Stormtroopers

In the days before the Clone Wars, it was decided that battle droids suck. They suck more than any other kind of army in existence. They hit nothing and had warning labels that say "Fragile." So then, to one-up the battle droids, clone troopers are created. Now they don't look like they suck, considering their enemies, but they do.

There is only one movie that gives them credit, the original. Sure, they're weak minded and such, but they can survive walking into a starship single-file against several Rebel troopers aiming at the door. When the Jawas are slaughtered, Obi-Wan notices that Tusken Raiders could not have killed them and rather stormtroopers "are so precise." Ironic considering Tusken Raiders can pick off podracers going at around 300mph. I think he meant frequent, or he may be remembering how efficient they were in killing the Jedi off. I don't blame them for bad targeting since they can't see a thing in their helmets. Who was the brainchild Kaminoan designer who thought of that? Whatever saving grace they had is now gone after Obi-Wan bites the dust and a squadron of troopers can't hit Luke standing still not too far away from them.

They are able to conquer Hoth, but they were supported by walkers and Vader. Here's an idea: instead of setting up a larger gun to shoot the non-moving starship before it leaves, find a way to open the door! It's worth a try. I also love the great protection their armor gives them. Leia gets shot and "it's not bad" but when a bolt hits a trooper, it burns through the armor and he falls over backwards. I know they can't see a thing, but smoke is also the thing that completely screws with their vision.

It's only in the last movie do we see their crowning moment. Hey, Endor is green, get down their with your white as snow armor. The scout trooper isn't much of a scout considering he stands out from a half mile away. They are supposed to convey this aura of fearlessness, and "we don't need to hide ourselves" mentality. Well that only works when your troops are actually good. Oh yes, it is nice how the Emperor sends his best troops to eliminate the Rebel task force only to have their forces destroyed by teddy bears. Sticks and stones my break my armor but we'll never fire a shot. Seriously, who was the brainchild Kaminoan designer who thought of their armor? Can't see, can't move, no protection from rocks much less blasters, and no camouflage.