Storm Commando

The Storm Commandos, also known as Imperial Commandos and Shadow Scouts, are the special forces of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps. Members of the Rebel Alliance SpecForce had several terms for Storm Commandos, including Shadowmen, Shadows, and Black Hats. Storm Commandos were first created with the intention of performing specific tasks that regular soldiers were incapable of accomplishing. As such, they are considered an elite unit within the Imperial Military and operate within small forces with an emphasis on stealth as well as covert operations over brute force.

Storm Commandos are trained especially for counter-insurgency missions and are often involved in missions such as siege breaking, sabotage, extractions, and even in Base Delta Zero operations against hard targets. Other missions involve causing uprisings on target systems against governments that are hostile to the Empire. Conversely, they are used against uprisings on planets within Imperial control. To further their skills, each commando is an expert pilot and quite capable of operating most vehicles. A unit can range from 4 to 40 commandos in strength.

Ultimately, the Storm Commandos were created in response to the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics used by the Rebel Alliance. As such, they are trained to make use of the same tactics and use them against enemy forces. When formed, their ranks consist of only the best and finest members of the Stormtrooper Corps. They have a reputation for being ferocious in combat to the point that they exceede those of other divisions within the corps.

=Equipment= Storm Commando armor is based on the Scout Trooper's light armor, though it is enhanced with a coating of an advanced polymer called Reflec, which deflects light and sensor energy. This makes the wearers virtually invisible to all but the most determined of scans. To support their mission profile, Storm Commando armor also includes a small generator that creates a sound-dampening field, numerous concealed weapons, and a thermal detonator that a commando can detonate if faced with capture. They are sometimes known to make use of Evasive-226-R field disruptors.

For weaponry Storm Commandos wield the E-11 Blaster Rifle as their primary rifle. Storm Commandos also make use of flamethrowers during certain operations as well as long-range rocket rifles. Storm Commandos used modified 74-Z Speeder Bikes to aid them in missions of deep infiltration. The speeder bikes are designed for silence and speed, with a trideflective energy shield that prevents detection. They are also trained to fly commando-exclusive TIE Hunters, generally operating from special Escort Carriers under their direct command and control. In addition, in certain special forces operations, they make use of Drop Pods.

=Sources=
 * Wookieepedia