Republic Clones are genetically engineered Human soldiers grown on Kamino from the template of the bounty hunter Jango Fett. Created in secret at the request of Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas and later co-opted by the Sith, they were designed to mature quickly, obey orders without hesitation, and function as a unified, disciplined army. Accelerated aging, rigorous physical conditioning, and nonstop tactical training produce troops who are battle-ready in a fraction of a normal Human lifespan. Despite Kaminoan efforts to suppress individuality, life under Jedi command and the shared experience of war foster a surprising degree of personality and independent thought among many clones. Squad names, personalized armor markings, nicknames, and small acts of defiance all reflect the spark of self that persists beneath programming and inhibitor chips. Some clones ultimately question the purpose of the war, the ethics of their creators, or the orders they are given—especially when those orders conflict with the bonds they’ve formed with their Jedi generals and with each other.
Home Planet: Kamino (Tipoca City cloning facilities)
Physical Description: Republic Clones are near-identical Human males based on the genetics of Jango Fett. They have olive-toned skin, dark hair (often shaved or cut to regulation), and brown eyes. A standard clone stands around 1.83 meters tall and weighs roughly 80 kilograms, with a lean but powerful build shaped by constant training and combat drills. Accelerated growth and conditioning leave subtle physical tells—fine scar lines from medical procedures, slightly stiff movements from overtraining, and a sense of coiled readiness even at rest.
Average Height: 1.83 meters
Average Weight: 80 kilograms
Age of Adulthood: 8 standard years (accelerated aging)
Personality & Customs: Raised from birth in rigidly controlled facilities, Republic Clones are taught to think of themselves as assets of the Grand Army rather than individuals. They are conditioned to respect the chain of command, trust their brothers, and prioritize the mission above all else. Kaminoan oversight emphasizes obedience and standardization, but Jedi leadership and battlefield experience often widen their perspective, encouraging initiative, creativity, and moral reflection. Many clones adopt personal hobbies, distinctive armor markings, or nicknames to assert their identity within the ranks. Slang, gallows humor, and tight squad bonds help them cope with relentless combat and the knowledge that they were bred for war and nothing else. Even so, most clones wrestle—consciously or not—with the tension between their engineered loyalty and their growing sense of self.
Languages: Basic
Example Names: CT-5555 “Fives”, CT-7567 “Rex”, CC-2224 “Cody”, ARC-77 “Fordo”, CC-1010 “Fox”