Clanky functioned as a clone trooper sergeant within Improcco Company, under the command of Jedi General Etain Tur-Mukan.
During the Skirmish at Dinlo, he fought alongside the general. He and his squad survived the battle. Following the skirmish, Clanky provided Clone Commander Gett with a report on the engagement.
Clanky wore standard Phase I clone trooper armor, distinguished by the customary green markings that denoted his rank as a Clone trooper sergeant. His weaponry included a DC-15S, and he also employed electromagnetic pulse grenades.