Special forces were any fighting units trained specifically to undertake particularly difficult missions that could not be expected of regular troops, and their missions were generally of a more confidential nature.

Contents 1 Notable special forces 1.1 Alliance to Restore the Republic 1.2 Confederacy of Independent Systems 1.3 Galactic Republic 1.4 Galactic Alliance 1.5 Galactic Empire 1.6 Jabiimi Military 1.7 New Republic 1.8 Mandalorian 1.9 Others 1.10 Thyrsus 1.11 Yuuzhan Vong 2 Appearances 3 Sources 4 See also 4.1 In other languages

Notable special forcesEdit

Alliance to Restore the RepublicEdit

• Alliance SpecForces

Confederacy of Independent SystemsEdit

• BX-series droid commandos
• Mandalorian Protectors (allied with the Confederacy)
• Nimbus commando

Galactic RepublicEdit

• Republic rocket-jumper
• Republic Special Forces
• Coruscant Guard
  • Clone shock trooper
• Special Operations Brigade
  • Advanced Recon Commando (Alpha and Null-class)
  • Clone commando
  • Covert Ops clone trooper
  • Clone shadow trooper
  • Cuy'val Dar
  • Freedom Warriors
  • Galactic Marines

Galactic AllianceEdit

• SpecForce
• Strike troops
• Venom Assault Squad

Galactic EmpireEdit

• Imperial Special Forces
  • Storm Commando
  • Special Navy Force
  • Imperial Commando Special Unit
  • Imperial Navy commando
  • Shadow stormtrooper
  • Terror Trooper

Jabiimi MilitaryEdit

• Black Gauntlets
• Bronze Nimbus
• D.E.E.P.
• Stone Torrent

New RepublicEdit

• New Republic SpecForce
• Katarn Commandos
• Black Force Squadron

MandalorianEdit

• Neo-Crusader Shock Trooper
• Mandalorian Supercommando

OthersEdit

• Atrisian Assault Corps
• Freedom Warriors
• Her Majesty's Commandos
• Chiss Commando

ThyrsusEdit

• Sun Guard

Yuuzhan VongEdit

• Hunters
• Nuun

AppearancesEdit

• Star Wars: Republic Commando
• Star Wars: Republic: The Battle of Jabiim
• Star Wars: Dark Forces
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi novel (First appearance)
• Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi junior novel
• X-wing: Rogue Leader
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron
• Invincible (novel)

SourcesEdit

• Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim
• Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Hoth Limited (Card: Rebel Scout)
• Instant Adventures
• Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook
• Rebellion Era Sourcebook
• Star Wars: Battles for the Galaxy
•  The Force Unleashed Preview 3 on Wizards.com (backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)
•  The Force Unleashed Preview 5 on Wizards.com (backup links 1 2 on Archive.org)

See alsoEdit

• Commando
• Sniper