Republic trooper

Republic troopers were special forces of the Galactic Republic created to deal with threats from the Sith Empire following the Great Galactic War.

History
Following the Treaty of Coruscant in 3,653 BBY, an uneasy truce was formed between the defeated Galactic Republic and the ascendant Sith Empire. In anticipation of future conflict in the event the truce collapsed, the Republic military began developing elite Republic Special Forces units to counteract the military might of the Sith. Members of these elite strike teams were selected based on their martial prowess, discipline and high morale.

In past millennia, the Jedi Order had participated in the defense of the Republic alongside regular military units. Over the generations, the Republic military had cooperated in military operations and strategy with Jedi. However, following the upsurge of anti-Jedi sentiment following the Sacking of Coruscant, the Jedi had withdrawn to Tython, leading to decreased Jedi presence within the Republic. Such developments led to the increased deployment of regular Republic forces in defending the remaining Republic territories.

They saw extensive service during the Cold War and were often deployed in small units to the most dangerous battle zones. When operating solo or in groups, however, the trooper could still be a terrifying opponent to the enemies of the Republic. Such was their reputation that they generated fear even among Sith combatants.

Equipment


Envisaged by Republic military planners as the most advanced force in the Galaxy, Republic troopers were trained and equipped to face a wide variety of foes, environments and situations. Since the Great War, Republic engineers had developed heavier and more powerful blaster rifles. This trend inspired a galaxy-wide shift towards the use of more versatile arms. Since it took a great deal of strength and skill to operate these weapons, they were rarely used outside the military. Due to extensive action in the Great War and the subsequent Cold War, the Republic military was constantly pushed to design more powerful capable blaster rifles every year.

Their defensive armor was specially designed to provide maximum protection and flexibility for a wide range of environments. It was also capable of withstanding anything from laser fire to bomb blast. The design of their armor appears to have serve the basis of the armor donned by the clone troopers millennia later during the last years of Republic.

Appearances

 * Hope
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic, Threat of Peace
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic