Imperial Officer (Imperial Shoretrooper Pilot)
sw0814 · Star Wars
Rogue One · 2017: Part of the wave of sets released following the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film.
Figure ID
sw0814
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2017: Part of the wave of sets released following the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story film.
Rarity
Uncommon. This specific variant was only released in one set (75171), though it represents a generic Imperial Rank.
Head
Light Flesh, Male stern expression with prominent cheekbones and furrowed brow. Standard single-sided printing.
Torso
Black with detailed Imperial uniform printing: silver code cylinder, red and grey rank insignia (Shoretrooper pilot rank), and belt with silver buckle. Back printing includes continuation of the tunic seams.
Legs
Plain black, non-printed legs with black hips.
Accessories
Standard Black Imperial Officer Cap (Kepi style) with a silver disk (Code Pillar) print. This specific figure is missing his original E-11 blaster accessory in the image.
Color Scheme
Dominantly black with accents of silver, red, and medium stone grey in the rank insignia.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso (front and back) and the front of the hat. Detail is sharp, specifically on the small rank badge tiles.
Variants
There are dozens of Black Imperial Officers. This specific one (sw0814) is distinguished by the specific red/blue rank configuration and the plain black legs.
Condition Notes
Prone to visible scratches on the black plastic. Check for 'neck cracks' in the torso and silver paint wear on the small circular print on the hat.
Estimated Value
$6.00 - $9.00 USD used; $10.00 - $14.00 USD in new condition.
Price (New)
Released in set 75171 Battle on Scarif which retailed for $49.99 USD.
Compatible Sets
75171 Battle on Scarif (2017).
Character Background
An Imperial officer stationed on the planet Scarif, overseeing the high-security installation housing the Death Star plans.
Design Notes
LEGO used the 'Shoretrooper Pilot' rank insignia for this officer to maintain film accuracy for the Scarif setting. This was part of a mid-2010s push for more specific rank tiles.
Similar Minifigures
sw0812 (Imperial Ground Crew), sw0583 (Imperial Navy Officer), sw0426 (Imperial Officer with Battle Armor).
Collectibility
Moderate. Collectors of 'Imperial Army Builders' seek this figure, though it's less iconic than named characters like Tarkin or Vader.
History
Follows the evolution of Imperial officers from basic 2000s designs to modern high-detail torso prints with specific film-accurate rank charts.
Interesting Facts
Despite being labeled as a 'Pilot' rank in many databases, the figure is clearly intended as a ground-based officer for the Scarif base in the set context.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed with Shoretroopers (sw0789) or within a MOC (My Own Creation) of the Scarif landing pads.
Modification Potential
The black torso is highly versatile for creating custom Imperial crew or TIE pilots.
Overall Assessment
A solid, movie-accurate Imperial officer. While not a 'grail' figure, it is essential for any Rogue One collection or Imperial military display.