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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.

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Clone Trooper Armor History Gallery

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    • 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.
    • Initially, color splashes were used to denote the ranks of clone-trooper officers – a benefit for non-clones on the battlefield and clones whose helmet displays had broken down.
    • When they took command of the clone army, the Jedi Generals encouraged the clones to express their individuality, rather than thinking in lockstep. Individual clones adopted nicknames instead of numbers and chose their own hairstyles and tattoos, while clone units decorated their armor with unique color schemes and markings.
    • Commanders often modified their armor extensively, incorporating lessons learned on the battlefield and their own inclinations. Commanders chose blast-resistant kamas, pauldrons, macrobinoculars, communications packs and other gear as additions to their kits.
    • New and improved Phase II armor was introduced late in the war and quickly spread through the clone ranks after field-testing by ARC troopers. Improvements included better vision and armor plates that were both lighter and stronger.
    • During training on Kamino, cadets wore different armor and helmets than the standard-issue models worn in the field.
    • One frequently used armor variant was cold-assault gear, offering improved breath filters and insulation while fighting in arctic conditions. Captain Rex and his fellow troopers donned cold-assault gear for their mission on the frozen world Orto Plutonia.
    • Insulated armor was also needed for hot conditions, such as those experienced by troopers who fought with flamethrowers. Flame troopers under Commander Jet helped clear the catacombs when the Republic invaded Geonosis.
    • Advanced Recon Force (ARF) troopers wore lighter armor suited for stealth and speed. ARF troopers often rode AT-RTs in battle, and played a key role in retaking Ryloth from the Separatists.
    • ARF troopers in camouflaged Phase II armor fought doggedly in the defense of Kashyyyk, and helped hunt for Grandmaster Yoda after Supreme Chancellor Palpatine issued Order 66.
    • Clone gunners wore helmets with additional noise insulation and reinforced chest armor as safeguards against the kick and roar of the cannons they controlled.
    • Clone ordnance specialists disarmed unexploded munitions on the battlefield, and their armor bore bright orange markings. This distinctive armor offered no additional protection against explosions, but served as a warning to others that dangerous work was taking place.
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