Imperial combat assault tank pilots,[5] also known as GAV pilots, GAV troopers,[6] tank troopers,[7] were Imperial combat drivers specialized in operating tank vehicles, such as the TX-225 GAVw "Occupier" combat assault tank. Under Imperial occupation, the streets of Jedha were patrolled by Imperial combat assault tanks,[1] which were operated by two of the pilots.[8] Those perched in the command seat of the vehicle, barking out orders to the combat drivers within, were the Imperial combat assault tank commanders.[9] These troopers were also used as light infantry, trained for recon and skirmishes, as well as escort roles for combat vehicles.[10]
Equipment
A tank trooper in armor sits atop a TX-225 GAVw tank.
GAV pilots wore a white colored plastoid armor[8] derivative of the coastal defender stormtroopers', incorporating elements including the chest armor, pauldrons, vambrace and rerembrace and the greaves worn over a light gray body glove. They wore a distinctive helmet[1] also shared with the drivers of the ground transport pilot corps[11] and a utility belt complete with several pockets.[1]
Behind the scenes
Imperial combat assault tank pilots were created and developed for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.[1] They were first revealed with the teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, on April 7, 2016.[12]
While filming, the pilots initially wore standard stormtrooper armor, but the costume was changed based on a suggestion by George Lucas.[13]
Appearances
Star Wars Rebels — "The Occupation"- Guardians of the Whills: The Manga
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One Adaptation 2
- Han Solo 4 (First appearance)
- Doctor Aphra (2016) 3
Non-canon appearances
Sources
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- ↑
Imperial combat assault tank commanders in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑
Star Wars Rebels — "The Occupation"
- ↑ Doctor Aphra (2016) 3
- ↑ Imperial combat assault tank pilots in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ "Imperial Troops" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- ↑ Rogue One: Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia Combines the Fun of Stickers with Deep Insight - First Look! on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ Imperial combat assault tank commanders in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- ↑ Star Wars: The Mandalorian — "Chapter 15: The Believer"
- ↑ Virtual-Reality Exclusive! Go Behind the Scenes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Miller, Michael on People_ (November 30, 2016) (backup link archived on July 3, 2020)
