Sith Jetpack Troopers, also known as Sith jet troopers, were Sith Eternal troopers specialized in aerial combat. The 105th Battalion was a Sith trooper unit that included Sith jet troopers in its ranks.[5] The troopers drew on the dark and ancient legacy[6] of the Sith Order[3] for power.[6]
History[]
Sith jet trooper armor used integrated jetpacks.
During the Battle of Exegol, Resistance forces attempted to deploy the Fortitude onto the Resurgent-class Star Destroyer Steadfast. The Sith Eternal's ground forces were sent to repel the enemy, accompanied by Sith jet troopers who deployed from Sith Transporters who laid waste to the exposed soldiers. However, the Resistance forces managed to break the Sith lines and eventually destroyed the fleet.[3]
Equipment[]
Making up part of the ranks of the Sith Eternal army, Sith jet troopers wore the same specialized stormtrooper armor design worn by the First Order's jet troopers, albeit colored red instead of white. Their armor featured an integrated NJP-900 integrated jetpack, which allowed for a high degree of mobility, making them a dangerous enemy. Additionally, they wielded F-11ABA heavy blaster cannons that were capable of laying waste to enemy forces.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
Sith Jetpack Troopers first appeared in the 2019 young readers book First Order Villains.[7]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (and audiobook)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: A Junior Novel (and audiobook)
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: First Order Villains (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Book and Magnetic Playset
Star Wars: The Vintage Collection (Pack: Sith Jet Trooper) (backup link)- Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Sith Jetpack Trooper - 2020 Base Series) (First identified as Sith Jetpack Trooper)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | "Voices" TV Spot on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – The Official Collector's Edition
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Galactic Guide
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- LEGO Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker (Set: 75266 Sith Troopers Battle Pack)
- The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- "Imperial Troops" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Sixth Scale Figures (Pack: Sith Jet Trooper) (backup link)
- Every Type of Trooper in Star Wars | Star Wars By the Numbers on the official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "The Final Order and the Battle of Exegol" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Bust Collection 74
- "TIE Fighters" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith (Picture only)
- Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition
- Sith jet troopers in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary dates the events of Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker to one year after the events of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. As Star Wars: Galactic Atlas dates the events of The Force Awakens to 34 ABY, the events of The Rise of Skywalker must occur in 35 ABY.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker
- ↑ Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia, Updated and Expanded Edition
- ↑
Updated - The Sith Trooper from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Marches to Shelves on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1
Star Wars: Card Trader (Card: Sith Jetpack Trooper - 2020 Base Series)
- ↑ Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: First Order Villains
External links[]
- PHOTOS: New Sith Trooper Merchandise Marches Into Disneyland Resort on WDW News Today (archived from the original on September 7, 2019)