The clone army in Star Wars was secretly ordered by Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas on behalf of the Galactic Republic, without approval from the Jedi Council or the Senate.

Who actually “ordered” it?

  • In official canon, Sifo-Dyas contacted the Kaminoans and commissioned a clone army for the Republic, falsely claiming it was requested by the Galactic Senate.
  • He did this because he foresaw a coming galactic war and believed the Republic needed an army, even though the Jedi Council rejected his proposals.
  • Shortly after arranging the army, Sifo-Dyas was killed, and Count Dooku (now Darth Tyranus) and Darth Sidious took control of the project behind the scenes.

So, in simple terms:

  • The person who placed the order: Sifo-Dyas.
  • The ones who ultimately used and shaped it for their own plan: Count Dooku and Darth Sidious (Palpatine).

In-movie vs. expanded lore

  • In Attack of the Clones , Kamino’s Prime Minister Lama Su tells Obi-Wan that Master Sifo-Dyas ordered the army about ten years earlier.
  • The prequel films don’t fully explain why or how, which is why it felt mysterious for many viewers.
  • Later stories like The Clone Wars and official breakdowns clarify that Sifo-Dyas acted alone at first, then the Sith hijacked his plan and weaponized the clones for Order 66.

Canon vs. Legends nuance

  • Canon: Sifo-Dyas commissions the army, is eliminated, and Dooku and Sidious quietly fund and direct the continuing project.
  • Legends (older continuity): Sifo-Dyas is still the one who places the order, but he is nudged and financially backed by Darth Plagueis (in his civilian identity), with Dooku later killing him and taking over.

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Question Answer
Who placed the order with Kamino? Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, claiming it was for the Galactic Senate.
Who took control after his death? Count Dooku (Darth Tyranus), serving Darth Sidious (Palpatine).
Why did Sifo-Dyas order it? He foresaw a major war and believed the Republic needed a prepared army.
Are details different in Legends? Yes; Legends adds Darth Plagueis funding and manipulating Sifo-Dyas, but he still places the order.
**TL;DR:** The clone army was officially ordered by Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas, but the Sith—Dooku and Palpatine—quickly seized control and turned it into the perfect trap for the Jedi.

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