Why Clone Commando's were USELESS in Actual Battles
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Yoda led clone troopers to Geonosis to battle the Confederacy, resulting in significant casualties among clone commandos due to their lack of experience in open battles. Clone commandos were later deployed on covert missions with better results, while ARC Troopers replaced them as more effective frontline soldiers in open combat.
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- The clone commandos, despite being highly trained for covert missions, faced significant challenges in the open battle on Geonosis, resulting in a high casualty rate.
- ARC Troopers, elite clones modeled after Jango Fett, eventually replaced clone commandos due to their superior effectiveness in frontline combat situations, marking a shift in the Grand Army of the Republic's strategy during the Clone Wars.
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Recent questions
What was the outcome of the first battle of the Clone Wars on Geonosis?
The first battle of the Clone Wars on Geonosis resulted in nearly half of the clone commandos, considered the best, dying in the battle with 4982 casualties. Despite their elite training, the commandos struggled in the open battle due to being trained for covert missions, leading to disorientation and lack of coordination with other units.
How were clone commandos trained and what were they best suited for?
Clone commandos were trained for covert missions rather than open battles, which led to their struggles on Geonosis. Their elite training focused on stealth, infiltration, and precision strikes, making them highly effective in specialized operations behind enemy lines. However, the large-scale battle on Geonosis exposed their limitations in traditional combat scenarios.
What happened to clone commandos after the battle of Geonosis?
Following the battle of Geonosis, clone commandos were redeployed on covert missions to various worlds where they excelled. Their specialized training and skills were better utilized in missions requiring stealth, precision, and strategic thinking, allowing them to showcase their effectiveness in environments suited to their training.
How did ARC Troopers differ from clone commandos in combat effectiveness?
ARC Troopers, elite clones like pure Jango Fett, replaced clone commandos as more effective frontline soldiers in open combat. Unlike clone commandos who were trained for covert missions, ARC Troopers were specifically designed for open battles, making them better suited for large-scale engagements and frontline combat situations.
What challenges did clone commandos face during the battle of Geonosis?
Clone commandos faced challenges during the battle of Geonosis due to the unfamiliar terrain, lack of coordination with other units, and disorientation caused by the large-scale battle. Their specialized training for covert missions did not prepare them for the open warfare on Geonosis, leading to difficulties in adapting to the new combat environment and coordinating with other troops effectively.
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Summary
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Yoda leads troops in Geonosis battle
- Yoda took command of the Grand Army of the Republic in 22 BBY and led troops to Geonosis to battle the Confederacy.
- 192,000 clone troopers and 10,000 clone commandos were deployed in the first battle of the Clone Wars on Geonosis.
- Despite being considered the best, nearly half of the clone commandos died in the battle, with 4982 casualties.
- Clone commandos were trained for covert missions, not open battles, leading to their struggles on Geonosis.
- The commandos were disoriented by the large-scale battle, unfamiliar terrain, and lack of coordination with other units.
- After Geonosis, clone commandos were deployed on covert missions to various worlds, where they performed better.
- ARC Troopers, elite clones like pure Jango Fett, replaced clone commandos as more effective frontline soldiers in open combat.
