401st Legion

''"For the Republic!" ''

- Commander Thorn

The 401st Legion,, also known as the Coruscant Guard, was an division of elite clone shock troopers organized to serve as peacekeepers and protect the Galactic republic capital planet of Coruscant. The 401st was originally placed under the command of CC-1010 Commander Fox. The 401st patrolled the streets of Coruscant acting as riot control troopers to assist the Coruscant Security Force, conducted hostage rescue operations, guarded the prisons, fulfilled duties originally held by the Senate Guard such as accompanying Senators, Jedi and other diplomats on dangerous missions, performed Military Police functions and served as bodyguards for Sheev Palpatine.