Star Wars The Black Series George Lucas (In Stormtrooper Disguise) Toy 15-Cm-Scale Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Figure

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The vast majority of Star Wars fans may know the history of why George Lucas chose the name stormtrooper for the Empire's soldiers -- but casual fans and general audiences likely do not. It's quite evident that Lucas based the Empire and its determination for exterminating the Jedi on the Third Reich and Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party. However, he also took inspiration from the German Empire of the first Great War, namely the Empire's loyal soldiers, which he based on the Sturmtruppen. Both firing and non-firing prop models of the E-11 were based on the Mk 4 Sterling submachine gun, with approximately 20 models built for the first Star Wars movie A New Hope. External modifications to the Sterlings to transform them into blaster rifles varied based on the parts available but most were similar in design. This included an American Mk38 azimuth tank scope and a Hengstler industrial counter box affixed to the top and left side of the receiver respectively. The Sterling would continue to serve as the basis for or inspire other blaster rifle designs in the rest of the Star Wars films. [32] The miniature version of Lucas, 77, clad in stormtrooper armor with a removable helmet and plaster is set to become available in 2022. His release is timed to his production company Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary.

Robinson, Joanna (May 4, 2015). "First Official Look at Game of Thrones Star Gwendoline Christie in Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on December 31, 2015 . Retrieved December 22, 2015. Sith Trooper Officers are trained to command squads of Sith Troopers. Their armor is outfitted with advanced sensor technology. Incinerator Troopers are outfitted with flamethrowers and heat-resistant armor. They are distinguished by their red pauldrons and the red markings on their armor. They are likely an improved variant of the flametroopers. An Incinerator trooper is seen in the season one finale of The Mandalorian (2019).The Legion's name is based on a fan organization of the same name; their inclusion in the official continuity was based on the worldwide organization's dedication to Star Wars fandom. [37] Specialists [ edit ] The elite 501st designation is resurrected by Grand Admiral Thrawn, who in the Thrawn trilogy is charged with the defense of the "Empire of the Hand" Imperial Remnant forces. Thrawn's 501st is composed of aliens and humans.

Purge Troopers". StarWars.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021 . Retrieved February 27, 2021. While stormtrooper performers like Michael Leader ( Episode IV), [3] Laurie Goode ( Episode IV), [3] Peter Diamond ( Episode IV-VI), Stephen Bayley ( Episode IV), and Bill Weston ( Episode IV) have generally been uncredited in the film series, [ citation needed] there have been a few exceptions. a b Asher-Perrin, Emmet (March 30, 2016). "Cloned, Recruited, and Kidnapped: Military Evolution in the Star Wars Universe". Tor.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021 . Retrieved March 31, 2016. Dark Troopers have made various appearances in Star Wars Legends material, often with varying designs. They are commonly depicted as dark-armored cybernetically enhanced humans, or in some variations droids, and are used in small numbers by the Empire. Dark Troopers were reintroduced in the current Star Wars canon through the mobile game Star Wars: Commander (2015), and made their live-action debut in the second season of The Mandalorian (2020). Artillery Stormtroopers, also known as mortar stormtroopers, are outfitted with mortars and heavy armor. They are distinguished by their yellow pauldrons and the yellow markings on their armor, similar to the markings of the Incinerator Troopers. A Mortar Stormtrooper is seen in " Chapter 14: The Tragedy" of The Mandalorian.SCUBA troopers, featured in Star Wars Resistance, specialize in underwater operations. They are outfitted with underwater blasters, flippers, and a breathing apparatus. [71] Heavy Troopers are an elite class of stormtroopers that specialize in melee combat. They carry electrostaffs and are outfitted with special combat armor. Heavy Troopers are featured in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and were reintroduced in the current Star Wars canon through Star Wars: Galactic Defense. The Stormtrooper banging his head has become a meme classic,” says Jamie Stangroom filmmaker and Star Wars super fan (though not a super-super fan who has read all the tie-in comics and novels, he points out). His new documentary, The Empire Strikes Door, is presented as the first and last word on the incident.