Stormtroopers (German: Sturmtruppen or Stoßtruppen) were specialist infantry soldiers of the German Army. In the last years of World War I, Stoßtruppen ("shock troopers" or "shove troopers") were trained to use infiltration tactics – part of the Germans' improved method of attack on enemy trenches.

What clones became storm troopers?

Clone stormtroopers were the original elite soldiers of the Galactic Empire. After the fall of the Galactic Republic and the formation of Emperor Palpatine's New Order, the Republic Grand Army's clone troopers were re-designated as stormtroopers.

Where did all the stormtroopers come from?

Stormtroopers were modeled on the clone troopers who fought for the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars and were made to turn on the Jedi under Order 66. At the dawn of the Galactic Empire, the first generation of stormtroopers consisted of cloned soldiers who served the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars.

Why are all the stormtroopers human?

Due to the accelerated aging process of the Kamino-bred clones and the redirecting of the Imperial cloning program, real Human beings gradually superseded clone officers as the majority within the command structure of the Stormtrooper Corps.

Were there any non-human stormtroopers?

"As long as your world is a member of the Empire of the Hand, you're eligible." Alien stormtroopers were Non-Humans who served the Galactic Empire and its successor states as stormtroopers.

The Complete History of the Stormtrooper

Has there ever been a Jedi Stormtrooper?

The first Stormtrooper to become a Jedi in the Star Wars franchise later found a way for Luke Skywalker's New Jedi Order to work alongside the remnants of Palpatine's Empire. Kyle Katarn is one of the best-known characters from the Star Wars Expanded Universe before it was rebranded as Star Wars Legends.

Are there female stormtroopers?

Yes. They have been explicitly confirmed in the new canon. Even way back in the day, Lucas himself said that there were female storm troopers, though none were stationed on the Death Star (which suggests that they were exceptionally rare, only in certain units, or both.

Do stormtroopers get paid?

In most canonically documented cases, Stormtroopers also received regular pay in Imperial credits. However, due to the nature of the Empire's conscription program, much of that pay didn't stay with the soldiers themselves. That's because many recruits sent their pay directly back to their families on their homeworlds.

Why did the Empire stop using clones?

There have been various reasons for this very briefly touched on in expanded universe offerings. One reason being that the clones were too expensive to produce and raise. Another being that getting citizens to sign up to fight for the Empire made those same citizens and their families more loyal to the Empire.

What happened to all the clones after Order 66?

Following the formation of the Galactic Empire and the destruction of the cloning facilities on Kamino, clone troopers are slowly replaced by Imperial stormtroopers, non-clone human recruits.

What are the white guys in Star Wars called?

Stormtroopers are elite shock troops fanatically loyal to the Empire and impossible to sway from the Imperial cause. They wear imposing white armor, which offers a wide range of survival equipment and temperature controls to allow the soldiers to survive in almost any environment.

Why did Palpatine switch to stormtroopers?

The reasons for the transition from clone troopers to stormtroopers were primarily practical; the clone troopers were genetically engineered and had a limited lifespan, which meant that the Empire would eventually have to replace them anyways. They also were expensive to produce, and the Empire needed to save money.

Did clones regret Order 66?

Other clones, like Commander Cody, eventually abandoned the Empire after being guilt-ridden over their actions during Order 66, proving they cannot escape the fateful day.

Why was Finn not a clone?

The genetic template for the clone army was Jango Fett, seen in the prequel films when the clone conspiracy originally came to light. Finn looked altogether different, however, and he explained his background later in the same film as essentially becoming a young recruit when the First Order orphaned him.

How many Jedi survived Order 66?

According to Imperial Estimates in Star Wars Inside #87, only about 100 of the Jedi survived Order 66. Most were subsequently hunted down and killed in the years following the Great Jedi Purge.

How does Darth Vader treat stormtroopers?

Yes he does respect his men but he'd kill them if certain moments should arise. In the Canon comic issue #1 Star Wars, Vader uses his own men as shiny white human shields, and in the second issue he kills one unlucky Stormtrooper when he accidentally sees him without his helmet on!

How much do Jedi get paid?

They don't earn money. I supposed they'd rely on charity and community, the same way anyone would in a monastic organization. For all finical and legal purposes the Jedi Order is basically a state sponsored agency of the Galactic Republic, so any expenses racked up by the Jedi are usually payed for by the Republic.

What are stormtroopers not allowed to do?

As such, stormtroopers were not allowed to speak a word against the Emperor. Obviously, they were also not allowed to take any action against the Emperor.

What are the black stormtroopers called?

Imperial Death Troopers

Elite Imperial soldiers, death troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam.

Is a storm trooper a Sith?

Sith troopers, also known as Sith stormtroopers, were elite soldiers in the forces of the Sith Eternal, a cult that ruled the dark planet of Exegol in the Unknown Regions. The army comprised the children of the Sith Eternal, a cult that revered the dark side of the Force.

Can stormtroopers have relationships?

So yes, LGBTQ+ characters exist in Star Wars, and Imperial service doesn't forbid romance or anything. Imperial service, specifically Stormtroopers, has no restrictions on the personal lives as long as they are kept completely personal and don't interfere with work.

Has a stormtrooper ever had a lightsaber?

Affiliation. Stormtrooper lightsabers were lightsabers created by the Galactic Empire and used exclusively by a group of clone stormtroopers created from the DNA of the late Emperor's Hand Sa Cuis. They were red-bladed and, unlike other sabers, had a predominantly white hilt which matched their armor.

Was Ed Sheeran a stormtrooper in Star Wars?

He writes, “Me as a storm trooper in Rise of Skywalker, we shot for 12 hours then got told the scene wasn't being used, so I'm actually in it as an alien, see if you can spot me.” In early 2020, Disney posted a photo of said alien, writing, “We're in love with the shape of you, Ed Sheeran alien.”

What phrases do stormtroopers say?