Confederate Drop Troopers were the elite shock troops of the Black Star Confederacy from 986 BBY. Formed into the Drop Trooper Corps, drop troopers operated alongside Army and Navy units, as well as alone. Upon completing Drop Trooper training, a Drop Trooper took a vow of obedience. A Drop Trooper would never disobey an order and would never surrender. This attitude was summed up in the motto of the Corps: Death Before Dishonour. This fearless uncompromising nature of the Corps, along with excellent training and heavy armament, made them a feared and elite fighting force in the galaxy.