Star Wars Resistance Season 1 Episode 16 The New Trooper

The New Trooper is the sixteenth episode of season one of the animated television series Star Wars Resistance. The episode begins with Tam Ryvora, a former mechanic for Team Fireball, now serving as a stormtrooper for the First Order. She is stationed on the Star Destroyer with Jace Rucklin, a fellow pilot who betrayed her in an earlier episode. Tam is tasked with training a new trooper, DT-533.

Meanwhile, Kazuda Xiono, a spy for the Resistance, and his friends are still working undercover on the Colossus platform. They receive a transmission from Tam, who is trying to sneak a message to her former friends. Tam reveals that she is conflicted about her decision to join the First Order and asks for Kaz and his friends' help.

Kaz, Yeager, and Neeku devise a plan to rescue Tam. They head to the Star Destroyer, disguised as First Order officers, and take advantage of the training exercises to get close to Tam. They reveal they know she sent them the transmission and try to convince her to leave the First Order. Tam is hesitant, but seems to be considering their offer.

Meanwhile, the training exercise goes wrong when DT-533 becomes obsessed with completing his mission, and stops following orders. He attacks the other troopers with his blaster, destroying targets and putting everyone in danger. Tam takes charge and tries to calm the situation, but DT-533 is too far gone. Eventually, Kaz and his team are able to help Tam and the others escape from the Star Destroyer.

The episode ends with Tam back on the Colossus, still conflicted about her loyalties. She realizes that her decision to join the First Order was wrong, but is unsure if she can fully trust the Resistance. Kaz and his friends are hopeful that they can convince her to join their fight, but Tam's future remains uncertain.

Overall, The New Trooper is a thrilling episode that explores the complex themes of loyalty and betrayal. The way the story is told is engaging and suspenseful, and the action scenes are well-crafted. The characters are all interesting and compelling, with Tam's journey being particularly fascinating to follow. This episode is a must-watch for fans of Star Wars Resistance, and for anyone who loves a good sci-fi adventure.