Photo of Black and Chrome EPISODE VII Stormtrooper Armor

We’ve all heard the rumors about black-and-chrome stormtroopers in Star Wars: Episode VII - This One Won’t Suck, We Promise. Well, Indie Revolver has a source who has sent them a photo of a chrome Stormtrooper helmet. And it is badass. It isn’t just a chrome-plated version of the white armor the Episode VII stormtroopers will wear, which is inspired by Ralph McQuarrie’s original concept designs. This is another whole new design. And it will haunt my nightmares. Which imperial soldiers will be wearing this armor? I have no idea. I would imagine they are super elite, though. Speculate away in the comments.

Here is a piece of concept art, likely by Doug Chiang, Lead Concept Artist on the prequels, that the helmet seems to be based on.