In the vast expanse of the Star Wars universe, the stories of individual Clone Troopers often remain untold, overshadowed by epic battles and legendary Jedi.
Yet, these stories are filled with raw emotion, unexpected heroism, and tragic twists. This article unveils one such tale – the journey of the Aiwha Squad.
Their story, set against the backdrop of the Separatist Droid Army and the Galactic Republic, offers a poignant exploration of duty, identity, and the harsh realities of war.
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The Journey of the Aiwha Squad
During the time of the Separatist Droid Army, a tragic accident occurred when the Republic inadvertently bombed a farmhouse on Garqi.
The Aiwha Squad, a group of clone troopers, was dispatched to search for survivors, specifically women and children, and bring them back to a refugee camp.
In the ruins of the farmhouse, a trooper named Zag found a young boy named Evan.
Evan had lost his parents in the bombing and his home was destroyed.
The Aiwha Squad’s job was to take Evan to a safe place.
At first, Evan was scared of the clone troopers and tried to run away.
When Evan tried to escape, he bumped into a big, scary robot called a spider droid. But the Aiwha Squad was there to help. They used their skills to stop the droid and keep Evan safe.
After this, Evan started to see the Aiwhas differently. He realized they were not bad guys, but his protectors.
As the night started to fall, Sarge, the leader of the Aiwhas, realized they wouldn’t make it to the refugee camp before dark. So, they decided to set up a camp and continue their journey in the morning.
During their night at the camp, Evan had the opportunity to learn more about the clones. Sarge introduced himself and his squad members to Evan, revealing Sarge’s code, RC-1013.
Sarge shared their origin story with Evan, saying, “We’ve got no homes, no mothers to raise us, no fathers to guide us. But we were thrown into a war and trained to die for a Republic we’d never even seen. We’ve got nothing but each other and our orders.”
This poignant revelation underscored the harsh reality of the clones’ existence: they were created to follow orders no more, no less.
The Aiwha Squad Followed the Unquestioned Order
When the sun rose the next day, the Aiwha Squad brought Evan to the refugee camp. The camp was led by a Jedi general.
The general welcomed Evan into the camp and thanked the Aiwhas for bringing him safely.
As Sarge said goodbye to Evan, a new order came in for the Aiwha Squad. It was Order 66. This meant they had to turn against the Jedi general.
Without any hesitation, the Aiwhas aimed their blasters at the Jedi general.
Evan watched as Sarge and his team followed the order and attacked the Jedi.
The story comes to an end with Sarge and his team turning to Evan. They tell him, “The Jedi turned against the republic. We did what we were told. We don’t question our orders…”