CC-7713

CC-7713, nicknamed "Apollo", was a veteran Clone Marshal Commander who commanded the 71st Delta Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. Apollo was also frequently put in command of the elite 401st Legion, which was apart of the 71st Delta Corps. He served under the command of Jedi General Del Morrigan, a courageous and loyal leader who Apollo came to admire. In addition to his close friendship with Morrigan, Apollo also developed a friendship with Morrigan's apprentice, Main Character. Apollo's abilities as a natural leader and strategist earned him the respect of both his Jedi superiors and clone peers.

During the final years of the Galactic Republic, Apollo was created from the genetic template of Jango Fett, bred for the Grand Army of the Republic. Once deployed from the clone homeworld of Kamino, Apollo served in major battles against the Confederacy of Independent Systems, such as the First Battle of Geonosis and the Battle of Abrion Major. In addition to General Morrigan and Commander TBD, Apollo developed a close friendship with Commander Rayvis as he mentored him throughout the war.

During the Outer Rim Sieges, the Republic deployed Morrigan's task force and the 401st Legion to the planet Abrion Major, where the Separatists had established secret military facilities. Following the attack on the Separatist blockade over Abrion Major, Apollo was put in command of the 401st and sent to destroy the droid factory. As the battle continued, he received a transmission in which Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Sidious instructed him to execute Order 66. Apollo ordered a platoon of clone troopers to return to the Venator-class Star Destroyer Integrity, where Morrigan and TBD were stationed. The skirmish aboard the Star Destroyer resulted in the clones failing to kill either of the Jedi.

Early life
Like the other clone troopers, Apollo was created on the planet Kamino from the genetic template of bounty hunter Jango Fett. He was one of the first generation clones trained to serve in the Grand Army of the Republic. Apollo showed promise in his training early on which caused him to rise within the ranks of the clone army. When the clone troopers were dispatched to fight in their first battle, Apollo was promoted to Clone Commander and put in command of the 401st Legion.

Early battles
During the First Battle of Geonosis, Apollo and his legion of clone troopers fought against the droid army of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Clone Commander CC-7427 "Rayvis" served directly under Apollo during the battle and fought at his side. The 401st fought well during the battle and earned veteran status within the Grand Army of the Republic. Due to Apollo's early success, he was promoted to Clone Marshal Commander and put in command of the 71st Delta Corps, which the 401st became a part of. The corps was placed under the command of Jedi General Del Morrigan, with Apollo serving as his second in command.

Battle of Abrion Major
During the last stretch of the war, Republic Intelligence discovered that the Separatists had established secret facilities on the planet Abrion Major. The Republic tasked General Morrigan and the 71st Delta Corps with destroying the facilities. Upon leaving the atmosphere of Coruscant aboard the Venator-class Star Destroyer Integrity, Morrigan and Apollo formulated a strategy for the upcoming battle. When Morrigan's fleet arrived, they confronted the Separatist blockade over Abrion Major. Morrigan led the fleet to victory over Commander Mok Tuka's blockade and proceeded to initiate the ground assault. Apollo was put in command of the 401st Legion and was sent to secure the site of the droid factory.

Order 66
After the 401st had successfully destroyed the droid factory, Apollo ordered his forces to head to the Separatist Research Center, where they would meet Morrigan and the 401st Division. However during their pursuit, Apollo received a transmission from Supreme Chancellor Sheev Palpatine, secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, ordering the clone troopers to execute Order 66. Due to his behavioral inhibitor chip, Apollo obeyed the Chancellor's orders and put together a plan to execute Morrigan and TBD. Apollo sent a platoon of clone troopers led by Clone Lieutenant CT-5552 "Stinger" back to the Integrity. The 401st Division were already onboard pursuing the Jedi and Stinger's platoon aided the division in their pursuit.

While Stinger and his platoon returned to the Star Destroyer, Apollo led the 401st Legion in the invasion of the Separatist Research Center. The 401st stormed into the research facility, tactically taking out the battle droids on guard until they were able to capture General Greez Findo. After capturing Findo, Apollo attempted to contact Stinger regarding his progress with the Jedi, but received no response. Instead, he received a transmission from a clone trooper from Stinger's platoon, informing the commander that both of the Jedi escaped the Integrity and that Lieutenant Stinger had perished. Furious with the failure of his men, Apollo ordered them to return to Abrion Major and help him clear out the remaining Separatist forces on the planet.

Personality and traits
CC-7713 was a clone of the bounty hunter Jango Fett and was a natural leader. Due to his leadership in training and on the battlefield, the 71st Delta Corps became a renowned corps under his command. He was also a keen strategist that possessed a practical mindset for warfare, which combined with his combat ability, earned him the respect of his superiors and clone peers. He adopted the nickname "Apollo", following the growing trend of individuality in the Grand Army of the Republic.

Apollo was cautious and adhered to pressure but was consistently capable on the battlefield. His effectiveness as a leader was due to his range in ability, being able to efficiently lead his soldiers in either straightforward infantry battles or more complicated infiltration missions. As a soldier in the Grand Army of the Republic, Apollo stood firm on his allegiance to the government he was bred to serve.

As the commander of the 71st Delta Corps, Apollo worked closely with other clone troopers. He developed a close friendship with Clone Commander CC-7427 "Rayvis", becoming a mentor to him, offering valuable advice and leadership experience. Apollo also served under the leadership of Jedi General Del Morrigan, developing a close friendship with him as well. Serving at Morrigan's side, Apollo established a relationship built on camaraderie and respect. Despite his loyalty to the Jedi, Apollo was incapable of resisting the programming of his behavioral chip. As a result, he didn't hesitate to obey Order 66 which was given to him by Darth Sidious.

Skills and abilities
Apollo was a competent and adept military commander and a respected leader amongst others. His knowledge and skill on the battlefield even earned him the rank of Clone Marshal Commander. Apollo displayed impressive marksman and hand-to-hand combat skills, proving capable in many combat skills. He was also able to formulate plans and execute them effectively.

Equipment
During the Clone Wars, Apollo wore both Phase I and Phase II clone trooper armor with maroon markings. His armor featured a removable visor, an antenna on the back of his helmet, a small flashlight and a pauldron on his left shoulder. Apollo often used a DC-15A blaster rifle and DC-15A blaster carbine while in combat.