In the IDW Comics the Stone Soldiers are a genetic development of Baxter Stockman, who had the mutagen required for them made ​​by Krang's orders. The Soldiers who undermine the transformation process come from the ranks of Krang's humanoid army from Dimension X where they were given rock-like skin. Some in Krangs army have held the rank of elite troops, who are sent on attack missions to the forefront.