Heavy Troopers were a kind of infantry used by The Rebel Alliance.
History
Some time between 0.5 ABY and 3 ABY the Alliance to Restore the Republic started using Heavy Troopers. They were frequently carried into battle on the ship Rusty Eagle. They were also employed by the then Rebel Brenn Tantor after his defection from the Empire, serving under Rebel General Tyr Taskeen.
Equipment
They wore a type of exoskeletal load bearing backpack harness to hold and utilize heavy guns.
Training and Skills
They were trained to operate larger hand held weaponry.
Behind the Scenes
The Heavy Troopers were created for the game Star Wars: Force Commander.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Force Commander (First appearance)