Barse was a Human Male Stormtrooper Corporal in the Galactic Empire's Stormtrooper Corps. Barse had a hatred for the Rebel Alliance, and was seen at the Battle of Hoth. Barse was part of the Imperial 501st assault force that attacked the Echo Base on Hoth, along with the Blizzard Force. Barse was wearing Snowtrooper armor and was one of the troops escorting Darth Vader when he entered the base. Barse was stationed on the planet at the Empire's newly established Beta Imperial Research Facility. Later, the forces of the Rebellion attacked the facility during the Battle of Endor and Barse was taken prisoner by the Alliance, and later was forced to be part of the New Republic Army.