Jackboots were Snowpiercer's Security Force, acting as SWAT units. They were under the command of Commander Grey, former SAS member. They were seen not only guarding the tail, but also escorting prisoners and maintaining order and security for VIP such as Melanie Cavill when she visits certain parts of the train.
History
Formed from Security Forces that guarded the Wilford Industries' Chicago Compound and Snowpiercer itself, they were instrumental in stopping more stowaways, later known as "Tailies", getting aboard. However, they were ultimately unsuccessful in pushing them off the train, managing to only lock them in the last 3 cars[1].
During the failed revolution, at least 13 Jackboots were killed. While solving the murder Andre Layton escaped from his cell to give train information to the tail, but failed and was beaten bloody by the Jackboots. When Erik Sotto was discovered to be the murderer, the Jackboots trapped him in the Sub-Train of Utility Car (C0778) and killed him. When Melanie Cavill was revealed to be acting as Mr. Wilford, Commander Grey had all Jackboots (except Jefferson) moved to the front of the train, allowing Andre Layton and Bess Till to infiltrate and free the tail.
Jackboot Jefferson was the first to die when the revolution began. After being knocked out by Bess Till in the Bio-Security Car, he was decapitated and his head was put in a box in the Night Car. Many Jackboots were killed in the Sub-Train by a large spike firing machine, manned by Big John and several Tailies. When they ran out of spikes, Big John held of the Jackboots while the machine was moved to the next barricade, killing 2 before he fell.
Most Jackboots were killed during the Civil War, most notably at least 109 members were killed when Melanie Cavill and Andre Layton disconnected 7 cars from Snowpiercer and left them to freeze to death on a siding[2]. The surviving Jackboots were then (presumably) disbanded.
Members
- Commander Nolan Grey
- Jackboot Trotter
- Jackboot Alvarez
- Jackboot Jefferson
- Jackboot Clifford
- Jackboot Donaldson
- Jackboot Tyson
- Jackboot Kaffey
- Jackboot Stroud
- Jackboot Mansfield
- Jackboot Rogers
Appearances
- Season One