Snowtroopers are one of the most feared combat units in the Imperial Military as they are efficient, quick and lethal. These troops have proven to be one of the most successful specialized Stormtrooper units, largely due to their advanced suits which they employ. The perfect hiding places for Rebel outposts, smuggler ports and pirate coves are the polar regions of most worlds which remain frozen, inaccessible wastelands. The Empire's answer to the situation was the creation of Snowtrooper, trained and equipped to operate in those conditions. There is no stealth involved in Snowtrooper combat tactics. They hit the planet fast and hard, crushing opposition quickly and completely.

    Snowtroopers wear the typical black, two-piece temperature control glove worn by other Stormtroopers. Over that, they wear an airtight fabric oversuit for additional protection from the cold. To facilitate for breathing in extremely cold or dangerous atmospheres, a breather hood envelops the Snowtrooper's faceplate and feeds into the suit liner. It surrounds the breath heater to allow the device to heat a larger area around the trooper's face. The breath heater is a component of the trooper's mask which heats the air around the trooper. The heater ensures that the trooper cannot inhale extremely cold air which may inadvertently freeze-dry the lungs.

    Snowtroopers are comfortable travelling in AT-ATs and other Imperial transports, although they can travel long distances on foot. They work in tandem with AT-ATs, as those vehicles are ideally suited for the extreme temperatures and icy terrain where Snowtroopers are deployed. These troopers are self-sufficient mobile combat elements. Their backpacks and suit systems keep them warm and exceptionally mobile for environments of ice and snow.