: a piece of armor covering the shoulder where the body piece and arm piece join — compare epaulet sense 1b.

What do stormtrooper pauldron colors mean?

They could indicate the wearer's rank, position or specialization. A black colored pauldron indicated enlisted troopers, white was for sergeants, and orange for unit leaders or captains. Snipers wore blue pauldrons, Grenadiers and Incinerator troopers wore red, and Artillery stormtroopers wore yellow.

Why do clones wear Pauldrons?

Occasionally, during times of internal struggle within the Galactic Empire, the colors and markings on pauldrons were used to signify allegiance to specific leaders or factions. For clones, while they were indeed used to show rank, pauldrons could also be customizations to their armor.