Atomic Mass Games previews the new upcoming rules for Dark Troopers coming to the game soon.
Star Wars: Legion is a rapidly growing miniature wargame and this year the game is kicking off new models with Moff Gideon, which we talked about here, and now we’re getting a preview of what the Dark Troopers are going to be like.
The Imperial Dark Troopers were a series of advanced battle droids developed by the Galactic Empire in the Star Wars universe. They were designed to be more powerful and resilient than standard stormtroopers, and were intended to be used in a variety of roles, including as infantry, scouts, and shock troops. The Dark Troopers were equipped with advanced shields, weapons, and armor, and were controlled by an advanced artificial intelligence system. They first appeared in the Star Wars: Dark Forces video game and have since made appearances in other Star Wars media such as comics, novels and video games.
Here’s what Atomic Mass Games has to say about the new models:
Imperial Dark Troopers burst onto the scene with a strong set of abilities and stats. Dark Troopers enjoy the benefits of superior protection granted by the Armor keyword and red defense dice. As Droid Troopers, they will never be suppressed and can never panic, due to their “-” courage. Additionally, two health per miniature ensures the unit can take incredible punishment before being removed from the fight. Unstoppable is a new keyword that allows Dark Troopers to activate twice, reflecting their single-minded devotion to their programming. Finally, Crushing Punch and the E-11D blaster ensure that Dark Troopers will be a force to be reckoned with up close and at range.
Dark Troopers get new options like the XS-IV Assault Cannon with 4 black dice and critical 1 for their ranged attacks while the SM-9 Frag Launcher and Cycle give you additional utility. You can even add an extra trooper to boost up the unit.