Wolfninjajedi Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Well folks yesterday we got a look at the Emperor's Shadow Guard, now lets take a look! ======= Overview/History The Emperor's Shadow Guard was an organization of force-sensitives from the remains of the Sun Guard, few Imperials knew the true origins of these powerful and mysterious guardsmen. They took orders only from Palpatine himself, and were sent to eliminate suspected Jedi and other Force Users, they were also put under supervision from Darth Vader when necessary. They demonstrated Force powers of their own, which caused suspision that they were former Jedi that had been captured, tortured and then brainwashed by Palpatine though this was nothing more then a rumor that was never proven. Regardless they commanded a great deal of respect with the ranks of the Empire, also leading elite Imperial commandos into battle, often calling upon the services of the elite Shadow Stormtroopers. Near the end of the Clone Wars, Dooku ordered Ventress to eliminate the Sun Guard however several of them were chosen to become Royal Guardsmen and those that were force-sensitive were candidates to become Shadow Guards. The Shadow Guard were used in 17 BBY onboard the Golan space defense platform to serve Inquisitor Valin Draco, during the battle of Byss they fought against a number of resistance fighters, they were also used again in 2 BBY against Galen Marek along with several Imperial Navy Commandos and Shadow Stormtroopers. ========== Equipment Their appearance was almost identical to the Royal Guard, except their armor and visor colors were inverted with the full robe and armor black, and visor being red and like the Red Guard armor it provided a great deal of protection. Their primary weapon was a lightsaber pike, in addition they also carried a heavy blaster pistol and a utility belt with a medpac, furthermore they also had a long range comlink, encrypted and miniatrized aswell as holo capability. ========== Pictures Shadow Guard uncloaked Shadow Guard cloaked ========= Thoughts: Again....just like the Royal Guard, complete ******ery! It rather sucks that there isn't any notable ones to follow, and that they have only appeared in TFU material. Palpatine really does get all the cool ****. Edited July 16, 2013 by Wolfninjajedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalonVII Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Had I been a force user during Palp's reign, this is where I would of wanted to be. These guys were probably THE highlight of TFU. Too bad you never saw them other than that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKulvax Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 You do see them appear in art of Book of Sith, which is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurbere Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 These guys were always difficult on Sith Master difficulty on TFU. But they will always look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfninjajedi Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 You do see them appear in art of Book of Sith, which is cool. Ya but thats art, would wanna see em in action and so forth. Kinda like a Kir Kanos sorta thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamofire Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Is there any gear in SWTOR that would make you look like a Shadow Guard, and what would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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