All Terrain Open Transport/Legends

The All Terrain Open Transport (AT-OT) was a walking troop carrier used by the Grand Army of the Republic during the late Clone Wars.

Characteristics


As an armored vehicle, the AT-OT differed from the other walkers in Kuat Drive Yards' AT-series, as it was not designed for combat. Instead, it was used to reinforce armies behind friendly lines.

Even though these eight-legged walkers were well armored and equipped with 4 laser cannons for self-defense, their open tops made them extremely vulnerable to attacks from above. AT-OT walkers had enough seats for at least 34 troops, but they could carry more troops if required, thanks to the open-bed design.

History
The AT-OT walkers would participate in the Outer Rim Sieges, most notably on Felucia, where they carried troops through the battlefield and toward crucial water treatment facilities, in an attempt to stop contaminated water from being released into Felucia's planetary water supply by the Separatist leader, Shu Mai.

Trivia


Although it is easy to assume the AT-OT being a predecessor of the AT-AT, the two designs were actually contemporaries, both hailing from the Clone Wars-era.

In addition, a similar open-top cargo walker, derived from the AT-TE design, served the Empire years into the Galactic Civil War.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith