Rede, given the designation TK-70558, was a clone commando brought into existence within Spaarti cloning cylinders located on Centax-2 at approximately 20 BBY. He originated from second-generation cloning resources and experienced accelerated growth, reaching maturity in a single year.
In 19 BBY, following the conclusion of the Clone Wars and the establishment of the Galactic Empire, Rede transitioned into a clone stormtrooper. He then received an assignment to the 501st Legion's Imperial Commando Special Unit, operating under the leadership of Roly Melusar. He joined Squad 40 alongside fellow clone commandos Darman Skirata, RC-1309, known as "Niner", and IC-4447, known as "Ennen", after Ennen's squadmate Bry's death during a mission on the planet of Celen.
Subsequently, Rede and his squad were given the task of eliminating a Jedi who was trapped on Coruscant. After Ennen carried out the kill, it came to light that the target was not a Jedi; he was actually a thief in possession of a lightsaber. Following this event, Ennen took his own life. Darman, Niner, and Rede were soon sent to the Coth Fuuras space station with orders to assassinate Jedi Knight Borik Yelgo. After isolating the Jedi from the civilian population, the commandos engaged him in battle. Rede engaged the Jedi at close range and successfully killed him. After the fight Darman said never to tease him again. During his service with Squad 40, Rede made an effort to learn Mando'a in order to understand Darman and Niner's "slang".