Stormtrooper

The stormtroopers were the elite shock troop of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. They were distinguished by their white armor over a black body glove. In addition to an imposing image, the stormtrooper armor was fitted with a wide array of survival equipment and temperature controls that allowed its wearer to survive in most environments, but it offered limited protection against blaster bolts. Stormtroopers were part of the Imperial Army, the ground forces of the Empire. Along with standard stormtroopers, there existed several specialized subgroups, including the scout troopers, who were trained as reconnaissance specialists, and the snowtroopers, who dealt with problems on ice-covered planets.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi