The remote ice
world of Hoth conceals the secret Echo Base, a Rebel
stronghold built after the evacuation of the base on Yavin IV. The planet is
uninhabitable except for a temperate band circling its
equator, consisting mostly of tundra. The Rebel Base is
located on the northern edge of this band, amidst snowy
mountains. Though temperatures are tolerable for humans
in the daytime, nightfall brings a killing
cold, and shelter becomes vital for survival. Machinery
and equipment are also affected by Hoth's ice, wind, and
cold, and Rebel mechanics work constantly to adapt their
gear to the to the frozen climate. |