Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game
The Next Generation of Star Wars Tabletop Adventure
The Next Generation of Star Wars Tabletop Adventure
Death troopers are the Empire’s most secretive and lethal infantry, deployed only for operations where discretion and absolute success are required. Equipped with classified Death Trooper Armor and advanced battlefield systems, they serve as black-ops strike troops, personal guards, and mission specialists for high-value Imperial assets. Their presence is rare—and unmistakable. When death troopers arrive, it means the Empire has identified a priority threat and intends to eliminate it with speed, coordination, and overwhelming professionalism.
In SWURPG, death troopers represent a clear escalation from standard stormtroopers. They are dangerous not because of inflated defenses alone, but because they fight like a trained unit: they reposition constantly, punish exposed targets, and coordinate allies to focus down priority threats. A death trooper encounter should feel like being hunted by a professional team—tight angles, disciplined movement, and pressure that never lets up.
In SWURPG, Death Trooper units should be used in ways that highlight their role in the Imperial war machine. Consider how they enter the scene, what they are protecting, and how they react when the heroes disrupt their orders. They are most effective when placed in appropriate terrain, backed by officers or specialists, and used to create cinematic moments that feel true to the Star Wars universe.
Recommended Level Range: 6-10 | Difficulty Rating (DR): 4
Difficulty Rating (DR): 4
Type (Size): Humanoid (Medium)
Initiative: +5
AC: 18 (Death Trooper Armor)
HP: 60 (8d10+16)
Speed: 30 ft.
Attributes:
STR 14 (+2), DEX 14 (+2), CON 14 (+2), INT 12 (+1), WIS 12 (+1), CHA 10 (+0)
Saves: DEX +5, CON +5, WIS +5
Skills: Athletics +5, Perception +5, Stealth +5, Knowledge: Tactics +4
Languages: Basic
Equipment: Death Trooper Armor, E-11D Blaster Carbine, Vibro-knife, Frag grenades (2), Utility Belt, Medpac III
Traits:
Tactical Comms. The death trooper cannot be surprised while it is conscious. In addition, allied Imperial units within 30 feet that can see and hear the death trooper gain a +1 bonus to initiative rolls.
Black Ops Coordination. When the death trooper makes an attack against a creature, the next allied Imperial trooper to hit that creature before the start of the death trooper’s next turn deals an extra 4 (1d8) energy damage.
Relentless Advance. After the death trooper hits a creature with a ranged weapon attack, it can move up to 10 feet without provoking opportunity attacks.
Armor Training. While wearing armor, the death trooper gains a +1 bonus to AC. This bonus is already included in the Armor Class.
Point Blank Shot. When the death trooper makes a ranged weapon attack against a target within 20 feet, it gains a +1 bonus to attack rolls and a +1 bonus to damage rolls.
Extra Ranged Attack. You can attack twice instead of once when using a ranged weapon.
Actions:
E-11D Blaster Carbine
(Ranged Weapon Attack)
: +6 to hit,
range/reach 100 ft,
one target.
Hit: 11 (2d8) energy damage
Vibro-Knife
(Melee Weapon Attack)
: +6 to hit,
range/reach 5 ft,
one target.
Hit: 9 (2d4+4) kinetic damage
Death troopers advance methodically, using cover, sightlines, and coordinated fire to collapse the party’s options. They prefer to tag a priority target early, enabling Black Ops Coordination to amplify allied damage and turn ordinary troopers into a serious threat. Relentless Advance keeps them mobile and difficult to lock down, especially in corridors, hangars, and urban alleyways.
They use frag grenades to break entrenched positions, force heroes out of cover, or punish tight formations. Once the party is disrupted, death troopers close distance to exploit Point Blank Shot and maintain relentless pressure. If the battlefield turns against them, death troopers disengage in good order, prioritizing mission objectives and extraction over needless sacrifice.
To explore more Imperial enemies, return to the Imperial Forces index and expand your roster with additional troopers, specialists, and leaders.