Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: A New Legacy!DuringStar Wars’ Imperial Era, Stormtroopers were regarded as little more than cannon fodder by the Empire, as the Imperial higher-ups didn’t care about their well-being in the slightest - except for Task Force 99. Each member of thiselite squadron of Stormtroopers(also known as SCAR Squadron) was hand-picked by Darth Vader himself. They were the best of the best of the 501st Legion (which was also known as “Vader’s Fist”), making them the deadliest Stormtroopers in the Empire. And now,Star Warsfans will finally learn their fate.
In a release fromMarvel, the publisher announced the 10th anniversary one-shot special:Star Wars: A New Legacy. This comic is a celebration of all theStar Warscomics published by Marvel after the franchise returned to the publisher in 2015. Marvel was the original publisher ofStar Warscomics back in 1977 before the franchise moved over to Dark Horse Comics. Then, in 2015, Marvel gotStar Warsback, and it’s marking that milestone with this exciting special from a number of writers and artists that helped make thecurrent era ofStar Warscomicsso iconic.
Star Wars: A New Legacywill feature three original stories by writers and artists that include Charles Soule, Jason Aaron, Kieron Gillen, Ramon Rosanas, Leonard Kirk, and Salva Espin. One of those stories will be about Task Force 99 (by Jason Aaron and Leonard Kirk), and will finally bring the elite Stormtroopers’ stories to a close.
What Fans Can Expect from Star Wars’ New Task Force 99 Story
Task Force 99 was Last Seen inStar Wars#61 (2015)
The last time fans saw Task Force 99, the squadron was stranded on the isolationist moon called Hubin after a run-in with Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie. This was during the period of time betweenA New HopeandThe Empire Strikes Back, which explains why SCAR Squadron wasn’t a problem for the Rebel heroes inEpisodes VorVI. While Task Force 99 was able to relay some key information to the Empire about Rebel activity following their last appearance, they weren’t seen again afterStar Wars#61.
Considering Task Force 99’s last appearance, there are a few ways their story could play out inStar Wars: A New Legacy. One scenario is a survival-based story that would see the elite squad fighting for their lives on this isolated moon without outside help. This could be a classic ‘man vs nature’ tale, and could help the once-villainous Stormtroopers find some semblance of redemption. However, this upcoming story could also see Task Force 99 getting off Hubin, which could lead to even more storylines to come.
How Task Force 99 Can Have an Impact on the Future of Star Wars
Task Force 99 Could Become an All-New Threat Post-Original Trilogy
If Task Force 99 somehow finds a way off the isolationist moon after being stranded there inStar Wars#61, it would have to be after the events of the original trilogy, otherwise they would have regrouped with the Empire and joined Darth Vader in eitherEpisode VorEpisode VI(or both). So, what would become of an elite Stormtrooper squad with no Empire to serve? Perhaps they would join the New Republic, or maybe they’d use their unparalleled skills to become Imperial warlords (which were rampant immediately following the fall of the Empire).
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The idea of Task Force 99 finding their way in the galaxy without Darth Vader or the Empire is a fascinating concept, and could prove troublesome for theStar Warsheroes. But, no matter what Aaron and Kirk have in store for fans, the main takeaway is thatStar Warswill finally reveal the final fate of Task Force 99, and that alone should get fans excited aboutStar Wars: A New Legacy.
Star Wars: A New Legacyby Marvel Comics is available August 14, 2025.
