Did the 501st serve Vader?

Although the 1st Legion replaced the 501st as Vader's personal legion, the 501st also served under the Dark Lord's command, even being personally led by him during events like the capture of Princess Leia Organa.

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Who did the 501st serve?

The 501st's elite Torrent Company was assigned to serve under Jedi General Anakin Skywalker and Clone Captain CT-7567, nicknamed "Rex." With Skywalker's help, the 501st quickly earned a reputation for incredible victories, often snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

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Did the 501st know Anakin was Darth Vader?

Most of the 501st Legion know that Darth Vader is Anakin Skywalker, they were with him during Order 66. The 501st Legion marched on the Jedi Temple, executing Order 66 under the command of the Sith Lord Darth Vader.

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What did the 501st think of Vader?

It's said that the 501st is extremely loyal to Vader and likely wouldn't betray him for any reason, but it seems like a huge risk for this many men to know the truth to what's supposed to be one of the best kept secrets in the galaxy.

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Who served under Darth Vader?

Masters. This article is about Vaneé, the servant of Darth Vader. You may be looking for Kren Blista-Vanee, an Imperial Advisor.

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The 501st ENTIRE First Year Under Darth Vader - Star Wars Explained

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Who was the 501st trooper in Kenobi?

Obi-Wan Kenobi is no different, and as soon as Episode 2 it treats the audience to Temuera Morrison as a 501st Legion clone trooper on the planet Daiyu.

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Who was Darth Vader's right hand man?

Gregg was a Human male who served as a Lieutenant in the Imperial Navy. He acted as Supreme Commander Darth Vader's right-hand man during the early months of the Galactic Empire.

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Did the 501st recognize Kenobi?

Obi-Wan was one of the prominent generals of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars, who fought side by side with Anakin and the 501st. So, it could be likely that the Clone trooper indeed recognized the Obi-Wan.

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Who was Darth Vader's favorite stormtrooper?

CT-5539, nicknamed "Hock Malsuum," was a clone trooper that was active during the Clone Wars and reported as dead, only to resurface during the early months of the Galactic Empire and join Darth Vader's 501st Legion of the Stormtrooper Corps.

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Why were the 501st blue?

A clone sergeant had blue markings around this time. Over time more troopers of the 501st came to customize their own kit, also using blue as a complementary color to the standard white. The distinctive blue color and markings clearly identified them as one of the army's most famous units.

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Did Darth Vader respect clones?

Vader cared little of anyone after his fall. He even took out some clone troopers who found out he was anakin with zero guilt. He probably didn't care at all about them. We know that a lot of 501st stormtroopers basically adored the guy and would have followed to him.

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Did Vader keep clones in the 501st?

Following the formation of the Galactic Empire, clone troopers become more and more uncommon as they are slowly replaced by Imperial stormtroopers, who are regular human recruits. One notable legion that remains composed entirely of clones is the 501st Legion, which serves directly under Darth Vader.

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What clone betrayed Anakin?

Slick made an indirect mention of Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker leaving the Command Center, then Cody and Rex knew that Slick was the traitor.

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Is Captain Rex a 501st trooper?

The leader of the 501st Legion's Torrent Company, CT-7567 – better known as Rex – was an exemplary clone trooper, brave under fire and dedicated to the men serving under him.

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What is the 501st bad guys doing good?

The 501st Legion is formed mainly of Star Wars movie characters that are villains . Rosy said the group's motto is, “Bad guys doing good.” He said there are about 300 members in the Midwest Garrison and the group's main website states there are more than 13,500 members worldwide.

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What was the strongest clone legion?

Rather than a specific division, ARC troopers — Advanced Recon Commandos — were a special rank of clone troopers. Members of this rank served in the most powerful divisions, including the 501st Battalion.

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Who is Anakin's favorite droid?

A reliable and versatile astromech droid, R2-D2 has served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, and Luke Skywalker in turn, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils.

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Who was the Jedi that Vader feared?

kenobi. we have done a video in the past about how vader had actually been terrified of obi-wan. during their duel on the death star despite the fact that vader spent the better part of a decade hunting this particular jedi master he was still very much afraid of him vader had nightmares of their duel on mustafar.

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What is Darth Vader's most famous line?

“You don't know the power of the dark side! I must obey my master.” Darth Vader's internal struggle between the light side and the dark is truly shown in this quote.

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Who led the 501st before Anakin?

The 501st Legion was temporarily put in-charge of General Krell who secretly was an agent of Dooku. Later in the final days of the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker now known as Darth Vader lead the 501st under Commander Appo to attack the Jedi Temple.

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Who led the 501st after Order 66?

As Anakin Skywalker fell to the dark side, and Chancellor Palpatine executed Order 66, the newly annointed Sith Lord Darth Vader led the 501st Legion in Operation Knightfall, the destruction of the Jedi and their temple.

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Who is the homeless clone trooper?

Like other live-action clone troopers in the prequel trilogy films Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, he was portrayed by Temuera Morrison. Morrison enjoyed his cameo and stated that it was the best thing in the series, but he felt that it was too short.

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Who was Darth Vader's superior?

In the original trilogy, Palpatine is depicted as the Emperor of the Galactic Empire and the master of Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker).

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Who is Darth Vader's biggest enemy?

In the Star Wars Universe, it's hard to deny Darth Vader's greatest enemy was the Jedi Order. Sure, he had enemies such as Qi'ra, the Crimson Dawn and Doctor Aphra. But few came close to truly defeating him, other than Obi-Wan Kenobi and in time, his son, Luke Skywalker.

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Who was almost Darth Vader?

Prowse played the physical form of Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Prowse spoke the dialogue during filming, but George Lucas wanted a "darker voice" than Prowse's relatively jovial West Country accent, and had James Earl Jones provide a more sinister, malevolent voice for the character.

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