Imperial heavy weapons specialist



The Imperial heavy weapons specialist, also known as the Imperial shock trooper (not to be confused with the different Imperial shock trooper), was a member of a heavy weapons division of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps.

History
These stormtroopers were given extensive training in anti-vehicle warfare and were among the best heavy weapons soldiers in the Galaxy.

Heavy weapons specialists were known for carrying out surprise assaults (hence "shock" trooper), attacking with massive amounts of firepower. They were armed with MiniMag PTL missile launchers, as well as four mines and two thermal detonators.

They accosted for the destruction of many Rebel vehicles and could kill whole groups of tight-knit enemies with their powerful missiles.

Behind the scenes

 * In the two Star Wars: Battlefront video games, the shock trooper takes the armor of an Imperial stormtrooper squad leader with a bright orange pauldron and large equipment backpack.


 * In Star Wars: Battlefront II, the shock troopers bear snowtrooper armor on Hoth.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II