Sith Jetpack Trooper
Sith jet troopers, alternatively referred to as Sith Jetpack Troopers, were specialized troopers within the Sith Eternal forces, focusing on aerial warfare. A Sith trooper unit, the 105th Battalion, counted Sith jet troopers among its members. These troopers derived their strength from the dark and ancient heritage of the Sith Order.
History
During the Battle of Exegol, Resistance combatants sought to deploy the Fortitude onto the Resurgent-class Star Destroyer known as the Steadfast. To counter this, the Sith Eternal's ground forces were dispatched to fight off the attackers, supported by Sith jet troopers who descended from Sith Transporters, devastating the exposed soldiers. Despite this, the Resistance fighters managed to breach the Sith lines and ultimately brought about the destruction of the fleet.
Equipment
As members of the Sith Eternal army, Sith jet troopers were equipped with a specialized type of stormtrooper armor similar in design to that of the First Order's jet troopers, but with a red color scheme instead of the standard white. Their armor incorporated an NJP-900 integrated jetpack, providing them with exceptional maneuverability and making them formidable adversaries. They also carried F-11ABA heavy blaster cannons, weapons capable of inflicting heavy damage on enemy positions.
Behind the scenes
The first appearance of Sith Jetpack Troopers was in the 2019 children's book, First Order Villains.