The Blade Troopers were the foot soldiers of the Cylon Imperium,and later a specialist infantry division of the Crimson Empire. Dangerous and loyal, they served the Empire with skill and honor. The majority of the Blade Troopers were made up of humans, though there were rare instances of aliens among them. Armed with wrist mounted blades and a high powered blaster rifle, they were exceptional soldiers and worthy adversaries on the battle field.