The 71st

The 71st is a fan fiction novel written in 2016. The story began work on August 27, 2016, and is continuing  progress as of December 30, 2016. It is a fan fiction loosely based on the 2015 video game Star Wars Battlefront, though mostly through locations, gear, and weapons within the story.

The novel is the start of the adventures of TK-117, a Scout Trooper enlisted in the 71st Mobile Reconnaissance Unit, an elite unit of Stormtroopers. The unit's members vary drastically from each other, from a comedic and lighthearted trooper, to a cold-hearted and silent soldier. The novel focuses mostly on the ever-expanding adventures and journies of this unit of troops within the Galactic Empire.

Publisher's Summary
There are many legions and squadrons in the Galactic Empire. Some, like the 501st, are incredibly well-known and celebrated throughout the galaxy. Others, like the 71st Mobile Reconnaissance Unit, are hardly remembered by anyone apart from their own members. This is the story about that unit.

The 71st is the story about this group of specialized Stormtroopers. Led by TK-117, they will go on numerous journeys in the galaxy. They'll hardly affect the course of history, though.

Excerpt
Source: The 71st/Chapter One

Stryker Perox was the main staff officer of the 71st Unit, but that didn't make him their friend. He supervised them. It was all just business to him. Nothing more. It had been five minutes since 117 was called down to Perox's office. Tapping his finger on his desk in a consistent pattern, he was beginning to grow impatient. Right as he was ready to straight to the scout's quarters, he walked in. "About time, 117." There was a subtle hint of anger in his voice. "What did you call me down for?" "Your commander, TBR-226, was injured by a catwalk hanging on a few loose wires. His leg is broken. He'll need a few weeks off of the squad. You have been promoted to commander for now, 117. Don't get too used to it." "Admiral, I don't think I could be a commander." Perox got up and leaned over his desk, right into 117's face. His pearly green eyes shined in the fluorescent light. "You can, and you will. Now get out of my office." 117 stood up, said one last "Yes, sir." and walked off. He now held the responsibility of an entire unit.

Chapters
- Chapter One - Chapter Two - Chapter Three - Chapter Four - Chapter Five -

Note: Five chapters planned, more to come in the future.

Plot Summary (so far)
19 years after the end of the Clone Wars, Imperial Scout Trooper TK-117 is stationed aboard his base, an Imperial Star Destroyer named the ''Sentinel. ''He is hailed down to his staff officer's office. He is notified that his commander's leg is broken. 117 is promoted to temporary commander. Not long after, the rest of his squad is called to the office. Two Rebels have been reported to be smuggling Imperial resources on Tatooine. The squad is sent down to check it out.

A Rodian Rebel is spotted by the squad, but makes it back to his base to report the Imperial presence. More Imperial troops, walkers, and ships are sent down. The Battle of Tatooine begins. A Y-Wing bombing run is conducted on the AT-AT walkers present at the battle. Only one survives. Meanwhile, the entire 71st Mobile Reconnaissance Unit is split up in the chaos of the fight. The cold trooper, MC-228, manages to gruesomely kill a Rebel soldier, by crushing his throat.

Another bombing run is conducted, blowing up the final remaining walker. The Rebels retreat, and the unit regroups.

Characters

 * TK-117
 * TB-497
 * JC-1337
 * MC-228
 * KE-111
 * TK-1225
 * TBR-226 (Mentioned only)
 * Stryker Perox
 * Demas Cordd
 * Hekter Stag
 * TK-819
 * Lana Cravvix (Mentioned only)
 * Unidentified Imperial Captain
 * Unidentified Imperial General
 * Unidentified Imperial Cadet
 * Unidentifed Imperial Spy (Mentioned only)
 * Dremmin
 * Nali

Events

 * Battle of Tatooine
 * Liberation of Bespin
 * Assault on the Death Star
 * Outbreak on Dandoran
 * Battle of Kamino (Galactic Empire)

Locations
Tatooine
 * Outer Rim

Bespin

Death Star

Geonosis

Dandoran Kamino
 * Extragalactic

Organizations and titles
Commander
 * Galactic Empire

Captain

General

Admiral

71st Mobile Reconnaissance Unit

29th Battle Legion
 * Sith Order (Mentioned in reference of Darth Vader)

Sentient species

 * Rodian
 * Duros
 * Twi'lek
 * Weequay
 * Human

Vehicles and vessels

 * Imperial I-class Star Destroyer
 * TIE Fighter
 * TIE Interceptor
 * All Terrain-Armored Transport (AT-AT)
 * X-Wing
 * Y-Wing
 * GR-75 medium transport

Weapons and technology
E-11 Blaster Rifle
 * Blasters

A280c Blaster Rifle

X8 Nightsniper

Unspecified blaster rifle

SE-14c blaster pistol

DH-17 blaster pistol

Pulse Cannon Comlink
 * Other

Macrobinoculars

Personal Shield

Jump Pack