Stormtrooper armor

Stormtrooper armor is the standard protective uniform of the Imperial Stormtrooper. The design is based on the armor worn by the Clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic, which itself is based on older Mandalorian designs. Stormtrooper armor is designed as much for intimidation value as protection, making them highly visible and distinctive agents of the Imperial regime.

Defense

Stormtrooper armor protects its wearer from many hostile environmental conditions: extreme heat, extreme cold, toxic gases, and even short periods of exposure to the vacuum of space. In addition to acting as a full NBC suit, it protects from against physical threats such as from shrapnel and blaster bolts. Due to the sheer firepower of blasters, however, the protection that any armor can offer is limited; the armor cannot fully protect its wearer from a direct hit, although it may mitigate the damage.

Stormtrooper armour is specifically described as being impervious to projectile weapons, but this claim isn't entirely accurate; the white, rigid components are resistant to projectile small arms, but projectiles can still reach the wearer through the armor's joints.

Features

Containing a built in air filters, vision enhancers, targeting systems, suit environmental controls and 20 minutes of emergency oxygen supply, Stormtrooper armor offers various features to aid in combat situations.