


They were feared and gained the nickname "Vader's First." Following the execution of Order 66 and the eradication of the Jedi Order, the 501st Legion became Darth Vader's personal military unit. The group was originally under the command of Anakin Skywalker and was viewed as an elite squad within the Republic's military. For those who may not be familiar, the 501st Legion started life as a clone battalion as part of the Grand Army of the Republic during the prequel era.
