In the waning months of the Clone Wars, the 501st faced missions critical to the agenda of Chancellor Palpatine. Incredibly, the 501st survived the crucible of Geonosis, emerging battle-hardened, and ready for whatever the war would throw at us. it doesn't really prepare you for all the screaming or the blood, does it? Frankly I'm still amazed we ever made it through the first hour, never mind the first day. Of course, that's pretty much the way it was for all of us, wasn't it? All that breeding, all those years of training.
it was hot, sandy, chaotic, nothing at all like the simulations on Kamino. A Clone Trooper who would later become a member of the 501st compiled this entry. Note: The 501st Legion was not created until after the Battle of Geonosis. 16 Yavin Orbit - Vader's Fist Strikes Back.14 Polis Massa - Birth of the Rebellion.10 Mustafar Space - Preventive Measures.
