Lux trooper

**Lux troopers** (also known as **Lux soldiers** and **Lux infantry**) were standard foot soldiers employed by the Lux. After the Ghost Crisis in 1970, most Lux troopers were organised into regular units of the Grand Army of the Lux.

## History

Lux troopers came from all walks of life and joined up for many reasons.

From the beginning of the Lux in 1970 and up until 1974, the Lux troopers saw their organisation transformed. What started out as countless local cells of loosely structured resistance groups, gradually turned into a galactic wide and well-trained infantry force.

The infantry forces saw action on many worlds throughout the First and Second Ghost Wars, fighting against the Ghost Empire.

For roughly 21 years, the Lux troopers fought to defend Lux sovereignty against the Ghost Empire. Throughout the conflict, some of the members of the Alpha Force served as commanders and generals of the Lux Army and, thus, they served alongside their Lux soldiers on many occasions.

## Organisation

Lux troopers constitute the main element of the Lux Army. In the overall structure of the Lux's military, the troopers fell under the jurisdiction of Sector Forces, under the ultimate command of Chief of State Kein Morthor.

Lux troopers employed squad-level tactics and guerrilla warfare to to be effective against the Ghost Empire. They also deployed vehicles in hit-and-run missions. Squads were carried and deployed into battle aboard battle ships.

## Equipment

### Armour

During the development of the first generation of troopers, Lux armour-smiths forged Lux trooper combat armour; the military combat uniform of the Lux troopers. The most notable feature of the armour's design was the helmet's distinctive black visor. The full uniform consisted of black armour plates, attached to a black body glove. Other aspects of the armour included the helmet's breath filter, a utility belt and the boots' high-traction soles.

At the beginning of the Ghost Wars, Lux trooper combat armour used colour to distinguish officers from each other and the rest of the rank-and-file stock. For instance, commanders were marked by gold stripes. However, this system of military uniformity was relaxed early in the war, and colour was used in some cases to indicate unit affiliation instead of rank. Though many troopers maintained their armour in traditional black, other troopers—particularly officers—customised their uniforms through colour and design. In recognition of their achievements, some troopers were allowed to add specific designs to their armour, such as the United Kingdom Wolves added grey wolf designs onto their armour.

The troopers who received specified training for various roles other than infantry were equipped with variant forms of combat armour. Lux pilots wore the same armour as regular troopers, but were distinguished by yellow markings and specialised full-face helmets. Flame troopers were protected from the potential dangers and setbacks of their own role by insulated body gloves and suits chilled by coolant reservoirs. Troopers assigned to non-combative assignments, such as medical officers and naval officers, wore military dress uniforms.

The non-specialised trooper's primary weapons for ranged combat were the MP5A9 blaster rifle and its more compact counterpart, the SALC blaster carbine. In addition, troopers often carried one or more grenades of varying types, such as the thermal detonator, concussion grenades, haywire grenades, and electromagnetic pulse grenades.

The pouches and compartments of a trooper's highly functional utility belt contained a multitude of equipment, including a grappling hook, spare ammunition, ration supplies and a rudimentary medical kit. While neither was part of their official-issue kit, most troopers also carried multi-tools and a pack of sanitary wipes. Troopers were outfitted at Lux Army troop centres.

## Specialised troopers

In addition to the standard infantry troopers that composed the bulk of the army, a select number of troopers were trained for specialised roles, such as piloting and command. As the Ghost Wars progressed, more trooper variants were deployed, from jet troopers and flame troopers to Advanced Recon Commandos and Covert Ops troopers. In addition, regular troopers could carry heavier weaponry and armour and carry the designation of Heavy trooper and Repeater troopers.

### Combat role-specialized variants

* Advanced Recon Force troopers carried out reconnaissance and surveillance for Generals.
* Advanced Recon Commandos performed special reconnaissance missions. Regular troopers could be promoted to the rank of ARC trooper.
	+ Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commandos represented the GAL's most elite and deadly soldiers.
* Assassins were engineered with fast reflexes, trained in stealth, and armed with vibroblades.

* Commandos trained, lived, and worked together in four-unit squads to perform covert operations that were too complex for ordinary troopers. They were regarded as superior to standard troopers, though not quite the equals of ARC troopers.
* Blaze troopers were equipped with heavily armed and armoured combat suits, designed for heavy engagements.
* Marines were specifically trained to repel Ghost boarding parties, as well as to board and sabotage enemy capital ships.
* Covert Ops troopers were trained for stealth missions, including assignments that marked deserters for summary execution.
* Ordnance specialists were troopers trained for the disarmament and disposal of explosive weapons.
* Scout troopers performed reconnaissance and scout missions.
* Trooper commanders combined enhanced tactical knowledge with advanced combat skills.
* MEC trooper, a heavily armed class of trooper variants.
* Shadow troopers were an elite group of stealth units trained for covert operations that pertained to Lux Intelligence jurisdiction
* Shock troopers of the elite Lux Guard under Homeworld Security Command were tasked with enforcing law and order on Giath.
	+ Included riot troopers, who received additional training in riot control.
* Trooper medics were trained to diagnose and treat wounded soldiers in the field.

### Environment-specialized variants

* Cold assault troopers were trained specifically for battle and survival in extremely cold regions.
* SCUBA troopers were adapted for aquatic warfare.

### Equipment-specialized variants

* Anti-air trooper carried missile launchers for use against aerial targets.
* Blaze troopers and trooper grenadier provided heavy, close range anti-troop firepower.
* Engineers were a special group of troopers trained in vehicle maintenance and demolition work.
* Heavy troopers were heavy weapons specialists, equipped with specialised armour, and armed with missile and rocket launchers.
* Jet trooper were equipped with jetpacks and trained for aerial combat.
* Paratroopers were an elite group of clones specially made for high-altitude combat jumps, and thus they were equipped with specialised helmets and armour.
* Snipers were specialised troopers whose primary objective was to kill enemies from a distance.
* Heavy gunners were troopers that specialised in heavier anti-troop weapons.
* Trooper pilots were trained to fly a wide range of vehicles. They also served as field technicians.
* Flame troopers were specialised in using flamethrowers and other incendiary weapons.
* Trooper grenadiers carried mortars.
* Trooper medics carried equipment to diagnose and treat fellow clones in the field.
* Special ops troopers were called in for dangerous and difficult missions.

## Rank notation

At the start of the Ghost Wars, rank of the troopers was determined by colour worn on their helmet, arm and shoulder armour. In time, however, some officers were allowed to design and customise their armour. Notable examples included Captain Alistair Fisher from the United Kingdom Wolves.

* Black—Private (standard trooper).

* Grey—Corporal; They were second-in-command of squads.

* Green, lime—Sergeant; commanded squads made up of nine troops.
* Blue, navy-blue—Lieutenant; commanded platoons composed of four squads (36 troops).
* Red—Captain; commanded companies made up of four platoons (144 troops).

* Purple—Major;Each is in command of a battalion.

* Orange, Yellow, then Gold—Commander; commanded regiments made up of four battalions (2,304 troops). Many of these commanders were grown with more capacity for independent thought than the rank-and-file troopers, and were sometimes known by nicknames rather than standard names.