Dark Trooper

The Imperial Dark Troopers of the fictional Star Wars Saga are an elite branch of the Imperial Stormtroopers. Equipped with advanced armor and training, they are most effectively used in circumstances where versatility is essential. They operate in small numbers, or designated attack squadrons, and are often outfitted with a standard imperial rocket propulsion mount, or Jetpack, for increased flexibility and tactical advantage.

Squadrons of the Dark Troopers have also been characteristically deployed along side the standard Imperial Troopers and the imperial army in battles to add their distinctive advantage. They use their advanced training techniques and Jetpacks to go behind enemy lines or outflank enemy positions, contributing to the overall effectiveness of battle manoeuvers by creating havoc for their foes. They are equipped with the standard E-11 rifle or a variation of such with a wider blast range creating a shotgun like effect. They are also issued additional fragmentation/thermal detonation and concussion grenades. They sport increased armor in the boots to ease landing, as well as additional vertical rods and plate layering armor on the back to prevent damage erosion from the jet propulsion, and back injury from the pull of the jet and intense landings.

Alternately, in the computer game Dark Forces, Dark Troopers are introduced as an Imperial shock-troop droid, utilizing a special cannon designed just for them. They are constructed of a very strong alloy known as 'phrik' metal, and are encountered in various stages of construction throughout the game.

Jetpacks aside, the most distinguishing feature of the Dark Trooper is it's dark grey armor, in stark contrast to the standard Imperial Stormtrooper's pristine white.