Official excited for fans to see the Sith Troopers in action.
Like many aspects of Star Wars 9's plot, the Sith Troopers remain shrouded in mystery. The latest rumors indicate the Sith Troopers are part of a massive fleet that's stationed somewhere in the Unknown Regions. Since the First Order already has legions of stormtroopers (as seen in the previous two installments of the sequel trilogy), one of the biggest questions surrounding the Sith Troopers is who they report to. I would appear they fall under the ranks of the former Ben Solo.
Today, the Triple Force Friday event happening this year. One of the items is a t-shirt with text that reads, "The First Order Battalion. Only the finest troopers in the galaxy. Under the strict command of Kylo and the Knights of Ren." Check it out in the space below:
The use of the term battalion is interesting. Usually, that refers to a large group of 300 to 800 soldiers, implying that perhaps Kylo Ren is leading his own personal army that's different from the First Order that antagonized the Resistance in the Knights of Ren. In all likelihood, a significant number of regular First Order stormtroopers align more with Hux.
It will be interesting to see what else Lucasfilm is willing to reveal about the Sith Troopers in the months leading up to the film's release. Star Wars 9 will have a key presence during this month's D23 Expo, and it's possible fans will get more looks at the soldiers there. At the same time, the studio is renowned for its levels of secrecy, and they're keeping a great amount of The Rise of Skywalker under wraps. Depending on what story beats relate to the Sith troopers, Lucasfilm may decide to keep holding back until it's closer to December.
Source: Star Wars
