As such, they are considered an elite unit within the Imperial Military and operate within small forces with an emphasis on stealth as well as covert operations over brute force. Storm Commandos were first created with the intention of performing specific tasks that regular soldiers were incapable of accomplishing. Members of the Rebel Alliance SpecForce had several terms for Storm Commandos, including Shadowmen, Shadows, and Black Hats. The Storm Commandos, also known as Imperial Commandos and Shadow Scouts, are the special forces of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps.
