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The 501st Legion had tales of their Clone Commander, never to be replaced. They told how he still fought with them from the afterlife, appearing as a ghost and leading them to victory.
Captain Rex didn't want to lead a Legion, but when his CO died after putting him on "General-babysitting-duty" he didn't have any choice other than hope that he is making his commander (his vod) proud and take care of the General while hoping that one day in battle, he would visit him.
Anakin Skywalker tried to be the best General possible, to save as many troopers as possible while trying to brng victory to the Republic. Most of it in hopes of proving himself good enough that his old commander could finally rest ("Prepare for impact!""Really?") or at least visit him.
Ahsoka Tano heard the stories of the ghost commander of the 501st, how even after death he accompained the battle (leading companies to victory), the difficulties and the changes they went through, she hoped that one day she could be able to see him, even just a glance.
All the while ARC Commander Impact was used to being forgotten by everyone, except his batchmate and a random shiny for a while.
But, not all ghost are dead after all.
Ahsoka has been kidnapped, meanwhile, Anakin learns how to do reports and Impact gets a braid.