Every Stormtrooper In Star Wars, Ranked

When They Show Up: Rogue OneRogue One

What They Do: These elite troops were named by Emperor Palpatine himself as a nod to galactic rumors about an undead force at his disposal. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and personal enforcers for the highest level of Imperial officers.These elite troops werenamed by Emperor Palpatine himselfThese soldiers serve as bodyguards and personal enforcers for the highest level of Imperial officers, a nod to galactic rumors about an undead force at his disposal.

When They Show Up: Episode II - Attack of the ClonesEpisode II - Attack of the Clones

What They Do: The original troopers commissioned by Darth Sidious to destabilize the Galactic Republic. Clone troopers prefigure the classic stormtroopers, sporting color and design variations to show classes and divisions.Darth Sidious commissioned the original troopers to destabilize the Galactic Republic. Clone troopers prefigure classic stormtroopers; they sport color and design variations to show classes and divisions.

When They Show Up: Episode IV - A New HopeEpisode IV - A New Hope

What They Do: The original Imperial infantry. This is the most common type of trooper in the original trilogy. They walk the halls of a Death Star or search streets for droids. They show the Empire's influence.The original Imperial infantry makes up the most common trooper type inthe original trilogyThese troopers walk Death Star halls or patrol streets hunting droids. They serve as a clear symbol of the Empire's influence.

When They Show Up: Episode VI - Return of the JediEpisode VI - Return of the Jedi

What They Do: First appearing during a chase through the trees of Endor's moon, scout troopers are experts at reconnaissance and patrolling Imperial strongholds. They wear lighter armor and helmets designed to improve marksmanship.Scout troopers appear during a chase through Endor's moon trees. These troopers specialize in reconnaissance and patrolling Imperial strongholds. They wear lighter armor and helmets that improve marksmanship.

When They Show Up: Rogue One Rogue One

What They Do: Also known as "shoretroopers," these forces train and outfit for action in tropical settings. They guard the beaches and bunkers surrounding the citadel tower on Scarif.Shoretroopers, also known as coastal defenders, train and outfit forces for action in tropical settings. They guard the beaches and bunkers around the citadel tower on Scarif.

When They Show Up: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackEpisode V - The Empire Strikes Back

What They Do: These troopers wear insulated armor and heated helmets connected to a breathing apparatus to handle subzero conditions. They reinforce Darth Vader during the strike on Hoth's Echo Base.These troopers wear insulated armor and heated helmets connected to breathing gear. This helps them handle subzero conditions. They reinforce Darth Vader during the attack on Hoth's Echo Base.

When They Show Up: The MandalorianThe Mandalorian

What They Do: Possibly the link between the Empire's troopers and First Order flametroopers. The incinerator stormtrooper makes an impact with a devastating flamethrower that only a last-second act of the Force stops.The incinerator stormtrooper links the Empire's troopers to First Order flametroopers. This trooper makes an impact onThe MandalorianThis trooper uses a devastating flamethrower, stopping only with a last-second Force act.

When They Show Up: Episode IX - The Rise of SkywalkerEpisode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

What They Do: They do not see much action, but these troopers are the most loyal followers of Emperor Palpatine's mission. They staff the Emperor's Final Order fleet of Star Destroyers, waiting for years while the Sith lord plans his ultimate return.These troopers see little action but remain the most loyal followers of Emperor Palpatine's mission. They staff the Emperor's Final Order fleet of Star Destroyers, waiting for years while the Sith lord plans his return.

When They Show Up: SoloSolo

What They Do: Some of the most intense members of the Imperial forces, range troopers, specialize in assignments requiring extreme methods, like defending a moving transport from Han Solo and Beckett's crew in Solo.Some of the most intense members of the Imperial forces arerange troopersRange troopers specialize in assignments needing extreme methods, like defending a moving transport from Han Solo and Beckett's crew inSolo.

When They Show Up: Episode IV - A New HopeEpisode IV - A New Hope

What They Do: While their look resembles a standard stormtrooper, sandtroopers carry extra supplies to survive desolate settings like Tatooine or Jedha. Their armor has distinct features that regulate their temperatures.Sandtroopers look like standard stormtroopers but have extra gear for desolate settings like Tatooine or Jedha. Their armor regulates their temperatures.

When They Show Up: SoloSolo

What They Do: Patrol troopers serve as the Empire's police division. They supplement or sometimes absorb local forces on occupied planets.Patrol troopers serve asthe Empire's police division, supplementing and sometimes taking over local forces on occupied planets.

When They Show Up: Episode IX - The Rise of SkywalkerEpisode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

What They Do: They are jet-assisted stormtroopers.There have been examples of jet-assisted stormtroopers.Jet-assisted stormtroopers.They appear in the greater SW canon.SW.Their first on-screen appearance occurs in Rise of Skywalker.Rise of Skywalker..

When They Show Up: Episode VII - The Force AwakensEpisode VII - The Force Awakens.

What They Do: The heavies of the First Order's infantry, flametroopers have narrower visors. These visors cut glare from their weapons.The heavies of the First Order's infantry, flametroopers have narrower visors that reduce the glare from their weapons.

When They Show Up: Episode VII - The Force AwakensEpisode VII - The Force Awakens.

What They Do: First Order troopers sport sleeker, streamlined armor and helmets. This shows an evolution from classic stormtrooper design, even though they look similar to the old Imperial version.While they look strikingly similar to the classic Imperial version, First Order troopers sport sleeker, more streamlined armor and helmets that show an evolution of stormtrooper design.

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