Hit the Ground Running (23)Full unit name: Hit the Ground Running
Last updated: 24.06.2024 0:39:12
Version: 8.02.002.2024.01.13
Basic info
First appearance: The Old Republic
The Old Republic
(VIDEO GAME)
Concurrent events: Snipe Hunt
Snipe Hunt
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
, Desperate Times
Desperate Times
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Relations: Ord Mantell
Ord Mantell
Planet
Events: Mantellian Separatist Crisis
Mantellian Separatist Crisis
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
Known Facts (13)
Summary
"Another beautiful day on Ord Mantell! You excited, kid? Nervous? You know, you're the first new entry to Havoc Squad in some time."
Bex Kolos to Meteor

During the Separatist Crisis
Mantellian Separatist Crisis
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
, Meteor
Meteor
Character
Major Characters
, a sergeant of the Republic Special Forces Division
Republic Special Forces Division
(Republic Army)
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
, was recruited in Havoc Squad
Havoc Squad
(Republic Special Forces Division)
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
. Upon arrival in orbit around the planet Ord Mantell
Ord Mantell
Planet
and destroying the pursuing ship
Heavy Utility Starship
Starship
Starship Models
, the shuttle
Republic Shuttle
Starship
Starship Models
, carrying Meteor, fought through the ongoing space battle between the Separatist fleet and the Republic Navy. Destroying the attacking shuttlecraft
Shuttlecraft
Starship
To Be Identified
, the shuttle safely entered the atmosphere of Ord Mantell and, escorted by two Republic starfighters
Liberator-class Starfighter
Starship
Starfighter Models
, landed at the landing pad on the outskirts of the Drelliad village.
Meteor and a group of Republic troopers
Republic Army
Organization
Galactic Republic (GGW, CW and GW)
set foot on Mantellian ground. Meteor was welcomed with a snappy salute by Lieutenant Bex Kolos
Bex "Gearbox" Kolos
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, also known as Gearbox, a member of Havoc Squad just as he disembarked. Meteor was then ordered to enter a Manka-class APC
Manka-class Armored Transport
Ground Vehicle
Vehicles
that was about to depart to a Republic outpost called Fort Garnik, where Meteor was supposed to meet up with the rest of their new unit. Inside the APC, Kolos introduced himself and briefed Meteor about their objective on the planet. A powerful bomb, called the ZR-57, was stolen by Mantellian separatists
Mantellian Separatists
Organization
Planetary and Sector
after shooting down a Republic ship that was carrying it. The weapon being capable of massive destruction, the mission to recover it was given to the elite unit Havoc Squad.
At this time, the Separatists launched an assault on the Drelliad village. Coming in from the shore, they disembarked from their airspeeders and entered the village from several sides simultaneously, seized important buildings, installed communication jammers and hijacked the controls of one of the anti-aircraft guns. Then they took up defense, covering all the entrances to the village.
While the walker was moving near the Drelliad village, APC driver informed the passengers that he was detecting small-arms fire and enemy movements in all quarters. It was when APC was attacked by Separatists with two armor-piercing missiles. The second missile hit the cockpit, killing the driver, and, although none of the other troopers were killed, the APC was badly damaged. Gearbox assigned Meteor to disable the missile launchers in the village while he tried to fix the walker. Just before leaving the APC, Meteor saw an XS freighter
Voidhound's XS Freighter
(XS Stock Light Freighter)
Starship
Named Starships
, which, avoiding heavy fire from the ground, headed
Landing Party
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
for the landing pad.
Meteor headed towards the village, which was now under the complete control of the Separatists. A section of the western wall was completely destroyed, and a few Mantellian soldiers
Mantellian Army
Organization
Planetary and Sector
were hiding behind the barricades just outside the village. There, Meteor met with Sergeant Blyes
Blyes
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, a unit commander of the 31st Recon
31st Recon
(Mantellian Army)
Organization
Planetary and Sector
, and a smuggler
Smuggler
Organization
Communities
named Voidhound
Voidhound
Character
Major Characters
, whose XS freighter Meteor had seen earlier. Blyes explained that he had tried to alert the HQ at Fort Garnik using long-range communications and, failing to do so, even tried to send one of his troopers, but the scout was killed by one of the snipers in the hills surrounding the Drelliad village. Blyes asked Meteor and Voidhound to help him and destroy the jammers
Clearing the Air
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
the Separatists had set up in the village. Meteor and Voidhound agreed, promising Blyes to deal with the Separatists in the village while they carried out their respective missions. They agreed to meet here again as soon as all the objectives were completed.
Meteor and Voidhound quickly dealt with the jammers, and then Meteor went in search of launchers in the village. The Meteor located and destroyed three crates containing launchers and missiles, killing the Separatist heavy gunners and others guarding them. Meteor contacted Gearbox via holo and reported the success. Gearbox admitted that he wasn't able to fix the APC, he planned to stay there and salvage all the goodies off this wreck before someone else did. He ordered Meteor to go to Fort Garnik on foot and report to Commander Tavus
Harron Tavus
(Human)
Character
Supporting Characters
, the leader of Havoc Squad, in the Republic Command Center. Meteor returned to Sergeant Blyes and settled down to wait for the Voidhound to arrive. When Voidhound arrived, the two headed towards Fort Garnik. On their way to the fort, Meteor and Voidhound worked together once more, clearing the road
Snipe Hunt
Event
Cold War (3653BBY - 3642BBY)
of the Separatist snipers.
Upon arrival to Fort Garnik, Meteor and Voidhound reported their success to Commander Vray
Vray
(Duro)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
and then parted ways. Sergeant entered the Command Center, where they were approached by a private named Farn
Farn
(Human)
Character
Minor Characters (TOR)
, who introduced himself telling the sergeant that it was an honor to meet a member of the legendary Havoc Squad. He asked why Havoc Squad had been sent to Ord Mantell, but Meteor politely refused to disclose the mission, saying only that it was top secret. Farn was not offended, and Meteor headed to the operations command hall.

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See also
UH
Related organizations
Republic ArmyStructureCharactersAPC DriverFarnWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterFarn
Republic Special Forces DivisionStructureCharactersMeteor, Havoc SquadBex "Gearbox" Kolos, Havoc SquadWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterBex "Gearbox" KolosArmorHavoc Squad ArmorBex "Gearbox" Kolos
Havoc SquadStructureCharactersMeteorBex "Gearbox" KolosWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterBex "Gearbox" KolosArmorHavoc Squad ArmorBex "Gearbox" Kolos
Mantellian SeparatistsWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsL5M Rifle
Related units, characters and other technologies
MeteorMembershipHavoc SquadRepublic Special Forces DivisionHavoc Squad
FarnMembershipRepublic ArmyWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy Blaster
Bex "Gearbox" KolosMembershipHavoc SquadRepublic Special Forces DivisionHavoc SquadWeapons and EquipmentWeaponsH2 Heavy BlasterArmorHavoc Squad Armor
APC DriverMembershipRepublic ArmyManka-class Armored Transport
Manka-class Armored TransportCrewCharactersAPC Driver
Heavy Utility Starship
Republic Shuttle
Valor-class Cruiser
Liberator-class Starfighter
Frigate
Shuttlecraft
Complete list

Full unit name: Hit the Ground Running Last updated: 24.06.2024 0:39:12