Fantasy Flight Games preview the ARC Troopers Unit Expansion for Star Wars: Legion.
Despite being bred from the same genetic template, not all of the Republic’s clone troopers are the same. Their true test comes on the battlefield, and those who distinguish themselves in combat are bestowed with the title of ARC Trooper.
Widely regarded as the best soldiers in the Grand Army of the Republic, these elite clones have turned the tide of many vital battles in the Clone Wars. Soon, you’ll be able to call about these unshakeable troops with the ARC Troopers Unit Expansion for Star Wars™: Legion!
This expansion puts seven ARC Trooper miniatures at your disposal, enough for two units. Five of these miniatures can be customized with different helmets while two miniatures representing iconic ARC Troopers “Fives” and “Echo” can be assembled without their helmets altogether. Meanwhile, flight stands give you the freedom to choose how three ARC Troopers blast off with their jet packs. Finally, two ARC Troopers can be customized with different weapons.
When you’re ready to deploy them to the battlefield, the ARC Troopers are an adaptable unit made even more versatile by eight upgrade cards that invite you to outfit them with additional heavy weapons, gear, and more.
Taking the Lead
ARC Troopers represent everything clone troopers can be. More than just fine soldiers, they display a commitment to their Jedi Generals and their fellow clone troopers that goes above and beyond the call of duty. As such, ARC Troopers are called upon to embark on the most critical missions and use their unshakeable resolve to turn the tide of battle in the Grand Army of the Republic’s favor.
In the chaos of combat, ARC Troopers can be counted on to take the lead and set the tone for their fellow troops. Scouting ahead as soon as they hit the ground, they are considerablly more mobilite than other troops, allowing them to take up advanced positions and get the drop on enemy forces. This mobility is only enhanced by the wide variety of equipment they can carry into the field, including Ascension Cables and JT-12 Jetpacks, making ARC Troopers a truly versatile fighting force.
Whether they use these tools to skirt an enemy’s flank or wade straight into the action, ARC Troopers have the training to deal with any situation. A healthy dose of Situational Awareness can help them escape even the most precise enemy fire, while carrying some EMP “Droid Popper” grenades can help slow the advance of the hordes of Separatist battle droids they routinely face.
In addition to these tools and their superior training, ARC Troopers also wear enhanced armor that gives them even more protection than standard clone armor, helping them withstand attacks made by weapons that normally pierce through defenses. When they go on the offensive, meanwhile, ARC Troopers combine the aim tokens they gain after performing standard moves with their sharpshooting skills to pressure even the most heavily fortified enemy positions while on the move.
Read more here, and pre-order ARC Troopers Unit Expansion (SWL70) to release alongside the BX-series Droid Commandos Unit Expansion (SWL72) for release on August 28th from your local game store or direct from the Fantasy Flight Games website — happy gaming!
