Imperial Missile Launcher Trooper

"Enemy starfighter in my sights!"

- Missile Launcher Trooper

Missile Launcher Troopers, also called Anti-Air Troopers were stormtrooper variants in the Galactic Empire that specialized in using missile launchers and other heavy weapons.

Overview
Wearing black, blue and gray heavy armor, these troopers were armed with heavy rocket launchers, heavy blaster pistols, and various types of other explosives, such as thermal detonators and plasma grenades. They received cover from other units, such as Imperial Navy commandos, while shooting down aircraft.

History
Many of these soldiers were trained by the Stormtrooper Corps for use in the Galactic Civil War, working on many fronts. Several of these units were requested by the 501st Legion in 1 ABY. A small subdivision was created of them, called Imperial Thermal Detonator Troopers, who specialized in using grenades such as thermal detonators. Many of these soldiers were part of the Myrkr Protectorate's defense forces, and fought off an attack by New Republic troops.