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Stormtroopers are the highly trained, elite shocktroops of the Class Features
Empire. While only a small number have the independent will
and destiny to be Soldiers, the Thug class fails to capture the Starting feats
high motivation and deadly skill of these unstoppable, merciless Stormtrooper Immunities SQ (bribes, blackmail attempts,
warriors for the Empire. While widely despised in later years for seduction attempts)
their policies and practices, historians and military leaders alike Infamy (only while in armor)
have had favorable analyses for the fighting capability of the Weapon Group Proficiency (heavy weapons)
Imperial stormtrooper.
Bonus feat
Requirements At 2nd level, and every even-numbered level thereafter,
To qualify, the character must fulfill the following criteria: stormtroopers receive a bonus feat from the following list:
Feats: Weapon Group Proficiency (blaster pistol, blaster rifle, Armor Familiarity, Dodge, Great Fortitude, Point Blank Shot,
and simple weapons), Armor proficiency (light and medium). Precise Shot, Toughness, and Weapon Focus.
Special: Must be Human and Thug (1st level only) and trained
at a campaign-specific stormtrooper reeducation institute (or Run (limited)
clonetrooper if campaign-appropriate). Cannot be any higher At 7th level, The Stormtrooper's Speed is 10 meters when
than 1st level. wearing his armor due to long experience in wearing it in the
field and in battle.
Game Rule Information
Vitality: the Stormtrooper receives no vitality. Increased Cooperation
Due to their training, internal comlinks, and rigid adherence
Class Skills to command, stormtroopers can increase the number of
The Stormtrooper's class skills are: coordinating attackers from 6 to 7 for a maximum bonus of +6
Command (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Int), Pilot to one attack roll.
(Dex), Profession (Wis).
Skill points at each level: 2 + INT modifier (includes Human Note: Stormtrooper armor is medium armor, not powered, for
bonus) the entries below.

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Def Rep

1 +1 +1 +0 +0 Starting feats +1 +0
2 +2 +1 +1 +0 Bonus feat +1 +0
3 +3 +2 +1 +0 Increased Cooperation +2 +0
4 +4 +2 +1 +1 Bonus feat +2 +0
5 +5 +3 +2 +1 +3 +0
6 +6 +3 +2 +1 Bonus feat +3 +0
7 +7 +4 +2 +2 Run (limited) +4 +1
8 +8 +4 +3 +2 Bonus feat +4 +1
9 +9 +5 +3 +2 +5 +1
10 +10 +5 +3 +3 Bonus feat +5 +2

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STORMTROOPERS

Note: The stats below account for the stormtrooper's armor The stormtrooper below is an example of the typical trooper on
and feats that would affect performance at all times. garrison at Endor or grouped together by a Grand Admiral for
specific operation not quite requiring the expertise of a Storm
The typical stormtrooper is a dangerous foe and not to be Commando platoon.
underestimated. Although lacking the flexibility to perform most
duties, the stormtrooper fresh out of drop camp excels at carrying Elite Stormtrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 10; Init
out a frontal assault. While stormtrooper casualties may be high, +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 16 (+5 class, +1 Dex); Spd 10m; VP/WP -
stormtroopers' opponents usually value their lives more than /18; Atk +12/+7 melee (1d3+1, unarmed) or +12/+7 or
victory and break in the face of the stormtroopers' sustained +8/+8/+3/-2 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun, blaster rifle); SQ
attack. DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased Cooperation, Run (limited);
SV Fort +9/+11(against hostile environments); Ref +3, Will +3;
Stormtrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 3; Init +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 4; Rep +5*; STR 12, DEX 12, CON 12, INT
Defense 13 (+3 class); Spd 8m; VP/WP -/15; Atk +5 melee 10, WIS 10, CHA 10; Challenge Code D.
(1d3+1, unarmed) or +5 or +1/+1 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2
stun, blaster rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased frag, 1 stun), utility belt.
Cooperation; SV Fort +5/+7(against hostile environments); Ref Skills: Climb +2, Command +6, Diplomacy -5, Gather
+1, Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep +3*; STR 12, DEX 11, Information +5, Hide -2, Intimidate +6/+11*, Jump +2,
CON 12, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10; Challenge Code B. Knowledge (military) +8, Listen +2, Move Silently -2,
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2 Profession (stormtrooper) +8, Spot +2.
frag, 1 stun), utility belt. Feats: Armor Familiarity, Armor Proficiency (light, medium),
Skills: Climb +1, Command +2, Diplomacy -4, Gather Dodge, Great Fortitude, Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Toughness
Information +4, Hide -2, Intimidate +4/+7*, Jump +1, (X2), Weapon Focus (blaster rifle, grenade), Weapon Group
Knowledge (military) +4, Listen +2, Move Silently -2, Proficiencies (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons,
Profession (stormtrooper) +4, Spot +2. simple weapons).
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Infamy, Toughness,
Weapon Focus (blaster rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies
(blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).

The stormtrooper below is a survivor of several deployments

and light-fights. Darth Vader had a squad of these stormtroopers
on Bespin to cut off any escape attempt by Han Solo during his
arrest.

Veteran Stormtrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 7;

Init +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 16 (+5 class, +1 Dex); Spd 10m;
VP/WP -/15; Atk +9/+4 melee (1d3+1, unarmed) or +9/+4 or
+5/+5/+0 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun, blaster rifle); SQ DR
5 armor, Immunities, Increased Cooperation, Run (limited); SV
Fort +9/+11(against hostile environments); Ref +3, Will +2; SZ
M; FP 0; DSP 3; Rep +4*;
STR 12, DEX 12, CON 12, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10; Challenge
Code C.
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2
frag, 1 stun), utility belt.
Skills: Climb +1, Command +4, Diplomacy -4, Gather
Information +4, Hide -2, Intimidate +5/+9*, Jump +1,
Knowledge (military) +6, Listen +2, Move Silently -2,
Profession (stormtrooper) +5, Spot +2.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Great Fortitude,
Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Toughness, Weapon Focus (blaster
rifle, grenade), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols,
blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).

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SNOWTROOPERS
Snowtrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 5; Init +0;
Defense 14 (+4 class); Spd 8m; VP/WP -/15; Atk +7/+2 melee
(1d3+1, unarmed) or +7/+2 or +3/+3/-2 ranged (3d8/19-20 or
Cold Assault Stormtroopers, or snowtroopers, are able to operate DC 18 stun, blaster rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased
in extremely low temperatures (-100 degrees Imperial).
Cooperation; SV Fort +6/+8(against hostile
Depending on the size of a particular stormtrooper unit,
environments)/+12(cold temperatures); Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M;
snowtroopers may pull double duty as a sandtrooper and simply
FP 0; DSP 2; Rep +3*; STR 12, DEX 11, CON 12, INT 10, WIS
change armor as needed or be part of a dedicated Cold Assault
10, CHA 10; Challenge Code C.
Stormtrooper Legion. Like sandtroopers, snowtroopers are culled
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor with terrain grip boots and
from the ranks of experienced stormtroopers and given
detachable snowshoes, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2 frag, 1 stun),
additional training to facilitate operations in extreme
utility belt.
environments.
Skills: Climb +1, Command +4, Diplomacy -3, Gather
Information +3, Hide -2, Intimidate +6/+9*, Jump +1,
Knowledge (military) +4, Listen +2, Move Silently -2,
Profession (stormtrooper) +4, Spot +2, Survival +3.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Infamy, Point Blank
Shot, Skill Emphasis (Survival), Toughness, Weapon Focus
(blaster rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols,
blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).

IMPERIAL
SANDTROOPERS

Sandtrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 5; Init +0;

Defense 14 (+4 class); Spd 8m; VP/WP -/15; Atk +7/+2 melee
(1d3+1, unarmed) or +7/+2 or +3/+3/-2 ranged (3d8/19-20 or
DC 18 stun, blaster rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased
Cooperation; SV Fort +6/+8(against hostile
environments)/+12(hot temperatures); Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M;
FP 0; DSP 2; Rep +3*; STR 12, DEX 11, CON 12, INT 10, WIS
10, CHA 10; Challenge Code C.
Equipment: Sandtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2 frag,
1 stun), utility belt.
The designation "sandtrooper", and even the official title "Desert Skills: Climb +1, Command +4, Diplomacy -3, Gather
Assault Stormtrooper", is actually a slight misnomer as the Information +3, Hide -2, Intimidate +6/+9*, Jump +1,
sandtrooper is used in any environment that is hot, including Knowledge (military) +4, Listen +2, Move Silently -2,
overly humid or tropical planets. A typical sandtrooper is more Profession (stormtrooper) +4, Spot +2, Survival +3.
experienced than a line stormtrooper as he has been specifically Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Infamy, Point Blank
singled out after some field experience. Additional training to Shot, Skill Emphasis (Survival), Toughness, Weapon Focus
endure extreme temperature conditions coupled with a specially (blaster rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols,
modified body glove allow the sandtrooper to operate in blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).
extremely hot environments.

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SCOUTTROOPERS
Scouttrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 3; Init +1;
Defense 14 (+3 class, +1 Dex); Spd 8m; VP/WP -/11; Atk +5
melee (1d3+1, unarmed) or +5 or +1/+1 ranged (3d6/20 or DC
While stormtrooper units have always carried the distinction of 15 stun, blaster pistol); SQ DR 3 armor, Immunities, Increased
keeping themselves free of logistical and support units, even
Cooperation; SV Fort +4/+6(against hostile environments); Ref
legions need a branch dedicated to reconnaissance and patrol.
+2, Will +0; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep +3*; STR 12, DEX 12,
Scouttroopers typically ride speeder bikes to fulfill their mission
CON 11, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10; Challenge Code B.
objectives.
Equipment: Scouttrooper armor (see below), blaster pistol, 3
grenades (2 frag, 1 stun), utility belt.
Skills: Climb +1, Diplomacy -3, Gather Information +3,
Intimidate +4/+7*, Hide -1, Jump +1, Knowledge (military) +4,
Listen +2, Move Silently -1, Pilot +7, Profession (stormtrooper)
+2, Spot +5.
Feats: Armor Familarity, Armor Proficiency (light and medium),
Infamy, Skill Emphasis (Spot), Weapon Group Proficiencies
(blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).

Scouttrooper Armor

Armor Type: Medium armor Proficiency: Medium

Cost: 6,000 DR: 3
Maximum Dex Bonus: +2 Armor Check Penalty: -2
Scouttrooper on Aratech 74-Z speeder bike
Speed: 8m Weight: 6kg
Availability: Restricted Era: Rebellion primarily
Speed: 150 meters; Defense: 12* (-1 Size, +3 armor); Initiative:
Scouttrooper armor has built-in macrobinoculars (-1 to Spot
+0 (-1 Size, +1 crew); Maneuver: +6 (-1 Size, +7 crew); Hull
check every 10 meters) with thermal (IR) and starlight (UV)
points: 22 (DR 5); Max Velocity: 360km/h (6 sq./action).
vision equivalent to Low-light vision and Darkvision.
Terrain-guidance Sensor Array adds +2 to Pilot checks.
Weapon: Laser cannon; Fire Arc: Front; Attack bonus: +8
Scouttrooper armor also protects against hostile environments
or +4/+4[multifire] (-1 Size, +5 crew, +4 fire control);
and adds +2 to Spot and Listen checks as per stormtrooper
Damage: 4d8; Range Increment: 20 m
armor.
* Provides no cover to pilot or passenger.

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SPACETROOPERS

Spacetrooper in armor (Personal scale/vehicle scale)

join the empire
Type: Powered heavy armor
Size: Large (-1)/Fine (+8) Defense: 11/19 (includes +3 armor)
Initiative: -1/+7 Speed: 30m/1 (Docking)
Maneuver: +5/+13 DR: 15

Weapon: Grenade Launcher; Damage: per grenade; Attack

Bonus: +6; Range increment: 50 meters. Carries 10
fragmentation, stun, agent T-238, Fex M-3, or smoke grenades
depending on the spacetrooper's mission parameters.
Weapon: Blaster Cannon; Damage: 4d8; Critical: 19-20;
Attack Bonus: +8 or +2/+2/+2/-3 (+2 fire-control); Range
increment: 40 meters.
Weapon: Boarding Torch; Damage: 2d8, attacks DR/Hardness
first; Critical: 20; Attack Bonus: +7; Range increment: n/a.
Weapon: Mini-proton torpedo launcher (4 torpedoes); Fire Arc:
Front; Damage: 10d6+6; Critical: 20; Attack Bonus:
blow shit up +7/+15; Range Modifiers: PB +0, S -2, M/L n/a; Range
Increment: 50 meters.

Zero-G Assault Stormtroopers are used to conduct hostile Miscellaneous: Spacetrooper armor comes equipped with
boarding actions during space battles. Despite their heavy armor activated magnetic attachments on feet and hands to allow
and firepower, Spacetroopers often take enormous casualties and gripping to the surface of a starship. The "Break DC" for the
are only used in extreme situations. attachment that needs to be exceeded by a Pilot (counts as a
Stunt), Move Object, or STR check is 30. +2 is added to the DC
for each attachment point after the first.
Spacetrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 6; Init +0;
Defense 14 (+4 class); Spd 30m/4m (walking); VP/WP -/15; SQ Note: The grenade launcher, blaster cannon, and boarding torch
DR 15 armor, Immunities, Increased Cooperation; SV Fort are personal-scale weapons with the exception that the boarding
+6/+12(against hostile environments); Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M; torch can reduce the DR or Hardness of any scale vehicle or
FP 0; DSP 1; Rep +3*; STR 12, DEX 11, CON 12, INT 10, WIS starship, but only in a localized area. The mini-proton torpedo
10, CHA 10; Challenge Code F. launcher is primarily a weapon used for space combat, but both
Equipment: Spacetrooper armor (see below). attack modifiers are given along with a range increment if used
Skills: Command +2, Intimidate +5/+8*, Knowledge in personal combat. The torpedo explodes with a blast radius of
(military) +4, Listen +2, Pilot +6, Profession (stormtrooper) 15 meters and requires a DC 25 Reflex saving throw to take ½
+4, Spot +2. damage. The torpedoes are a direct-fire weapon and do not have
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium, powered, heavy), to, nor are they capable of "locking-on". The mini-proton
Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Toughness, Weapon Focus (blaster torpedo launcher can affect both character scale and starship
rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, blaster scale targets. As personal armor, Spacetrooper armor has a Max
rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons), Zero-G Operations. Dex bonus of -1.

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SEATROOPERS

Aquatic Assault Troopers are tasked with enforcing the Seatrooper Armor
Emperor's will on the multitude of planets that have vast oceans
and even underwater civilizations. Their specially modified Armor Type: Medium armor
blaster rifle is carried in the event they perform amphibious Cost: 6,000
operations that allow it to be used. Maximum Dex Bonus: +2
Speed: 8m
Availability: Restricted
Seatrooper Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper 5; Init +0; Proficiency: Medium
Defense 14 (+4 class); Spd 8m; VP/WP -/15; Atk +7/+2 melee DR: 3
(1d3+1, unarmed) or +7/+2 or +3/+3/-2 (3d8/19-20 or DC 15 Armor Check Penalty: -2
stun, blaster rifle or +7 (2d6/20, speargun); SQ DR 5 armor, Weight: 6kg
Immunities, Increased Cooperation; SV Fort +6/+8(against Era: Rebellion primarily
hostile environments); Ref +2, Will +1; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 1; Rep Seatrooper armor is SCUBA-capable with an emergency
+3*; STR 12, DEX 11, CON 12, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 10; rebreather (see Aquata Breather, pg. 140 RCRB); +4 to Swim
Challenge Code C. checks and +1m to Speed when Swimming (3m for move action,
Equipment: Seatrooper armor with detachable fins, blaster 5m for full-round action).
rifle/speargun with 50 bolts, utility belt.
Skills: Climb +0, Command +2, Diplomacy -3, Gather
Information +3, Hide -2, Intimidate +4/+7*, Jump +0,
Knowledge (military) +5, Listen +2, Move Silently -2,
Profession (stormtrooper) +5, Spot +2, Swim +6.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Infamy, Point Blank
Shot, Skill Emphasis (Swim), Toughness, Weapon Focus (blaster
rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, blaster rifles,
heavy weapons, simple weapons).

Blaster speargun

Weapon type: Blaster/speargun

Proficiency Group: Blaster rifle
Damage: 3d8/2d6
Range Increment: 30m/6m
Fort DC: 15
Multifire/Autofire: M/one-shot
Hardness: 4
WP: 8
Availability: Restricted
Cost: 1,000
Critical: 19-20/20
Weight: 5kg
Type: Energy/Piercing
Size: Large
Break DC: 18
Era: Rebellion
Special: The blaster rifle does not function underwater, so the
Seatrooper must reload the speargun for each shot.

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GUARDSMAN Class Features

Starting feats
The Royal Guardsman receives the following starting feats:
These dangerous men were bodyguards for the Emperor himself. Echani
When not acting in that capacity, Emperor Palpatine sent them Exotic Weapon Proficiency (force pike).
on specific missions to enforce his will or protect his assets. Additionally, the Royal Guardsman is considered to have
Two-Weapon Fighting and Ambidexterity when using a force
pike or unarmed.
Requirements
To qualify, the character must fulfill the following criteria: Precise Shot
Base Attack Bonus: +4 At 2nd level, The Royal Guardsman receives the Precise Shot
Skills: Intimidate 8 ranks, Spot 4 ranks, Sense Motive 4 feat.
ranks, and Treat Injury 4 ranks.
Feats: Improved Initiative and Immunities. Imperial Guard
Special: Must have served as an Imperial stormtrooper, have At 3rd level, the fanatical devotion of the Royal Guardsman
3 DSPs and be a Bodyguard 1st level or higher.. allows him to fight to the death and ignore the consequences
of his Wounds until he reaches -10 Wounds and dies. To use
Game Rule Information this ability, the Royal Guardsman must be in sight of the
Vitality: the Royal Guardsman gains 1d10 + CON modifier Emperor.
vitality points per level.
Class Skills Equipment: Force Pike
The Royal Guardsman's class skills are as follows: The force pike in the hands of a Royal Guardsman is a far
Climb (Str), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Knowledge (Int), deadlier weapon due to their special training with it. A Royal
Listen (Wis), Profession (Wis), R/W Language, Search (Int), Guardsman, or anyone who learns the Exotic Weapon
Sense Motive (Wis), Speak language, Spot (Wis), and Treat Proficiency feat (force pike), is capable of using it as a double
Injury (Wis). weapon. The second weapon is considered off-hand, light, and
Skill points at each level: 4 + INT modifier does 1d6 damage with a critical threat of 20.

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Def Rep

1 +1 +1 +1 +0 Starting feats +1 +0
2 +2 +2 +2 +0 Precise Shot +1 +0
3 +3 +2 +2 +1 Imperial Guard +2 +0

Royal Guardsman Male Human Soldier 4, Bodyguard 1, Royal Skills: Climb +5, Demolitions +1, Diplomacy -6, Gather
Guardsman 3, Elite Trooper 2; Init +7 (+3 Dex, +4 feat); Defense Information +6, Hide +7, Intimidate +9/+15*, Jump +6,
22 (+9 class, +3 Dex); Spd 10m; VP/WP 80/15; Atk +13/+8 or Knowledge (tactics) +7, Knowledge (military) +7, Listen +5,
+11/+11/+6 (1d4+3/20, unarmed) or +14/+9 (2d8+4/20 or DC 15 Move Silently +7, Profession (stormtrooper) +7, Search +4,
stun, force pike) or +12/+12/+7 (2d8+4, 1d6+4, 2d8+4/20 or DC Sense Motive +5, Spot +7, Treat Injury +4.
15 stun, force pike) melee, +13/+8 ranged; SQ DR 6 armor, Two- Feats: Ambidexterity, Armor Familiarity, Armor Proficiency
Weapon Fighting (with force pike or unarmed only), Harm's (light, medium, heavy), Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Echani, Exotic
Way, Run (limited), Infamy, Imperial Guard; SV Fort Weapon Proficiency (force pike), Immunities, Improved
+12/+14(against hostile environments); Ref +10, Will +4; SZ M; Initiative, Martial Arts, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon
FP 1; DSP 6; Rep +6*; STR 16, DEX 16, CON 15, INT 10, WIS Focus (force pike), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols,
10, CHA 12; Challenge Code G. blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro weapons).
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2
frag, 1 stun), utility belt.

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GUARDSMAN

Guardsman Armor

Armor Type: Medium armor

Cost: 10,000
Maximum Dex Bonus: +2
Speed: 8m
Availability: Restricted
Proficiency: Medium
DR: 6
Armor Check Penalty: -2
Weight: 16kg
Era: RotE, Rebellion
This armor cannot be customized or personalized. +2 equipment
bonus to Spot and Listen checks. +2 to Fortitude saving throws
against hostile environment.

IMPERIAL
STORM COMMANDO

Only slightly less deadly than the Royal Guardsman is the

dreaded Storm Commando---the only branch of stormtroopers
trained for special operations work. Every single Storm
Skills: Balance +7, Climb +5, Computer Use +2, Demolitions
Commando is a deadly trooper in his own right and truly a cut
+6, Disable Device +4, Hide +11, Intimidate +11*, Jump +4,
above his stormtrooper brethren. The highest honor is to be
Knowledge (military) +6, Knowledge (tactics) +6,
selected for Royal Guardsman training; running a slight second
Listen +6, Move Silently +11, Pilot +8, Profession
is selection for the Storm Commando corps.
(stormtrooper) +5, Spot +9.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Immunities, K'tara,
Storm Commando Male Human Soldier 4, Scoundrel 3,
Martial Arts, Point Blank Shot, Power Attack, Precise Shot,
Infiltrator 3; Init +3 (+3 Dex); Defense 20 (+7 class, +3 Dex);
Stealthy, Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, blaster
Spd 10m; VP/WP 65/15; Atk +10/+5 (1d6+2/20, unarmed) melee
rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons, vibro weapons).
or +11/+6 or +7/+7/+2 (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun, blaster rifle)
ranged; SQ DR 3 armor, Precise Attack +1, Lucky (1/day),
Advanced Preparations#, Skill Mastery, Covert Movement (full
Storm Commando Armor
speed), Sneak Attack +1d6, Infamy, Run (limited); SV Fort
+9/+11(against hostile environments); Ref +10, Will +4; SZ M;
Armor Type: Medium armor Proficiency: Medium
FP 1; DSP 5; Rep +6*; STR 14, DEX 16, CON 15, INT 10, WIS
Cost: 12,000 DR: 3
10, CHA 10; Challenge Code F. (# For stats on Advanced Preparations,
Maximum Dex Bonus: +3 Armor Check Penalty: -2
see Prowler Archetype in Hero's Guide)
Speed: 10m Weight: 5kg
Equipment: Storm Commando armor, blaster rifle, blaster
Availability: Restricted Era: RotE, Rebellion
pistol, 6 grenades (4 frag, 1 stun, 1 smoke), utility belt.
This armor cannot be customized or personalized. The armor
provides a +5 equipment bonus to Hide checks and a +4
equipment bonus to Spot and Listen checks.

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OFFICERS
Stormtroopers are often led by the most implacable of military Class Features
leaders…fellow stormtroopers trained to maximize the strengths
of a stormtrooper and disregard the weaknesses. Only veteran Leadership
stormtroopers are sent for additional command instruction. As per Officer class in RCRB.

Requirements Run (limited)

To qualify, the character must fulfill the following criteria: At 3rd level, The Stormtrooper Officer's Speed is 10 meters
Skills: 6 ranks in Command. when wearing his armor due to long experience in wearing it
Special: Must be a 4th level Stormtrooper. in the field and in battle.

Game Rule Information Bonus feat

Vitality: the Stormtrooper Officer receives 1d10 + CON At 4th and 8th level stormtroopers receive a bonus feat from
modifier/level. the following list: Frightful Presence, Quickness, Rugged,
Skill Emphasis (Command), Toughness, Weapon Focus.
Class Skills
The Stormtrooper Officer's class skills are: Tactics
Command (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (Int), Pilot As per Officer class in RCRB.
(Dex), Profession (Wis), Spot (Wis).
Skill points at each level: 5 + INT modifier (includes Human Fanaticism
bonus) Stormtrooper Officers can inspire other stormtroopers into a
fanatical burst of zeal to accomplish a mission objective. All
stormtroopers in LOS of the Officer can reduce his Defense
by 1 for a +1 to all attack rolls.

Improved Tactics
As per Officer class in RCRB.

Imperial Guard
As per Royal Guardsman SQ.

Level BAB Fort Ref Will Special Def Rep

1 +1 +1 +1 +1 Leadership +1 +1
2 +2 +2 +2 +1 +1 +1
3 +3 +2 +2 +1 Run (limited) +2 +1
4 +4 +2 +2 +1 Bonus feat +2 +2
5 +5 +3 +3 +2 Tactics +3 +2
6 +6 +3 +3 +2 +3 +2
7 +7 +4 +4 +2 Fanaticism +4 +3
8 +8 +4 +4 +2 Bonus feat +4 +3
9 +9 +4 +4 +3 Improved Tactics +5 +3
10 +10 +5 +5 +3 Imperial Guard +5 +4

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The company-grade stormtrooper officer below would be found At the top of the Stormtrooper chain-of-command is the Legion
commanding a company or special detachment. Commander. This individual is rarely encountered in the field;
anyone unfortunate enough to be in the path of a Legion
Stormtrooper Officer Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper Commander is unlikely to survive the experience.
6/Officer 1; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 16 (+5 class, +1 Dex);
Spd 8m; VP/WP 11/15; Atk +9/+4 melee (1d3+1, unarmed) or Legion Commander Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper
+9/+4 or +5/+5/+0 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun, blaster 6/Officer 9; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 21 (+10 class, +1 Dex);
rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased Cooperation, Spd 8m; VP/WP 75/20; Atk +13/+8/+3 melee (1d3+1, unarmed)
Leadership; SV Fort +7/+9(against hostile environments); Ref or +13/+8/+3 or +9/+9/+4/-1 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun,
+4, Will +2; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 3; Rep +4*; STR 12, DEX 12, blaster rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased
CON 12, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 12; Challenge Code C. Cooperation, Leadership, Run (limited), Fanaticism, Improved
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2 Tactics; SV Fort +11/+13(against hostile environments); Ref +7,
frag, 1 stun), utility belt. Will +4; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 9; Rep +6*; STR 12, DEX 12, CON
Skills: Climb +1, Command +9*, Diplomacy -3, Gather 14, INT 12, WIS 10, CHA 12; Challenge Code E.
Information +5, Hide -2, Intimidate +5/+9*, Jump +1, Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2
Knowledge (tactics) +8, Knowledge (military) +8, Listen +2, frag, 1 stun), utility belt.
Move Silently -2, Profession (stormtrooper) +8, Search +2, Spot Skills: Climb +1, Command +16*, Diplomacy -5, Gather
+4. Information +7, Hide -2, Intimidate +11/+17*, Jump +1,
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Dodge, Great Knowledge (tactics) +14, Knowledge (military) +15, Listen +2,
Fortitude, Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Toughness, Weapon Focus Move Silently -2, Profession (stormtrooper) +15, Search +2,
(blaster rifle), Weapon Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, Sense Motive +2, Spot +10.
blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons). Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Dodge, Great
Fortitude, Heroic Surge, Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Quickness,
The next level of Stormtrooper Officer is the deadly, experienced Skill Emphasis (Command), Toughness (X2), Weapon Focus
Battalion Commander. Hardened by years of fighting, this (blaster rifle, hand grenade), Weapon Group Proficiencies
veteran soldier is primed to carry out any mission the Emperor (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy weapons, simple weapons).
orders…or lead his men to the death in the attempt.

Battalion Commander Male Human Thug 1/Stormtrooper

6/Officer 5; Init +1 (+1 Dex); Defense 18 (+7 class, +1 Dex);
Spd 8m; VP/WP 37/19; Atk +13/+8/+3 melee (1d3+1, unarmed)
or +13/+8/+3 or +9/+9/+4/-1 ranged (3d8/19-20 or DC 18 stun,
blaster rifle); SQ DR 5 armor, Immunities, Increased
Cooperation, Leadership, Requisition Supplies, Run (limited),
Tactics; SV Fort +9/+11(against hostile environments); Ref +6,
Will +3; SZ M; FP 0; DSP 7; Rep +5*; STR 12, DEX 12, CON
13, INT 10, WIS 10, CHA 12; Challenge Code E.
Equipment: Stormtrooper armor, blaster rifle, 3 grenades (2
frag, 1 stun), utility belt.
Skills: Climb +1, Command +13*, Diplomacy -4, Gather
Information +6, Hide -2, Intimidate +9/+14*, Jump +1,
Knowledge (tactics) +11, Knowledge (military) +12, Listen +2,
Move Silently -2, Profession (stormtrooper) +12, Search +2,
Spot +8.
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light, medium), Dodge, Great
Fortitude, Infamy, Point Blank Shot, Skill Emphasis (Command),
Toughness (X2), Weapon Focus (blaster rifle, grenade), Weapon
Group Proficiencies (blaster pistols, blaster rifles, heavy
weapons, simple weapons).

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Chain of Command Boarding Operations

Stormtroopers cause interesting discrepancies in the chain-of- Spacetroopers typically fire two grenades into the breach (after
command when operating with other Imperial units. In general, depressurization). Since spacetroopers are in sealed suits, they
stormtroopers take orders from officers appointed over them have no reason not to blast through bulkheads, doors and
whether they are Imperial Navy or Army. However, it is widely compartments, exposing more and more of the boarded ship to
understood that stormtroopers will act in the name and interests vacuum.
of the Empire. Stormtroopers are a part of every garrison on The primary target for most spacetrooper boarding actions is the
capital ships, bases, and planets. One reason is to give a engine compartment in order to cut power to the ship's drives
planetary governor or ship captain the ability to call upon the and weapons.
stormtroopers' unique and awesome fighting abilities. The other The Assault Shuttle is used to transport spacetroopers into range
reason is to have loyal troops in place to stop defections and of their designated target. If it is able to, the Assault Shuttle will
mutinies. When necessary, stormtroopers will, and have been conduct any necessary suppression fire, particularly against
known to, turn their weapons on Army troopers and Navy point-defense cannons, which can easily target spacetroopers.
personnel.
Order of Battle
Stormtrooper tactics Stormtroopers operate in squads of eight with one trooper
Stormtroopers typically advance on their target, under cover if carrying a light repeating blaster during assault operations. Four
appropriate, and fire once per round. If defenders protect their squads constitute a platoon with a veteran stormtrooper
objective under cover, stormtroopers will advance and maneuver commanding. Six platoons constitute a company with a
to minimize the cover effect. Grenades are excellent once in Stormtrooper Officer in command. Four companies make a
range and will be used ruthlessly. As the stormtroopers advance, battalion with a Battalion Commander in charge. Note that a
they will coordinate their fire on individuals behind cover. battalion is the minimum, but standard, stormtrooper force
Stormtroopers call for reinforcements in emergency situations. assigned to an Imperial Garrison. A Battalion Commander
However, in the case of a deliberate assault, stormtrooper units typically has a special-missions group (platoon-size) in reserve
that bog down and stop advancing are almost never reinforced. consisting of veteran squad members led by an elite
The theory is called Advance, Paralyze, and Destroy, or APD. stormtrooper. Nine battalions are grouped into a Legion, which
Stormtrooper units that advance are reinforced, those that are with ad hoc additions to its fighting complement forms the basis
stopped short are tasked to hold in place or advance as best as for a stormtrooper unit based on an Imperial-class Star
possible and pin down defenders. The goal is for a stormtrooper Destroyer. The ad hoc additions typically are:
unit to advance past the defender's lines. Follow-on units move 1) Spacetrooper platoon; 2) one company of Desert Assault
into the breach and aid the first battalion in engaging reserves. Troopers; one company of Cold Assault Troopers; one company
When enemy reserves are routed, more stormtrooper battalions of Aquatic Assault Troopers, a Storm Commando squad (or
are funneled into the widening breach to overrun the defender's possibly platoon); and a battalion of Scouttroopers.
rear areas.
While APD has sometimes led to stunning victories against Ships
stormtrooper units that are outflanked by daring commanders,
even these victories have resulted in casualties few commanders F7 "Landing Brick" Drop Ship can be found at:
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neither do their officers. A stormtrooper thrust that is cut-off by a MT/191 Drop Ship can be found at:
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with little or no morale impact. A Rebel officer once noted, "A Troop Pod can be found at:
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position where it can advance in any direction to engage the TIE Shuttle can be found at:
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In personal combat against opponents proving impossible to hit, The Assault Shuttle can be found in Starships of the Galaxy,
even with Increased Cooperation, stormtroopers are likely to page 78.
switch to Multifire and shoot individually. The hail of blaster fire
will hopefully produce a smattering of automatic hits…even
against Jedi Masters.
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SKILLS

Command (Cha) New skill

WEAPONS
This skill is cultivated by members of organization that have
authority to lead and order others. While many mundane
BlasTech E-11 Blaster Rifle
situations do not call for a Command check, when a situation
The ubiquitous E-11 carbine/rifle is often carried by
turns extremely deadly, this skill becomes very useful. This skill
stormtroopers. And rightly so, for it is a rugged weapon and an
quite simply allows the PC using Command to compel another
excellent choice for a soldier. The collapsible stock allows the
character or characters to do something they would not normally
weapon to be utilized several ways.
do. A prerequisite situation is required in that the PC issuing
· Stock collapsed, one-handed use: Considered a Medium
orders has to be part of a command structure over the individuals
weapon, range increment 20 meters.
being ordered. If not, the PC must use Diplomacy to persuade or
· Stock extended: Considered a two-handed ranged weapon,
Intimidate to bully the individual(s).
range increment increased to 30 meters.
· Stock collapsed, two-handed use: Considered a two-handed
Check: The PC makes a Command check and compares the result
weapon, range increment 25 meters.
to the Difficulty Check table below. Modifiers to the situation
should be applied.

DC 15
Individuals will follow reasonable requests if they have no stake
Grenades
in a situation or the order is reasonable. Example: People will
Stormtroopers carry grenades like other soldiers, but they are
"move along" at the order of a law enforcement officer; pinned
never used in the movies. GMs are advised to adopt a policy
down soldiers will return fire from behind cover if ordered by a
regarding grenade use that fits their campaign. If the PCs rarely
superior officer or NCO.
take advantage of using grenades, then GMs should consider
following their lead. An exception would be to purposely
DC 20
challenge a character or when the tactical situation demands the
Individuals will comply with orders they are mildly opposed to.
use of one or more grenades. If the GM is running for players
Example: People will "move along" at the order of a law
who take advantage of grenades, the following tips may come of
enforcement officer after witnesses have seen something
use:
controversial (but situation is not out of hand yet); soldiers will
· Stormtroopers who are able to make a Reflex saving throw to
hold a position under intense fire if casualties are light.
take ½ damage (whether due to level or cover) are likely to
only take 2 or 3 wound points of damage from a grenade.
DC 25
· Stormtroopers typically carry the Merr-Sonn C-22 frag-
Individuals with comply with orders they are opposed to or
mentation grenade and C-10 stun grenade from the Arms and
perceive as dangerous. Example: One or two individuals will
Equipment Guide.
cease fighting or some other minor criminal activity (like
· Force-users, if prepared with a ready action, can simply drop
brawling); soldiers will hold an untenable position as long as the
grenades back in the laps of those who throw them. If
PC giving orders remains with them and active.
unprepared, even a vaunted Jedi with an activated lightsaber is
going to have a big surprise when multiple grenades land in
DC 30
his 10 Defense square.
Individuals will comply with orders that are dangerous. Example:
· Bear in mind that stun grenades sent in first to soften up (stun
A small crowd of angry protesters will disperse; soldiers will
or knockout) defenders make follow-up blaster shots more
attack/counterattack at risky odds. Additionally, a character that is
likely to hit. If following Jedi Counseling advice to ignore
Exhausted can function for a number of rounds equal to his or her
automatic stun results, GMs should understand that
Will saving throw modifier +2.
stormtroopers would not consciously factor in the possibility
that targets may have exceptional Fortitude saving throws.
DC 35
· Optional rule: Contrary to popular belief, grenades are not
Individuals will comply with orders that are very dangerous.
weapons used singly to incapacitate large numbers of people
Example: Bayonet charge across open terrain against a foe with
unless used in very confined spaces. If a grenade is used in
numerical superiority and dangerous firepower; ordering your
any area larger than its blast radius, the Reflex saving throw
element to "stay on target" during the Death Star trench run with
DC to take half damage is 10 and 15 to take no damage. In an
Darth Vader on your tail. Panicked or Cowering characters will
enclosed area, a Reflex saving throw DC 15 to take half
begin acting normally.
damage and DC 20 means no damage is taken from the
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Command Skill, Continued from page 13

Modifier
synergy bonus suggestions: +2 for 5 ranks in Intimidate or
Profession (anything applicable).
+5 if the situation is of some importance to the individuals being
ordered.
+10 if the situation is of extreme importance to the individuals
being ordered.
-5 if the PC giving orders is only tenuously recognized as an
authority figure.
+2 to +5 if the Commander has led the individuals in combat, Radtroopers
bonus depending on length of time together.
Reputation bonus applies if applicable whether Famous or Radtroopers
Infamous.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why didn't you just make the Stormtroopers into Soldiers? 3. Radiation-zone troopers can be portrayed by taking the statistics
2. What do I do if a player wants to make an ex-stormtrooper for sandtroopers or snowtroopers as this is merely another
character? Do they have to have levels in the Stormtrooper class? specialization related to working in hostile environments. Their
3. Where are the radiation-zone troopers or "radtroopers"? armor would be rated to protect up to Level V radiation. Replace
4. Why do you have stormtrooper armor as Medium instead of the feat Weapon Focus (blaster rifles) with Weapon Group
Powered? Proficiency (vibro weapons) if you follow prior WEG material that
5. What is in a utility belt? radiation zones interfere with the proper functioning of blasters.

1. Making the Stormtroopers into Soldiers would have made the 4. The armor never seemed powered to me, and it was requiring a
stormtroopers far too dangerous. It is better to reserve the heroic lot of feats to gain something with very little benefit. Although the
classes for notable beings in the galaxy or for a particularly Armor Check Penalty is only -2 (too low, but that's another matter),
dangerous stormtrooper encountered by players. Rank and file it is a rather unremarkable set of armor as compared to Fett's or
stormtroopers would not go down as readily as they do in the even the WEG version. In any event, if you wish for the armor to
movies if they had vitality. On the other hand, I created the be powered, simply give the Stormtrooper another starting feat:
Stormtrooper prestige class to emphasize that they are extremely Armor Proficiency (powered). This will restrict player-characters
dangerous in their own right. They are far more capable than that wish to steal the armor or are stormtroopers by background.
typical Thugs (soldiers, security troops, gang members, etc.).
"Only Imperial stormtroopers are so precise". 5. Utility belts contain certain specialized equipment depending on
the specific duties of the stormtrooper. For example, an Aquatic
2. No, an ex-stormtrooper player-character does not have to be a Assault Stormtrooper will certainly have a spare rebreather, and
Stormtrooper by class. If a player wishes to be an ex- snowtroopers will have a collapsible thermal tent to offset long-
stormtrooper, assume the Stormtrooper SQs are removed when term exposure. All utility belts come equipped with the following
the character breaks from the ranks. If you are running a items as a standard load:
campaign where the players are currently running stormtroopers, · High-tension wire; 20 meter length (1)
then the character must take the Immunities SQ as a feat at 1st · Grappling hooks (four)
level. The character then receives the Run (limited) and Infamy · Spare blaster packs (one for green troops, up to four for veterans)
(only while in armor SQ) when their Hero levels match the · Ion flares (4)
appropriate Stormtrooper level. However, the character does not · Concentrated rations (squeeze paste, generally two days worth)
receive the Increased Cooperation SQ due to a more finely · Spare comlink
developed streak of independence. · Canteen and universal purification tablets (four days worth)
· Medical kit (1)
· Medpac (1)

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