Acting as Commander-in-Chief, Darth Vader often commanded stormtrooper legions.

Who is the leader of the stormtroopers?

Clad in distinctive armor of salvaged chromium, Captain Phasma commands the First Order's legions of stormtroopers. A tough veteran commander, she has no use for fancy titles or complex war rooms, preferring to lead her troops in battle against the First Order's enemies.

Who led the stormtroopers?

Stormtrooper Commander Kayn Somos once led stormtroopers in an engagement against the rebellion. Somos shot a Rebel trooper at point blank range with their E-11 during the battle. During the Battle of Hoth in 3 ABY, two stormtrooper commanders led a group of other snowtroopers alongside Darth Vader.

Who controls the stormtroopers?

Introduced in the original Star Wars film, the stormtroopers are the shock troops/space marines of the autocratic Galactic Empire, under the leadership of Emperor Palpatine and his enforcers, most notably Darth Vader and Grand Moff Tarkin, during the original film trilogy (1977–1983) and Rebels (2014–18).

Who leads the Shock Troopers?

They were led by Clone Commanders Fox, Thorn, and later Thire by the end of the war.

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Do stormtroopers get paid?

Despite their intense indoctrination, enlisted stormtroopers were still capable of living civilian lives; they received pay, were given periods of leave time, and under some circumstances were given opportunities to retire from service.

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.

Are First Order troopers stormtroopers?

First Order SCUBA troopers — Specialized stormtroopers that were deployed in aquatic environments. First Order stormtrooper gunners — Stormtroopers trained to fire vehicle-mounted weapons on both ground and air vehicles.

Do stormtroopers have rank?

Stormtrooper Ranks

Stormtrooper Major in uniform. Stormtrooper officers are traditionally non-clone graduates from the Imperial Academy. In battle, commissioned stormtrooper officers wear standard Stormtrooper Armor with rank insignia to indicate status.

Are stormtroopers all clones?

Unlike their predecessors, the majority of stormtroopers were non-clone recruits. Imperial cadets were shipped off to Imperial Academies, and subjected to rigorous training programs in order to produce highly trained shock troopers fiercely loyal to the Empire. Cadets could be as young as thirteen standard years.

Who were the most elite stormtroopers?

Death Troopers Remain Star Wars' Best

In comparison, these four units all make great causes for who is the best of the best. However, what aids the Death Trooper in its grounds for the most elite is its screen time, with them being featured in multiple spin-offs.

Who trained stormtroopers?

The Imperial Academy on Lothal was a high-tech, heavily fortified training facility designed to shape cadets into ruthless stormtroopers.

Who lead death troopers?

After the Empire

Approximately nine years after the Battle of Yavin, a squad of death troopers served in an Imperial remnant led by Moff Gideon.

Who were the real stormtroopers?

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.

Did any stormtroopers refuse Order 66?

Some clones resisted Palpatine's Order 66 in canon and Legends, helped the Jedi escape, and chose not to obey. Clones like Rex, Kix, Gregor, and ARC Troopers removed inhibitor chips and preserved their free will post-Order 66.

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.

Are stormtroopers Jedi or 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.

Is Finn a clone trooper?

Finn, formerly designated FN-2187 ("Eight-Seven"), was a Force-sensitive human male and former stormtrooper who served the First Order until his desertion and subsequent defection to the Resistance during the First Order-Resistance War.

Why did 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 race are stormtroopers?

Under Palpatine's Galactic Empire, all members of the Stormtrooper Corps were human. However, Imperial Remnant factions such as the Empire of the Hand, Fel Empire, and Imperial Remnant did away with the xenophobic policies of the Galactic Empire, and did allow aliens to enlist in the Corps.

Can I be a Stormtrooper at Disneyland?

As you would expect with such an elite force, the physical requirements are strict: Height between 5"10 and 6 feet tall. Slender and athletic build. Ability to maintain high energy levels and physical exertion while wearing the Stormtrooper uniform (in the summer heat!)

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.