Then there’s Fixer, the squad’s resident nerd who’d just like everyone to stay by the book and is probably the only one to read every mission briefing back to back. His concern for his squadmates is genuine, if not “colorfully” shown, such as asking you to hold your guts in while he rips out the enemies’ so he can revive you. The two are from the same batch and managed to survive all this time together, no doubt in part due to Sev’s disturbing efficiency. Scorch has an almost child-like wonder for explosions and going into battle, constantly cracking wise with his pod brother Sev. Every member of Delta Squad, despite their shared genes, is a unique person.īoss is fiercely loyal to his men, always has his eye on the prize, and is bitterly sarcastic. This endears you to them early on, as their contrasting personalities bring a surprising amount of charm amid the gloom.
They saw the best of the war and the worst. Many squads didn’t survive past the rushed invasion of Geonosis, leaving Delta one of the better regarded and battle hardened.
Trained from birth by Mandalorian teachers hand picked by Jango Fett, all any clone has is his squadmates and the heritage of a world he may never live to see.
You’re rarely in a position with advantage, and any allies coming to your aid are few and far between.Ĭommandos are viewed as disposable and deniable assets. Alien species are distinct and unpredictable, demanding adaptive tactics. Droids aren’t comic relief but horrifying monstrosities that tower over you. Your visor wipes away the oil and blood of your enemies. Everyone dispenses with the pleasantries as war descends across the galaxy. Playing as Delta 38, otherwise known as “Boss,” leader of Delta Squad, you lead a four-man squad into the nastiest holes in the galaxy. Republic Commando is a game of brutal efficiency. All the while, General Grievous’ looming presence foreshadowed the destruction he’d bring to Coruscant and beyond. It gave players the chance to witness firsthand the Battle of Geonosis, the brutality of Star Wars naval warfare, and the invasion of Kashyyyk from behind the helmet of a clone commando in the Grand Army of the Republic. Republic Commando heralded the dark times to come in Revenge of the Sith. From the launch of Attack of the Clones to the conclusive finale of Revenge of the Sith, the fictional war was waged across books, comics, and several games.įor the first time since Shadows of the Empire, there was a concerted effort to integrate all these various stories into one cohesive narrative. Before Ahsoka leapt on screen with spunk and one-liners, the Clone Wars were some of the most intense stories in the entire canon. The Mandalorian and Dave Filoni’s The Clone Wars both owe a considerable debt to the wave of Star Wars Legends material Republic Commando was at the forefront of. This isn’t a Star Wars story where people call each other “Snips” and “Skyguy” with quaint moral lessons at the end. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, eh? Well, guess what - times have changed. In that miserable hole, you find a fellow clone trooper with a lightsaber beside him. You find yourself climbing into a vent, familiar territory turned hostile by Trandoshan boarding parties.
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