Cold weather assault stormtrooper

Cold weather assault stormtroopers, commonly known as snowtroopers or simply stormtroopers, were specialized stormtroopers of the Galactic Empire trained and equipped to operate in frigid environments such as the icy planet of Hoth. When the Empire routed the enemy Rebel Alliance from its headquarters on Hoth, the elite Blizzard Force led by General Maximillian Veers was involved in the battle.

Snowtroopers were known to have been handpicked from worlds already known to have frigid climate. This ensured that the Empire would have troopers that were already accustomed to the cold climates they were going to be dropped into, a must have for their elite corp. Snowtrooper armor was also thermally sealed to trap body heat in order to help defend against the cold.

Behind the scenes
Snowtroopers are set to appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens in the form of First Order Snowtroopers. In the costumes used for the film, the troopers' armor, helmet, and backpack were made of molded polyurethane, while their gloves also included molded polyurethane elements along with nylon. Their quilted tunics and collars were made from jersey-backed neoprene, though the tunics also included polyester and cotton. They also wear nylon boots.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Galactic Defense
 * Lost Stars
 * Star Wars Battlefront
 * Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars: Uprising