The Republic Calvary Corps was a branch of the Republic Military operating alongside the Republic Army and the Republic Navy, though it operated independently of all of those other branches.
History[]
A Standard Republic Trooper
During the Great Galactic War, the corps was deployed throughout the conflict against the Sith Empire which had returned from its long periods of exile. These marines fought in engagements such as the Battle of Bothawui where a detachment served under Jedi Master Belth Allusis who died heroically against the Sith onslaught. Their deaths served as an inspiration for the Galactic Republic who had previously been fighting a losing war and gave them hope due to the heavy loses they inflicted on the Imperial Army. Another squad of troopers also fought in the Battle of Alderaan when the Empire invaded the peaceful world.
Republic Recon Troopers fighting alongside Jedi Master Belth Allusis against the Sith Empire.
Following the Treaty of Coruscant in 3,653 BBY, an uneasy truce was formed between the defeated Galactic Republic and the ascendant Sith Empire. In anticipation of future conflict in the event the truce collapsed, the Republic military began developing elite Republic Special Forces units to counteract the military might of the Sith. Members of these elite strike teams were selected based on their martial prowess, discipline and high morale.[1]
In past millennia, the Jedi Order had participated in the defense of the Republic alongside Republic Army units. Over the generations, the Republic military had cooperated in military operations and strategy with Jedi. However, following the upsurge of anti-Jedi sentiment following the Sacking of Coruscant, the Jedi had withdrawn to Tython, leading to decreased Jedi presence within the Republic. Such developments led to the increased deployment of regular Republic forces in defending the remaining Republic territories.[1]
They saw extensive service during the Cold War and were often deployed in small units to the most dangerous battle zones. When operating solo or in groups, however, the trooper could still be a terrifying opponent to the enemies of the Republic. Such was their reputation that they generated fear even among Sith combatants.[1]
Recruitment[]
Civilians who join the Corps are required to maintain their weight/body fat in accordance. If a recruit fails fitness then he is transfered to the Republic Army for another opportunity to join the corps. Republic Army, Starfighter Corps and Navy personal are also allowed to join the corps after thier first or second battle. Therefore giving the Corps a large and strong fighting force.
Specialized units[]
Standard Trooper
Recon Trooper
Republic Special Forces
- Vanguard
- Commando
Known Troopers[]
General Garza
Unidentified Republic Trooper
Appearances[]
- Return
- Hope
- Star Wars: The Old Republic 7: The Lost Suns, Part 1
- Star Wars: The Old Republic, Threat of Peace (First appearance)
- Star Wars: The Old Republic
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
External links[]
- {SWTOR Wiki Republic Trooper
- Republic Trooper