Category:653rd Intel Regiment

The 653rd Intel Regiment was a unit of clones attached to the 91st Reconnissance Corps. Placed under the command of Jedi General Alloysis Keloy and Clone Captain Dasher, the regiment's primary roles were to accumulate intelligence on enemy operations and frontline actions. Identified by the crimson red markings on their armor, the 653rd comprised of normal clone troopers and ARF troopers. In 22 BBY, members of the 653rd fought in the Battle of Geonosis, which inevitably led to the three-year conflict known as the Clone Wars. During the war, the 653rd troops were known for their unwavering loyalty to the Republic, earning them the trust of many in the Senate, including the commander-in-chief, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. Thrasher Company, the 81st Artillery Battalion and the 55th Grenadier Company were all attached to the unit.

History
Formed in 22 BBY as a scouting and frontline unit in the Grand Army of the Republic, the 883rd Regiment's missions took them to the Mid Rim and the Outer Rim. The 653rd troops helped secured several major victories such as Ryloth, Brentaal IV, Thule to name but a few. Known for their unwavering loyalty to the Republic, Chancellor Palpatine personally entrusted only a handful of them with special scouting missions for the future. Because of their scouting expertise, small units of the 653rd were dispatched by the Jedi Order to help plan assaults and missions, directly reporting to the Jedi War Council.

In 19 BBY, at the end of the war, the troops also helped Clone intelligence track down General Grievous on Utapau. Also in the same year, the regiment, along with Stass Allie and 91st Reconnaissance Corps secured a victory on Saleucami during the Outer Rim Sieges. Following the war, troops of the 653rd unit were absorbed into the Stormtrooper Corps, with some being taken on into Imperial Intelligence.

81st Artillery Battalion
The 81st Artillery Battalion, being the primary offensive unit in the regiment fought on numerous battlefronts and skirmishes, often with sniping and artillery fire. Using machines such as the AT-TE Walker, AT-RT Walker, AT-XT Walker and Clone Turbo Tank, the battalion often smashed their way through to acheive victory.

Notable Members

 * CC-1709 "Dasher"
 * CL-0921 "Cax"
 * CT-2355 "Ver"
 * CT-4521 "Axle"
 * CS-6777 "Lank" (ARF Trooper and Sergeant)
 * CT-2318 "Stacker"
 * CT-00/323 "Raren"
 * CT-3221 "Pox"

Thrasher Company

 * "Thrash 'em and bash 'em. That's our motto for Thrasher Company."


 * --Clone Captain Dasher

Known as the "Thrashers", Thrasher Company comprised of clone troopers and ARf troopers. Fighting alongside General Keloy and Captain Dasher, the company had found themselves in the thick of fighting, winning victories and providing aid to other clone trooper units.

Notable Members

 * CC-1709 "Dasher"
 * CT-87/3400 "Gator"
 * CT-3993 "Bolt"
 * CT-00/323 "Raren"
 * CL-0921 "Cax"

Known Battles

 * First battle of Geonosis
 * Battle of Thule
 * Liberation on Ryloth
 * Mission to Cato Neimoidia
 * Siege of Saluecami