I’m painting my Imperial Stormtrooper Upgrade expansion and curious about the Backpack the Stormtrooper Specialist has. Have we seen this backpack anywhere canon and know what it is/does? Wondering what that rack of circular things is and tryin to decide how to paint it. Google hasn’t been helpful.

Pretty sure, if it's the one I'm thinking of, it's from Rogue One. I think it was described as for collecting kyber crystals in the Visual Dictionary.

I think it's this - but my model isn't in my hands yet...

When the enemy jamms their radios the Empire switches to carrier pidgeons. That's where they sleep.

Or it's a vending machine, waiting to be restocked.

LFL was contractually obligated to work a Lego brick into their design.

CR90-style engines for maximum acceleration in combat zones.

Subwoofer trooper?

The party doesn't start until the Subwoofer Trooper gets there.

All about that bass, 'bout that bass, no rebels...

Star Wars' answer to Noise Marines?

It's Disney's answer for storing mouse ears for the squad, when they're at the park waitin' to go on the teacup ride...... 🤖

My interpretation: