Alliance Special Forces/Legends

The men and women serving the Rebel Alliance and its succesor governments the New Republic and Galactic Federation of Free Alliances were dedicated to fighting for the freedom of the galaxy. They were either from subjugated worlds or were Imperials disillusioned by the government's tyranny. Rebel forces were more individualistic and ragtag in contrast to the Imperial military. The Special Forces or SpecForces were the ground forces of the Rebel Alliance. They were small in number, about 10 divisions. The SpecForces were organized in formal units much like their imperial counterparts: divisions, regiments, companies, platoons and squads. However, they rarely operated in units because of the lack of resources. They were instead organised into task forces, consisting of the appropriate number of soldiers required for a certain mission.

Heavy Weapons Specialists
SpecForces Heavy Weapons Specialists provided protection against enemy air and ground units and reinforce friendly forces. They are trained in starship gunnery. Though they are well trained their casaulty rates are high.

Infiltrators
SpecForce Infiltrators were among the most effective SpecForce divisions. They were chosen for their hatred of the Empire. They operated as secret agents and spies. They were also trained to slip through enemy lines and sow seeds of rebellion in Imperial worlds. Below is a list of a few of these divisions.

Marines
SpecForce Marines were trained for combat onboard ships, zero-g combat, space survival and space-suit opertaion. They were armed with blaster pistols, rifles, grenades and sometimes viroblades. They first appeared in A New Hope where they battled Stormtroopers boarding the Tantive VII.

Pathfinders
SpecForce Pathfinders made drops into enemy territory, establishing beachheads, and holding this territory until Aliance reinforcements arrived. They were trained for survival, alien species recognition, and repulsorcraft operation. They rely on surprise to overwhelm enemy forces.

Sea Commandos
SpecForce Sea Commandos are trained and equipped for aquatic combat and survival underwater. They participated during the Battle of Mon Calamati against the reborn Palapatine's forces.

Technicians
SpecForce technicians are trained to operate and repair equipment utilised by the Rebel Alliance. They usually work in units they were assigned to.

Urban Guerillas
SpecForce Urban Guerillas were trained for streets combat and were skilled in turning the tough urban fighting environment to suit them. They were also trained in making do with whatever equipment they had and were experts in hand-to-hand combat, street fighting, demolitions and light weaponry.

Wilderness Fighters
SpecForce Wilderness Fighters were trained to used their terrain for the best tactical advantage in fighting. They were more mobile then their urban counterparts and were equpped often with repulsorlift vehicles. Some brigades are trained for specific combat: arctic, aquatic ,forest, mountain, etc.

Pilots
SpecForce Pilots were trained to pilot vehicles to provide back-up and support for their comrades.