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What is the name of the clone trooper leader who removes his helmet to speak with Obi-Wan on Kamino?

Answer

Commander Cody

The story behind the answer

It’s Obi-Wan’s long-time field commander in the 212th Attack Battalion—the one with orange markings—who often de-helmets to confer with him. The others served different Jedi and theaters: Gree (green) with Yoda on Kashyyyk, Bly (yellow) with Aayla Secura on Felucia, and Neyo (red/white) with Stass Allie on Saleucami. Those associations make them easy to rule out.

Known as CC-2224, he trained on Kamino and became synonymous with Kenobi’s campaigns throughout the Clone Wars. His helmet-off interactions humanize the clones, emphasizing their individuality beyond identical genetics. That makes his subsequent execution of Order 66—handing back Obi-Wan’s lightsaber before turning on him—one of the saga’s most poignant betrayals and a key moment in the fall of the Republic.

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