Old
Republic soldiers were enlisted in the Old Republic Army from 25,000 BBY until its dissolution in 2,000 BBY. They used blaster rifles, blaster carbines, blaster pistols, and vibroblades. They wore red and yellow armor and what appeared to be a black body suit underneath. Trask Ulgo and Carth Onasi were Republic soldiers stationed on the Endar Spire.
The helmets worn by the Republic soldiers are obviously reference to the helmets worn by the Rebel
Fleet troopers in Episode IV of the Star Wars series.
Republic soldiers were decently equipped and supported by several kinds of aerial vehicles. They bore
both grenades and blasters. Following the chaos of the Great Sith War, a deliberate decision to reintroduce melee weapons was made. This was brought about by the abundance of lightsaber wielding opponents. To guard against these weapons, Republic swords were required to be made with a cortosis weave, often of Echani origin. Armor was worn and was noted for its modular nature.
One characteristic of the Republic military was its equipping of its personnel with an array of cybernetic implants and head-wear. Some of these were deliberately designed to provide mental protection against the powers of Dark Jedi opponents. Another trait was its use of specialty equipment, such as the stealth field generator, and also physical enhancement technology. These non-combat items and saw considerable research and development as a result of the Republic's use. However these implants were pretty expensive, so not all soldier were equipped with them, but those, who were serving on the fronts, or who were sent to dangerous missions, were better protected. Their superior tried everything, to equip them well, to be prepared well. Roland Wann, Forn Dodonna, and later Carth Onasi were Old Republic officers and admirals, who commanded many of these Old Republic soldiers.
As of the Jedi Civil War, personal shield generators were used. Some models were purchased and some were manufactured directly for the Republic. However, the cost of these devices was such that only small units could be assured of a continual supply. Strike teams favored them as they enabled them to outfight an entire unit with conventional gear.
The Hammerhead-class cruiser was a type of warship used by the Republic Navy during the Old Sith Wars, the Mandalorian Wars, and the New Sith Wars. These ships were one of the most powerful cruisers of the Republic. Many Old
Republic soldiers were working on these ships, as navigation crew, pilots, mechanics, gunners, and in other navy classes. Even Trask Ulgo, and Carth Onasi were once Republic cruiser crew members, on the ship Endar Spire, where Rev an first met them. Trask Ulgo sacrifices himself to save Revan from Darth
Bandon, while Carth helps him to flee with an escape pod. In these times, Carth was not a high rank officer, but second time, when we meet him in KotOR2, Carth Onasi is an Old Republic admiral, commanding a cruiser above Telos IV, against the Sith fleet, commanded by Darth Nihilus. In the first episode, Admiral Forn Dodonna was the commander of the fleet, when the Old Republic fleet attacked the Starforge. In KotOR2, we will be able to
explore a Hammerhead ship inside, namely the Harbinger. WE will meet some Old Republic soldiers on aboard, however
unfortunately they will be all dead. They were all killed by Darth Sion and his Sith Assassins, so they are lying on the floor, making you difficult to check out their nice uniform. But you can still watch it, if you scroll down, and you take a look at my custom Old Republic Soldier figure!
Take a look at my custom Old Republic Soldier figure!
custom Old Republic Soldier figure front
custom Old Republic Soldier figure back
Sith attack on the Endar Spire
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written by: Norbert
Rostas 2012.03.31. the figure was made years before