The Death Troopers come to Star Wars: Shatterpoint!
- Specialized Elite Troopers
- Death Troopers were an elite branch of stormtroopers focused on espionage and high-value missions.
- Identified by their black armor and advanced helmets with voice scramblers and enhanced sensors.
- Often assigned to protect high-ranking Imperial officers and execute crucial intelligence missions.
- Commanding Presence: The Death Trooper Specialist
- As leaders among Death Troopers, Specialists showcased superior training and equipment.
- Oppression Tactic: Grants a Dash and inflicts either Strained or Pinned condition on enemies within Range 3 at the start of activation.
- Imperial Brutality Ability: Enables a Dash and the Exposed condition for both the Specialist or a supporting unit and the enemy, synergizing with the Specialist’s immunity to Exposed due to Elite Conditioning.
- Ferocity in Battle: Unrelenting Assault
- Allows for an additional five-dice attack following a standard combat action.
- The Specialist boasts seven-dice in both Melee and Ranged combat, capable of inflicting up to 7 damage per attack.
- Notably effective at generating two Shoves with only two Successes.
- Support on the Battlefield: Death Trooper Supporting Units
- While less offensively inclined, Supporting Units provide substantial tactical benefits.
- Tactical Advance Ability: Grants a Dash and a free Focus action, enhancing both movement and offensive capabilities.
- Equipped with Elite Training, which provides Impact[1] and Protection for durability in combat.
- Mobility and Cover: Supporting Fire and Protective Detail
- Supporting Fire: Allows a Dash for an allied character within Range 5, enhancing positioning and tactical flexibility.
- Protective Detail: Provides Cover[1] for all Galactic Empire Primary characters within Range 2, ensuring key figures remain shielded.
- Versatile Tactical Options
- Death Trooper tactics include easy access to Disarmed, Pinned, and Shove conditions.
- Capable of executing two Shoves and a Dash with 5 Successes, allowing control of key points and support for commanders efficiently.
Death Troopers epitomize the Galactic Empire’s blend of elite training, advanced technology, and ruthless efficiency, making them a force to be feared on any battlefield.