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The footsoldiers of Darth Revan (and then Darth Malak's), Sith Empire. Vitiate's Sith Empire also has their own Sith Troopers.
One of two playable Sith character classes in Star Wars: The Old Republic, with more of a focus on lightsaber combat as opposed to Force power. Also the name of rank-and-file Sith of Vitiate's Sith Empire.
A race of rat-people found in the Warhammer universe. They are fully sentient, with their own religion, society, and technologies.
Skeleton Warriors are comprised of the animated bones of the dead. Often brought to life to do the bidding of an evil master as mindless and indefatigable soldiers and guardsmen.
This concept is featured in games that have a character wearing a helmet or mask with a skull graphic or picture on it, or else a helmet styled to resemble a skull. This does not pertain to characters who actually have skulls for heads.
Massive Hammer Bros. who can shake the screen by hopping.
Like pirates, only spacier. Frequent antagonists in sci-fi games, especially the Metroid series.
The VIth Legion of the Space Marines, they are among the most prominent Space Marine chapters, well-known for their clashes with the Thousand Sons and for telling tall tales about their accomplishments.
Genetically and cybernetically-enhanced supersoldiers, the SPARTANs are Humanity's first and last line of defence against the Covenant. The Master Chief is a SPARTAN-II. They are named after the ferocious Greek warriors of antiquity.
Elite and specially trained/equipped military troops and law enforcement tasked with carrying out specific and dangerous/sensitive objectives beyond the remit of regular military personnel. Many games feature special forces operators or units as protagonists or enemies.
An elite, highly-trained Stormtrooper variant tasked with carrying out special operations against the Rebellion and other enemies of the Empire
Angelic warriors created by Sigmar to fight against the myriad forces of Chaos, Death, and Destruction.
Iconic blaster fodder which appear in any good Star Wars game, having origins with the Republic's Clone troopers. Come in a wide number of different variants.
The officers and leaders of the Stormtrooper Corps, intended as a spiritual successor to the ARC Troopers of the Clone Wars.
Stromlings are beings that have been corrupted by the Maelstrom and are bent on destroying all Imagination. They serve as the main enemies in LEGO Universe and are revealed to be controlled by Baron Typhonus, now the Darkitect.
Super Mutants are mutated humans infected by the Forced Evolutionary Virus (FEV). Taller, bigger, and stronger than regular humans, they consider themselves the superior race.
Identifiable by their green armor, this Stormtrooper variant is employed in wetland environments and are a semi-aquatic kind of soldier.
A militant knightly order who answer to the Chantry, tasked with "monitoring" Mages and hunting down those who refuse to do as the Chantry says.
An experimental Stormtrooper variant sent after Starkiller, they specialize in stealth and quick strikes, as well as living up to their name.
The Armory is, essentially, the menu in which players customize the look of their Spartan in Halo: Reach.
Bodyguards to the Emperor of Tamriel.
Cell is a resistance group consisting of surviving citizens of Pacific City.
Also known as the Universal Union, the Combine is a trans-dimensional empire comprised of enslaved species spanning an unknown number of universes, and Earth is their latest annexation.
The police force for the Ark and the last remaining source of peace.
The XVth of the original Space Marine legions. Led by Magnus the Red, they have always been talented and powerful Psykers. Now pledged to Tzeentch, they are doomed to eventually turn to dust.
The black helmeted pilots of the Empire's myriad TIE vehicles, particularly the ubiquitous TIE Fighter.
Tokusatsu is the name for Japanese live-action entertainment with traditional special effects. Made popular in the West by the likes of Godzilla, Ultraman, and Power Rangers, many games use the genre's over-the-top style, such as Viewtiful Joe and The Wonderful 101.
One of the Council races with avian features who posses great military power which they provide for the protection of the Citadel.
The main armed force the United States and responsible for all major land operations.
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the military that protects the American coasts from threats.
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