Special ops clone trooper/Legends



Special ops clone troopers were a variant of clone trooper intended for use on special missions during the Clone Wars. They saw similar purposes as stealth operations clone troopers.

History
Like all clone troopers, special ops troopers were clones of the bounty hunter Jango Fett, and created on the rainy planet Kamino. Special ops troopers were first officially seen when they assisted Jedi General Anakin Skywalker on a prototype stealth ship during the Battle of Christophsis against Admiral Trench. The team in the ship were successful in their mission against Trench. They were later used during the Second Battle of Geonosis under the command of Jedi Master Ki Adi Mundi. Due to their specialized equipment, they were able to detect a Geonosian's wing vibrations inside a cave before entering, giving them warning of the danger ahead. Ki Adi Mundi led his troopers into the cave and were met with a large Geonosian force. Many of the Special ops troopers were lost due the Geonosian's overwhelming numbers and the aerial tactics they were allowed. But the team managed to push forward and left the remaining Geonosians to the Flame thrower clone troopers. They were able to reach the rendezvous point at Obi-Wan's position.

Equipment
Special ops troopers were equipped with large headphones integrated into their helmets, which gave them enhanced hearing and allowed them to pick up vibrations close by while also giving them extra protection for their ears. Their armor usually had a dark color for camouflage.

Notable members

 * CC-1993 "Jet"
 * CT-1284 "Spark"
 * Blackout (clone trooper)

Behind the scenes
The special ops troopers were originally designed to be communication troopers reminiscent of WWII-era communications officers. At one point in the design process, they featured antennas protruding from the top of their headphones.