The Scout Troopers were a bunch of degenerates...

The Scout Trooper Corp is one of the most elite special forces branches in the Imperial Military. The job they are required to do is quite difficult and therefore the recruiting standards and practices are a bit different. What you get as a result is a bunch of flippant and slightly deranged thrill seekers. My kind of people.
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[@loganangell9905]

Honestly, that was the most real scene. They were just waiting while one was bored and curious, and the other was trying to take it seriously.

[@knightingale9833]

Literally like a couple biker cops

[@robertagu5533]

​@@knightingale9833which was probably the idea

[@orckingi1208]

We need more scenes in Star Wars like this one. Even if its just a quick one-liner that fans would automadically recognize as something someone would say or do in real life if put in the same situation.

[@TheMilkman62]

i loved the back and forth between them, it brought some humanity to the imperial remnant.

[@christianburnett236]

Especially a hover vehicle or bike.

[@warlerker]

"I identify with this man." "He punched a Baby." "I am this man."

[@Kilo-ct8dh]

This is almost exactly how a couple of young enlisted would act unsupervised...😂

[@Temerald51]

As a young enlisted, this is exactly how me and the lads act when bored and with access to cool tech 😂

[@zerosen2141]

"a couple of young enlisted"? I believe you are sorely mistaken, ALL Enlisted are like that, not just the young ones. some NCOs and Officers too.

[@Kelnx]

@@zerosen2141 As a former NCO, I can confirm.

[@BugRib]

You mean, aside from punching babies?

[@stevenschnepp576]

@@BugRib No.

[@charleswade2514]

Fun fact: the production didn’t have enough Storm Trooper outfits. Dave Faloni called the local 501st club for help.

[@GenerationTech]

Very cool

[@LukiKruki]

@@GenerationTech That happend with Obi-Wan Kenobi Show on the planet where Vader grabbed the fake ship with Force.

[@Razgriz85]

When in short supply, ask the super fans to come to the rescue.

[@IsaiahRichards692]

@@GenerationTechAnother fun fact: I used to love Star Wars but it stopped being a coherent story years ago. It’s now a Frankenstein’s Monster of plot devices and made up lore that didn’t exist weeks previously. You will drive yourself insane analyzing every new detail the show runners invent! I know you despise the Empire but, back in the 80’s, they were the only sensible choice! Long live the Empire!

[@devoteeofmediocrity821]

@@IsaiahRichards692Cool.

[@guts60]

I always forget that Stormtroopers (and their variants) are actually the elite special forces, and not the common soldier. They actually do have the best aim and skills among the Empire’s military, they just miss characters in shows and movies for plot reasons.

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

8:32 Reminds me of what they told us in the Infantry, your squad leader would usually be loaded with mostly tracer rounds to help direct fire if needed, but the saying was "if the SL is shooting, things are fked"

[@robertagu5533]

Not in the units I served in.. someone UNABLE to effectively fight at such a basic Frontline unit has no business being in it an there to start with. This is a concept if your Battalion, Regiment an Division COs are having to PERSONALLY join the fighting, usually. If your Division CO is having to help shoot MANY MANY things have gone wrong an your unit is probably screwed in this day an age. But from about Company an Battalion.. DEFINITELY round Platoon an smaller EVERYONE is a fighter in a Line unit

[@ragingtomtom]

In the UK everyone has tracer rounds.

[@robertagu5533]

@@ragingtomtom yes but at the MOST basic levels "Tracers only" makes for someone who's a sitting duck an in the way.. they won't make it for sure in particularly nasty engagements. When I served in my country's Armed Forces our infantry was every 4th or 5th round in a standard rifle magazine of about 30 was a Tracer all others were standard live rounds for obvious reasons. With every 3rd to 5th on a belt of machine gun ammo regardless of the MG an its class was Tracer to make sure you were ACTUALLY shooting where wanted

[@tweektweak3274]

@@robertagu5533sounds about CAF

[@elix901]

What unit were you with. 10th mountain SL was on the line. PL usually was in the rear but, even he had to pop some rounds.

[@koboldprime2257]

As a formal soldier I can relate to these dudes on a personal level. Bullshit orders, asshats "superiors". You learn to be smart real quick, smart: low initiative, keep you nose out of trouble and find somewhere quiet to vent shit with your mates so you don't go insane. I want more of this in media, I'm tired of the propagandized way service personal are beginning to be portrayed again _(mostly michael bay)_

[@elix901]

For most it’s just a job.

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

We need more Star wars stories from the POV of normal people like these guys

[@postmodernjambox5951]

That's a good chunk of andor

[@ZeSgtSchultz]

@@postmodernjambox5951 yep, and rogue one. Even though I'm not a big fan of the rebels and all that it was amazing to not have super human like characters, but just normal, flawed people who really don't wanna die.

[@barozzi_]

Truee I want a Star Wars story of an Imperial Soldier in the Army (not just Stormtrooper Corps), or the story of someone living in the lower levels of Imperial Coruscant, perhaps about the organized crime there. So many possibilities.

[@buffalowt]

Star wars slice of life

[@MrDibara]

​@buffalowt I'd be down for that, for a change.

[@Angry_Squirrel555]

Imagine a Star Wars series that revolves around a stormtrooper on the front lines somewhere. In the same vein as ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. That could be epic!

[@KrusherMike]

And they'll be back home before space Christmas!

[@YourPalKindred]

​@@KrusherMike You mean Life Day

[@Dreamfox-df6bg]

Those two actually made me think. If Disney Star Wars had a more chronological structure, i.e. didn't jump around in time so much with each show and movie, wouldn't it be fun seeing one or two Troopers again and again? They wouldn't even always be involved in the main action. We could have seen a Trooper contingent decimated out by the main characters and have an end credit scene where those two get assigned there to replace those losses. Or they recognize someone like Din Djarin because they have seen before what he can do and give each other some blaster scaring on the armor or maybe even injure each other so they can report they engaged him and have been lucky to survive. After all, Bacta heals many wounds.

[@Taron_HaiTar]

So Red vs Blue, but in Star Wars and *heavily* modified?

[@carloshenriquezimmer7543]

@@Taron_HaiTar I gues something like Antonio, Carlos and Jobin from Cowboy Beebop (the 3 old guys). Always near the action, never in the action, comenting on the crazy stuff all around them and barelly making out of it alive...

[@Taron_HaiTar]

@@carloshenriquezimmer7543 ...hmm, I can't seem to rem- *oh, those old guys...* Has taken me a little bit of reminicing, but I successfully remembered them! I guess it fits original comment's description well, still think Red vs Blue-type show for this would be great! Thanks for bringning Cowboy Beebop up, love *the classic* to be mentioned!

[@ethanwoolard9668]

I feel like if Lucas had the empire be the focus then we would’ve had troopers take the roles the C-3PO and R2-D2 took from hidden fortress. Just two guys wandering around battlefields and wondering why they’re in the middle of it

[@Dreamfox-df6bg]

@@ethanwoolard9668 Well, the first movie was meant to be self-contained and with the time between the original and the prequel trilogy it would have been difficult to built something like that in. For this to work you would need a series of movies and shows that are chronologically closer together. Even within the Expanded Universe it would have been difficult to pull off as there was not really an oversight about the stories. Considering that the 'Dark Empire' comics were rarely mentioned in other books and in those the New Republic temporarily lost control of Coruscant, something that would have eroded the trust of the people in the New Republic for quite some time.

[@alexmaurice4274]

Ever since return of the Jedi I thought their helmets looked so badass

[@WorldWeave]

Is it just me, or are Scout Troopers the most consistently funny type of trooper in StarWars? If I’m not mistaken, almost every time there’s an iconic funny moment, there’s a scout trooper involved

[@xanderburns1332]

I wonder how many people joined the Empire because of Saul Guerrer's brutality

[@olivercattanach2680]

He likely caused a lot of fanaticism within the empires ranks. A great example is Agent Kallus. He took part in a genocide because his entire unit was wiped out by Saw's terrorists

[@bobble13345]

Better call Saul

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

One thing that pro-Jedi/Rebels fans forget is that the Empire is so dumb because the SW IP is told from the Reble side, so of course TKs are going to bump their head on the bulkhead. Of course that can't hit the broadside of a Sandcrawler... It's Hogan's Heros vs. Platoon

[@venomousdc_0142]

That's why love Andor and especially Rogue 1, the Empire felt like a genuine threat to Rebel foot soldiers

[@MrDibara]

​@@venomousdc_0142 *"felicidades"* like a genuine threat? 🤔 I think your auto-correct is acting up, buddy.

[@Irishpolitics23]

​@@venomousdc_0142 the Stormtroopers in Andor were facing civilians with no guns, and from a vantage point.

[@BigHeadAvenger]

As per George Lucas, Star Wars was written for 12 year olds. Of course storm troopers would be clumsy.

[@CT_Taylor]

Unpopular opinion, Stalag 13's luftwaffe(???) soldiers are pretty competent they just have quite literally the most inept leadership and the visiting german leadership tends to be pretty damn dumb too.

[@viperson9818]

I love scenes showing the imperial troops more in depth and threatening. Honestly the scouts Luke went up against showed skill holding their own against a powerful force user.

[@eol6632]

That scene always reminded me of something you would see in the Venture Brothers. Couple of henchmen hanging around bullshitting before they get horrifically killed by Brock Sampson.

[@jiffypoo5029]

Stormtroopers are highly effective and very accurate. The problem is our POV is usually through the eyes of top tier force users that redirect, block or freeze blaster bolts. Even the Luck that Lando and Han have is from low level force sensitivity. Luck is low level precognition which lets them passively dodge attacks and never miss.

[@blu_j_1977]

I don’t suppose the usual “bad feeling about this” is one of these?

[@vexile1239]

The force has a "need" for everyone however when the force no longer needs you, you're sol, just look at the guy who couldn't see traversing that battlefield in rebels? Scarrife? He needed to do something to allow a transmission through the shield and as soon as he did that 💀

[@levierickson7321]

Your comments about the Zen of riding a bike, hit. It’s exactly why I skateboard-when I drop in, the focus is sharp, but the rest of the world melts away

[@neilbodwell9172]

Alan once again nailing the whole motorcycle thing. Never hit a bird but lots of bugs. Glad everytime I've had my visor down. Granted I wear exclusively full face. And those two scout troopers were giving major red vs blue vibes.

[@whafrog]

Absolutely my favourite scene. It reminded me of Tolkien and Lord of the Rings, where the hobbits are listening to the Orcs just have a "normal" conversation. It really opens up dimensions about who the "enemy" is, and why.

[@Plaprad]

One of the things Star Wars does really well is the life of the lower enlisted. Watching some of these scenes takes me back to the flightline in the desert just talking about random crap out of boredom. My favorite was the guards in Episode IV guarding the tractor beam. Things going to hell, alarms sound, assume it's yet another drill and go back to BS'ing.

[@Swindle1984]

In A New Hope, you can see a stormtrooper checking downed men to see if they're dead or merely wounded when Darth Vader makes his entrance.

[@CaptainCampion]

You actually see it twice in the opening battle.. It happens a second time when another trooper goes down right before R2 and C3PO cross the corridor. Then again later on the death star, one trooper tries to stop a hit comrade from falling (before Luke and Leia swing)

[@Ancienthistoryshorts]

Yup my favorite motto is “some need therapy I have my motorcycle” that’s why I love this channel so much is bc it’s a Star Wars channel at heart but he makes real world comparisons and makes it all seem more realistic

[@TJ-kh2zc]

I’ve been subscribed to Generation Tech for at least 4 years now, and this video was so perfectly constructed, paced, informative, and relatable to our lives. Keep creating at the level you guys are and I’ll never stop watching, fantastic stuff guys!!

[@Steve_Hickman]

One of those scout troopers in The Mandalorian was played by Jason Sedekis. It would've been pure gold if he'd used Ted Lasso's accent

[@reihidezero]

So glad someone finally shed light more on the empire cause so many jokes about them but the empire is very threatening. Reason why the Rebels suffer casualties at high numbers than empire. LOVE GENERATION TECH

[@olivercattanach2680]

Honestly i think there needs to be more grounded shows about the empire which show imperials crushing rebels and other enemies. There was an element in the bad batch but i think Star Wars is well overdue for more darker and grittier shows like Andor.

[@ZoeMalDoran]

Zipping through a forest on a hover-bike that's twice as fast as a Formula 1 car? What could possibly go wrong?

[@nadialovesall7178]

this turned into an advocation piece for the book 'Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'

[@logancrawford5379]

Funny how many soldiers are here relating to them

[@silasknight7269]

"Can I see it?" "...Did you not just hear that Moff Gideon killed a dozen of his own troopers to make a point??" "Okay..." "I get that point." "Okay..." "Do YOU get the point?" "I get the point..." Hands down a conversation I'd have with my buddy in that situation 😅

[@lefty8925]

"They remind me of my friends." Scout Trooper immediately punches a baby. 😂

[@Bucketroo]

Helicopter pilots seem to have the same attitude as these Scout Troopers. They're flying incredibly dangerous machines with complex controls that require constant adjustments, so they need to have a special kind of mindset.

[@foldervtolvr]

I’ve always said rotary pilots are absolutely insane, which is exactly why I want to be a rotary pilot (Not for military but for air medical). It takes a special kind of person to fly a machine that by all laws of physics should not be able to be stable in the air

[@smartass0124]

Obi Wan's frame of reforence was with clone troopers who also thought their replacements Were obsolete . But the Kenobi show ruins that

[@BigStereoVR]

One of my hats, is as a forensic audio engineer. If you need denoising: I'll volunteer.

[@travisfleenor2418]

I was a bicycle messenger in SF for 6 years. Totally understand where you are coming from about riding your motorcycle. High tech traffic weaving on a bicycle provides the same feeling.

[@GenerationTech]

Oh yeah biking in the city is awesome! Although you sf guys probably have crazy legs from those hills

[@nicholasscott3287]

SF = San Francisco, not Special Forces, right?

[@lyleseward8638]

My kinda people, lmao

[@weylins]

Wonder how many scout troopers on Endor decided "Fuck this. I'm not getting eaten by murder teddybears." And just ran for it on their speeder bikes.

[@appliedphysicist]

I normally dig all the vids on this channel but this one was definitely more down to earth and real than most (in a good way)

[@Razgriz85]

They (the ones away from the town having an extensive conversation and shooting at random shit to prove how inaccurate the pistols were) were a reference to the old Red vs Blue series "why are we here?". The Argentinian military still uses the Stahlhelm, German uses it for special events, some African countries use it, and many other countries, US included have their own variation of the German Stahlhelm. Plus the Stahlhelm itself is a more modern version of a design from the middle ages.

[@adimaiuniversal4361]

i love another detail that their Visor is Considerably larger than a Stormtrooper giving them more Awareness and field of view.

[@nickytulk8188]

I love the scout trooper scene because it gives an idea of what goes on when they are on duty/of duty

[@MegaDrainProductions]

The whole thing with being zen on a bike is the same feeling I get with longboarding. Get on a long walking trail, pop in some music, and go. Bonus too if it's really hilly since on the way back it's minimal pushing and the trail just takes you. Then you may come across a steep hill or intentionally seek it out and you just commit. You either go full on and zoom down it or you carve it like a wave(which is why I do, I don't wanna die lol), but still going pretty fast and is just a rush. Then when it evens out and is flat again it's just a really calming feeling.

[@tommydeamon7657]

I dig youre take on all this sounds like you really dug in and did that hole study up thing

[@Illcastashadow1]

Love ur realism bro. Keep it coming

[@SadPizza4591]

This channel is so good that even with some of the worst audio quality I've heard it's still good enough that I like it.

[@jeffwolcott7815]

I'm not so sure Palpatine was truly scared of individuality or chaos itself but just desired absolute power for it's own sake.

[@christopherkelly4230]

Just stumbled on to this video. Not a star wars guy there fine whatever, but man you hit the nail on the head when talking about riding. Very well stated.

[@Matt-md5yt]

Sweet glad you covered the Scouts again, i always liked their helmet

[@TeamValkyrie2023]

100% facts on the joy of riding motorcycles.

[@jamcalx]

I hate the lack of peripheral vision. Also, some riders wear read scarves and bug helmets, looking for monsters to kick.

[@diamondclaw5313]

Me: Listening to this video while cleaning my motercycle. Hears mentioning of motercycle. Me:😮

[@jonathanward8967]

Legit the best scene and realest characters in the Mandoverse. Ywah, it definitely broke the tension up, was kinda quarky when it shouldnt had been. But hey, thats life. Someone always ready with a snappy one liner or jab lol. We need more writing like that with other characters.

[@richroll9894]

Dude come check out the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Dragon’s Tail here in western NC! Plus we’ve got hella hiking and camping and all sorts of outdoors stuff if you’re into that, even if it’s just a casual picnic you drive to and still have cell service, so a little something for everyone regardless of how woodsy. Great place to ride motorcycles, it draws thousands of bikers every year being smack in the middle of the Appalachian mountains

[@radreon]

When I would ride my bike as a kid in the country whenever I looked behind me to check for any cars it would remind me of the scout trooper from return of the jedi checking behind himself. I always wanted to have a speeder bike.

[@user-blankman]

Wasnt aware you also twist the throttle...... glad to see brother,!!

[@Knihcaggin]

Not video related but its fascinating how much content u analyze ab star wars making even the little scenes mean something

[@isaackim7675]

I found it hilarious that they missed shooting at a can. Do they really those hold-out blasters can do serious damage?

[@GenerationTech]

I mean it made leia crash.. the real problems the button trigger it’s so dumb

[@isaackim7675]

@@GenerationTechIt also got me with that Scout trooper on Ryloth that thinks he can just shoot the Ghost with it in Rebels

[@joshuataylor7213]

I thought the EC-17 hold-out blaster actually packed a solid punch, especially for being so small.

[@pyeitme508]

@@GenerationTech LOL!

[@welkingunther5417]

Even if they can do serious damage, something rattling in your own blaster is not a good sign at all

[@darkpit37]

Gotta love that scene where a scout sees Han Solo and his immediate knee jerk reaction is to pimp slap him

[@robertagu5533]

That was a good one... BUT, GOOD, hired help is hard enough to find in OUR reality... Imagine how much worse it is multiplied by a huge Galaxy... Even if they was met by a basically retired Assassin Droid turned Nanny in his retired years.

[@hadeshades2365]

Trying to not die? You reach that Senn place when you don’t think about that stuff. Since age 14 I ve been riding motorcycles and since I ve not recognised any of my almost suicidal actions as dangerous. Clearly I ve got bigger problems like breathing in spring and summer cause of my allergic reactions to pollen. Love the content. Let’s go Allen!

[@Controlled_Insanity_003]

The comparison to the nazis is very apt, that's literally where they got their unit type name

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

The Scout Troopers remind me of Motorcycle Cops!!!!! LOL!!!!!

[@miloanderson4359]

Having been a bored af Spc. I can confirm this is the most enlisted shit I’ve seen in a tv show

[@InfiniteMonkeysSA]

Based on how you describe biking, you should try skydiving. Same kind of zen, "in the moment" feeling.

[@weylins]

Riding my motorcycle doesn't cure my depression and anxiety, but the mindfulness it takes to ride well seriously helps for days after a ride.

[@kidd7583]

The view behind you makes it look like you're on the planet of Corisant😂😂

[@phillipmeyer4059]

It's so bazar that the the bad guys army in films almost always are supposed to be really powerful skilled and dangerous but they are usually a joke.

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

This is so much real talk between these two troopers.

[@richietribe9487]

Unrelated question. What is the genre of the background music in this video and those similar to this?

[@Matatabi6]

The German term for assault forces was sturmtruppen in case you were looking for more analogies

[@garrettwhite4448]

I still remeber when this episdoe came out, I saw the clip and thought it was some silly dub some fans made to parody the show. Then I watched the episode and could not stop laughing fron these two guys

[@vonneely1977]

Worth noting that most Imperial Commandos started off as Scout Troopers, which might explain why the armor of said commandos was just scout trooper armor but in black.

[@philliphubbard6528]

As a prior cav scout in the Army, i have to say this video is hella accurate

[@estateownsghostshow]

Great vid! Are you using your laptop mic or is that just background noise?

[@sundragon7703]

Beyond the freedom of riding, there were probably other perks to being in the Scout Trooper Corps. As long as the scout trooper(s) did his/her duties and did not violate them, the position could have the privilege of a wide latitude. The scout trooper could have been the "go to guy" like the supply sergeant who ran a side hustle. Also, as a member of a small team, there were probably greater opportunities for personal glory and (monetary) reward.

[@falsetto3465]

those two always reminded me of griff and simmons from red vs blue

[@declanjones8888]

Haven't thought about that show in a long time.

[@derekdrake8706]

I've no doubt Disney will give us more stories from everyday troopers and answer the important questions: How many storm troopers were women? How many identify as non-binary? How many were into wookies?

[@ziggy274]

I remember when I was a kid, I used to carry around a Scout Trooper action figure everywhere I went. I miss that toy. 😢

[@wildwaters8348]

I loved that scene, because it was so relatable in a way, like me and my sister bickering. It humanized them so much to me and it was just funny

[@AdventureWolfDesigns]

Adam I like it when you share your life with us

[@stevedenis8292]

Scout recon while wearing shiny white armor in any environment beyond snow .They are either very good or eating crayons. Any disposable enemy is always plot based on how good they are or bad they are at their jobs.

[@brothersbornmedia]

May favorite scene. I can tell you as a person who had served in the military with scouts. This was a very accurate scene to life in the military.

[@lostfound8112]

I love my motorbike. Your right it's very Zen sometimes. Bought it new and every mod done was with my own hands

[@randomhank]

It's Bunta Eve Live! Featuring Jason Sueikis. Musical guest, rhe cantina house band. Tonight's host, Mof Gideon

[@harald_smth]

I know that there ain't much info on the topic, but I kinda want to see your take on ARF-troopers, scout troopers predecessors from clone wars

[@MCsCreations]

You should definitely try FPV, Alan.

[@Ribbons0121R121]

"althought i did that on a motorcycle once and got his by a bird" BRUH

[@jacobhuff3748]

I'm going to be pedantic here but my inner gun nut is triggered by the EC17. You opted for a side trigger rather enlarging the trigger guard. Who designed this thing, some penny pinching bureaucrat who only wants "military grade" equipment?

[@dustinmatthews387]

Scout troopers are my favorite. (Obviously)...followed closely by the very similar patrol trooper seen in solo!😁 perhaps your next video should cover the lesser known about patrol troopers?😊

[@jayrabbitgamingproductions7335]

14:02 reminds me of the Borg from Star Trek

[@XShaneX19]

Someone really should gather the people who made Andor and tell the story of a soldier in the imperial army. Also side notice: A high rise balcony in a bussing city makes for a great backdrop but a horrible sound booth.

[@gregthepeglegpregdreg]

I love the "Existential Troopers" parody version of this scene

[@blackbilly1965]

Allen Is that background real?

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

When Keltec makes blasters

[@DC5Brandon]

5:20 Hat's off to the editor. Well done 🤣

[@nimblehuman]

Scout Trooper was my favorite Star Wars action figure of all time, still have one in my collection. Definitely my fellow degenerates 🤡❤

[@en4cer]

A stormtrooper show where they are just bros would be so good .... Say like M.A.S.H but in Star wars would be so cool

[@ragingtomtom]

That was the most realistic military scene on screen ever.

[@JustPaladinNow]

my favorite is when the troopers knock out baby yoda it always cracks me up

[@TheBigLubelsky]

Live Fast…Die Faster…Don’t Blink…The Scout Trooper Code