Novatrooper

Novatroopers were stormtrooper honor guards, who wore distinctive black and gold reinforced stormtrooper armor.

Description
As stormtrooper honor guards, Novatroopers were assigned to either historically significant locations such as the Sith burial grounds, or to guard captured enemy starships. Also used as commandos in special missions, such as infiltrating enemy bases, Novatroopers were trained better than most stormtroopers, though their equipment was the same. In addition, being honor guards, they also preside over various official Imperial ceremonies, including the semi-annual awarding of the Medal of Valor and the Emperor's public address to the citizens of Coruscant at the beginning of Fete Week, although they are rarely encountered outside off these events.