Jes Gistang Jes Gistang was a Corellian Human female who served as a stormtrooper in Darth Krayt ' s Galactic Empire circa 137 ABY . As a young woman , she decided to join the 407th Stormtrooper Division through the Imperial Mission , an organization that helped individuals to spread Imperial influence . Put in charge of the heavy artillery in Joker Squad , she quickly found a home among the 407th , and was a talented and responsible soldier . When Anson Trask joined the 407th , Gistang quickly doubted him , betting fellow soldier Vax Potorr that he would last just six hours on the battlefield . She guided Trask and gave him tips to help him survive among the stormtroopers , and even sympathized with the man . Later , when Lieutenant Gil Cassel informed the 407th that they would be participating in a battle on Borosk against the 908th Stormtrooper Division , which had joined the forces of deposed Emperor Roan Fel , she quickly disagreed with the mission , and even argued that the 407th should join Fel themselves . Gistang reluctantly participated in the Battle of Borosk itself when they were ordered into action . Gistang was killed during the second day of fighting , when her power pack was hit by a stray blaster bolt , causing it to explode and incinerate her . Biography . Stormtrooper . Jes Gistang , born on the planet Corellia , did not enjoy the early part of her life , and became a stormtrooper of Darth Krayt ' s Galactic Empire through the Imperial Mission , an organization designed to spread Imperial influence by helping beings of the galaxy . Gistang was then assigned to the 407th Stormtrooper Division , which was stationed on the planet Yinchorr , and joined Joker Squad , led by Lieutenant Gil Cassel . During her career as a stormtrooper , Gistang became a respected , talented soldier , and eventually was put in charge of the squad ' s heavy weaponry . In 137 ABY , she was introduced to Anson Trask , a recent addition to Joker Squad who was made fun of by other stormtroopers when he couldn ' t find his squad . Gistang joined the other troopers in making a bet on how long Trask could survive in battle ; she wagered that he would only last six hours on the battlefield , showing a considerable amount of doubt in the man . Gistang decided to talk to Trask , informing him of certain soldiers ' personalities , though she still thought little of him , and made this clear when she told him of her doubts . She also joked around with him , explaining to Trask that if he helped fellow troopers , he might live longer . Later , an informant told the Empire that the 908th Stormtrooper Division was planning to defect to the deposed former leader of the Empire , Roan Fel . High Moff Morlish Veed , wanting to keep the 908th ' s base on Borosk intact , decided to send the 407th to eliminate the traitors . When Lieutenant Cassel informed the troopers that they were going to fight the 908th , Gistang argued that they couldn ' t kill fellow troopers , though Cassel quickly quieted her down . Sith Lord Darth Maleval , who had been sent to Yinchorr earlier , was in charge of the mission , partly to make sure the 407th didn ' t defect themselves . Death at Borosk . Thrust into action on Borosk , Gistang and Joker Squad were at first assigned to capture the 908th ' s base . Gistang played an important part in the battle , cutting paths with the large weapon she used , and inflicting large amounts of damage on enemy targets . However , a stormtrooper had sneaked up behind her , intent on shooting her . Trask saved her life and shot the enemy , who became his first kill as a stormtrooper . For the rest of the battle , he covered Gistang ' s back , allowing her to cause more damage with her weaponry . The 407th was finally able to capture an important gun platform at the base , and was then allowed to rest for the night . While they were resting , Trask was deep in thought about his first kill . Gistang noticed this , and asked him if the battle was what he expected . Trask told her about his father , who had been proud to be a stormtrooper , and that since his father used to be in the 407th , he had been given the option to join its ranks , which he accepted . Gistang too explained a bit about her past , and the other soldiers ' pasts to him as well . Meanwhile , Darth Maleval confronted Lieutenant Cassel , ordering him to kill all of the 908th , including Cassel ' s own brother Jared , a captain with the 908th , despite the fact that Joker Squad disliked killing fellow stormtroopers . Fellow Joker Squad trooper Hondo Karr , however , felt the need to confront the Sith Lord , and insulted him . As a result , Maleval Force pushed Karr to the ground , which created an uproar . Gistang started to chase after Maleval with insults of her own , though she was stopped by Sergeant Harkas before Maleval could punish her as well . After Maleval left , Gistang argued to Cassel that the entire fight was wrong , and that they should either join Fel along with the 908th , just walk away , or let the 908th escape . Harkas convinced the rest of the squad to fight , even though they disagreed with the decision . When the fighting resumed the next day , Joker Squad breached the main fortress of the 908th , where the fighting soon degenerated into hand - to - hand combat . The first casualty of the battle was Vax Potorr , who was lost to an explosion from a mine placed by enemy soldiers . They pushed on , but Gistang made the mistake of leaving her power pack s vulnerable to blaster bolts . A stray bolt hit one of the paks , resulting in an explosion that incinerated her , as well as causing major injury to Harkas . Trask would later reflect that neither him or his comrades had time to mourn Gistang or Potorr ' s deaths . Personality and traits . Jes Gistang was a hardened soldier , and loyal to the Empire , but also had a good sense of humor . She used her experience as a stormtrooper to help Anson Trask during his early days as a soldier . Gistang had a strong sense of morality , and never wanted to participate in a battle against her own ranks , even going as far as to suggest to Lieutenant Gil Cassel to join Roan Fel ' s resistance , or at least flee the Battle of Borosk . Behind the scenes . Jes Gistang ' s only appearance in " Star Wars " continuity is in the fourth issue of the " " comics , , during which she is killed . Gistang is the first canon ically - named female stormtrooper , although the first canonical female stormtrooper was the unidentified female stormtrooper appearing in " " . An Entertainment Earth exclusive action figure of Jes Gistang was unveiled at as part of Hasbro ' s " " Joker Squad six - pack .