The command head was attached to the trapezoidal armed body section by a flexible armored tunnel, allowing cockpit access from the rest of the machine. Positioned above and below the command section was the walker's sensor array and blaster cannon energizer, respectively. The head could rotate as much as ninety degrees right or left and thirty degrees up or down for an expansive field of fire. Forward visualization was supplied by a glowing red command viewport. The cockpit was also equipped with a holoprojector for purposes of external communication. The command section housed all of the AT-AT's weapon systems, as well as holographic targeting systems allowing the gunners a 360-degree view of their position. Serving as the "head" of the mechanical walker was a movable command section containing the command cockpit, with room for the commander, pilot and gunner. Hundreds of these walkers were produced during the Galactic Civil War, and its intimidating and powerful presence often earned it the distinction of being the first vehicle into a combat zone. Designed for the dual purpose of crushing and demoralizing enemy forces, and also serving as a transport for Imperial troops and light vehicles, the AT-AT was among the most astonishing vehicles in the Imperial Army's inventory. The quadrupedal walker closely resembled ancient beasts of war, or even a giant legendary beast from the dark side of the Force. The AT-AT walker was a behemoth of a war machine, standing at a height of 22.5 meters. " I know, Zev, but they've got a long reach." ― Zev Senesca and Luke Skywalker, during the Battle of Hoth " Lookit 'em, boss! Great, big, fat gray targets!"
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