How ANAKIN Saved CAPTAIN REX'S Life in Their First Battle Together - Battle of Arantara

A lot of us have been wondering ever since the Clone Wars series began, when was the first time Captain Rex fought side by side with his Jedi General, Anakin Skywalker in battle? When was Rex first placed under the Command of Anakin Skywalker and the 501st legion?
I’m going to break down Captain Rex’s first battle with Anakin, and how Anakin saved him from certain death.
After Rex came freshly out of the laboratories and training simulations of Kamino, he was immediately deployed to the first battle of Geonosis to assist the Jedi strike force in the infamous arena battle. Because of his valiant effort and resolve in the opening conflict of Clone Wars, he earned veteran status within the Grand Army of the Republic and was put up for assignment by the Jedi High council, who would eventually appoint him to one of their own Jedi generals. Of course, we know that Jedi General happened to be Anakin Skywalker. Rex was appointed to become Anakin’s Clone captain shortly after he was granted the Rank of Jedi Knight by the Council, making him the second in command of the newly formed 501st legion. He was of course later moved down to third in command when Anakin was given a Padawan of his own, Ahsoka Tano.
So this brings us to the first known Canon battle where Anakin and Rex fight side by side, the battle of Arantara. This battle is so early in the war that Anakin doesn’t even have the scar on his eye yet.
The story begins with Captain Rex knocked unconscious after a forward push on the surface of Arantara that had gone horribly wrong. Rex slowly begins to wake up, with Anakin appearing in his hazy vision. He is shocked that his General came back for him, but Anakin slowly reassures Rex that he is going to be ok, and tells him that it should have been him that went charging in first instead. Anakin then tells Rex that a true leader always leads from the front, but is quickly cut off by a massive incoming blast strike.

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[@mistyhills0348]

Still the best content I've seen in a long time from KZbinrs

[@kix_501st]

That actually sounds really interesting....we should have had more of the 212th like Hardcase, Jesse, and I

[@mistyhills0348]

Yea

[@nathanskywalker1536]

Interesting what comic please tell me

[@wonjalfc9925]

I just realized Anakin and Rex never had a proper goodbye

[@carlycrays2831]

Why must you cause us pain by reminding us of this?

[@jonsferratore2540]

Carly Crays 😭😭😭😭

[@idknotsure7093]

Him crying as he was trying not to shoot Ashoka 😭

[@danielboatright8887]

Hes used to it....

[@carlycrays2831]

@@idknotsure7093 I was not ready for that

[@RyanTheDark]

Remember when people had thought Rex was with Vader in Operation Knightfall several years ago. Good times. Lol

[@carlycrays2831]

Honestly, this is why it was really hard for me to connect with Rex. Like, what's the point of him when we know what's gonna happen? It wasn't until Rebels that I felt like I could like him as a character

[@nicklima1779]

@@carlycrays2831 Clone Wars storytelling was the 4 years before Revenge of the Sith.

[@helix5441]

Nick Lima the clone wars is 3 years long, and ends with order 66

[@nicklima1779]

@@helix5441 if you don't count the prep phase with Syphodias Dooku & Jango.

[@DefecTec]

Didn’t Disney make the name Operation Knightfall legends?

[@eric6482]

Jar jar obviously dropped the light saber on purpose as to not blow his disguise (A true Lord of the Sith)

[@Boxx640]

Yup

[@Starfleet8555]

Mesa join the Dark side

[@psychic79]

Starfleet 1701 Mesa stay in the darkside

[@Jalwoo]

Wait then a with?

[@kennethsatria6607]

Yknow all things considered Jar jar's alright in my book

[@reneboydindincocamas9797]

I love their bond Rex,Ashoka and Anakin man .

[@masterchanakinskywalker5335]

The best Star Wars. Period.

[@skyhime]

U 4got jarjar 😈😈😈😈😈

[@hasnicktir5310]

@@skyhime I doubt rex knows jarjar

[@skyhime]

@@hasnicktir5310 you havent seen nor red the comic/clonewars show. Its halarious!

[@hasnicktir5310]

@@skyhime I watched clone wars a year ago gotta rewatch it i guess

[@nathannate5982]

Clearly Lord Binks erased Rex's memory shortly after the comic ended. Lord Binks would never leave leaks up to chance unlike some other Sith Lords.

[@Boxx640]

Yup

[@PlatinumGrande]

StarForceOne: “Who do you prefer out of Jesse, Hardcase, and Rex?” Me: *Yes*

[@popstarwars0945]

Rex

[@smolbean5204]

Fives and Echo

[@generalyido]

*Y E S*

[@normal_handle47]

domino squad

[@heatherlutz2102]

99

[@Namename-rx3zt]

Last time I was this early commander Gree still had a head

[@carlycrays2831]

He still has a head...it's just not attached to his neck...

[@zachcast2735]

Now it's on Thrawn's shelf.

[@Namename-rx3zt]

Zachcast 27 wait..... What? (I don't watch rebels)

[@zachcast2735]

@@Namename-rx3zt It's not really his head just his helmet. There was a scene in an episode were you could see what looks to be Gree's helmet on Thrawn's shelf on board his Star destroyer although i'm not so sure if it's true.

[@Namename-rx3zt]

Zachcast 27 oh ok I thought Rebels was abotta go dark for a sec

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

""Jar jar with a lightsaber saves Rex and says the most un jar jar thing ever"" He says ""Not exactly"" and is standing in such a way like he knows what he is doing with the lightsaber Ya i,m getting Darth Jar jar vibes

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

Holy crap! my comment got a love from Starforceone :)

[@chrisevans6548]

The full line is "Nosa... not exactly." I've noticed how that keeps getting cut out, probably to keep the Darth Jar-Jar joke going. Not that I'm complaining. It is a funny thing to speculate.

[@grievous3364]

Little did rex know he was saved by one of the deadliest sith lords in all of star wars

[@StrykeSZN]

vader also saved rex in rebels season 2 episode 4. vaders tells the star destroyer that’s gonna send reinforcements to kill the clones to retreat for an “emergency” and then just sends another inquisitor in his place. in my head canon vader saved rex

[@takedown1865]

An ordinary person would not ask for the dead jedis lightsaber out of respect for him, darth jar jar is no ordinary person, he knows what he’s doing with that lightsaber 🤔

[@realgrenade8872]

‘69% of you are currently not subscribed’ literally everyone watching the video: nice

[@vladt2844]

Nice

[@paulsalajan5539]

Nice

[@potatosniper3796]

Nice

[@yoshi123-LUCA]

Nice

[@Cthulhuwarlord]

Nice

[@brendankyle7309]

So your telling me Jar Jar is able to kill all the droids with a perfect slice, a good grip, and stance when it’s his first time using a lightsaber? Yeah....he’s definitely a Sith Lord. Also what was Jar Jar doing all alone? Probably aiding the Sepes

[@Boxx640]

Lol

[@yourusernamehere4432]

Or a secret Grey Jedi

[@Khan-wt3lb]

Yea he just dropped The lightsaber to still be seen as clumsy so people won't even believe he is a Sith Lord

[@darthyoda4934]

just realized Anakin and Rex never had a proper goodbye sad :(

[@Jalwoo]

STOLEN LOL

[@darthyoda4934]

@@Jalwoo ??? What do you mean

[@darthyoda4934]

@Jadenz how lol

[@darthyoda4934]

@Jadenz me and someone else prob had the same idea lol

[@darthyoda4934]

@Jadenz yeah because the vid came out 4 months ago and just because I have the same comment as someone it does not mean it’s copied me and someone els probably had the same idea

[@veliselaci3096]

Tried force crushing the like button... Crushed my phone..

[@MCshadr217]

Okay, but the question is, how did Binks know how to operate the light saber? And in that stance? He's definitely the true sith lord in disguise.

[@thedoctorairsoft6813]

Darth Jar jar

[@bag-manbaron2547]

Also notice he doesn't speak like he normally does, and suddenly acts like he has no idea how to weild it.

[@alysiapetak4370]

I'm sure I'm not the 1st person to notice that he's a master of drunken master fighting style.

[@thedoctor4327]

I read someone’s head canon saying they like to think Rex was that clone who found Padme after she fell from the gunship and that act got him his commendation and promotion and ultimately endeared Anakin to him which is why Anakin sought out command of the 501st. It’s a good head canon that I like to think is true too

[@Sapphiregamer8605]

That was actually a clone named Finn according to the “wookiepedia” Edit: also sorry to burst your head canon, but Rex was actually a clone sergeant during the battle of geonosis, so he would’ve worn red, not just white.

[@zandrmandr8300]

@@Sapphiregamer8605Green/olive. Red was for captains.

[@jakobjoers7301]

i like rex, but i wish i could see hardcase as a arc tropper also i wanted to see hevy, kix and sterling

[@bombomos]

Damn, I miss hevy

[@sladebell4891]

Rex is probably the most down to earth clones who shows honor, bravery, fearless, and courage true courage more courage then any clone would ever give Rex was born to be the soldier he is. There are great and skillful clones on the battlefield but none who can equal Rex. Idk if it’s because he is one of the clones who was trained by Jango and other Mandalorian’s and survived the first battle of Geonosis but indeed did survive all the years of the Galactic Empire. There will never be a soldier like Rex..... EVER!!!!!!

[@contreshtaplishmints6821]

Thorn:Am I a joke to you?

[@manisingh4892]

Rex probably the most down-to-Kamino clone

[@jamezzz0035]

I see it! Jar Jar is... close to use his full potential!

[@helmethead7406]

Its nice to know that denal was in this battle as he was captain rexes second in command before his death

[@masterchanakinskywalker5335]

How does the quote go? "This is Rex; my first in command. "You'll never find a... "something" and more loyal trooper anywhere. Edit: that was Anakin talking to Krell. Can't remember he whole thing lol

[@PhoenixPhire]

"This is Rex, my first in command. You won't find a finer and more loyal trooper anywhere"

[@masterchanakinskywalker5335]

@@PhoenixPhire Ah, thanks. I wanted to comment that but couldn't finish the quote.

[@PhoenixPhire]

@@masterchanakinskywalker5335 welcome, it's true though

[@shenanakinskywalker]

@Chanakin Skywalker lol hey again! One of the best episodes hands-down

[@kix_501st]

"Finer or more loyal trooper anywhere" -explains him well

[@barnabelesenne-w8433]

This shows how heroic Anakin was

[@TheTayz]

I love Rex he is the best clone ever

[@_ChemicalBird]

6:26 more evidence that jar jar binks is a sith lord 6:29 now he is trying to remove the evidence with his expected clumsiness

[@ardentknight2262]

the unnamed clone trooper who plans with jesse rex and hardcase is Denal from the early seasons of the show before the classic 501st squad is introduced he was killed by cad bane so much potential in him in my opinion they should’ve extended his brotherhood with rex in the show by not killing him and making him an arc trooper alongside jesse

[@helioseternal2537]

I heard some where that the unnamed 501st Clone in this issue was supposed to be Denal but I don't know if that is true or where I heard it.

[@chimerasuchus]

It was stated by the author of the comic on Twitter.

[@indianaowens7537]

I love how Darth Binks asked for the lightsaber back. Probably a little worried Rex's plan would get them killed. Rex wasn't fooled tho.

[@marshalllatta2073]

Anakin Skywalker and captain Rex are a great Friends and a good team

[@bradysbassin7899]

I never knew that Jesse and hardcase were in the earliest batches of clones

[@cremeybrulee]

Maybe this is why hard case sacrifices himself on Umbara following Rex’s brave action

[@idknotsure7093]

Live to fight another day boys

[@brickolicous4527]

I am convinced that Jar Jar is a Sith Lord now

[@tomczerdrugi3728]

*great video as always*

[@StarForceOne]

Thanks, really appreciate it :)

[@brodex4295]

Cant belive They demoted rex. Smh

[@calebolshin8724]

When was he demoted?

[@mrsteelcat]

Caleb Olshin when ahsoka came in? Did you not watch the video? He literally said why...

[@nomos_lol]

Jedi were always in command tho. He didn’t didnt get demoted (lowered rank from Captain) when Ashoka came in.

[@denal9958]

Fun fact, the 3rd clone waiting for Captain Rex's response at the war table is Denal :). Denal, Hardcase, Kix, and Jesse were all Torrent Company members before Fives and Echo joined 501st and Torrent Company. This comic takes place before the battle of Christophsis and might actually take place 2 months before the battle.

[@rhydonbeacham]

I don’t know about anyone else, but I am a firm believer that the clone who stopped Rex at around 4:40 is Sergeant Denal, because although he isn’t wearing his helmet, his armor colors still match the design of Denal from Downfall of a Droid, and Cargo of Doom (RIP Sergeant Denal)

[@Babygreen31]

After the final seen of the comic darth jar jar force crushers all the droids with his sith powers

[@usernotfound342]

He actually used force repulse and burned them all

[@ofearghailthefearless6481]

And from this moment, a beautiful friendship would blossom with Anakin and Rex!

[@openshutterfilms]

Really interesting video I really love seeing the early battles in the war its really interesting! Hardcase is my favourite clone ever!

[@ranjanikendrick4047]

Sorry I'm a bit late but I love your videos and try to get to them as soon as possible ☺️

[@easttnregius]

I learn so much from you

[@StarForceOne]

Thanks, glad I can help :)

[@draxxxzz6199]

I really enjoy videos thanks for posting.

[@StarForceOne]

No problem, glad you enjoyed 😊

[@TheTrollMastah]

See, the clones and Rex in live action/realistic art style and seeing a face that actually looks like Temuera Morrison makes me actually like them

[@markandre6431]

Definitely worth for a own clonewars episode. Amazing

[@cjm5311]

Love the content been watching for awhile forgot to subscribe but now I am!

[@StarForceOne]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed 😁 welcome to the Starforce

[@drylotion4056]

I abhor jar jar but you have to admit that ending was badass

[@themammoth67]

Nice

[@kasuoo]

Wow captain rex helmet sure is really blown and I liked it

[@unknown21708]

I'm glad that i sub i think before 100k

[@StarForceOne]

Really appreciate it :)

[@unknown21708]

@@StarForceOne i love your vids keep it up👍👍👍😀

[@daddyhart8735]

I love seeing clone wars characters with realistic clothings

[@kix_501st]

Hardcase: Sir. With the death of general Laan Tik, does that mean your in command now? Rex: Technically no. That belongs to Representative Binks. Hardcase and Rex: *dies inside* Just remember, in the clone wars eventually commander Stone is gonna do the same with the death of senator Karus...😝

[@tomczerdrugi3728]

5:15 Jesse is my favorite clone

[@StarForceOne]

Awesome, personally I choose Rex out of those options, but Jesse is amazing!

[@MrHort55]

Could make another season with all this cool stuff

[@echokixvanderstreaten6456]

Any one remember the blue shadow virus episode when obi wan suggested blaster training n rex replied "I'm not training him" 🤣🤣🤣

[@cosminandreimatei756]

OMG that was one of the most hilarious moments Obi-Wan: suggesting that Jar Jar could be trained with a gun Jar Jar: being excited Rex struggling with the blue shadow: screw that, better training Skyguy or Snips with the guns instead of him

[@justiron2999]

The way you made the thumbnail made it seem like Rex's helmet healed in between panels. At least it does to me.

[@scouttrooper24-75]

Rex is one of if not the most loyal clones ever.

[@epicsshadesmaster-animatio4398]

That and he’s super cool

[@captainrex8949]

I remeber that battle

[@andy3776]

honestly Jar Jar is a sith lord forsure. he has too get his own spin off show! even if its an anime or cartoon we must see a dark Jar Jar ;D

[@purpl3x3d93]

0:25 Hawaiian Mako's art gets everywhere!

[@aubuchonproductions4090]

I can read your mind. Your reading this and watching this video without full screen on.

[@gundam-knight-chris1585]

I always thought Captain Rex would be the Master Chief of Star Wars. He's badass, he's incredibly lucky, and he looks good in armor.

[@Trillionboyzzzz]

Fun fact the other clone at the holo table is Denal

[@kylieallen47]

I absolutely love Rex! He is my favorite clone ever!!! 😍

[@indianaowens7537]

I can't imagine the disbelief in his situation when he has to tell hardcase that Jar Jar was in command.

[@RoninCinemaGaming]

I so wanna make my own star wars comic book series one day

[@GalvatronStudios]

This should be interesting

[@darthgamer2014]

It's funny really, early in the war Rex trusted on Jar Jar's aim, yet being evacuated from the Blue Virus development bunker on Naboo. And he had to face the possibility that he might have to train Jar Jar, he flat out said "I am NOT training him". What happened between them for Jar Jar to lose Rex's trust? (Besides almost killing senator Amidala)

[@mariyanlate620]

5:19 : i’d say rex, hardcase (because of the « we sneak in.. » from the clone wars) and in third position jesse

[@brightlord-ov7cm]

I force slapped the thumbs up button.

[@chip5892]

Indeed, gotta love Rex.

[@yourusernamehere4432]

0:28 nice

[@MultiSpike25]

Rex will always be my favorite clone

[@jkkrieger24]

Rex is my favorite clone in the clone wars tv show

[@Thee_Otto_von]

Nice 0:27

[@soularprimestudios5930]

This all needs to ve truned into a lost arc of the Clone Wars.

[@danielsul8031]

Me when I see Jar Jar: *up*

[@JustTom-nv6mo]

I LOVE REX SO MUCH!!!

[@uncoded309]

Me seeing a discord mention: NANI

[@uncoded309]

The Mando Sith. Yeah

[@pilots1015]

What was the comic called when obi wan sees rex for the first time as a ARC trooper?

[@eliol1980]

What if 66 percent of the people didn’t watch?Execute order 66

[@notdismays4166]

2:25 Destroyer droid in the background: ☹︎

[@lifebattlefront7925]

Look! It's benito mussolini on the far right! 4:20

[@jackbartholomaus6510]

HA! LOL, "certain Sith Lord, or should I say representative out of the area." 😂😂 Good one.

[@Jonny-xq5cb]

Jar Jar knew what he was doing!

[@baransinanaltay4523]

they should make a flashback with this.

[@sourovsarkar9525]

He wanted the light saber back so he could corrupt it, like a true Sith.

[@magnuszenk6427]

Did anyone else notice that the CT number on the poster at the beginning says CT-7576 but Rex's number is actually CT-7567?

[@thiswont-xw6bq]

the time when he was a rookie i took him under my wing

[@CHEF-55457]

I honestly can't tell if Rex got his helmet damaged like that, or it was purely on purpose for us to see Rex's facial expressions.

[@mozwald7901]

the way jar jar easily cut down those droids and kinda just stood there before "ooh look at me im so clumsy hahhahaha" is really creepy, he's definitely a sith

[@michaelpittard5446]

I thought Rex spoke about not being in the battle of Geonosis in the Clone Wars TV show

[@TheAnimalPup]

Not to sound rude with my typing but if I remember correctly it was Cody that said he wasn’t apart of the battle of Geonosis not Rex.

[@glenntownsend7637]

Jar jar looked cool with the lightsaber not gonna lie

[@nintenbetas]

7:11 When Jar Jar, THE Jar Jar, says something that is serious, it makes you consider those sith lord theories. Or maybe Jar Jar is A rare case of a Light Sith. 😂

[@lostcat7130]

So jar jar doesn’t blow his cover as a force user Jar jar acts clumsy

[@nathanielmeza9295]

Hopefully we get like a comic or something on how the cops met there generals like rex with Anakin and Cody with obi wan

[@StarForceOne]

That would be awesome, so much potential for a good story there

[@emperor_msk]

It's also sad, that when we see Rex and Jesse in their early battles here, you'll realize, that eventually they're gonna be (unwillingly) against one another, when Jesse accuses Rex for treason during Order 66

[@yomi-senpai6570]

Rex hardcase or jesse? Why not all of them❤️

[@theshadowhuntero3657]

Hard case as he loves weapons and it’s the same for me

[@dankchikenwangz1383]

This video: 10% Anakin and Rex 90% Darth Jar Jar

[@evanorr4685]

Captain Rex is the Best clone trooper. Armor is amazing and his pistols are an amazing weapon

[@rootintootinnewton]

The blaster-pistols are actually not that good for blasters, honestly.