respond immediately and travel to the given coordinates. They emp the transport ship, forcing them to surrender. Without hesitation, the Mandalorians return fire and Lark pulls out his Lightsaber and attacks. The 23rd fell quickly and had little reinforcements to assist. 3 LAAT Gunships arrive but are hijacked by the Mandalorians. Lark and the Mandalorians escape the planet with over 75% of the 23rd Shola Branch decimated. The remaining survivors of the engagement were transferred over to the 23rd Tatooine ‘PeaceKeeper’ Branch. Later, they discover the identity of the newly formed Mandalorian Hunters, who formed 2 months after the battle.