The 88th Amphibious Assault Corps was a division of the Third systems army under the joint command of Jedi Commander Galen Marek his Padawan Kenisha Alston and Clone Marshall Commander CC-1567 ("Malcolm"). The 130th Strike Battalion, Tarkin, Tango, and Bloodhawk companies, the Third Strike Commando Company, Danger and Blacknite squad were all a part of the 88th Amphibious Assault Corps.
History[]
Though commanded by Clone commander Malcolm, the 130th Strike Battalion served under Jedi Knight Galen Marek, and his Padawan Kenisha Alston the three served together in some of the most deadliest battles of the war.
During the Battle of Christophsis, the 130th Strike Battalion aided the 212th, and 501st by flying in ahead of the main Republic attack force and striking supply lines, disrupting communications, ambushing reinforcements and dealing with the Droids Mandalorian allies Clan Fell. Tarkin Company had discovered the droid shield generator, and were unable to reach it due to them being ambushed by Mandalorians.
During the 2nd battle of Geonosis, the 130th Strike Battalion was deployed alongside the 501st, 212th, and 41st, the 130th Strike Battalion was tested in ways it never been tested, the clones were able to land despite heavy fire, and flak, this was due to Malcolm, and Stubs coldness towards their men.
During the Battle of Orisis the 130th Strike Battalion helped the 327th star corps defeat the C.I.S forces by harassing the droids with sniper fire, and long range artillery.
During the battle of Ryloth, Tango company which had been retrained for guerrilla warfare alongside the 3rd Strike Commandos rescued native prisoners and defeated Xa'Gor a Excellian bounty hunter.
During the battle of Umbara, the 3rd Strike commandos lead by Kenisha Alston and CC-1778-89 ("Torrian") and Tango Company launched a amphibious assault against the remaining Umbaran militia and Separatist forces, located on a remote island, this was at the same time as Pogo Krell's death at the hands of the 501st.
During the battle of Taris the droids invaded Taris, Tarkin Company was give command under Ahsoka Tano and Barriss
They worked with Stubs, to defeat the dorids, the two friends had to learn from the most experienced and ruthless urban fighters in the galaxy. Ahsoka came to the realization that in order to win a Jedi must do whatever it took to win no matter what.
During the siege of Mandalore the 130th Strike battalion lead by Galen Marek, Kenisha Alston, and Siberia and Soho Karin were prepping for a full scale assault on Mauls palace, so that they could arrest Prime Minster Almec for his past and present crimes. But Order 66 had occurred before they could attack the palace, Galen, Kenisha, Siberia, and Soho were killed by the clones. The clones wiped out the remaining members of Maul forces, and with aid of Gar Saxon, they destroyed the Mandalorian Resistance* ( A group of ex-Death watch soldiers, Police, and civilians who were opposed to Maul). The 130th Strike Battalion under Grand-General Kaiser and loyal clans later smashed a Mandalorian revolt orchestrated by Mandalorian Rebel Sabine Wren. Kaiser was appointed governor of Mandalore following Saxons death, the 130th strike Battalion preformed deep strikes against Clan Wren and other clans opposed to the Empire.
Units within the 88th Amphibious Assault Corps[]
- 130th Strike Battalion: The most feared battalion in the whole Grand Army, they were known for preforming fast paced strikes on enemy positions behind enemy lines and disrupting enemy communications,reinforcements, artillery positions, and supply lines. Known for massacring the Mandalorians after the Siege of Mandalore and order 66.
- Tango Company: Elite units trained in guerrilla warfare fought at Ryloth.
- Bloodhawk Company: Galens personal unit lead by Malcolm and included the best of the best.
- Tarkin Company: Specialized soldiers trained in urban combat, they use sidearms, and sniper rifles, and carbines as well as vibroblades and knives and staffs for close quarters combat, most feared and used as a last resort in operations that require ruthlessness and cunning, fought at Taris.
- 3rd Strike Commandos: Elite soldiers trained in guerrilla warfare and used in amphibious warfare as well as in jungle and tropical environments.
- Blacknite squad: A group of elite commandos, used for assassination and infiltration missions.
- Danger squad: Elite clone commandos trained for demolitions first saw action at the 2nd battle of Geonosis.
- Viper Platoon: A platoon of elite ARF/ Clone scout troopers, who fought at Geonosis and other battles such as Scarif, lead by Cobra.
Vehicles[]
The 88th Amphibious Assault corps was known to field Nu-class shuttles, LAAT's,AT-AP's, AT-RT's, AT-OT's, AT-TE's, AT-HE's, HAVw A6 Juggernaut's, HAVw A5 Juggernaut's,TX-130 Saber-class fighter tanks, and RX-200 Falchion-class assault tanks, and amphibious landing craft, all with Neon green/ Irish green markings, and urban/jungle camouflage depending on the environment.