Category:The Galactic Marines

The Galactic Marines were the Republic most elite fighting force using tactics and gear no other service used its time to go ballistic.During the clone wars the Republic used three main services the Army,Navy, and The Marine corps.The marines would be used for main assaults and they could go where other troops couldnt another reason they were chosen for Planetary invasion.

Units, 

The Galactic Marine units ranged from Scout Snipers, Advanced Recon Commandos , And many others. The Most Elite of these units was the Alpha Arc Troopers some of the finest and best troops ever created.Clone Snipers were sent to eliminate targets at long range and also to do recon usually traveled into teams of 2 including the sniper and spotter.The 501st was a vital unit commanded by captain rex usuallly sent to the frontlines and tough assignments.The 104th Commanded by commander Wollfe are part of the Republic Orbital drop units.Republic Commandos are in multiple services but they are best known for their duties in the Marines corp Including Delta Squad and Omega squad.

Weapons and Gear,

The Galactic Marines had gear for any weather and their weapons were some of the most accurate and reliable in the galaxy.The Marines main weapon was the DC-15. the DC-15 was so reliable you could do a barrel change fast converting it into a sniper rifle, a carbine, and a Squad support weapon easily in only a few minutes.When fighting in the winter the Marines needed gear that would protect them from the cold and an enemy plasma bolt so they turned to kamino to make a new armor type. Scientist on kamino used an earlier model used by the Republic Army and upgraded it and even painted it red marking it was Marines and deady as a clone Marine quoted " When The CIS see's our red armor they know we are marines and they know they will not make it out alive".

Vehicles.

The Galactic Marines used numerous vehicles to help win the war. The Laat Gunship was one of their key vehicles it could transport over 30 men and 2 At-Rt walkers and it could give close air support to ground troops making it one of the greatest vehicles the marines could use.Another notable vehicle is the Arc-170 Star fighter commonly used to excort Y-wings which were long ranged bombers used to destroy enemy tank Regiments. At-Rt walkers were used for recon and for escorting infantry teams commonly mistaken for the At-Et a much bigger version that was used for transportation.When the Republic Needed Light tanks for urban combat or anti tank warfare they called upon the Tx-130 and the IFT-130.

Battles,

The Battle of Ryloth is a notable battle in which the Republic Marines fought in one of the most famous battles on ryloth was master dy's last stand. Geonosis started the clone wars as Marines and Army units were deployed on the frontlines.The battle for umbara is still going on today as the Marine 501st and Alpha Arcs are currently fighting there.Iceburg three is also a notable battle in which the 104st was deployed to defend moncalamari.

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