Stormtrooper (Star Wars) facts for kids
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Stormtrooper cosplay at Romics 2013, Italy
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| First appearance | Star Wars (1977) |
| Created by | George Lucas |
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| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male and female |
| Occupation | Soldiers |
| Affiliation | Galactic Empire First Order |
In the exciting world of Star Wars, Stormtroopers are special soldiers. They work for the bad guy, Emperor Palpatine, and his scary helper, Darth Vader. You can always spot them by their cool white armor and helmets. They also use powerful blaster guns.
Some Stormtroopers started as clones, which are like exact copies, of a man named Boba Fett. These clones used to fight for the good side. But then the Emperor told them to defeat all the Jedi, and they did. After that, they became Stormtroopers. Regular people also joined their ranks.
Stormtroopers first appeared in the very first Star Wars movie. They are the main soldiers of the Galactic Empire. They help Emperor Palpatine keep control of the galaxy.
Stormtroopers can quickly go to places where there is trouble. They help stop fights and keep peace in the Empire. They work in groups, from small teams to very large armies. Some even have special armor and training for different missions.
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Who Are Stormtroopers?
- Modern Mandalorian (Jango Fett)
- Phase I clone trooper (RC-1140 "Fixer")
- Phase II clone trooper (Commander Gree)
- Imperial stormtrooper
- First Order stormtrooper
Imperial Stormtroopers are both men and women. They are often recruited when they are young. They become the Empire's main soldiers. Over time, they replaced the clone troopers, who got too old to fight.
These new recruits go to special schools called Imperial Academies. There, they get very tough training. This training makes them super loyal to the Empire. It also teaches them to be very disciplined and efficient. They learn to follow orders without question.
Stormtroopers are known for being tough fighters. After the Clone Wars, they helped keep order. Later, they fought against the Rebel Alliance in big battles.
First Order Stormtroopers: A New Kind of Soldier
The First Order is a new group that came after the Empire. Their Stormtroopers are different. They are raised from birth just to be soldiers. They don't have families or regular lives. They are trained and taught to be loyal from a very young age.
First Order soldiers train all the time in war games. This makes them much better fighters than the older Imperial Stormtroopers. They also go through special programs. These programs make sure they are always loyal and never doubt their orders.
These soldiers don't even have names. They are only given serial numbers, like "FN-2187". This shows how much control the First Order has over them.
What Gear Do Stormtroopers Use?
Stormtroopers have special gear that helps them in battle. Their most famous items are their white armor and helmets. They also carry powerful weapons.
Blasters and Other Weapons
The main weapon for Imperial Stormtroopers is the BlasTech E-11 blaster rifle. This gun is known for shooting far and being powerful. It is also easy to carry and very strong.
The E-11 blaster has a special sight to help aim. It also has a folding stock and a good grip. It uses plasma cartridges that can fire many shots. Other weapons they use include thermal detonators (explosives) and sniper rifles. They also use heavy blasters and mortars.
The real-life props for the E-11 blaster were based on a gun called the Mk 4 Sterling submachine gun. About 20 of these were made for the first Star Wars movie.
First Order Stormtroopers use newer, secret weapons. These weapons are designed to be more accurate and last longer. Examples include the F-11D blaster rifle and the SE-44C blaster pistol. They also use big FWMB-10 repeating blaster cannons. For controlling crowds, they sometimes carry riot shields and riot control batons.
Their Famous Armor
The white battle armor is what makes Stormtroopers so easy to recognize. It covers their whole body. This armor is made of 18 white plastic plates. These plates are attached to a black suit underneath.
The armor protects them from most projectile weapons and explosions. It can even stop some blaster shots. It also helps them survive in harsh places, like the vacuum of space for a short time.
Their helmets are very important too. They have filters for bad air. They can also connect to air tanks for space. The helmets have special screens inside. These screens show tactical information and help them see in smoke or darkness.
The design of the armor has been part of some legal discussions. In the US, the design is protected by copyright. But in the UK, a court decided it's an industrial design. This means it's not protected by copyright there after 15 years.
For the 2015 movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the First Order Stormtrooper armor was updated. It was designed to be better than the old armor. It has better joints for moving and stronger plates. The helmets also have improved communication and targeting systems.
The 501st Legion: Elite Soldiers
The 501st Legion is a very special group of Stormtroopers. They are also known as "Vader's Fist." They are in the Star Wars movies and other stories. This group is led by General Maximilian Veers. They are made of the best-trained soldiers in the galaxy.
The 501st Legion is famous for completing very tough missions. They are Darth Vader's personal squad. He even led them during the time when the Jedi were defeated.
The 501st was key in attacking Princess Leia's ship, the Tantive IV. They also helped destroy the Rebel Alliance base during the Battle of Hoth. Most of their stories come from Star Wars books, games like Star Wars: Battlefront II, and the TV show Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The name "501st Legion" is actually based on a real-life fan organization. This group of fans loves Star Wars and dresses up as Stormtroopers. Because of their dedication, the name was added to the official Star Wars stories.
Why Are Stormtroopers So Popular?
Stormtroopers are very famous and a big part of the Star Wars world. Everyone knows them!
In 2015, a Stormtrooper helmet from The Empire Strikes Back was sold for a lot of money. It went for $120,000 at an auction!
In 2019, some scientists named a new type of spider after Stormtroopers. They called it Stormtropis. They said the spiders look very similar to each other, like the soldiers. They also said the spiders move a bit clumsily, just like Stormtroopers sometimes do in the movies.
Stormtroopers also appear in popular video games like Fortnite as special outfits.
Images for kids
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Cosplayers in Kylo Ren and First Order Stormtrooper costumes, as seen in The Force Awakens, at the 2015 Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest.
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Stormtrooper cosplayers in Paris, France (2015).
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Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2011 - snowtrooper
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SWCA - Sandtrooper costume
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C2E2 2014 - Scout Trooper
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London Comic Con 2015 - Clone trooper
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See also
In Spanish: Stormtrooper para niños
