Imperial Ground Troops

Imperial Army Trooper
Armour:	Helmet and Field Armour
Main Weapon(s):	Blaster Rifle
Other Weapon(s):	Grenades
Special Equipment:	None
Imperial Army Troopers are the most common and visible symbol of the Empire on most planets. They are the standard infantry trooper of the Imperial Army and thus they compose a vast sum of the Empire's planet-bound forces. Army Troopers wear uniforms similar to that of Imperial Navy Troopers, except that their uniform is grey-coloured and they are equipped with partial armour for their protection. These troopers are confident, arrogant and eager for combat.

Stormtrooper
Armour:	18 Piece Impervium Anti-Blaster Cocoon Armour Shell worn over a black two piece Climate-Controlled Body Glove
Main Weapon(s):	BlasTech E-11 Blaster Rifle
Other Weapon(s):	BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle, BlasTech DLT-20A Laser Rifle, BlasTech T-21 Light Repeating Blaster
Special Equipment:	Wrist Comlink, external helmet light, a tiny Battle Holocam built into the helmet
Stormtroopers are first strike units that are sent into critical combat situations in support of both the Imperial Navy and Imperial Army. Stormtroopers were originally introduced as the new elite of the military by Emperor Palpatine during the early years of the New Order. They are highly disciplined and completely loyal to the Emperor. Stormtroopers will carry out their orders without hesitation and without concern of their own lives. Maintaining their own command structure and support facilities, Stormtroopers are independent of Imperial Army and Navy chains of command. If a situation warrants it and if the Stormtrooper Company Commander authorizes it, regular officers can be given command of Stormtrooper squads or platoons. As assault troops operating in conjunction with armoured units, they are second to none. Stormtroopers are often employed to secure landing zones to allow the unopposed drop of Imperial Army units and to clear away the enemy's first lines of defence. From which the Stormtroopers are withdrawn, and the Imperial Army is then employed to terminate the remaining resistance and subjugate the world (except in cases where prolonged conflict threatens to disrupt the Empire's industrial capacity or weaken is strategic position). Large numbers of Stormtroopers are deployed to rapidly crush opposition if quick victory is essential to the operation's goals. Stormtroopers are trained to operate equally well both in space and ground missions, and as a result they are far more flexible than regular Imperial Army troops. They are able to carry out any of their assigned tasks quickly and effectively thanks to their training in a variety of roles. These troopers are employed to stiffen regular Imperial Army units on worlds where the Empire has established vital military bases or research centres. Locations vital to the Imperial war machine such as industrial plants and mining facilities, which have been identified as likely targets for a Rebel or pirate attack have Stormtroopers deployed assigned to protect those assets. Imperial Stormtroopers carry their full set of equipment at all times to maintain combat readiness and familiarity with the feel of their gear. Every component of the Stormtrooper's armour and equipment is manufactured to the highest standards in the Galactic Empire. The armour allows the trooper to operate in almost any environment, lasts indefinitely and may still be found half-buried at decades old battle sites. In non-combat situations, Stormtrooper Officers wear a black tunic and cap. Their insignia-officer's disc, rank plaque and rank code cylinders conform to standards of the Imperial Navy. All Stormtrooper Officers are proven soldiers and in combat they wear armour like any other trooper. Stormtroopers are known for their marksmenship and some are capable of hitting a scurrier's horn at 200 metres. Stormtroopers are also employed as security troops or as honour guards for Imperial dignitaries and influential persons, and ranking officials such as Imperial ambassadors, Grand Moffs, Moffs, Governor Generals or Admirals. Garrisons of Stormtroopers are stationed on planets throughout the Empire to quell any uprisings and to enforce the Emperor's will. There are many different classes of stormtroopers. Scout, Sand, Snow and space. All are fitted with the required materials to fulfill their specific job functions and environmental conditions.

Imperial Commando
Armour:	Classified
Main Weapon(s):	Any and all depending on mission
Other Weapon(s):	Any and all depending on mission
Special Equipment:	Classified
Commandos are black armored elite special forces whose missions usually entail the infiltration and sabotage of enemy troops and equipment. Their armour, which is a classified military secret bears no insignia or other unit designations, since Storm Commandos prefer to operation in darkness. They are an elite and highly trained unit of Scout Troopers. They are the Emperor's answer to guerilla tactics. Their covert operations also include the extraction of captured Imperials and Rebel criminals, infiltration of Rebel bases, anti-Rebel operations, Base Delta Zero operations against "hard targets" and siege-breaking. Storm Commandos can be used for support purposes or to suppress insurrection on Imperial controlled planets. Imperial Commandos are ready to complete any mission passed on to them. Further information is classified....