Executioner Trooper: Star Wars Revealed Issue #2
The Executioner Troopers were heavily advertised before the film, having it's one action figure, costume and other things, however they barely got any screen time at all. I think that this was a little bit of a shame since they looked so cool.
The Executioner Trooper, or rather the assignment of the Executioner Trooper, was one of the main ways that the First Order dealt with disloyalty, even dealing with some "traitors" in their own ranks.
To ensure the anonymity of these troopers they are equipped with special, hight-tech armor that does not broadcast their serial number like normal armor would. Normal armor would tell fellow stormtroopers your serial number as to help them identify you.
However, your commanding officer would be high ranking enough to be granted access to knowing your serial number even when wearing the executioner trooper armor.
I actual had no idea while watching the Last Jedi, but the executioner troopers were actual just normal stormtroopers whose turn it was to fulfill the role. I thought they were a specific stormtrooper variant, but it makes since as training a stormtrooper to take a laser axe and hit someone with it would be a waste of time.
This is my second post in the #starwarsrevealed series so check the other one out at that tag if you would like.
Thanks for reading this post all the way through and may the force be with you!
A toy leak from Star Wars: The Last Jedi reveals new details about the First Order Judicial, a new class of stormtrooper that will be seen in the film. Ever since the iconic Imperial infantry first appeared on the big screen, each installment that followed made sure to debut new spins on the armor. There was an obvious marketing component in play, but typically the different variants make logical sense within the confines of the narrative – in addition to being fun visuals. The Force Awakens continued this grand tradition in 2015 by showcasing the First Order’s updated take on the original stormtrooper design. Episode VIII was always expected to follow suit.
Fans have known The Last Jedi will feature what has been referred to as the “Executioner” stormtrooper for a while, with word first coming out about them last fall. Marketing materials for the film have kept these soldiers behind the curtain for the most part – save for a glimpse in the D23 behind-the-scenes sizzle reel and one piece of merchandise. That’s set to change in the very near future, since the Executioner will be getting an action figure come Force Friday. Like most of the Episode VIII products, that has leaked early online, and with it comes some information about it.
A post uncovered on Reddit (hat tip Star Wars News Net) showed an image of the packaging for the Hasbro Black Series figure, revealing this new stormtrooper is also called the First Order Judicial. The back of the box included a character description: