Alliance Special Forces/Legends

The men and women serving the Rebel Alliance and its successor 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. Below is a list of a few of these divisions.

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.

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.

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.

Rangers
The Rebel Rangers or 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. Cold assault rangers were present during the Battle of Hoth.

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

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

Urban Guerrillas
SpecForce Urban Guerrillas were trained for street 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.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Dark Empire
 * New Jedi Order