Advanced Recon Force trooper/Legends

Advanced Recon Force Troopers, also known as Advanced Recon Fighters, or simply ARF Troopers, were specialized clone troopers that carried out short-range reconnaissance for Jedi Generals and clone commanders.

Overview


Although stealthy and well-trained, recon troopers' duties differed from that of clone commandos or Advanced Recon Commandos as their focus was on gathering information about the enemy or carrying out surprise attacks.

Before the introduction of the AT-RT drivers, ARF Troopers would often be pressed into service in that capacity.

Equipment
ARF troopers were equipped with DC-15A blaster rifles, DC-15S blasters, chainguns, and rocket launchers. They also rode on All Terrain Recon Transports and carried thermal detonators with them on missions. They would often wear armor that fit the environment of the planet they were on. One such example being the ARF troopers who were stationed on Teth.

History


ARF troopers were valuable assets to the Grand Army of the Republic because they were able to carry out reconnaissance and deliver accurate, eye-witness reports of enemy activities, without alerting them to their presence. A pair of ARF troopers were deployed on the planet Teth before the Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice Ahsoka Tano arrived to rescue Rotta, Jabba the Hutt's son. ARF troopers were also deployed during the Battle of Ryloth, under the command of Jedi General Mace Windu, to scout out the Twi'lek freedom fighters and infiltrate the capital city of Lessu. They were used in a more aggressive capacity, driving AT-RTs to attack the AATs that were firing at the AT-TE walkers, and later were in the charge to retake Lessu. They later participated in the Retake of Geonosis.

Known ARF troopers

 * 91st Reconnaissance Corps
 * Lightning Squadron
 * Razor
 * Stak
 * 7th Sky Corps
 * 212th Attack Battalion
 * Waxer
 * Boil
 * Trapper
 * 501st Legion
 * Boomer

Behind the scenes
The ARF Trooper's helmet is similar to the later Imperial Scout trooper's helmet and Clone swamp trooper's, though features more of a curvaceous design.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes