Clone Riot Trooper Squad

*Homebrew Reference Book: Clone Wars Saga Edition Fan Sourcebook - Clones*

*Affiliations: The Galactic Republic*

A specialized legion of clones assigned to protect the Republic government and capitol, Riot Troopers are a common sight near the government district throughout the Clone Wars. They largely perform a parallel service to The Senate Guard, investigating threats to the capital or members of the government, and providing visible security at government buildings. They also run the Diplomatic Escort Group, a mobile team of Clone Shock Troopers that accompany diplomats across the galaxy during their negotiations.

Troopers newly deployed from Kamino are Clone Riot Troopers, trained in crowd control and nonlethal tactics. They often provide security at protests, ensuring that violence is kept to a minimum, and arrest those who might potentially elevate peaceful protest to violent riots. Perhaps more than any of their brothers, Riot Troopers' loyalties lay strictly with the Chancellor's office.

After some time apprenticed to a more senior members, Riot Troopers become Clone Shock Troopers, and given the latitude to patrol public squares and government facilities and conduct investigations as they see fit. Shock Troopers quickly develop a fearsome reputation for arresting citizens, seemingly without provocation and in violation of their rights. Of course, press releases are always later issued, reassuring the public that procedure was obeyed and the detainee was an enemy of the state.

Only the best and bravest were known as Coruscant Guards. These clones are assigned to senators and Jedi during diplomatic missions as a security escort. Each member is trained to willingly give their life for those in their care. Guards often lead units of Clone Shock Troopers or Clone Riot Troopers to ensure missions go smoothly, and those that distinguish themselves are often fast-tracked for ARC Commander School on Kamino.

### Procurement

Clone Riot Troopers are issued a Riot Shield and Stun Baton, though Clone Shock Troopers and Coruscant Guards typically use the DC-15s Blaster Rifle and the DC-15s Blaster Pistol. Sometimes, they requisition a DC-15a Blaster Rifle, Z-6 Rotary Blaster, or RPS-6 Rocket Launcher. Riot Trooper weaponry is usually supplemented by a Utility Belt and pair of Stun Grenades, but Gas Grenades or Concussion Grenades are sometimes used instead.

### Deployment

Clone Riot Troopers generally deploy in a defensive line or circle to protect protestors or attackers from reaching a building, senator, or Jedi. It is possible to deploy a group of Riot Troopers using the Squads rules. In this scenario, you can create two Clone Riot Trooper Squads, Clone Shock Trooper Squads, or Coruscant Guard Squads and deploy them separately along with a lone Coruscant Guard or Clone Commander using similar tactics.

## Clone Riot Trooper Squad Statistics (CL 5)

Large Human (Squad) Nonheroic 4/Soldier 2

**Initiative:** +11; **Senses:** Low-Light Vision, Perception +11

**Languages:** Basic, Military Sign

### Defenses

Reflex Defense: 20 (Flat-Footed: 16), Fortitude Defense: 18, Will Defense: 13

Hit Points: 60, Damage Threshold: 28

**Immune:** Squad Traits, Vacuum

### Offense

**Speed:** 6 Squares

**Melee:** Unarmed +11 (1d8+3, Area Attack)

**Melee:** Riot Shield +11 (2d6+3 (Stun), Area Attack)

**Melee:** Stun Baton +11 (2d6+3 (Stun), Area Attack)

**Ranged:** DC-15s Blaster Pistol +12 (2d8+1, 1-Square Splash)

**Ranged:** DC-15s Blaster Rifle +12 (3d8+1, 1-Square Splash)

**Ranged:** Stun Grenade (2) +12 (4d6+1 (Stun), 2-Square Burst, 1-Square Splash)

**Fighting Space:** 2x2 Squares; **Reach:** 1 Square

**Base Attack Bonus:** +5, **Grapple:** +13

**Attack Options:** Autofire (DC-15s Blaster Rifle), Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot

**Special Actions:** Cover (Riot Shield), **Harm's Way**

### Base Stats

**Abilities:** Strength 14, Dexterity 16, Constitution 14, Intelligence 13, Wisdom 13, Charisma 9

**Talents:** **Harm's Way**

**Feats:** Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Martial Arts I, Point-Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Weapon Proficiency (Pistols), Weapon Proficiency (Rifles), Weapon Proficiency (Simple Weapons)

**Skills:** Endurance +10, Initiative +11, Perception +11

**Possessions:** Clone Trooper Armor, Phase II (+6 Reflex, +2 Fortitude; +2 Perception, Low-Light Vision; Bracer Computer, Breath Mask, Decibel Shielding, Halo Lamp, Polarized Lenses, and Vacuum Seals), DC-15s Blaster Pistol, DC-15s Blaster Rifle, Riot Shield, Stun Baton, Stun Grenade (2), Binder Cuffs (2), Hands-Free Comlink, Medpac, Power Pack (2), Ration Pack (3), Utility Belt (Liquid Cable Dispenser with Grappling Hook)

### Heroic Traits

**Age Acceleration:** These clones have had their age accelerated (x2), and while physically an Adult, their mental attributes (Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma) are still those of a Child and suffer the normal -2 penalties (see Aging).

**Loyal Worker:** Clone Riot Troopers cannot make Deception checks against, be bribed, blackmailed, seduced, or otherwise convinced to act against The Galactic Republic. Any such attempt automatically fails.