The Stormtrooper Effect

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Just thought I'd post this here, I've noticed this a lot on other boards, so I just want to nail it on the head before or if it even comes up.

Putting a Misconception to Rest: The Stormtrooper Effect

In every Star Wars movie and many other materials, Imperial stormtroopers are always found to be haphazardly dying and misfiring their weapons, making them combat ineffective against any and all enemies. However, there is a reason for this, and it has come to be known as The Stormtrooper Effect.

What does this mean?
This means that in the movies, stormtroopers miss and die easily for a reason. That reason is that their deaths and inaccuracies are used as a narrative plot device, allowing the protagonists to excel and succeed. In addition, it saves the protagonists from being killed and or captured by Imperial forces.

Why does this matter?
Many believe the stormtroopers to be a poorly trained fighting force, and this is not true. This thread is designed to bring this misconception to an end for those on this forum, and those facing the stormtroopers in combat.

Reasoning
There is an entire article on our main source, Wookieepedia, that explains this matter in detail. I would encourage any and all to read it so you may be enlightened and no longer be under the impression that stormtroopers have the accuracy of a monkey with a firearm, and that their armor is not in fact designed to get them killed. The article can be found here: The Stormtrooper Effect.

Furthermore, if you are interested in learning more about stormtrooper ability or capability, read this: Imperial Stormtrooper.
 

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I know that in EU Stormtroopers are much more effective, sense their essentially elite shock troops loyal. but its still a good thing to remind people. thx Al Falcon
 

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Keeping this for informative purposes. If you have a question about the Stormtrooper Effect, please PM one of the Moderators of these boards.
 
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