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SPECIAL EDITIONS

REX and the
CLONES

Those familiar with Star Wars
Rebels know that Captain Rex
survived the Clone Wars and went on
to eventually be reunited with his
friend Ahsoka Tano in the fi ght
against the Empire. But his debut in
The Clone Wars, alongside countless
identical brothers in arms, was an war machines who, although designed fearlessly charge into battle alongside
enlightening exploration of the on Kamino to fight the Republic’s war, his brothers, as well as Anakin and

humanity and unique identities of the were also flesh-and-blood with minds Ahsoka, Rex’s bravery and loyalty to
seemingly interchangeable soldiers, and hearts of their own. the cause was equally balanced by

bred for battle and ready to fi ght. A by-the-book fighter who rose his compassion and a keen sense of
Over the course of the series it to the rank of captain, Rex could fighting for what was right. Whether

became clear that the clone troopers often be found leading his men defending a diplomatic leader on
shared the same DNA, but were often alongside Anakin Skywalker. At the the frozen world of Ord Plutonia or
wildly different from one another, Battle of Christophsis, Rex helped to charging toward a rampaging Zillo
an aspect that allowed the series’ uncover a traitor in the clone ranks Beast, Rex was a loyal soldier, always
showrunners to demonstrate the with some help from Commander ready for action.
importance of individuality and the Cody. On the Rishi Moon, the pair But he also knew the importance
internal struggles of these organic once again teamed up with a squad of thinking for himself, a trait he no
of untested rookies when a routine doubt learned from watching Anakin.
inspection turned into a surprise Shot down over Saleucami, Rex
Separatist attack. Ever willing to came face-to-face with a deserter.

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