Star Wars Universe Roleplaying Game

Scout Trooper

Scout troopers serve as the Empire’s eyes and ears on the ground, trained to operate ahead of the main force as advanced scouts, patrol riders, and forward observers. Outfitted with lighter armor and compact blaster carbines, they trade durability for speed, agility, and stealth, making them ideal for ambushes, recon missions, and hit-and-run engagements. Scout troopers are commonly deployed on speeder bikes to sweep forests, deserts, or city outskirts for rebel activity, reporting enemy movements back to Imperial commanders. In SWURPG, they excel at flanking the party, spotting hidden characters, and harassing heroes from range before falling back to safer positions. Used well, a pair of scout troopers can turn otherwise straightforward encounters into tense cat-and-mouse chases across rough terrain.

In SWURPG, Scout 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: 2-5  |  Difficulty Rating (DR): 0.5

Scout Trooper Stat Block (SWURPG)

Scout Trooper in Play

Scout troopers shine in encounters that reward movement, positioning, and scouting. They are not designed to stand in a firing line and trade shots like regular stormtroopers. Instead, they harass the heroes from range, relay information, and set up ambushes for heavier Imperial forces. Use their Stealth and Survival bonuses to let them shadow the party, track vehicles, and choose when and where to engage.

Whenever possible, put scout troopers on speeder bikes, elevated walkways, forest trails, or rooftops. Let them fire a few probing shots, then withdraw to a better position, forcing the heroes to pursue or find cover. Scouts can also serve as the eyes of the Empire’s command structure: if the party leaves survivors, those troopers report back, tightening Imperial security in future sessions and making the galaxy feel reactive and dangerous.

Adventure Hooks Featuring Scout Trooper

• Speeder Bike Pursuit: A pair of scout troopers spots the heroes during a covert operation and races off on speeder bikes to warn a nearby garrison. The party must decide whether to give chase through treacherous terrain or risk facing a fully alerted Imperial force later.
• Sensor Net Patrol: Scout troopers maintain a hidden network of sensor beacons in a forest or jungle, tracking rebel cell movements. The heroes are tasked with locating and destroying the scouts’ relay points before a planned uprising is exposed.
• Silent Watchers: A frontier village believes it is safe from Imperial attention, but scout troopers have been quietly observing from the surrounding hills. The heroes uncover the surveillance operation and must decide whether to confront the scouts, mislead them, or use them to feed false information to the Empire.

To explore more Imperial enemies, return to the Imperial Forces index and expand your roster with additional troopers, specialists, and leaders.