17th Salvation Battalion

The 17th Salvation Battalion or " Amethyst" Battalion was a clone trooper battalion established as part of the Grand Army of The Republic during the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic and Confederacy of Independent Systems. It was commanded by Jedi General Kaal Marrak and his subordinate, Clone Commander CC-7777 ("Mauwz"). Troopers within this battalion were equipped with standard Phase II clone trooper armor, prominently featuring purple coloration with horns of painted on their helmets and grey markings to represent their roots. They were essential in preserving planets under republic control and keeping planets safe from ruin or harm, also providing security, maintaining the peace and providing the civilian populations with resources on mainly Republic occupied planets. They were deployed to the neutral planet of Myrkr during the waning year of the Clone Wars issued with the protection deliverance of Republic Senator Arador Quamar in an attempt to gain Republic control over Myrkr for their major fuel deposits. However they were met by a Separatist invasion fleet led by Fenbuk Friunn.