Commander Cody: If it weren’t for you, the Republic wouldn’t have learned of the Separatists’ invasion until it was too late.
Captain Rex: You showed me something today. You’re exactly the kind of men I need in the 501st.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 5, with the title of ‘Rookies’ (1×05). The series is part of the Star Wars universe, set between the prequel movies Episode II and III. The series The Clone Wars is produced by Lucasfilm and currently distributed on Disney+.
- TV Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 5
- Episode Name: Rookies
- Production: Lucasfilm (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
This is a defining moment for Fives and Echo. We included it because it marks their official entry into the 501st, a move that would lead to some of the most important stories in the series.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
After their heroic actions on the Rishi moon, Rex and Cody recognize the potential in the two surviving rookies. Rex inviting them into his own legion is the highest honor a clone could receive.
Fun facts & Trivia
Both Fives and Echo would go on to become ARC troopers and play pivotal roles in the fate of the Republic.
