Why does Rex hate Stormtrooper armor?

Captain Rex hates stormtrooper armour because its inferior to that of the phase 2 Clone armour that he wore. He actually wore a hybrid blend of phase 2 helmet and armour, with phase 1 plates and phase 2 gear. The phase 1 was replaced by phase 2 because it didn't fit the troopers all that snug.

Why is the stormtrooper armor so bad?

Although standard armor lacked the durability to make the wearer immune to cannon fire, it could partially deflect or disperse energy from low-, medium-, and high-energy blaster bolts; though the wearer may be incapacitated, survival would allow the trooper to receive advanced medical treatment that could return him to ...

Why does Rex wear a skirt?

It's based on a traditional Mandalorian hunting kama. It was designed to protect your legs. But it's just for show now."

What did Rex do to his armor?

So Rex cut his old helmet up and welded together parts of the new helmet and his armor is a hodgepodge of old gear and new gear.

Did clones ever wear stormtrooper armor?

Imperial Era

The Phase II clone trooper armor was retained by the clones who served as the first generation of stormtroopers in the Galactic Empire that replaced the Republic after the end of the Clone Wars.

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Did any Jedi wear clone armor?

During the Clone Wars

On certain occasions, Jedi, fighting side by side with clone troopers, would wear regular clone trooper armor. General Obi-Wan Kenobi wore clone trooper armor in the Battle of Muunilinst to protect himself from the lances of Durge and his army of swoop-riding assassin droids.

Why do clone troopers have white armor?

At the beginning of the Clone Wars, clone troopers wore standard white armor designed for their use on Kamino. Because the Grand Army of the Republic was made up of genetically identical soldiers, this armor could be standardized and produced rapidly.

Why did Rex weld his helmet?

Filoni developed an in-universe backstory for the design and felt that Rex "trying to wear the same armor" by welding together a hybrid version was a good character trait that added to his uniqueness.

Why does Rex have lines on his helmet?

Tally marks or tallies were a way of marking a number for several things. During the Clone Wars, several clone troopers bore tally marks on their helmet to signify their kills. Captains CT-7567 "Rex" and CC-5576-39 "Gregor" were some clone officers that possessed tallies, however Rex stated he didn't keep track.

Did Captain Rex betray the Jedi?

While listening to Kanan retell the events of Order 66 to Ezra, Rex reveals to the two that he and his fellow retired soldiers removed their control chips prior to the killings of the Jedi. He was never involved in the betrayal that Kanan holds against him.

What are the eyes on Rex's helmet?

Captain Rex received his Jaig Eyes from the Mandalorian veterans who trained him on Kamino to be an officer. It is a symbol of battle honor to Mandalorians. Rex painted them on his helmet himself.

Why did Rex not paint his helmet?

Rex's helmet is a special case. While the others have standard phase 2's, Rex has a custom hybrid of phase 1 and 2. Hrs not going to risk messing it up with a new paint job. He knows his relationship with Ahsoka, so he doesn't feel the grand gesture of painting his helmet entirely necessary.

What is the most feared stormtrooper?

Is stormtrooper bad at aim?

Star Wars' Stormtroopers are infamous for their appalling aim, and with the number of missed shots seen during A New Hope, it's easy to see why.

What are the black stormtroopers called?

Imperial Death Troopers

Elite Imperial soldiers, death troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam.

Why did the 501st paint their helmets?

The 501st Legion

These troopers have distinctive orange markings on their helmets, a tribute to their returning commander, Ahsoka Tano.

Why was Rex always a captain?

Grown to be among the greatest soldiers in the galaxy and a leader, Rex was given additional command training and was promoted to be a Clone Captain in the Grand Army of the Republic. Like other clone trooper officers, Rex was given ARC training.

Why is Rex's armor blue?

In Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV show, Rex and his team wear blue in the first season. Phase 1 armor colors signified rank. Were they all captains? The color blue signified the 501st Legion of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Did Captain Rex remove his chip?

Ahsoka then took Rex to a medical room to have the implant removed. It was a race against the clock as other clones tried to break into the room. But with some time and a little bit of help from the Force (we're assuming), the operation was a success and Rex was back to his regular self again.

How was Captain Rex killed?

He initially followed Order 66 when it was issued by Darth Sidious and attempted to kill Tano until she had his inhibitor chip surgically removed. He then aided in Tano's escape after Maul crippled their Star Destroyer. Rex's entire division died in the resulting crash.

Why was there a homeless clone trooper?

As a result of his accelerated aging, the clone trooper was eventually considered unfit for military service which left him destitute and abandoned. By 9 BBY, he resided, homeless, on the planet Daiyu.

Did any clones keep Phase 1 armor?

During the later part of the Clone Wars, the Phase I sets were mainly replaced by Phase II armor. However, some clones chose to keep either some, or all of the elements of their Phase I armor, at least until Order 66, such as CC-01/425, and the ARC troopers who killed Master Sev.

What does blue clone armor mean?

They wore Phase I clone armor and the officers' armor were color coded: yellow for commander, red for captain, blue for lieutenant, and green for sergeant. White, regular, armor was for privates and corporals.