Shadow ARF Troopers functioned as a specialized division of ARF Troopers, belonging to the Grand Army of the Republic of the Galactic Republic. These clone troopers excelled in covert operations, utilizing a black blaster in their duties. Their armor consisted of black Phase II clone trooper armor, visually reminiscent of the standard ARF Troopers uniform. Notably, the helmets of Shadow ARF Troopers were black and featured blue highlights.
The initial appearance of Shadow ARF Troopers occurred as a minifigure within the LEGO Star Wars line, specifically in the polybag set "2856197 Shadow ARF Trooper". This release coincided with a May 4 promotional event in 2011.
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