Typical Imperial Royal Guard
Pre Imperial Guard
Supreme Chancellor's Guard, male Human (SWG#10, page 43) (Senate Guard - Blue Guard)
Dexterity 3D+2
blaster 5D
dodge 5D
melee combat 5D
melee combat: force pike 5D+2
vehicle blasters 5D
Knowledge 2D+2
intimidation 4D+2
planetary systems: Coruscant 4D
scholar: galactic politics 4D
Mechanical 2D+2
repulsorlift operation 3D+1
Perception 2D+2
search 6D
Strength 3D+2
brawling 5D
Technical 2D+2
first aid 3D+1
Force Points: 1
Dark Side Points: 0
Later, Chancellor Palpatine created a new unit from select members of the Senate Guard, termed the Red Guard, which took over responsibility for the Chancellor's security, consisting mostly of elite Senate Guards. There was also a cosmetic change for the Blue Guard; the elaborate crests were removed from their helmets, and the open face was covered by a black visor similar to that of the Red Guard.
Imperial Royalguard
Dexterity 5D Blaster 7D, blaster artillery 6D, brawling parry 6D, dodging 7D, melee combat 6D, melee: force pike 8D+2, melee parry 5D
Knowledge 2D+1 streetwise 3D+1, survival 6D
Mechanical 2D+2
Perception 2D+2 bargain 3D+2, command 5D+2, hide 6D+2, search 6D+2, sneak 6D+2
Strength 3D brawling 6D, climbing/jumping 6D, lifting 5D, stamina 6D
Technical 2D+1 demolition 5D+1, first aid 3D and security 4D+1
Equipment: SoroSuub Controller FP Force Pike (Damage Strength + 3D)
Main Training Ground: Planet of Yinchorr in the Yinchorri System
Royal Guard Armor
Model: Standard Royal Guard Armor
Type: Military armor
Scale: Character
Cost: Not available for sale
Availability: 3, X
Game Notes:
*Armor Protection: +2D physical, +1D energy, -1D Dexterity and related skills.
*Comlink: Tongue-activated top-security scrambler helmet comlink.
*Sealed Body Glove: Climate controlled body glove and breath mask allows operation in extremely cold or warm climates and toxic-air environments.
*MFTAS: Multi-Frequency Targeting Acquisition System; adds +3D to Perception and search checks in low-visibility situations, +2D to ranged weapon skill uses against targets moving more than 10 meters per round; polarized lenses prevent flash-blinding.
*Utility Belt: High-tension wire, grappling hooks, spare blaster power packs, ion flares, concentrated rations, spare comlink, water packs, 2 medpacs.
Source: Rules of Engagement – The Rebel SpecForce Handbook (page 103), Galaxy Guide 5: Return of the Jedi (page 46)
Imperial Sovereign Protector
| Attributes : |
Dexterity 5D Knowledge 4D Mechanical 3D+2 Perception 4D+1 Strength 3D Technical 3D |
| Skills : | Trained in Archaic guns 8D, blaster 9D, blaster artillery 6D+2, bows 6D, brawling parry 7D+2, dodge 8D, melee combat 6D+2, melee parry 6D, missile weapons 7D, thrown weapons 6D+1, vehicle blasters 6D+2, intimidation 6D+1, law enforcement 5D+2, scholar: Dark Side lore 5D, streetwise 5D, survival 7D, willpower 5D+2, beast riding 5D, command 5D, search 6D, sneak 5D, brawling 6D, climbing/jumping 7D, lifting 4D, stamina 6D, demolition 5D, and security 7D |
| Special Ability : |
Force Skills: control 2D, sense 1D, alter 1D Force Powers: control remain conscious, resist stun, sense combat sense, danger sense, life detection, life sense, sense Force and alter injure/kill |
Only the best of the elite Emperor's Royal Guard were specially chosen to become Sovereign Protectors. They endured years of selection procedures and training aimed at achieving perfection in soldiering. Extreme standards were set for combat fitness, stamina, strength, dexterity, mental acuity, reaction time, loyalty and intelligence.
Finally, each Sovereign Protector would receive rudimentary training from Senior Dark Side Adepts (such as Arden Lyn) to wield the dark side of the Force—although not enough to provide independence or stoke ambition. The most exceptional Sovereign Protectors were eventually eligible for training as Dark Jedi.
Some of these armored and robed soldiers were charged with the personal protection of Emperor Palpatine, while others were deployed to guard Palpatine's interests throughout the galaxy, including the Imperial Citadel on the Deep Core planet of Byss, as well as other palaces and monasteries. A number of Sovereign Protectors were stationed aboard the Star Dreadnaught Eclipse. They were typically organized into regiments of four hundred individuals.
The best known of the Sovereign Protectors was the treacherous Royal Guardsman Carnor Jax, who was promoted to the rank in 11 ABY at the instigation of Imperial Ruling Council member Sarcev Quest. Though Palpatine remained unaware, Jax and Quest were in fact leading a conspiracy to overthrow him—Jax, indeed, was an aspirant Sith Lord, who trained as the apprentice of Lumiya.