Dark Troopers are an elite group of combat droids programmed for maximum destruction. A far more menacing foe than their live Stormtrooper counterparts, Dark Troopers are not deterred by fear, danger, or concern for their own survival while they stalk their prey. Dark Troopers are a threat to their enemies at long and short distances as troopers can be equipped with melee weapons or rocket launchers. Jet boosters on their feet allow Dark Troopers to take to the air to close in on their targets and deploy directly from ships. For most fighters, facing one Dark Trooper may be a fatal proposal. Only the most powerful warrior or strategist would be able to take down an entire platoon.