Were Stormtroopers good or bad?
The Stormtroopers in the original trilogy, and the Clone Troopers in the prequel trilogy are (as a generalisation) good. Imperial propaganda being what it was, these soldiers believed the Empire to be a good thing.
What was the role of the stormtrooper?
Stormtroopers are elite shock troops fanatically loyal to the Empire and impossible to sway from the Imperial cause. Stormtroopers wield blaster rifles and pistols with great skill, and attack in hordes to overwhelm their enemies.
Are Stormtroopers the good guys?
Regardless of the variation, stormtroopers are all bad guys and serve the Empire. Clone Troopers were first seen in Star Wars Episode II, as well as in Episode III. They are currently a major force in the Clone Wars Animated Series.
What are the requirements to be a stormtrooper?
Those who apply must be 5-foot 10-inches to 6-feet tall with slender or athletic build. They’ll also have to be at least 18-years-old or a high school graduate in 2019. Applicants must demonstrate “high energy levels” and “imaginative improvisation” during their audition if they want a role.
Why did stormtroopers replace Clones?
The main motivation for the switch to Stormtroopers was simply that cloning became too expensive. The Kamino cloning facilities were shut down in Canon shortly after the end of the war, leaving only one more generation of troopers to be grown and trained.
What did stormtroopers do in WW1?
Stormtroopers (German: Sturmtruppen or Stoßtruppen) were specialist 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.
How do you become a stormtrooper?
But how did one become a Stormtrooper? The only way to become a Stormtrooper was by going through the Imperial Academy. These academies became the training center for Imperial cadets, who are individuals who were recruited to join the Empire.
What happened to stormtroopers after the Battle of Yavin?
Stormtroopers were also present for the Battle of Yavin but did not have that large of a role to play. Meanwhile, they were front and center during the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. Once the Empire fell, though, the New Republic made further recruitment and action by the Stormtroopers illegal.
What weapons do stormtroopers use in Star Wars?
For the Star Wars soldiers, see Stormtrooper (Star Wars). A stormtrooper poses with his MP 18 and a Luger pistol (Northern France, Spring 1918). Note the characteristic Stahlhelm, modified uniform with reinforcement patches on the elbows and knees and ties to replace the boots of 1914.