Echo-Zeta-8

Echo-Zeta-8 is an ARC Trooper that was assigned to Zelos-4, where he was designated squadron leader.

History
Echo-Zeta-8 was born on the cloning planet of Kamino, one of 100 Alpha-class clones. After completing flash training and accelerated growth, he and his brothers were placed in the direct tuteledge of Jango Fett, their "father". Under his watchful eye, the Alpha-class clones were trained in various forms of hand-to-hand combat, trained in the use of various melee and ranged weapons, and advanced tactics, making them highly efficient killing machines. Echo-Zeta-8, along with his brothers, was put in stasis afterwards, to be activated when needed.

Two months after the Clone Wars began, the Confederacy of Independent Systems launched an attack on Kamino, prompting the activation of Echo-Zeta-8 and the other Alpha-class ARC Troopers. The troopers successfully defended the planet, and following the First Battle of Kamino, were integrated into the Grand Army of the Republic. Along with the seven other Alpha-class clones designated Echo-Zeta, EZ-8 was covertly sent to the planet Zelos-4, where the the Confederacy of Independent Systems was attempting to convince its monarch, King Khoro, to abandon the Galactic Republic.

When King Khoro abandoned the Republic for the CIS, EZ-8 and the ARC Troopers recieved new orders: with the assistance of a pair of Jedi that would be smuggled onto the planet, the troopers were to get the planet to return to the Republic by whatever means nececessary.

Personality
Like his fellow ARC trooper brothers, EZ-8 is much more independent, creative and physically superior than standard clones.

Appearance
A clone of Jango Fett, EZ-8 looks exactly identical to his genetic progenator. He appears as a middle-aged battle-hardened man. EZ-8 rarely takes his ARC-Trooper helmet off, preferring to be in uniform at all times. In the rare times that he is not in full battle gear, he only takes his helmet off, wearing the rest of his armor.

Equipment
ARC Trooper Armor

Breathmask Survival Gear

Double-sided Pauldron

Kama

DC-17m Interchangable Weapon System

WESTAR-M5 Blaster Rifle

Ammo Bandolier

2 EMP Grenades

2 Ion Grenades

2 Frag Grenades

1 Reverse Polarity Pulse Grenade