Reminds me a lot about the Heavy Weapon Platforms in the first X-Com game. I wonder if it can be fitted with Heavy Rockets.
If only the Imperials don't field Cyberdisks.
As for having it in-game.. that'd actually be pretty fun, to drive one of those around. Good idea, I think. But not on Hoth, I'd say.
"One of the bitches actually gave birth while she was attacking, and her puppies joined in on the carnage."
--the awesomeness that is Boatmurdered.