A small trace of awkwardness flashed across Rex's face. The change in expression was slight. There didn't seem to be any harm in being honest here. He doubted anyone was going to execute him.

"Yes," he said after a pause. "I served the Republic."

He cleared his throat. "I haven't noticed any changes to my strength but I do heal faster as well as other-- things." He couldn't say that he could use the force now because it was something he still couldn't reconcile.