

However, the actions of the 501st, as well as the 65th Homeworld Security Shocktrooper Legion under the command of Thire, became the center of special interest from the Supreme Chancellor Palpatine during the Battle of Geonosis. They appeared identical to the 1.25 million clone units created by the Kaminoans. The 501st Legion had distinctive blue markings.

They served in the first actions of the Clone Wars, and were the only legion to assault the Jedi Temple. They were cloned from the genetic samples provided by famed bounty hunter Jango Fett, and bred to serve as part of the Grand Army of the Republic. The 501st Legion, like all Clone Troopers and Clone Trooper Legions, was created on Kamino.
