Stormtrooper

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The elite of the Imperial forces, Stormtroopers act as shock troops and enforce the Emperor's will throughout the Empire. Deployed throughout the Empire, stormtroopers are adept at manipulating the psychology of dominance, while remaining totally anonymous within their white armor. Stormtroopers are deployed aboard Imperial Navy warships to ensure the officers and crew remain loyal to the Emperor and the New Order.

Stormtroopers are completely loyal to the Emperor, and cannot be bribed, manipulated, seduced, or pleaded with into betraying that which they are sworn to serve, as they act as extensions to the Emperor's will. Death in the service of the Emperor hold the highest honor for a stormtrooper.

Independent on both Army and Naval commands, Stormtroopers maintain their own garrisons, support structure and chain of command. Only if deemed operationally necessary by a Stormtrooper Company Commander, will a stormtrooper squad or platoon be commanded by an Imperial Army officer.

There are specialities within the Stormtroopers, including Scouts, Aquatic troopers, Sandtroopers, Snowtroopers, and Spacetroopers. These specialist troopers have additional training to adequately perform their tasks. It is rumored that the Emperor's Royal Guard are selected from the most fanatical of stormtroopers.

References

Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope

Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

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