Despite being the definitive evil henchmen not just in Star Wars lore but in science-fiction in general, Stormtroopers are so iconic that everybody wanted to be one at some point. Either that or they just wanted to wear that classic white armor. In fact, a lucky few actually made their own costumes then got to be in The Mandalorian.
Stormtroopers established their awesomeness from the very beginning of the original Star Wars in 1977. Though their track record varies to the point it's become something of a gag about their lack of firearm accuracy, the faceless footsoldiers of the Empire remain one of the best things about the franchise. Part of that is owed to their variety. Numerous different variants of the trooper have been introduced over the years, with a new one pretty much guaranteed in every new installment.
Range Troopers
The Range Troopers debuted in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and are one of the more unique variants in the Stormtrooper ranks. These highly specific soldiers protected the mag-lev train from pirates, and it's currently unknown if they have any other mission aside from guarding highly valuable cargo.
They wore heavy magnetized boots to keep them fixed to the train as it spun around on the very not straight track. Additionally, they wore heavy armor and coats to keep them warm in the frigid temperatures. In terms of appearances and gear, they're a little bit of a mix of a Snowtrooper and a Shore Trooper, but their specific duty rings closer to the Death Troopers (more on these later).
Patrol Troopers
Another new trooper from Solo: A Star Wars Story was the Patrol Trooper. This guy gets very little screentime in the movie, but he gives chase as Han and Qi'ra try to flee Moloch and his goons.
This trooper has a little bit of the DNA of a Scout Trooper in him (more on those guys later), though he's more local security than reconnaissance. The Patrol Trooper is seen riding a very blocky and unusual speeder. It's not clear whether this is standard issue for the Galactic Empire or if it's just local to the planet of Alderaan.
Incinerator Troopers
The Incinerator Trooper first appeared in The Force Unleashed video game series and was definitely one of the coolest new costumes to come out of it. This flame-throwing trooper became canon with his appearance at the end of the first season of The Mandalorian.
Incinerator Troopers carry around flame throwers and a backpack. They also have distinctive red markings that call back to the Clone Troopers from the Republic. Interestingly, this is notably unusual among Imperial era troopers.
Scout Troopers
The Scout Trooper blitzed on to the screen in Return of the Jedi and made an instant impression. This leaner, sleeker version of the Stormtrooper zoomed around on Speeder Bikes on the forest moon of Endor and made a pretty good show of it before being taken down by an angry horde of Ewoks.
Even if they only appeared in one film, the Scout Troopers remain a huge part of Star Wars lore and even appeared in the first season of The Mandalorian. One of them punched The Child, which was an unforgivable sin nevertheless immortalized in plastic.
Death Troopers
For years, fans clamored for a black armored Stormtrooper and there have been a few in comic books and novels. Thankfully, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story obliged. The Death Troopers brought a more sinister air to the ranks with their appearance in Rogue One, which is one reason it's one of the best Disney Star Wars films to date.
These highly elite soldiers tend to be much taller and athletic than the average trooper and may have some cyborg component to them. They typically guard high-ranking Imperial officers, as seen with Director Krennic in Rogue One and also Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian.
Mudtroopers
The Mudtrooper is the third trooper from Solo: A Star Wars Story on this list, which is evidence of the way the film provided a prequel-era level of worldbuilding to its narrative. Coincidentally, that's one of the best things about the film.
Mudtroopers feature basic elements of Imperial armor found in other variants, particularly Snowtroopers. They also incorporate a breathing mask to help themselves fight properly in harsh environments. Their helmet and goggles definitely seem as if they're the same as the AT-ST drivers from Return of the Jedi. Also worth noting is that so far, Mudtroopers are the dirties Stormtroopers of the lot.
AT-AT Drivers
The Imperial AT-AT Driver, in some ways, has more in common with the TIE Fighter Pilot than any other ground trooper. Their costume is roughly the same as that of the pilots', especially with the modified helmet and breathing apparatus. AT-AT (however fans want to pronounce it) pilots have a light-gray costume, with red Imperial insignia on their helmet while TIE Fighter Pilots are decked in an all-black uniform.
Fans have only ever seen them fleetingly at the controls of the massive Imperial Walkers, though it's assumed that these officially titled 'combat drivers' are at the controls of other ground assault vehicles as well. Less clear is whether their distinct gear was particular to Hoth's cold environment or if it's standard issue.
Stormtroopers
The Stormtrooper is the classic Imperial enforcer. These troops do the dirty work against the Rebel Alliance and throughout the comics, books, and video games, anybody who gets in their way. Their costume was an instant classic, translating a skeleton look into space-age body armor.
The Stormtroopers' attire is a pretty uniform one, though each movie's version has some minor differences that only sharp-eyed fans would catch. The original helmet was actually revised for Return of the Jedi while Rogue One's Stormtroopers got a complete overhaul, streamlining and evening up small details.
Shore Troopers
The Shore Trooper is one of the odder classifications in the Imperial ranks. To be fair, there's no real difference between a sandy shore and any other terrain than what a normal Stormtrooper would battle on, as the Battle of Scarif in Rogue One proved.
Still, these troops provided a vital injection of new and interesting into the pretty rigid Stormtrooper core. They wear a very different angular helmet and a tan suit of body armor. Their individual ranks like captain and commander are color-coded as the Clone Troopers were, which is a nice subtle connection between the new films and the prequels.
Snowtroopers
The Snowtrooper remains hugely popular among fans for a number of reasons, not least of which they're technically the only Stormtroopers who actually won at something. Give them some credit!
These elite troops wear specialized sets of armor to function in extreme cold, along with a menacing breathing mask that makes them one of the most distinctive-looking troopers in all of Star Wars. First appearing in the Battle of Hoth, these highly successful soldiers can be seen again when The Empire Strikes Back returns to some theaters for its fortieth anniversary.