Armor worn by the corps evolved into the armor worn by the cold weather assault stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire. The design of the helmet incorporated a specialized visor designed to filter pollutants and other hazards, which included a special synthmesh visor for the filtration of poisonous gases. In addition to their reputation as relentless soldiers, the Galactic Marines were also distinguished by their specialized armor, a variant of the Phase II clone trooper armor that succeeded the earlier Phase I model. Along with their infantry forces, the unit also utilized Unstable Terrain Artillery Transports in combat. In the field, the corps would use the DC-15A blaster rifle and the DC-15A blaster.
Galactic Marines fire on Ki-Adi-Mundi during the assault on Mygeeto.Ĭlone troopers assigned to the 21st Nova Corps were considered to be of exceptional conditioning and discipline, and were trained to operate in hostile environments, such as fungal clouds to pure vacuum environments. Mundi personally led a squad of Galactic Marines during the assault on Mygeeto. The Galactic Marines were under the command of Jedi General Ki-Adi-Mundi and Marshal Commander CC-1138 "Bacara" and were attached to the 4th Sector Army. Characteristics Organization Īs a corps of the Grand Army of the Republic, the 21st Nova Corps consisted of 36,864 troopers divided into sixteen regiments. The Marines complied with the order and turned against their general, gunning him down as he fought the Separatist battle droids on the front line.
However, Bacara's troops received Order 66 from Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, commanding them to execute Mundi and begin the Jedi Purge. The Separatist forces were strong, killing many clones and destroying an Unstable Terrain Artillery Transport, but the Jedi General and his troops managed to begin crossing the bridge. Īs the fighting on the planet continued, Mundi's unit reached the droid army on the bridges. At some point during the campaign, both leaders of the unit took part in a hologram meeting with other Clone Commanders and Jedi Generals, including Mace Windu and Aayla Secura.
Ki-Adi-Mundi leads the 21st Nova Corps on Mygeeto.įollowing those victories, Ki-Adi-Mundi and Bacara led the corps in a direct assault on the Separatist world of Mygeeto, managing to break through Separatist strongholds. Prior to the battle of Mygeeto, the corps took part in campaigns on Orto Plutonia and Rhen Var, both of which ended victorious for Republic troops. In 19 BBY, the 21st Nova Corps participated in the Outer Rim Sieges.
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