Emperor's Royal Guard
Mysterious and imposing in their
blood-red robes and helmets, the Emperor's Royal Guard is loyal
to Palpatine with every fiber
of their existence. The members of this elite force are former stormtroopers, hand-picked for their
size, strength, intelligence and loyalty. The unit is so
secretive that suggestions as to its strength range from 50 to
the tens of thousands, although it is probably much closer to the
lower figure.
The Royal Guard report only to
Palpatine, and a handful are always with him. They are fighters,
assassins and protectors, according to the Emperor's wishes.
Their main weapons include 2-meter force pikes that are almost as
lethal as the heavy blaster pistols concealed beneath their
robes.