The recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 featured a surprising new armor for the TK Trooper which became a point of contention for some fans who are wondering about their new look.
Let's explore the trooper's seemingly new armor below.
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Why Does the New TK Trooper Armor Have a Poncho and Coat?
The recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 titled "A Different Approach" showcased a new armor for the TK Trooper as they have brown armored ponchos and coats paired with black goggles.
However, it should be pointed out that the new armor might only be applicable to troopers that are stationed on the planet of Lau.
Considering the cold and windy climate, it is likely that it is simply just a specialized armor for troopers on the planet so that they can comfortably do their duties.
It is still unknown whether we will see more TK Troopers in that specialized armor when we see them in future episodes but it's not surprising at this point if it's only limited to those who are stationed in Lau.
Fans React to the New TK Trooper Armor in The Bad Batch S3
A lot of Star Wars: The Bad Batch fans shared their reaction to the new TK Trooper armor on social media.
Most of them have a positive reaction to the new armor and consider it to be a highlight in the episode due to its uniqueness compared to the usual trooper armor that we've seen across many Star Wars stories.
Some fans also pointed out that the new armor is seemingly inspired by the concept art by Ralph McQuarrie during the original trilogy.
You can check some of the posts here:
It is interesting to see whether the troopers with the new armor will make more appearances in the upcoming episodes. There is no doubt that fans would love to see more of them.
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