Aquatic assault stormtrooper



Aquatic assault stormtroopers (also known as seatroopers or aquatic troopers) were a special branch of the Imperial stormtroopers. They were used by the Galactic Empire to maintain a presence on the many aquatic worlds under its rule. Many of the machines used by the Empire were modified for aquatic use, including TIE fighter boats, wavewalkers, and AT-AT swimmers.

The aquatic trooper's armor was based on the light design of the scout trooper. It covers a two-piece environmental body glove that gives protection from uncomfortable temperature extremes or toxic water environments. Their armour is more flexible than standard stormtrooper designs, preserving and even increasing a trooper's aquatic dexterity. They are equipped with a back-mounted propulsion unit and a pair of propulsion boots with snap-down flippers. The aquatic trooper's regular weapon is a blaster rifle/speargun hybrid. The standard seatrooper utility belt includes high-tension wire, grappling hooks, spare blaster packs, ion flares, concentrated rations, spare comlink, medpacs, rebreather filters, and a compressed air inflatable bubble tent.

Appearances

 * Battle for the Golden Sun