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Imperial combat assault tank pilots,[4] or tank troopers,[5] were Imperial combat drivers specialized in operating the TX-225 GAVw "Occupier" combat assault tanks. Under Imperial occupation, the streets of Jedha were patrolled by Imperial combat assault tanks,[1] which were operated by two pilots.[2] Those perched in the command seat of the vehicle, barking out orders to the combat drivers within, were the Imperial combat assault tank commanders.[6] These troopers were also used as light infantry, trained for recon and skirmishes, as well as escort roles for combat vehicles.[7]
Behind the scenes
Imperial combat assault tank pilots were created and developed for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. They were first revealed with the teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, on April 7, 2016.[1]
While filming, the pilots initially wore standard stormtrooper armor, but the costume was changed based on a suggestion by George Lucas.[8]
Appearances
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One Adaptation 2
- Doctor Aphra 3: Aphra, Part III
- Han Solo, Part IV (First appearance)
Sources
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Official Teaser Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Celebration Reel on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer on StarWars.com (backup link)
- LEGO Star Wars Rogue One (Set: 75152 Imperial Assault Hovertank)
- Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- Imperial combat assault tank pilots in the Databank (backup link) (First identified as Imperial combat assault tank pilot)
Notes and references
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ Doctor Aphra 3: Aphra, Part III
- ↑
Imperial combat assault tank pilots in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Rogue One: Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia Combines the Fun of Stickers with Deep Insight – First Look! on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ Imperial combat assault tank commanders in the Databank (backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Rebel Files
- ↑ Virtual-Reality Exclusive! Go Behind the Scenes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, published by People.com on people.com (November 30, 2016) (backup link not verified!)