CC-1696, nicknamed Bryse, was the senior clone commander of the 31st Legion. Nine-six was partnered with Jedi General Shahmzar Aonda-Alci, who led the legion alongside him. Early in the war, he also served under General Echuu Shen-Jon, who also led other units of the GAR. However, General Shen-Jon soon exiled himself following the Hunt for the Decimator. Several months after Geonosis, CC-1696 was one of the commanders chosen for training by Alpha-17. During this training, he adopted the name Bryse. He also donned custom armor, with cyan trim like most of his troopers.