Bio[]
Armor is the thick white suit that all or the majority of Clone Troopers and Stormtroopers wear. It helps protect them in combat, as well as in dangerous environments.
The armor plating is canonically plastoid for storm troopers, others, while the under armor is likely a mass-produced variety of armor-weave.
A diagram example of Clone Trooper armor.
Basics[]
There are three main Phases of armor, all of which consist of different versions and accessories. The actual armor suit, however, is made up of several parts:
Helmet- The main piece of armor that helps Clones breath, and see in certain enviornments; protects against most head-related dangers.
Front Torso Plate (Cuirass) - The other main part of the armor, which helps protect against blaster bolts.
Rear Torso Plate (Backplate, not shown in image)- Stores com-link scanner to communicate with troops and Republic officials from far away distances as well as storing a battery to power utilities and/or attachments (such as a rangefinder).
Utility Belt- Consists of different weapons and ammo for the Clones.
Thermal Detonator Case- Located on the rear of the utility belt.
Gauntlets- Used for protecting the arms and providing a better grip for the Clones. Some (notably for Phase 1 and 2 Clones) include special wrist communicators for communicating from far distances on the battlefield, which are powered by a scanner located in the rear torso plate.
Shoulder Pauldrons- Protect against having severe shoulder damage, as well as providing more comfort. Consists of upper and lower.
An example of a thermal detonator container.
Flexible Cushion- Provided for movement comfort; connects the torso with the rest of the armor.
Crotch Plate- Connects the torso and leg armor together.
Thigh Gauntlets (Cuisses)- Provides leg comfort for running in the battlefield.
Knee Plates (Poleyn)- Provides comfort for the knees while running or kneeling.
Boots- Connects to the Poleyn and Cuisse. Standard-issue.
Under Armor- Thin black jumpsuit, under suit, body-glove, or suit; used for supporting the actual Clone armor.
Sources[]
http://www.501st.com/crl/TK_CRL/122_Stormtrooper_HWT/index122.php
Trivia/Facts[]
Stormtrooper armor was often nickamed "plastic junk" or "scrap metal" from the Rebel Soldiers and numerous bounty hunters during the Galactic Civil War Era.