Year released: 2019-2020 Appears in set 75279-8, Advent Calendar 2020- Star Wars (Day 7)- Sith Trooper; 75256-1, Kylo Ren's Shuttle; 75266-1, Sith Troopers Battle Pack LEGO® Sith troopers were elite soldiers in an army raised on the planet Exegol by the Sith Eternal—Sith cultists who revered the dark side of the Force and were devoted to the Sith religion. Though they were not imbued with the power of the Force, Sith troopers nonetheless shared the name of the revived sect of the dark side, drawing inspiration from a dark and ancient legacy. As such, their red armor was reminiscent of Sith lightsaber blades and the Imperial elite, evoking an aura of fear and death. They were the culmination of an elaborate contingency meant to ensure the eternal reign of a new Sith Empire, returning the galaxy to a dark age of a thousand years past. In addition to their namesake, Sith troopers drew inspiration from one of the most enduring symbols of military might: armored infantry units. During the Clone Wars, the image of endless legions of white-armored clone troopers symbolized hope to the citizens of the Galactic Republic. The Galactic Empire and the First Order appropriated this heritage in turn, transforming a symbol of defense into a faceless icon of fascist rule. The Empire spent decades attempting to strip individuality from Imperial stormtroopers, whereas First Order stormtroopers were trained from childhood to be even more loyal and effective. Sith troopers were fanatically loyal to the Sith cause, surpassing their predecessors in allegiance and obedience as a result of methods built upon and advanced beyond the Kaminoan procedures that trained the Republic's clone army. The best of the Sith troopers were elevated to the rank of Sovereign Protector, forming a cohort of royal guards stationed in the Sith Citadel and the amphitheater housing the Throne of the Sith. The Sith troopers were awaiting deployment during the final days of the First Order–Resistance war. The Sith Lord Darth Sidious, having returned long after his demise at Endor, set out to reconquer the galaxy through the Final Order—a vast fleet of Xyston-class Star Destroyers. However, the Sith troopers were defeated in their first battle against the Resistance, leaving Allegiant General Enric Pryde's flagship, the Steadfast, vulnerable to sabotage by the former stormtroopers FN-2187 and TZ-1719. The Final Order was ultimately destroyed in the Unknown Regions along with the Sith troopers and their reborn Emperor, and with their destruction the rest of the galaxy was inspired to rise up against the First Order's remaining forces. Looking for more LEGO® Star Wars sets, minifigures, animals and accessories? Call the store to find out what is in stock, 470-414-2208. Thank you!
