The Imperial troop transport functioned as an Imperial transport, sharing its purpose with vehicles like the TIE lander.
In contrast to the TIE lander's wide, angled wings, this troop transport was equipped with smaller, straight wings. Furthermore, its cockpit was housed in an insect-like front section, a departure from the typical TIE cockpit configuration.
These troop transports were utilized by Imperial forces in Cloud City on Bespin for travel to and from the city. Subsequently, Mils Giel employed an Imperial troop transport to escape Golrath following the unsuccessful completion of his assignment, but not before using a blaster to spitefully destroy Luke Skywalker's X-wing.