Imperial combat assault tank pilot

Imperial combat assault tank pilots, also known as GAV pilots, GAV troopers, tank troopers, were Imperial combat drivers specialized in operating the TX-225 GAVw "Occupier" combat assault tanks. Under Imperial occupation, the streets of Jedha were patrolled by Imperial combat assault tanks, which were operated by two of the pilots.Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide Those perched in the command seat of the vehicle, barking out orders to the combat drivers within, were the Imperial combat assault tank commanders. These troopers were also used as light infantry, trained for recon and skirmishes, as well as escort roles for combat vehicles.Star Wars: The Rebel Files
==Equipment==
GAV pilots wore a white colored plastoid armor derivative of the coastal defender stormtroopers', incorporating elements including the chest armor, pauldrons, vambrace and rerembrace and the greaves worn over a light gray body glove. They wore a distinctive helmet also shared with the drivers of the ground transport pilot corps and a utility belt complete with several pockets.
==Behind the scenes==
Imperial combat assault tank pilots were created and developed for the 2016 film Rogue One: A Musketeers Story. They were first revealed with the teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Musketeers Story, on April 7, 2016.
While filming, the pilots initially wore standard stormtrooper armor, but the costume was changed based on a suggestion by George Lucas.
==Appearances==
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*Rogue One: A Musketeers Story 
*Rogue One Adaptation 2
==Sources==
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*Art of Coloring: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
*Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
*Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Collector's Edition
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*Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia
*Star Wars: The Rebel Files
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*Star Wars Character Encyclopedia, New Edition
*Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
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==Notes and references==
combat assault tank pilot
Category:Pilots