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[[File:ImpCommando.JPG|thumb|Two [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] [[commando]]s armed with [[Imperial Repeater Rifle|Imperial repeating rifle]]s.]]
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[[File:ImpCommando.JPG|thumb|Two [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] [[Commando/Legends|commandos]] armed with [[Imperial Repeater Rifle|Imperial repeating rifles]].]]
   
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'''Imperial commandos''' were a [[Special forces|choice group]] of soldiers selected from the [[Imperial Officer Corps]].
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'''Imperial commandos''' were a [[Special forces/Legends|choice group]] of soldiers selected from the [[Imperial Officer Corps/Legends|Imperial Officer Corps]].
   
 
==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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These men were only the most dedicated, excelled, and cunning [[Imperial officer|officers]] drafted from the Corps, which was a prestigious group in itself, including the earlier [[Clone commando]]s also known as Republic Commandos. Unlike other officers, the [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] [[commando]]s had a special knack for combat which, combined with their high status, made them the ultra-elite of the Galactic Empire's ground troops. Their appearance was very similar to that of regular [[Imperial Army trooper]]s, and the Imperial commandos were likely a specialized branch of the Army troopers. Imperial commandos also were similar to [[Imperial Army pilot#AT-ST pilot|AT-ST pilot]]s.
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These men were only the most dedicated, excelled, and cunning [[Imperial officer/Legends|officers]] drafted from the Corps, which was a prestigious group in itself, including the earlier [[Clone commando/Legends|Clone commandos]] also known as Republic Commandos. Unlike other officers, the [[Galactic Empire/Legends|Imperial]] [[Commando/Legends|commandos]] had a special knack for combat which, combined with their high status, made them the ultra-elite of the Galactic Empire's ground troops. Their appearance was very similar to that of regular [[Imperial Army trooper]]s, and the Imperial commandos were likely a specialized branch of the Army troopers. Imperial commandos also wore helmets similar to [[Vehicle Command Crewer#AT-ST pilots|AT-ST pilots]].
   
 
==Equipment==
  
==Equipment==
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Most Imperial commandos harbored a strong dislike of melee weapons, believing them to be the arms of their "lessers." Instead, they carried longer-range [[blaster rifle]]s, from the standard [[BlasTech Industries|BlasTech]] [[E-11 blaster rifle]] to the more refined [[Imperial sonic blaster]] and [[Imperial Repeater Rifle|Imperial repeating rifle]]. They also carried emergency flares, ammo, [[concussion grenade]]s, blank coded [[thermal detonator]]s, and a [[comlink]]. They were also known to make use of [[Proton rifle]]s as part of their armaments. Rigorous physical training gave them the ability to move quickly over long distances, deal more damage with their weapons, and pilot various vehicles.
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Most Imperial commandos harbored a strong dislike of melee weapons, believing them to be the arms of their "lessers." Instead, they carried longer-range [[Blaster rifle/Legends|blaster rifles]], from the standard [[BlasTech Industries/Legends|BlasTech]] [[E-11 blaster rifle/Legends|E-11 blaster rifle]] to the more refined [[Imperial sonic blaster]] and [[Imperial Repeater Rifle|Imperial repeating rifle]]. They also carried emergency flares, ammo, [[Concussion grenade/Legends|concussion grenades]], blank coded [[Thermal detonator/Legends|thermal detonators]], and a [[Comlink/Legends|comlink]]. They were also known to make use of [[Proton rifle/Legends|Proton rifles]] as part of their armaments. Rigorous physical training gave them the ability to move quickly over long distances, deal more damage with their weapons, and pilot various vehicles.
   
 
They were considered a special forces unit whose mission would usually involve infiltration and sabotage of enemy positions. As such, they were well known for bringing unrest to an enemy system or for suppressing rebellious actions on Imperial-controlled worlds.
  
They were considered a special forces unit whose mission would usually involve infiltration and sabotage of enemy positions. As such, they were well known for bringing unrest to an enemy system or for suppressing rebellious actions on Imperial-controlled worlds.
   
 
==Uniform and armor==
  
==Uniform and armor==
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[[File:Imperial Army Commando.jpg|thumb|left|120px|An [[Imperial Army]] commando.]]
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[[File:Imperial Army Commando.jpg|thumb|right|120px|An [[Imperial Army/Legends|Imperial Army]] commando.]]
   
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The Imperial commando wore a helmet that was shaped similarly to that of an Imperial Army Engineers. The helmet was open-faced with a chinstrap. Goggles were attached by a strap to the back of the helmet, but these were rarely used when the commando was on foot.
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The Imperial commando wore a helmet that was shaped similarly to that of an Imperial Army Engineers. The helmet was open-faced with a chinstrap. Goggles were attached by a strap to the back of the helmet, but these were rarely used when the commando was on foot.
   
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The commando wore black boots with a gray or black jumpsuit that held pockets. Harnesses around his shoulders and waist were connected to a strap around his groin. He had knee pads beneath his jumpsuit for comfort when kneeling. Even though they usually wore the gray uniform, some like the ones stationed at [[Gall]] wore a green jumpsuit, and a matching helmet.
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The commando wore black boots with a gray or black jumpsuit that held pockets. Harnesses around his shoulders and waist were connected to a strap around his groin. He had knee pads beneath his jumpsuit for comfort when kneeling. Even though they usually wore the gray uniform, some like the ones stationed at [[Gall]] wore a green jumpsuit, and a matching helmet.
   
 
Because the commando's armor was designed to allow unrestricted movement, he was only armored on his upper body and head. He wore a light chest armor plate under his jumpsuit. He also wore limited shoulder armor, with the Imperial emblem on each side of the shoulder part of the jumpsuit, and long black gauntlets.
  
Because the commando's armor was designed to allow unrestricted movement, he was only armored on his upper body and head. He wore a light chest armor plate under his jumpsuit. He also wore limited shoulder armor, with the Imperial emblem on each side of the shoulder part of the jumpsuit, and long black gauntlets.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
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Imperial Commandos first appeared as enemy sprites of ''[[Dark Forces]]''. They are almost identical to the [[Imperial Navy trooper]]s of the [[Original Trilogy]] and were perhaps designed to represent that rank in the game before being retconned in a specific rank.
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Imperial Commandos first appeared as enemy sprites in ''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]''. They are almost identical to the [[Imperial Navy trooper]]s of the [[original trilogy]] and were perhaps designed to represent that rank in the game before being retconned in a specific rank.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Rebellion (video game)|Star Wars: Rebellion]]''
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*[[Star Wars: Rebellion (video game)|''Star Wars: Rebellion'']]
 
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Battlefront II]]''
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*''[[The Word for World is Death]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[The Word for World is Death!]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[The Guardian of Forever]]''
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*''[[The Guardian of Forever!]]''
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*[[Shadows of the Empire (video game)|''Shadows of the Empire'' game]]
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*[[Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (video game)|''Shadows of the Empire'' game]]
 
*''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces]]''
 
*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire audio drama|audio]]
  
*''[[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire audio drama|audio]]
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II]]''
 
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith]]''
  
*''[[Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith]]''
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*''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces: Rebel Agent]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Rebel Agent audio drama|audio]]
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*''[[Dark Forces: Rebel Agent]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Rebel Agent audio drama|audio]]
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*''[[Star Wars: Dark Forces: Jedi Knight]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Jedi Knight audio drama|audio]]
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*''[[Dark Forces: Jedi Knight]]'' / [[Dark Forces: Jedi Knight audio drama|audio]]
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]'' {{Nc}}
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*''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]'' {{Nc}}
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*''[[Light and Dark]]'' {{Vision}}
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*[[Light and Dark (adventure)|''Light and Dark'']] {{Vision}}
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*''[[X-wing: Wraith Squadron]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[X-Wing: Wraith Squadron]]'' {{Mo}}
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*''[[The Last Command]]'' {{Mo}}
   
 
==Sources==
  
==Sources==
 
*''[[Dark Forces Manual: Coded Transmissions]]''
  
*''[[Dark Forces Manual: Coded Transmissions]]''
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*''[[Heroes & Rogues]]''
 
*''[[The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons]]''
  
*''[[The Essential Guide to Planets and Moons]]''
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*''[[Child of Light]]
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*''[[Child of Light]]''
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*''[[Soulsaber (adventure)|Soulsaber]]''
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*[[Soulsaber (adventure)|''Soulsaber'']]
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*''[[The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia]]''
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*<!-- 2014/10/20 -->''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''
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Revision as of 23:06, 17 September 2019

Click here for Wookieepedia's article on the Canon version of this subject.  This article covers the Legends version of this subject. 
This article is about Imperial officer commandos. You may be looking for the novel, storm commandos, Imperial Navy commandos, Sith commandos, Imperial Commando Special Unit, or clone commandos.
File:ImpCommando.JPG

Two Imperial commandos armed with Imperial repeating rifles.

Imperial commandos were a choice group of soldiers selected from the Imperial Officer Corps.

Overview

These men were only the most dedicated, excelled, and cunning officers drafted from the Corps, which was a prestigious group in itself, including the earlier Clone commandos also known as Republic Commandos. Unlike other officers, the Imperial commandos had a special knack for combat which, combined with their high status, made them the ultra-elite of the Galactic Empire's ground troops. Their appearance was very similar to that of regular Imperial Army troopers, and the Imperial commandos were likely a specialized branch of the Army troopers. Imperial commandos also wore helmets similar to AT-ST pilots.

Equipment

Most Imperial commandos harbored a strong dislike of melee weapons, believing them to be the arms of their "lessers." Instead, they carried longer-range blaster rifles, from the standard BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle to the more refined Imperial sonic blaster and Imperial repeating rifle. They also carried emergency flares, ammo, concussion grenades, blank coded thermal detonators, and a comlink. They were also known to make use of Proton rifles as part of their armaments. Rigorous physical training gave them the ability to move quickly over long distances, deal more damage with their weapons, and pilot various vehicles.

They were considered a special forces unit whose mission would usually involve infiltration and sabotage of enemy positions. As such, they were well known for bringing unrest to an enemy system or for suppressing rebellious actions on Imperial-controlled worlds.

Uniform and armor

Imperial Army Commando

An Imperial Army commando.

The Imperial commando wore a helmet that was shaped similarly to that of an Imperial Army Engineers. The helmet was open-faced with a chinstrap. Goggles were attached by a strap to the back of the helmet, but these were rarely used when the commando was on foot.

The commando wore black boots with a gray or black jumpsuit that held pockets. Harnesses around his shoulders and waist were connected to a strap around his groin. He had knee pads beneath his jumpsuit for comfort when kneeling. Even though they usually wore the gray uniform, some like the ones stationed at Gall wore a green jumpsuit, and a matching helmet.

Because the commando's armor was designed to allow unrestricted movement, he was only armored on his upper body and head. He wore a light chest armor plate under his jumpsuit. He also wore limited shoulder armor, with the Imperial emblem on each side of the shoulder part of the jumpsuit, and long black gauntlets.

Behind the scenes

Imperial Commandos first appeared as enemy sprites in Star Wars: Dark Forces. They are almost identical to the Imperial Navy troopers of the original trilogy and were perhaps designed to represent that rank in the game before being retconned in a specific rank.

Appearances

Sources

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