Defiler

"Need something done?"

- Anonymous Defiler

Defilers were elite military soldiers under the command of the Zann Consortium.

History
Though the Zann Consortium possessed a surprisingly well-equipped and organized military force, they generally preferred to use guerrilla warfare tactics or criminal activities to gain influence. The Defiler's main purpose was to spread Tyber Zann's "corruption" throughout the Galaxy. They were also brainwashed to only serve the Consortium. They were essentially the criminal equivalent of the Infiltrators employed by the Rebel Alliance.

Defilers were made up of many different alien species, trained and conditioned to serve Tyber Zann above all others and concealed under a uniform set of red armor. During the Galactic Civil War, Defilers were sent to numerous planets to achieve Zann's goals, often working alongside such infamous individuals as IG-88, Bossk, and Silri. The Defilers served as Zann's most public representatives, as they committed acts of sabotage, kidnapping, bribery, and other illegal activities. They were capable of setting up illegal casinos as part of racketerring operations. When necessary, they also participated in Zann's more overt military actions.

Defilers were usually armed with a precise blaster rifle and thermal detonators, and preferred long-range combat. They worked well with the Droideka Mark II in destroying heavier vehicles, and could use their thermal detonators to kill entire squads of infantry. In close combat, they tended to suffer against species such as Wookiees, whose brute strength allowed them to rip off a Defiler's arms.

Appearances



 * Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption