Dark Novatroopers represented a specialized iteration of the dark troopers, which were lethal, advanced battle droids utilized by the forces of the Galactic Empire.
These droids were specifically designed and programmed to excel in boarding actions targeting enemy vessels. Consequently, they were frequently deployed to infiltrate and seize control of Rebel Alliance spacecraft. In contrast to the standard dark trooper configurations, they continued to be actively used throughout the duration of the Galactic Civil War. Their weaponry consisted of significantly altered DLT-20As. The armor plating on these battle droids was exceptionally robust, ensuring they could effectively suppress and dominate any rebellious situation they encountered.