A Snowtrooper is an Imperial soldier in the Star Wars universe specialized for combat in cold and icy environments. They appear most prominently in The Empire Strikes Back, where they are deployed on the ice planet Hoth during the attack on the Rebel Alliance's Echo Base. Snowtroopers serve as elite ground troops, using cold-weather armor, blasters, and tactical training to operate in harsh conditions. As a rank-and-file military unit rather than a named individual, the Snowtrooper represents the Empire's organized assault force.