Death Star trooper

Death Star troopers were the elite troopers chosen by Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin for placement on the first Death Star. They were originally distinguished by their swooping black helmets and were chosen from the Imperial Navy troopers. Eventually, their uniform spread to other Navy trooper units, as well.

These soldiers were often found in support roles, like guarding detention blocks, controlling the shields, and manning the superlaser on the Death Stars.

These soldier lacked a standard sidearm, with a good number of them being unarmed. The Death Star troopers guarding Detention Block AA-23 when Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Chewbacca rescued Princess Leia in 0 BBY carried E-11 blaster rifles and DH-17 blaster pistols.

Devin Cant and Corporal Prescott were Death Star troopers.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope