Why Rex had the MOST UNIQUE ARMOR of all Clones (...and the best?)

Captain Rex's armor was a modified combination of Phase I and Phase II Clone Armor which offered him a distinct advantage in battle. We cover his armor and more on today's Star Wars The Clone Wars Lore Video!
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[@EckhartsLadder]

get you and your boys to drop big fat likes for more Clone Wars content.

[@mountwade]

Ok liked🙂

[@malnutrition3361]

Me too

[@lolzzherrick1554]

EckhartsLadder I though the marks for won battles because he had more than a houndred

[@caddydonstans116]

200,00 units are ready, with a million more well on the way.

[@darthsidious149]

Dew it.

[@The-U]

Keep in mind that Rex was wearing phase 1 armor when he was shot by a sniper, the chest piece probably saved him.

[@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly]

did you not see the episode? That shot cut clean through both his pauldron and his chest plate, in fact I don't know what the crew behind Clone Wars was thinking giving fives an extra chest plate and not Rex.

[@lenkagamine4145]

@@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly Of course it went through, but dont you think it expends energy, both kinetic and thermal, to get through those layers of armor?

[@CheemsofRegret]

@@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly wasn't Five's extra chest plate part of the ARC trooper kit? I make this assumption because all the ARC Troopers in EA's Battlefront 2 has the extra plating.

[@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly]

@@CheemsofRegret it wasn't standard for arc troopers, EA is EA, games are never as accurate as the source material.

[@bastik.3011]

@@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly of course but it didn't kill him, if the armor had been lighter or not excistant the shot would have gone straight through his chest if a soldier in our world wearing a bulletproof west gets shot in the chest with a sniper, he will get knocked out as well maybe break a few rips but he wont be dead thats what armor is for, reducing damage as much as possible, there wouldn't be a purpose for clone medics if all clones shot by droids died on the spot

[@piercepayumo4212]

"I used to believe that being a good soldier meant doing everything they told you. That's how they engineered us. But we're not droids. We're not programmed. You have to learn to make your own decisions." -Captain Rex of the 501st Legion

[@robertmerrill8918]

pierce payumo just finished that episode about 3 minutes ago it’s just so good

[@Zadrias6386]

Honastly Rex is one of my favourite carecters as he carried the weight of all the clones that died under his command and broke though the conditioning of the caminoans

[@wylandnares8642]

Well said.

[@Crip99763]

Quite ironic since Rex is not a perfect clone like his other brothers since he is blond maybe genetic different from the others that he is able to think like that just maybe

[@nigela5362]

You sad git

[@pollall2793]

“And a command skirt” *Cough* You mean, Kama?

[@EckhartsLadder]

I said what I said

[@ryankwong2941]

@@EckhartsLadder haha

[@Tula-cs1ef]

Remember that kamas are hand wash only.

[@robertnelson9599]

This is like those guys that say "They're not dolls, they're action figures!"

[@operatorspectre7428]

@@EckhartsLadder Say that to a null arc and you'd be dead

[@tracytron7162]

5:00 Kind of irrelevant, but I don’t think they’re actually for kills. I think more likely is that they’re for missions completed, since he would obviously have such a high kill count

[@akumaking1]

Indeed; they're tallymarks indicating survival.

[@Fi_Sci_]

Tracytron I always thought the tally marks were about how many Days/Months/Years Rex was into the clone wars. We even see Tally marks on clones like Waxer early on in the Ryloth Arc

[@MandatoryFruit]

Yeah if it was for kills there likely wouldn’t be enough space for all the other art on his helmet. Same with days fought. Victories makes more sense to me.

[@kornkernel2232]

If it kills, probably even his whole armor cannot contain the amount of kill count he got. Even normal Clones would probably have at least a thousand kills during the war.

[@Fi_Sci_]

KornKernel unrelated but it reminds me of how Clones in Season 1 like Chopper would take possession of Battledroid fingers. Whats weird is that we never see any other clone throughout the Series have that kind of problem or obsessive behavior, So chopper must’ve been one of a kind, which is ironic considering he’s part of a clone army 😅

[@Fi_Sci_]

Rex’s armor being Welded together with part of his phase 1 and phase 2 was an amazing Idea, and Rex seems to be the only Clone seen thus far who held onto remnants of his Phase 1 Armor. I thought the Markings meant how many Days Or years he was still fighting in the war for. Didn’t think he kept count like most other clones(Even in Rebels he stated he didn’t keep count).

[@EckhartsLadder]

Yearlonggiant yeah I think that's a mistake on my part

[@TW-qw5zr]

There's the Commandos' handler from Republic Commando. He basically kept his Phase 1 all the way through Order 66

[@Fi_Sci_]

EckhartsLadder It’s just something that came to mind, because even clones like Waxer had Notches scratched into his Armor.

[@Fi_Sci_]

T W I’m pretty sure that’s because the Clone Advisor didn’t have a Phase 3 model 😂

[@randomoperator3075]

Shows how stronger Phase I is.

[@redhunter68]

I think Wolffe had a rather wicked armor scheme in all three phases.

[@solowingborders3239]

My favourite set he had was in Season 6 wherein he, Plo and Plo's bros were searching for Syfo Dias's (not sure of spelling) signal.

[@Deltak001]

His desert armor is pretty sick

[@KatanaToraSan]

His helmet was the Recon variant that you see the 91st were. Like Commander Neyo.

[@vital5770]

Thanks

[@redhunter68]

I have a set of his armor, I've never gotten around to putting it all together and painting it properly.

[@Mausso]

But Rex soon learned that the best armor was inside of him the whole time: Plot Armor.

[@deleted-cg9of]

Indeed

[@LucyWest370]

HaD iT bEeN tWo InChEs To ThE lEfT iT wOuLd HaVe GoNe StRaIgHt ThRoUgH hIs HeArT

[@taladon6420]

Yeah, but he was so skilled that I'll approve his plot armor

[@christophersalinas2722]

@@LucyWest370 smh

[@Lost_xcalibur8]

True

[@Viviana088]

3:42 I want a lore video about the clone with the broken arms in the background. He's 100% a chad just running into the fray with no hesitation despite the fact his arms are broken.

[@toometh1595]

What an absolute chad

[@KellPerEX]

He is brand NEW type of clone - ACCT. Alpha Chad Clone Trooper Due to increased losses, it was decided on Kanino to modify some clones for no-weapon fighting and supply them with hardened double-layered P2 armor sets. Depending on type of this clone, they were either missing arms or legs (having artificial ones to move over battlefield) together with enchanced muscles of remained limbs AND force-field gloves/boots to strenghten attacks even more. Here we see legendary ACCT-0001, first trooper of this generation. Legends say, he kicked to pieces whole droid army on lower levels during battle, both by inspiring and enraging from commander Thorns death...

[@KellPerEX]

@Diego Negrete hmmm... The moment i saw comment, i got strong wish to develop it. Whole info took like 2 minutes to be imagined and wroted down)

[@rianrushwood1426]

vincent eby you sure he even has arms?

[@bradenvester4308]

Oh geez... That's Hilarious

[@strandedseal]

Random fact: In season 6 episode 1 when Anakin, Rex, and Fives were getting Tup back, Rex says to Anakin: "that's why he's the arc trooper," meaning Fives. Rex might've had arc training, but I dont think he's "officially" an arc trooper

[@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly]

Technically Rex is in ARC Trooper, but he's also a captain attached to a Jedi and Padawan. He doesn't get to do as much crazy stuff as a regular ARC might find himself doing.

[@CB0Otz]

He's probably comparing Echo to the other 501st members like Tup, not himself.

[@jmmproductions6741]

All Clone Commanders are technically ARC Troopers. They are trained like ARC Troopers.

[@sadodada]

Makes sense. You can still get a Ranger tab and not be part of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

[@richardched6085]

Correct: Rex, Cody, and 98 other Clone Officers recieved Alpha class ARC Training. The ARCs seen in TCW Season 3 onward are of the Beta class (An attempt to create new ARC Troopers by promoting high performance Clones and giving them advanced training).

[@videojokeremmie7535]

Me: should be doing homework. Eck: releases video talking about random thing I just have to know

[@mountwade]

Hehe same

[@user-pf1zr3lp6r]

Facts

[@kylereimatanguihan9731]

Had an assignment I needed to do when I first watched this. The deadline was the day after and I almost didn't finish

[@EpsilonThirteen]

When you reach max level after unlocking everything and go "Starting armor was slept on bro."

[@widgren87]

Brought to mind this little line from RC-1262 aka Scorch: "I gotta thank whoever designed this Katarn-class armor for us. It's great stuff. But obviously they never thought we'd need to sit down. Ouch."

[@harleyx7332]

Best videogame

[@jonathanallen3688]

@@harleyx7332 best star wars book series too. 10/10 reccomend readin the RC series if you havent.

[@ThatDragonGuy]

@@jonathanallen3688 I don't read shit from Karen Traviss

[@johnverick-smith9794]

@@ThatDragonGuy Im curious as to why?

[@saraautio5693]

Another reason to love Rex, he's so smart and logical that he didn't just take what they gave him, he figured out what the perks of each armor set was then combined them to make the best armor possible. He can adapt to any situation and see all the possible options.

[@piercepayumo4212]

"In my book, experience outranks everything." -Captain Rex of the 501st Legion

[@garylerma8214]

No one: The kid that has been in the same grade for 3 years:

[@xthexhuntersx]

How original

[@sepantap]

He says in rebels that he didn’t count kills. Meaning the tallies are most likely brothers he’s lost.

[@alalalala57]

Or, more likely, simply completed missions.

[@Linguineo]

@@alalalala57 yeah but that doesn't have a good meaning to the tallies.

[@nathanc9866]

Someone else suggested missions survived or accomplished, and someone else years in the war

[@dinglerofl4784]

the white bit was blue, but there are so many marks it completely scrtached off

[@ouabain]

@Aren lol

[@rebelappliance771]

I want to know more about what Rex and Wolffe did with the rebellion after Star Wars rebels. I think it was retconned that Rex was in fact part of Han Solo’s pathfinder team that was sent to Endor in return of the Jedi.

[@Arby6784]

It'd be nice to see Luke, Ahsoka and Rex talk about Anakin I think. My head canon has it that they spoke to him about Anakin and it's why he was so hell bent on bringing Vader back to the light.

[@KellPerEX]

You might be wrong, but it will be unclear until info from authors. Back in "Legends" there were story about Luke and other Rebels crushing on planet and finding aged clone trooper. After fight vs Empire, this clone stayed with them and was training Rebels troopers. So it's either Rex or dat clone trooper.

[@kevinta356]

@@ivan-fs Especially when you consider that he'd be at least in his seventies, physically.

[@darkwolf4434]

@@KellPerEX That Clone died while turning into a monster by a Sith artifact and in the ending of Star Wars Rebels it was confirmed that Rex was in the battle of Endor.

[@darkwolf4434]

It was confirmed in the ending of SW Rebels that Rex was in the battle of Endor.

[@theoncomingdork]

rex just didn't like how the phase 2 faceplate looked i guess, he's about that aesthetic u know also phase 2 helmet had slightly reduced visibility i believe

[@Jfk2Mr]

Looking at visors of both helmets I'd say that phase 2 had a bit better peripheral vision than phase 1, which field of view concentrates forward similarly to ancient Greek helmets, especially those made for hoplites that due to their formation did not need especially good vision on sides or medieval great helmets that due to their construction provided quite a lot of protection while severely limiting vision

[@jmmproductions6741]

Phase II had better visibility. Phase II armor was better in every regard to the Phase I armor, with the exception of not having an internal oxygen supply. It was stronger, lighter, more comfortable, and modular. Rex is just nostalgic.

[@richardched6085]

@@jmmproductions6741 Phase II had an oxygen supply. It was just optimal to attatch an external rebreather as they will keep the Clone alive in space even if the Armor fails.

[@jaturnley]

I believe it was stated in one of the technical books that Phase 2 lost some of the electronic optics from the Phase 1 to save weight. That's 2nd hand info, though, as I saw it in another video. From a headcanon sort of thing, that makes sense to me - a lot of the more specialized helmets had a lot more bulk around the eyes in the helmets, probably to add more vision capabilities. Heck, it could be as simple as they changed the HUD and Rex didn't like the new style, or he preferred the smaller visor because it had a smaller hole to get shot or blinded by a flash through.

[@jmmproductions6741]

@@richardched6085 No. Phase II didn't have an oxygen supply. An external pack had to be added.

[@regalplays7135]

I’d actually like to see a video on the different armor variants for commanders. Cody had a jetpack and an extra light on his helmet, and they show Wolfe in a brand new scout-like armor in one episode

[@siva4wotblitzhero531]

I would really appreciate a video dedicated to the differences between other clone types and the Arc Troopers

[@TimberwolfJ1]

The primary difference between standard clones and ARC troopers is ARC's were, in the beginning at least, trained by jango personally to be the GAR's premier Black ops soldiers, sending singular troops or small squads out behind enemy lines to wreck absolute havoc. If you think about the role halos Spartans had before the Human-covenant war you wouldn't be to far off.

[@wolfcraftgames4394]

@@TimberwolfJ1 I love the Halo reference. #ChiefFTW

[@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly]

There are three classes of ARC troopers. 1. Null ARCs- super clones that had a high failure rate and where near uncontrollable, but turned out to be some of the greatest players in the war thanks to kal skirata. 2. Alpha ARCs- where 100 semi-super clones trained directly by jango fett. 3. Cross trained- clones from high ranks or specifically chosen due to skills or feats in combat.

[@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly]

@@TimberwolfJ1 that's a bad reference, the null arcs would be a better comparison.

[@TimberwolfJ1]

@@BlueTeam-John-Fred-Linda-Kelly That was who I meant, my apologies, I should have specified

[@unofficial_ai]

I’d like to see a video about Arc Trooper armor.

[@TerLoki]

Mixing and matching armor pieces like that sort of reminds me of IRL field modifications that soldiers made, specifically the "improvised Jumbo" Sherman tank that was made by cutting the front armor plate off of a disabled Sherman and welding it straight onto the front of a working one. The suspension and drivetrain didn't agree with it at all, but tanks with the modification worked very well as breakthrough vehicles where the regular Sherman wasn't up to the task.

[@smileyllc209]

Rex was always to coolest.

[@BridgeBoii]

And Cody

[@Mr.Tw1sty]

Fordo as well

[@smileyllc209]

@@BridgeBoii Cody was pretty cool tbh.... he just isn't rex cool

[@BridgeBoii]

@@smileyllc209 Cody is better than Rex but Rex is cooler if that makes sense

[@Jedi_Spartan]

Rex's Phase 2 armour is the best looking Clone armour in my opinion, another thing I like about it is that Mandalorian Jaig Eyes only appear on the best Clone Captain from both Clone Wars shows (Fordo being other one with it). Also for the point of Phase 1 armour, why didn't the Kaminoans just test it on Jango?

[@EthanStrode]

I would definitely like to see a video explaining the details of ARC Trooper armor.

[@ItsJustVirgil]

Phase 2 experimental (ARC Armor) has always been my favorite. It’s like a factory made version of Rex’s armor, blends of the older phase one and of the yet to be mass produced phase two. And the antenna fin somehow makes the phase 2 helmet look even cooler.

[@techticianlarsproductions6180]

When you max out your Reach ranking and get access to all the armor and attachments

[@coldfact4618]

I always thought that the reason Rex customised his chest piece was so that the front would be heavier and more protected as it’s phase 1 and that way he would have more protection but still be lighter with the phase 2 back and side plates. This always made sense to me as he was nearly killed by a sniper shot from a commando droid but was saved by phase 1 armour!

[@captaindc3889]

Maybe he buried his ahsoka themed armor he wore during the seige of mandalore

[@toxdawn8246]

He did wear his "normal" Phase II armor at the Siege of Mandalor.. Ahsoka just got her own bataillon..

[@Cusovi]

@@toxdawn8246 It's not a battalion it is a company. The 332nd Company

[@aaroncrawford7884]

@@Cusovi You mean 332nd Legion? Clone groups are officially known as Legions.

[@purplefood1]

@@aaroncrawford7884 they do seem to have independent companies and battalions.

[@aaroncrawford7884]

@@purplefood1 I mean technically that's true but have you ever heard or read a clone refer to their group as a company or battalion? I personally haven't they usually call them Legions.

[@theratking8272]

To me, I feel like Rex is the most abused clone in the clone wars. He watched some his friends that he was close to die. He found out Echo was alive but then Echo leaves him to be with the Bad Batch. Rex has to watch his brothers die everyday. Ahsoka left without saying goodbye to him. And let's not forget what happened during the Umbara Arc.

[@plantainsame2049]

And he either thinks annikin was murdered by the clones or Vader Or he knows I'm not sure I need to look into it

[@BooBear995]

Honestly the clone centric episodes of The Clone Wars animated series are my favorites. Wonderful video as always, Eck

[@jamesdaviesanswers8751]

I feel like before they even released phase 1 they should’ve had Jango test the armor by performing certain drills and going through obstacles so he could give his feedback.

[@richardched6085]

I'd wager that Jango did test the Armor. And found it acceptable for a disciplined Soldier. And likely didn't care if it snagged a bit.

[@connorbarnett3364]

Mandalorians don't care about comfort

[@seoul08]

Connor Barnett Jango isn’t a Mandalorian

[@squeakyclean8880]

Seoul wait hold up no

[@richardched6085]

@@seoul08 Mandalore isn't a race. It's a creed. Jango was seen as "Non Mandalorian" by the Sundari Pacifist Mandalorians but he was definitely Mandalorian in much the same way Din Djarin was.

[@overtbias9305]

#askeck How long would it take for a gonk droid armed with the Halo CE magnum to destroy all of Death Squadron?

[@Viviana088]

Only 1:17 to be specific.

[@TimberwolfJ1]

Less then 1 minute

[@richardched6085]

1 second if he goes full force....

[@seththeace6217]

Faster than you can say, "GONK"

[@WolfsbaneXI]

@@seththeace6217 quickest draw this side of Hutt space

[@themangix357]

One thing I don't get with the clone armor and any other storm trooper armor: why do they need diaper-armors? Just look at the Mandalorian shown, the Mandalorians look just fine without it. Heck the scout troopers would look just as good too.

[@daddymcdoob7862]

That “diaper armor” is kind of protecting some very valuable bits mate

[@sumotacular3681]

Ever dive for cover and rack yourself on a rock buried under leaf litter, or slide behind a fallen tree and wind up gouging your butt cheek on a very pointy stick you didn't notice half buried in the mud? Even with adrenaline pumping, I can tell ya you will feel those. Lessons learned from airsoft in the deep woods: wear a cup, pad your butt.

[@leviosdraekion6993]

While aesthetically it's stupid, the reason why would probably be for protection of that part of the body while still maintaining some degree of articulation.

[@Jfk2Mr]

@@leviosdraekion6993 exactly - that part of body besides housing male jewels has few important blood vessels that severed can lead to bleeding out in relatively short time, so a bit of protection that wouldn't limit mobility didn't hurt

[@nofacedgoldfish6216]

@gilbert martinez XD

[@jacobyoungblood]

Captain Rex is my favorite star wars character.

[@211pirate6]

0 dislikes for the time being, *that’s what I like to see* 😎

[@squeakyclean8880]

Ryan Kerper buddy it’s people like u...

[@Death_Trooper-177]

Ryan Kerper bitch

[@seththeace6217]

68 droids disliked the video. It's right in between the 2 most epic numbers, kinda funny.

[@BaconTube7274]

No the the time has come to execute order 66

[@benbuilds8553]

I never like videos, unless i see that huge amounts of effort have been put into it, but the me and boys on the way to like this video got me... keep up the good work

[@QuintonMurdock]

I freaking love rex. I was captain rex for Halloween 2 years in a row

[@ruthlessrubberducky5729]

Never noticed, though I could tell something was different. Pretty dope that Rex had the know how to weld and reshape his armor. Shows his ingenuity and individuality.

[@gianniwilliams8811]

Hey Eck, I want you to know that your channel really helps me get through life listening to something that I really enjoy. Everyday after school, I get my lunch and see that you have a video up. It just makes my day. Thank you for doing what you do Eck! And maye the force be with you, always.

[@samspeed6271]

That video was needed very much to improve an otherwise horrible day. Thank you Quite interesting that Rex was allowed to customise it so much. Most military organisations get a bit iffy if one of their officers deviates from the uniform, even if its a cultural reason rather than for the sake of it. Also quite interesting that the phase 1 chest plate is so much more resilient to damage than phase 2. I can understand replacing the arms, legs, back and body suit to make it more comfortable, but if the survivability of the phase 1 is so much better then why not keep the phase 1 chest, as that's what the droids are most likely to be shooting at. I guess Rex was a bit smarter than the armour designers with that one, given he survived the clone wars.

[@CNMTx-gc4zw]

"it was heavy and uncomfortable" "clones even found it to be uncomfortable" 😂👌

[@justinh6709]

Great videos ECK!!! I'm sure I can say we all appreciate your content!

[@user-gh1ql5uc8t]

I think it would be an awesome scene to have Rex be discussing the armor changes and what not with other clones and eventually his general. Even so to the point that Anakin helps him make all the changes he wants.

[@zachaboy]

"command skirt" that has too be the funniest name for a kama ever

[@domino_201]

Phase II also apparently had more customization abilities. The LEGO version of the Phase II helmet isn’t so customizable when Phase I is.

[@kadenthehuman]

This is such a cool video, thanks man!!! Keep up the great work! You’ve earned yourself a subscriber

[@justwill3435]

Found your content about two things I love Halo, and Star Wars. I love it and now I’m subscribed

[@o2matt403]

I knew Rex’s armor was different! I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Great video!

[@coryseavers2932]

Can’t believe I never realized Rex had blonde hair

[@LukiKruki]

Sad he didn't make his hair longer.

[@gamechanger8908]

@@LukiKruki I remember one of the 212th also had a blonde trooper with longer hair

[@leksorukhadze9095]

dude, i noticed that like the second time i watched the series that he welded two pieces of the helmet together and then i was trying to find a video about it and its really great that you made a video about it

[@willhall796]

Hey Eck! You should make another video like this describing the armor of the bad batch! I’m sure many people, myself included, would be very eager to learn about the different custom mods on their super unique armor 😄

[@bd.20927]

3:42 that clone in the middle left of the screen in the background does he have arms?

[@mattkendell1344]

ARC troopers are one of my favorite classes of clones. I'd love to see a video about them.

[@grayfuze]

I love your videos they got me into Star Wars lore and I love it so much thank you eckharts

[@thelonewolf9866]

The dog at the end never get's old! Brilliant!

[@type_s_tyler7547]

would love a video on ARC trooper armor, it's pretty interesting

[@generalgrievous2782]

Last time I was this early, The clone wars hadn't started yet.

[@desertwolf2742]

Always thought the welds were just battle damage or decals, nice to see they have an actual purpose.

[@hughgedney3393]

A second very extremely great video as always EckhartsLadder.

[@windwolf519]

Yes! ARC troopers are my favorite, canon and EU ( especially EU alpha class) you should totally do a ARC armor video!

[@justvibing1333]

Yes, it is the best to me. Why? Because it was genuinely interesting to see something so different from what the Clones normally wore.

[@nicovalentine9326]

Honestly I'd love to learn more about the arc troopers, oh and finding this out about Rex is amazing. Him and Fives are my favorite clones within the series and I really can't wait to see how Rex interacts with the Bad Batch.

[@d.j.p.g.b.9662]

Please make a video about the arc troopers! I was always fascinated about them when watching the show!! I always wanted to know more about them.

[@sloreo8278]

I’ve wonder how Rex’s modifications compared to the Katarn Commando armor. Yes he has the best of both worlds, but no personal shield or other bits.

[@captainrex6197]

I agree.

[@reecejohnston9817]

Thank you I’ve been searching and searching for a video about this man, never knew it’d be right in front of me on your channel

[@coltnichols4502]

More armor videos please! I would love to hear more about the arc trooper armor in depth and also Cmd Cody's armor

[@fenrir4099]

Does anybody else love this doggie video at the end?😂😂 it’s so cute

[@account.5571]

*captain Dave Vaughn steps into supply room* “Step aside, Rex” *takes all customizations for armor*

[@aidanzappen4118]

Please elaborate on the arc trooper armor for sure! It’s a topic I’ve always been interested in!

[@mrosilvR7]

Great video! I'm in for the ARC Armor explanation

[@laverniustucker8198]

Keep up the good work Ecks. And I think Rex's armor is unique because he is the only clone we see through the SW animated shows with the Jaig Eyes.

[@richardched6085]

Fordo: Am I a joke to you?

[@laverniustucker8198]

@@richardched6085 Clone Wars and Rebels. Not including 2003

[@richardched6085]

@@laverniustucker8198 i know lol.

[@GretchentheAlligator]

Rex’s armor is cool but there are a lot of badass armor sets like Bly, Neo, Fordo, etc.

[@aaronfilion1384]

Commander cody is top.

[@rotmgpumcake]

Aaron Filion delta squad 🤤

[@johnverick-smith9794]

@@rotmgpumcake different armor pattern entirely my friend but yes I do love the Katarn armor

[@michaelmartin1824]

That’s really cool about Rex, I had never really realized what all was going on with his armor until this video. I knew things about his armor was different but I hadn’t picked up on what was. Also for another battle analysis the space battle at the beginning of episode 6 from season 1 where they use the AT-TEs to hit the separatists munificents from behind.

[@GamaniacMike14]

i also think that from a writing perspective he kept the phase 1 visor to reflect that he is still good after order 66. in star wars episode 2 the phase 1 clones were the heroes of that movie. But after the armor change, they became the vilans in ep. 3, so i think the visor is there to symbolize how he will always be a hero.

[@kgraebes88]

5:48 when i cosplayed fives at celebration last year, I gotta say 80% of the people called by rex lmao

[@adweebwithapetcat7590]

kevin to me they look a lot different the big part of course is the helmet Rex jag eyes separate him from fives rishi eel on his helmet

[@Wastydest]

Nebula vs. Pelleaon Resurgent vs. MC 85 Bellator vs. Resurgent Starhawk vs. Nebula Nebula+Endurance vs. Resurgent Who would win? #StarshipVersus #AskEck

[@akumaking1]

Legends surpasses Disney swill

[@generalantilles2586]

MC 90 vs Resurgent, that's the proper matchup.

[@TimberwolfJ1]

Star destroyer vrs Gonk droid with a flashlight

[@501ststormtrooper9]

@Eric johnson Lord Gonk of the Flashlight wins.

[@TimberwolfJ1]

@@501ststormtrooper9 ah a man of culture I see

[@TheRealStoneyGames]

100% down to learn about arch trooper armor tomorrow, also love the videos!!!!!!

[@christianjones2919]

That outro though! 😆 Awesome!

[@littlegreenman5919]

Me just now realizing Commander Wolfe Fordo and Neo have the same helmets....

[@OpLapDancePikachu69]

Honestly, Rex and Fives were the coolest clones in the whole series

[@H_Hold]

YES ECK, tell us about the ARC Trooper armor situation you mentioned towards the end

[@starwarsenjoyer7567]

I had noticed for a while that he had the phase 1 visor and when I looked it up I learned that it just had better "stats" if you will and he also kept some parts of phase 1 armour for more mobility

[@Gaxtry]

You just made me realize that he's blonde... this whole time i thought he was bald

[@adventurekarma]

no views 43 likes, and 14 invisable comments, yt is so cursed

[@Unsound_advice]

AdventureKarma I patreon

[@arcanum3882]

Karma, that’s hilarious dude. I’ve never heard anyone else ever point that out ever. Lmao your killing me bro..

[@adventurekarma]

@@arcanum3882 ikr man i am so original

[@cyrushunt2406]

Hell yeah, do the Phase II ARC Trooper armor video! I'd like to learn more about it

[@devingraves8044]

Thanks for making this vid, I've been wondering about it for a long time

[@isakisak9989]

Phase 1 and 2 armor looks the same from the neck down, am i missing something? Only difference i see is the different helmets and that phase 2 has more paint on their armor.

[@SanguineRoku]

From a visual perspective, there is no difference between the phase 1 and 2 body armor, though there were some changes to the rigging to allow for better flexibility of the models, as the original armor was designed without any thought to a human being moving in it. That said, if the ARC troopers did indeed test new technology for the Phase 2 armor, it's possible that the phase 2 chest had better armoring in the front, shown in the supplemental armor plates worn by arcs and therefore the reason Rex might choose to keep that part of the armor.

[@JohnArceane]

Would love to see a video on the anatomy of the ARC Trooper armor!

[@sharlin648]

Definately want to hear about the Arc trooper armour :) And can't wait to see what you do for vids about the 'Bad Batch' :)

[@kingofsinter8416]

So glad you brought up that he had the phase 1 chest piece in Rebels so many people miss that.

[@slwcivic]

Just bought one of your shirts! Love your videos man 😑

[@electricimpulse7]

I never noticed the chest but I did notice the visor welds while rewatching TCW recently. Great video! Let's see something about ARC troopers!

[@EckhartsLadder]

Up now!

[@SouthpawSatch]

This is great. Please do a bad batch armour breakdown!

[@alphonse1379]

Ooh Arc Trooper video sounds awesome!

[@aierune8201]

lol I will always love that outro.

[@Navi_Sito]

First time watching this channel n I already love the intro

[@digitalhadoken]

Good to see your content

[@edwardcui7535]

Great video man, could you do a video like this for commander wolffe next?