Clone cold assault trooper/Legends



Clone cold assault troopers were a specialized division of clone troopers within the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars and during the first years of the Galactic Empire. A legion of these clones was led by Commander Keller.

Characteristics


As the name indicates, cold assault troopers were specially trained for battle and survival in extremely cold regions. Their specialized armor was specifically designed to protect the wearer from extremely low temperatures and its Phase II variant was one of the prototypes for the armor eventually worn by Imperial snowtroopers. Its design was similar to a type of armor worn by members of the Galactic Marines.

History
Clone snowtroopers under Commander Mag were deployed on the icy world of Orto Plutonia, were they were tasked with testing subzero gear such as the Freeco bike. After the outpost was wiped out by the Talz, another clone cold assault task force from the 501st led by Captain Rex was sent to investigate, accompanied by Jedi Generals Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The transmission of Order 66 and the establishment of the Galactic Empire reached Keller's cold assault troopers when stationed on the frozen world of Toola, in the Outer Rim Territories. They were tasked with tracking down the fugitive Jedi heading for Ithaqua Station. The Jedi rode on STAPs to flee their pursuit, while Keller and his men used local beasts of burden as mounts to navigate the frozen plains to fulfill their mission.

Behind the Scenes
Phase I cold trooper armor is nearly similiar in appearence to Imperial Snowtrooper armor, most the chest plate and Kama. Phase II cold troopers and Galactic Marines were actually Imperial Snowtroopers, which means the design haven't changed for 20 years.

Appearances

 * The Clone Wars 7: In the Service of the Republic 1
 * The Clone Wars: Cold Snap
 * Star Wars Republic: Into the Unknown
 * Star Wars Republic: Into the Unknown