What is on the back of a stormtrooper?

They're thermal detonators (grenades). Yeah, they're the same grenade on both clones and stormtroopers, at least in Legends.

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What are letters on back of stormtrooper?

An operating number, also referred to as an Imperial code name, a call number, or as a TK number, was the alphanumeric code by which personnel of the Galactic Empire, including stormtroopers and officers, were identified.

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What is the canister for on stormtroopers back?

An extended air supply that permits a stormtrooper to survive up to twenty minutes in vacuum.

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What is the thing on the back of clone trooper armor?

Rear Torso Plate (Backplate, not shown in image)- Stores com-link scanner to communicate with troops and Republic officials from far away distances as well as storing a battery to power utilities and/or attachments (such as a rangefinder). Utility Belt- Consists of different weapons and ammo for the Clones.

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What is a black pauldron on a stormtrooper for?

A black colored pauldron seen on a stormtrooper indicated an enlisted trooper but also could be used for some Stormtrooper Commanders, such as corporals. Indeed, in the case of Stormtrooper Commanders, pauldron color could indicate the wearer's rank, position or specialization.

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What is the highest rank of stormtrooper?

Additionally, certain troopers feature subtle variations to their armor to note their various ranks. Ranks of stormtroopers include the standard trooper, the corporal, the sergeant, the squad leader, and, higher than the rest, the chief.

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How useless is stormtrooper armor?

According to Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition from the current canon, stormtrooper armor is impervious to projectile weapons and most melee attacks. The armor also protects the trooper from blaster bolts by dispersing the heat from the bolt, often leaving them incapacitated (but alive) or entirely unimpeded.

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Why did Obi Wan wear clone trooper armor?

General Obi-Wan Kenobi wore clone trooper armor in the Battle of Muunilinst to protect himself from the lances of Durge and his army of swoop-riding assassin droids. During this same period, Jedi Knight Bardan Jusik was well known for wearing clone trooper armor into combat, and later on even full Beskar'gam.

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Why do clone troopers wear skirts?

Usage. Clone commanders and other higher troopers wore this accessory to show rank and to use as protection. Kamas are a flexible anti-blast armor piece worn around the waist attached to the armor.

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Did clones ever wear stormtrooper armor?

Imperial Era

The Phase II clone trooper armor was retained by the clones who served as the first generation of stormtroopers in the Galactic Empire that replaced the Republic after the end of the Clone Wars.

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What is the red stormtrooper for?

The red-armored Sith stormtroopers were the culmination of Darth Sidious' vision of the perfect soldier: a living extension of the Emperor's will. In its ultimate push toward galactic conquest, the First Order readied the army of Sith troopers, whose existence was unknown even to most within the regime.

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Can bullets penetrate stormtrooper armor?

Is stormtrooper armor impervious to conventional bullets? No it's not, nor would it make sense for it to be impervious to all bullets unless it had some pseudo-magical force field around it. However, it does offer some protection against bullets, we just don't know exactly what that level of protection is.

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What is a blue stormtrooper?

The commanders were an aesthetic anomaly within the Stormtrooper Corps; the blue markings on their armor separated them from the rest of the plain white-armored soldiers.

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Did Tarkin sleep with stormtroopers?

Tarkin and TK-421 began a clandestine intimate relationship that progressed quickly. TK-421 was promoted to station security, a position that Tarkin believed would be safe, and the stormtrooper hoped he and his droid would soon be relocated to Tarkin's penthouse on Coruscant.

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Are there 501st stormtroopers?

With the end of the Republic Era, the 501st transitioned from clone troopers to stormtroopers and continued to utilize several variant units, including the elite Storm Commandos and cold weather assault stormtroopers.

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What was a stormtrooper called in ww1?

Stormtroopers (German: Sturmtruppen or Stoßtruppen) were specialist infantry soldiers of the German Army. In the last years of World War I, Stoßtruppen ("shock troopers" or "shove troopers") were trained to use infiltration tactics – part of the Germans' improved method of attack on enemy trenches.

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Why are clone troopers Australian?

They have New Zealand accents. This is because Jango Fett was played by Temuera Morrison, who is from New Zealand (and Little Boba was played by Daniel Logan, same). Every Clone Trooper that ever existed is a clone of Jango Fett… and in Star Wars, apparently cloning includes mental patterns like your accent in speech.

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Do female clone troopers exist?

yes, female clones exist in Star Wars.

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Why do clone troopers call females sir?

By calling her “sir” the clones are letting Ahsoka know that they accept her being in command, and respect her word as a leader. Even though her first command is a failure, the clones still respect the experience she gains, as they see the pain it causes her to lose the lives of their fellow clones.

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Did the 501st trooper recognize Kenobi?

Obi-Wan was one of the prominent generals of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars, who fought side by side with Anakin and the 501st. So, it could be likely that the Clone trooper indeed recognized the Obi-Wan.

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What is the black Stormtrooper from Kenobi?

Purge troopers aren't a new creation for Obi Wan Kenobi, but have previously appeared in the videogame Jedi: Fallen Order and the Darth Vader comics. These stormtroopers are part of an elite branch, wearing black armor and specializing in killing Jedi or other Force sensitive individuals.

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Why do Jedi not wear robes in Clone Wars?

Ditching the armor in favor of the traditional robes might have been a strategic decision made by the Jedi Order to try to improve the galaxy's perception of the Jedi. Essentially, having the Jedi wear armor in the first three seasons of Clone Wars was a practical decision to save the show's time and budget.

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Why does Rex hate stormtrooper armor?

Rex states that Stormtrooper armor “is nothing like clone armor” and derides it as “junk” and “garbage”. His comments arguably imply that it's substantially inferior in protection and ergonomics to the armor he's used to from the Clone Wars.

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Why do Stormtroopers wear armor if it doesn t stop blasters?

The most obvious function of the armor was protection against weapons fire and battlefield hazards. The armor, and the body glove worn beneath, were designed to disperse the energy of a blaster bolt and insulate the wearer, lessening injury.

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Can Stormtroopers see out of their helmets?

Yes, of course. First off, yes, some characters say that they can't see out of stormtrooper helmets. Luke says so in A New Hope, Migs in the Mandalorian, and Rex in Rebels. However, this does not mean that stormtroopers can't see out of their helmet.

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