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Advanced Recon Force troopers, or simply ARF troopers, were specialized clone troopers that carried out short-range reconnaissance for Jedi | Jedi OrderOrganizationGalaxy-Wide Organizations |
Generals and clone commanders. These clone troopers were often tasked with scouting out the enemy position on the battlefield. Although stealthy and well-trained, recon troopers' duties differed from that of Clone Commandos or Advance Recon Commandos | Advanced Recon CommandoOrganizationGrand Army of the Republic |
as their focus was on gathering information about the enemy or carrying out surprise attacks. Before the introduction of the AT-RT driver, ARF troopers would often be pressed into service in that capacity.In terms of equipment, ARF troopers were often provided with standard issue BlasTech Industries | BlasTech IndustriesOrganizationManufacturers |
DC-15A blaster rifles, DC-15S blaster carbines, DC-17 hand blasters as well as missile launchers and thermal detonators. They also wore lightweight recon armor made of plastoid material and surveillance gear. The belt contained spare ammunition and a medical syringe. On their left arm they had a comlink and a life-form scanner. Their helmet had an infrared camera so that they could operate in dark places as well as recognizing friends or foes. They often carried a backpack with some basic items, such as survival rations, C.S.E.L. (Combat Survivor Evader Locator) and explosives, but it was possible to have rope, macrobinoculars, an ice pick and a medpac. They would often wear armor that fit the environment of the planet they were on. Some of these troopers could carry flamethrowers.In addition, they often rode AT-RT | AT-RTGround VehicleVehicles |
s which could be a dangerous assignment as these walkers required their operator to show dexterity as well as considerable skill. This was largely due to the fact that they were exposed to enemy fire while they conducted their missions. These vehicles meant that ARF troopers often considered themselves a breed apart from other clone troopers as they believed riding an AT-RT was more akin to riding on a living animal than driving a vehicle. Their training often started with riding living mounts before they were allowed to operate an AT-RT walker. On reconnaissance missions, ARF troopers were known to utilize Republic scout speeders, as they provided the user with a compact, lightweight vehicle with heavy firepower.Read more... |
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Full unit name: Advanced Recon Force Trooper Last updated: 04.01.2023 14:20:31
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