Imperial Special Forces/Legends
The Imperial Special Tactical Forces, or otherwise called Imperial Special Forces, or Special Forces, was an elite branch of the Imperial Military. They fought against the Alliance to Restore the Republic during the Galactic Civil War. A subsidiary group, Imperial Naval Special Forces, was a branch inside the Imperial Navy. Imperial commandos often used berserker rifles as their primary weapon in Special Forces.
Ghost Battalion, was a special group of Imperial commandos assigned to Inquisitor Jerec.[1]
After receiving direct orders from the Emperor himself, Imperial Special Forces established a head hunter squadron on Corellia with the aim of destroying a secret Rebel Alliance base nearby Talus which culminated in the Battle of Talus.
A special forces unit called the Venom Guard, in service Naval Special Forces, was requested to assist Moff Sakai.
Before coming an Emperor's Hand, Shira Brie served with Special Forces.
Colonel Davod Jon was in command of a special forces unit prior to the Battle of Endor.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars (1977) 63 (First mentioned)
- Dark Forces: Soldier for the Empire
- File:SWG logo sm.png Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided (Mentioned only)
- File:SWGTCGsmall.jpg Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Dark Side scenario campaign)
Sources
- Stock Ships
- Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- File:Gal-icon.jpg Star Wars Galaxies™ Trading Card Game: Squadrons Over Corellia™ on the official Star Wars Galaxies website (content now obsolete; backup link)
