Like its predecessor, the 101 was intended to turn a single trooper into the equivalent of a combat squad.
During the height of the Galactic Civil War, the 101 was still a rare sight in Security Police forces, as fewer than 10% of all stations had been issued the walkers.
Despite the fact that the 101 was both expensive and prone to malfunctions, they would come close to fulfilling their strategic goal.
- Han Solo and the Corporate Sector Sourcebook
- Alliance Intelligence Reports
- Arms & Equipment Guide