Clone 99

Clone 99, or simply 99, was a human male clone of Jango Fett bred to be a clone trooper for the Galactic Republic's Grand Army. However, he was rendered genetically defective in the cloning process, and instead of serving in the army, he was assigned to be a maintenance duty clone on his home planet of Kamino. During his time on Kamino, he grew attached to clone cadets as they trained to become troopers, viewing them all as brothers and individuals rather than just clone numbers. He befriended Domino Squad during their time training despite the squad's struggles. 99 stopped trooper CT-782, who he dubbed "Hevy," a member of Domino Squad, from abandoning them when they came close to failing their final tests, inspiring Hevy and urging him to see himself as a valuable member of a team. This led to the squad overcoming their struggles in training as they neared their graduation. After they were officially inducted into the army, Hevy gave 99 his medal in both thanks and as a reason to come back to visit him on Kamino.

Later in the war, Domino Squad graduates Fives and Echo returned to Kamino along with many other clones when the threat of a Separatist invasion loomed. 99 was happy to see the pair, but was saddened to hear that Hevy had perished. Despite this, he was determined to help in any way he could. 99 and the clones would then fight the invading battle droids, losing his life during the battle when he tried to help resupply his brothers. After emerging victorious, the clones mourned 99, who regarded his efforts during the battle as a sign that he had been one of them—a true soldier. Clone Force 99, a Republic clone commando squad composed of genetically mutated clones, was named in 99's honor.

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