Advanced Recon Force trooper/Legends

Advanced Recon Force troopers, or ARF Troopers, were specialized clone troopers who carried out short-range reconnaissance for Jedi Generals and clone commanders.

Overview


Although stealthy and well-trained, recon troopers' duties differed from that of clone commandos or Advanced Recon Commandos as their focus was on gathering information about the enemy rather than carrying out surprise attacks.

Before the introduction of the AT-RT drivers, ARF Troopers would often be pressed into service in that capacity.

Equipment
ARF troopers had DC-15A blaster rifles and DC-15S blasters. They also used AT-RTs and also carried Thermal detonators.

History


ARF troopers were valuable assets to the Grand Army of the Republic because they were able to carry out reconnaissance and deliver accurate, eye-witness reports of enemy activities, without allerting them to their presence. A pair of ARF troopers were deployed on the planet Teth before Anakin Skywalker and his apprentice Ahsoka Tano arrived to rescue Rotta, Jabba the Hutt's son. ARF Troopers were also used in the Battle of Ryloth, under the command of Jedi General Mace Windu, to scout out the Twi'lek freedom fighters and infiltrate the capital city of Lessu. They were also used in a more aggressive capacity, driving AT-RTs to attack AATs that were firing at the AT-TE walkers and in the charge to retake Lessu.

Known ARF troopers

 * Lightning Squadron
 * Razor
 * Stak

Behind the scenes
The camouflage pattern seen on the recon troopers who were stationed on the planet Teth greatly resembles the modern-day patten used on the United States Army's combat uniform.

The ARF Trooper's helmet is similar to the Scout troopers helmet.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars