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Why did they change the look of Stormtroopers?
There are two fundamental reasons why we see different kinds of armour for the Clonetroopers and the Stormtroopers in the movies – one is the overall difference between different “generations” of troopers, and the other is the intra-generation variations based on specialization and deployment conditions.
Why are there no female stormtroopers?
There are female officers and stormtroopers throughout the series. Just not in the original trilogy of movies. Because of the way things were when the movies came out. Women in the military were not allowed on combat vessels, aircraft or in combat arms.
Why are storm troopers no longer clones?
Clones served as high-level shock troopers and remained a significant military asset for years after the Republic’s dissolution, though eventually they began to be replaced with ordinary recruits. The main motivation for the switch to Stormtroopers was simply that cloning became too expensive.
Why do stormtroopers even wear armor?
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.
What knee do storm troopers shoot with?
Storm Troopers would shoot with their right knee to the ground.The pad was designed to protect the left knee from blaster fire when in shooting position. The lack of a protection pad on the right knee would make getting into shooting position much easier and quicker.
Are stormtroopers more competent in the Expanded Universe?
It is noteworthy that stormtroopers are portrayed to be far more competent in the Expanded Universe. Even though the old standards somemtimes crumble, skilled troops still exist, and are superior to most comparable units in the galaxy.
What happened to the stormtroopers in a new hope?
A New Hope: Stormtroopers led by Vader seize a Blockade Runner, suffering some losses. Soldiers on Tatooine are susceptible to Force Persuasion, and are slow to break out the big guns to stop a freighter from escaping. Stormtroopers on the Death Star show poor accuracy and tactics during their pursuit of the main cast.
What do stormtroopers actually do on Tatooine?
The stormtroopers on Tatooine are most likely part of the local constabulary, not regular army units – their training is sub-par, they have gotten into a routine, and they are trying to add additional duties on top of their standard ones – they’re expected to monitor traffic into and out of a city the size of Mos Eisley.