AT-ST

The AT-ST (abbreviation from All Terrain Scout Transport, literally: «all terrain scouting transport») is a giant bipedal combat machine controlled by humans from the fictional world of Star Wars. The AT-ST was designed by the Galactic Empire replacing the previous Republic model. The cabin is housed in the biped's head, where two crew members operate it. The main battles in which they were used were Endor and Hoth.

Description

These gigantic Imperial contraptions are shaped very reminiscent of an ostrich. Due to their great ability to operate in all types of terrain and in addition to being able to take on virtually any Rebel Alliance vehicle, the AT-STs soon found a favorable position within the Galactic Empire.

Due to their speed and maneuverability in open terrain, these bipeds are especially effective in combat against infantry. Protruding from the side of the AT-ST's cockpit are twin blaster cannons. In the port sensor pod are two turret-mounted twin light blaster cannons and a grenade launcher protrudes from the pod to starboard. In addition, each metal leg is equipped with steel claws that can cut wires ready to knock the scout down or slice up enemy soldiers who get too close. Only a heavy blaster cannon or laser cannon can penetrate the scout's thick armor, but even then it takes a lot of direct hits to do substantial damage.

In the film saga they can be seen in Episode V "The Empire Strikes Back" and in Episode VI "Return of the Jedi", as well as in the movie "Rogue One".