Imperial All Terrain Scout
Transport Walker (AT-ST)
Type:
Walker
Height:
8.6 Meters Tall
Weapons:
1 Twin Blaster Cannon
1 Light Blaster Cannon
1 Concussion Grenade Launcher
2 Durasteel Feet with Claws
Crew:
1 Pilot, 1 Gunner
Top Speed:
90 Kilometers per hour over
even terrain
Troop Capacity:
None
Cargo Capacity:
200 Kilograms
Passengers:
None
AT-STs, often referred to as the
"chicken walker," are light scouting and perimeter vehicles that
were used by the Empire. The two-legged All Terrain Scout Transports are
small, agile walkers used in most conflicts,
including the Battle of Hoth and the Battle of Endor. Their primary uses
include scouting, perimeter defense, and support for Imperial troops and
AT-AT walkers.
AT-STs rely on agility rather then heavy armor for defense. Their
two-legged drive system means that they are more easily unbalanced then
AT-ATs, but they are considerably faster, with a top speed of ninety
kilometers per hour. They are devastating in combat, especially against
infantry troops and light repulsorcraft. While smaller then four-legged
AT-AT walkers, AT-STs are still intimidating at 8.6 meters tall.
AT-STs have a crew of only two persons: a pilot and a gunner. Armor
plating protects the entire command cabin, with closable viewports for
both pilot and gunner. As in the AT-AT, a holographic targeting system
provides a 360-degree view of the battlefield as well as range and
targeting information.
The head can turn independently of the drive and leg mechanism to fire in
all directions. The primary weapons are chin-mounted twin blaster cannons
with a maximum range of two kilometers. Twin light blasters are mounted on
the port side, while a concussion-grenade launcher is located on the
starboard side of the vehicle: both weapons are particularly useful
against ground troops. Cutting claws on each leg can slice through fences
and other obstacles.
AT-ST walkers have a single drive system to power their legs. An advanced
gyro system maintains balance, although the unit is susceptible to damage
or collapse. While the AT-ST is excellent on open ground, it can be slowed
or even dangerously unbalanced by dense foliage, uneven terrain, or hidden
traps. The drive system is entirely exposed to enemy fire if troops are
able to get close enough for pinpoint targeting.
AT-STs are excellent patrol vehicles and often are deployed alone for
scouting and reconnaissance duties. They can provide covering fire for
advancing ground-troops, and the drive unit allows them to work through
terrain that would stop traditional repulsorlift vehicles such as combat
landspeeders. When they are used in conjunction with AT-AT walkers, their
maneuverability allows them to cover the larger walkers' flanks.
Access is through a single hatch at the top of the command cabin. Crew
members can climb up the side of the walker by using a series of
handholds, but specialized loading platforms are generally used at
military bases.
A number of AT-ST walker variants have been produced. Most notable are the
medium All Terrain Scout Transports/Assault walkers. They are
significantly larger than standard AT-STs and are over ten meters tall.
They carry a single heavy blaster cannon as the main weapon. They also
have reinforced leg braces and a more advanced gyro balance system.