(the Empire's counter-part) to whom the word "torrent" means "fierce winds" which is what a storm has.
#DARK LEGIONS TORRENT TORRENT#
The Stormtroopers in the 501st Legion (Galactic Empire) are actually named after the Clone Troopers in the 501st Torrent Co. Wookieepedia and various other sources have yet to confirm this to be accurate. There weren't, however, any legions commanded by Jedi, nor would there be any legions in an actual legion known as The Grand Army of the Republic. for being a division of the 501st Legion. Most fans often confuse the 501st Torrent Co. Yet they first appeared as the 501st Legion during the Order 66 Jedi Temple March scene from Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. has appeared in almost every Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode, as well as the film when the battalion was first introduced. The Phase 1 markings consist of straight lines or stripes, while the Phase 2 markings are formed in a very unique pattern or design with torso emblems shaped reminiscent of the Jedi Order insignia. unit consists of distinct blue markings or decals for the Clones enlisted within the unit, while the officers and specialists have their own unique personalized blue markings and decals which consist of various emblems, patterns (such as Rex, Fives, and Tup). Sarge (Platoon Sergeant featured in comic).Kano (Platoon Sergeant closely resembles Denal and Hardcase).Boomer (ARF Corporal closely resembles Fives has unique hair style).later Commander for the 501st Legion under the Empire) towards the end of the Clone Wars sometime during the beginning of 20 BBY. Echo (Platoon Sgt./Specialist ARC Lt.).Coric (Platoon Sgt./Specialist Deceased).Denal (Platoon Sgt./Specialist Deceased).Such as ARC Trooper Fives leading his team of field Specialists under Engineering Squad. Many others were formed later on into the war, and divided the battalion into numerous units led by different field or enlisted officers. Many squadrons and units (such as Gold Squadron a space starfighter squadron, and Blue Squadron a space starfighter squadron) also existed within the 501st unit, and were primarily led by Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano (with the exception of field officers, such as Sergeant Denal) under Anakin's supervision. Such as Fives and Echo the only surviving members of Domino Squad, were promoted to being Specialists or Platoon Sergeants, then eventually became ARC Lieutenants. There have been many numerous field and enlisted Specialists who have come and gone. Jedi Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano often led her own squads or platoons of Clone Troopers (aside from fighting alongside with Anakin and Rex) while Admiral Yularen commanded the entire naval fleet for the battalion, as well as others who were assigned with the unit (including other members of the 3rd Brigade). The 501st were primarily led by Jedi General Anakin Skywalker, and Clone Commander Rex. The Entire Grand Army of the Republic was also absorbed into what was left of the original unit (being the actual battalion itself), becoming the famed and fierce legion. The unit eventually became the legion or army known as the 501st Legion "Vader's Fist" (within the Galactic Empire) during the events of Order 66 leading towards the Great Jedi Purge when their leader Jedi General Anakin Skywalker became the menacing Sith Lord known as Darth Vader after being seduced to the Dark Side of the force by Darth Sidious in 19 BBY. They were also under the command of Pong Krell during the Umbara Campaign. They fought in many battles, have been assigned to many missions, and have also been involved in numerous campaigns vital to the Republic during the Clone Wars. ' Both units combined, being part of one of the largest brigades, garrisons, or regiments being the 3rd Brigade or 3rd Systems Army. was considered to be one of the largest battalions' or units of clone troopers within the Grand Army of the Republic (the second being the 212th Attack Battalion led by Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi and Clone Commander Cody). The unit was one of the many which was part of the 3rd Brigade, as with the 212th Attack Battalion. Jedi General Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Padawan Commander Ahsoka Tano, andĬlone Commander Rex served as the battalion's "right-hand man".Ĭlone Commander Rex. before the entire Army of the Republic was absorbed into the remnants of the original unit and ultimately becoming the legion or infantry known as "Vader's Fist" from within the Galactic Empire. (also known simply as the 501st Battalion) were an elite unit or a battalion of Clone Troopers led by Admiral Wullf Yularen,Ĭommander Rex and the 501st Torrent Co.