The Republic

"What about the droid attack on the Wookiees?"

"As my first act with this new authority, I will create a Grand Army of the Republic to counter the increasing threats of the Separatists." ―Sheev Palpatine

The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), also known as the Republic Army or the clone army, was the army branch of the Republic Military throughout the duration of the Clone Wars. At the time of the Battle of Geonosis, the Galactic Republic activated tens of thousands of clone troopers to fight the Separatist Droid Army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. In addition to human clones, all grown from the bounty hunter Jango Fett's genetic template, the Grand Army consisted of various military vehicles for ground support, including AV-7 Anti-vehicle Artillery Cannons, BARC speeders and All Terrain Tactical Enforcers.

During the final years of the Republic, Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas contacted the government of Kamino to commission the creation of a clone army, convinced that the galaxy would be consumed by war. As thousands of star systems joined the Separatist movement, the Galactic Senate invested wartime powers in Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine. As a result, the Grand Army of the Republic was formally established, comprising thousands of clone soldiers with millions more being developed in Kaminoan facilities by the start of the Clone Wars. The Jedi Knights, having served as peacekeepers for a thousand years, became Jedi Generals when the Senate called on the Jedi Order to lead the Grand Army against the enemies of the Republic.

Structure

The Galactic Senate, also referred to as the Galactic Congress, the Congress of the Republic, or the Republic Senate, was the governing body of the Galactic Republic. It consisted of hundreds of senators who represented the many worlds of the galaxy, and was led by a Supreme Chancellor that was elected by and from the representatives. Its primary concern was mediating disputes between varying worlds and dictating the laws and regulations necessary to maintain the Republic.

Military

"So if you're a captain, and I'm a Jedi, then technically I outrank you, right?"
"In my book, experience outranks everything."
―Jedi Commander Ahsoka Tano and Clone Captain CT-7567 'Rex'

Clone troopers served as infantry units in the Grand Army of the Republic. In addition to the rank-and-file soldier, the Grand Army consisted of numerous specialists, including environment-based units like clone cold assault troops and clone SCUBA troopers. Other variants units like clone ordnance specialists and clone trooper pilots were specially trained for specific functions, such as bomb diffusion and flight, respectively. ARC troopers and clone commandos were considered elite units in the Grand Army due to their exceptional skills and specialized training.


The Grand Army of the Republic possessed various military vehicles to support its ground forces. The principle battle tank of the Grand Army was the All Terrain Tactical Enforcer; also known as the "AT-TE" Walker, its legs provided the walker with increased stability, but reduced the vehicle's overall speed. As mobility was a key factor in the Grand Army's effectiveness, the military was outfitted with BARC speeders in order to provide the clones with increased operational range, speed, mobility, and firepower that were otherwise unavailable to foot soldiers.

Unit structure

Grand Army of the Republic— 10 systems army and extra troopers (3,200,000 troopers) led by Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine.
Systems army— 2 battle armies (294,912 troopers) led by high ranking Jedi Masters.
Battle army— 4 corps (147,456 troopers) led by only the most high-ranking individuals, such as the members of the Jedi High Council.
Corps— 4 legions (36,864 troopers) led by a Jedi General and Clone Marshal Commander.
Legion— 4 regiments (9,216 troopers) led by a Clone Commander.
Regiment— 4 battalions (2,304 troopers) led by a Clone Commander.
Battalion— 4 companies (576 troopers) led by a Clone Commander.
Company— 4 platoons (144 troopers) led by a Clone Captain.
Platoon— 4 squads (36 troopers) led by a Clone Lieutenant.
Squad— 9 troopers led by a Clone Sergeant.

Ranks

At first, color was used to denote the rank of Grand Army clone officers. This system was intended as a benefit for non-clones on the battlefield, as well as clones whose helmet displays malfunctioned. It fell out of use, however, as the Jedi encouraged the clones to express their individuality. As a result, the clone army gradually adopted a new system in which they customized their armor with unique color schemes and markings. Non-clones and non-Jedi could also serve as Republic officers in the Grand Army.

Clone Ranks

Clone marshal commander
Clone Commander
Clone Captain
Clone Lieutenant
Clone Sergeant
Clone Corporal

Other positions
Deck officer
Platoon leader

Jedi Ranks

Jedi Generals were in command of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Jedi General— Jedi Knights and Masters
Jedi Commander— Jedi Padawans, superior to clone officers and subordinate to Jedi Generals

1019 BBY - 19 BBY

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Alternative Names

Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)

Training Level

Professional

Veterancy Level

Experienced

Government System

Democracy, Parliamentary

Location

Coruscant

Controlled Territories

• Pizilis
• Randon System

Neighboring Nations

• The Confederacy of Independent Systems

Notable Members

• Admiral Trask