Sith trooper (Sith Empire)

Sith troopers were the foot soldiers of Revan and Malak's Sith army around 4,000 BBY.

The Sith troopers of Darth Revan's returning armada were traitorous Republic forces, who would later be joined by idealistic volunteers from conquered worlds. The weak would be siphoned out through the merciless Sith training schemes, resulting in an efficient and powerful fighting force. The fear present in each trooper not only spurred them on in battle, but also prevented them from turning traitor for a second time.

The armour of the Sith trooper, while bearing the same level of functionality as the Republic forces of the same time period, was designed specifically to induce fear in the opponent. The armour casing was emphasised, whilst the trooper was completely obscured from view by a one-way visor, creating the impression of a faceless enemy. A similar effect would be recreated thousands of years later in the Stormtroopers, again in the service of the Sith.

Appearances

 * Knights of the Old Republic
 * Knights of the Old Republic II: the Sith Lords