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I: A PREQUEL Episode II Style Royal Guard costume MUST have:

• Helmet: painted and gloss-finished in a crimson red shade that matches the outer robe, with a dark visor that allows maximum visibility but hides the wearer’s features.

• Force Pike: 4' (122cm) minimum in length, silver in color with a black or silver pommel, two hand grips at the base, shaft, and screen-accurate emitter tip.

• Outer Cloak: Constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen, fully lined in burgundy or dark purple fabric, also preferably velvet or velveteen that matches the inner robe. Velour and crushed panne velvet are not acceptable. The cloak should cover both the front and back of the wearer, with two arm slits (one on each side) for the wearer's arms; with the front of the robe being sewn to over lap the back.




• Inner Robe: Burgundy or dark purple "inner robe" constructed of a long-sleeve shirt-style top flowing into a dress style bottom hemmed a few in/cm shorter than the outer cloak. Slits can be added and matching pants worn beneath for ease of movement. Velvet/velveteen is recommended for this garment, but velour and crushed panne velvet will not be accepted.

• Sash: An Obi-style waist sash, 3-4” (7.62-10.16cm) made of the same color/material as the wearer's inner robe; worn over the inner robe.

•Boots: Black, texture less, leather/synthetic leather (non glossy) “Jack” boots, squared toe (rounded toe in ladies styles are acceptable), with a relatively conservative heel, no visible straps/buckles, or ornamental stitching; that reach high enough to cover the wearer's ankles.

• Gloves: Burgundy or dark purple cloth or suede gloves with no extraneous straps/buckles or ornamental stitching. The gloves should be long enough to cover the wearer's wrists.


II: A PREQUEL Episode II Style Royal Guard costume SHOULD have (but not required):

• A dark red visor in the helmet that is deep enough to conceal the wearer’s features.

- Force Pikes SHOULD have:

• Black and silver pommel
• BLACK colored grips
• “Activator button” on the grip area
• 'Rasp' emitter end of stacked ring design silver in color.




III. A PREQUEL Episode II Style Royal Guard costume MAY have (but not required):

• Shoulder pads to allow for the armored-look without the commitment to armor.

• Neck Seal for “Helmet Off” photos.

• A DH-17 heavy blaster pistol with holster, or red leather/synthetic leather holster. Holster should be standard “Imperial Issue”. The EU states that RG's carry "heavy blasters" in addition to their pikes. The Crimson Empire comics depict the DH-17 as being their blaster.

• Crimson Empire bodysuit, armour, and boots may be worn under any of the film costumes

This is the edited version of the current CRL.
To be made official soon.
Description: Red Guard, Attack of the Clones
Prefix: TR
Detachment: Sovereign Protectors
Context: Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Formed at Palpatine's discretion without a formal act, several senators
considered them to be illegal. Palpatine justified their creation due to rumors of
corruption amongst the Senate Guard. In galaxy dominated by the blaster the
choice of the force pike as their primary weapon is a declaration of the prowess
of the Red Guard.
Deleted the ranking system of the guards
For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.
Please note: While the helmet is acceptable with some minor modifications, all soft parts of the
Rubies Supreme Edition costume are not approvable for 501st membership
This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as
a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.
Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the
appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.
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Required Costume Components
The following costume components are present and appear as described below.
Helmet
For 501st approval:
•Finished in a crimson gloss to match the outer robes.
The visor is fitted with a red or smoke tinted visor that allows for
maximum visibility while obscuring the wearers features. Mirrored Visor are allowed.
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Outer Robes
For 501st approval:
Constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen, fully lined in
burgundy or wine coloured fabric, preferably velvet, velveteen or
Gaberdine that matches the inner robe.
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•Velour, crushed or panne velvet are not acceptable.
The cloak should cover both the front and back of the wearer, with
two arm slits (one on each side) for the wearer's arms. The slits are overlapped by the front part of the robe. They should be starting at the armpit of the wearer. The front part should fall like a waterfall from the tip of the helmet.
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. The outer cloak will be hemmed to a length that is no more than 1" off the
ground. This hem will be the same length at all points around the base of the
cloak.
Inner Robes
For 501st approval:
Burgundy or wine coloured cloth thawb, hemmed slightly shorter
than the outer cloak. The hem should not be more than 3 inches off
the ground.
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Sash
For 501st approval:
An Obi-style waist sash, approximately 3-4 inches (7.62-10.16cm)
made of the same color/material as the wearer's inner robe, Worn
over the inner robe.
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Gloves
For 501st approval:
Burgundy or wine coloured cloth or suede gloves with no extraneous
straps, buckles or ornamental stitching.
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The gloves are to cover the wearer's wrists. It is preferable if the
gloves reach to mid forearm. Gloves are worn underneath the inner
robe.
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•Any Shiny, Silk, Satin or Leather Gloves are NOT accepted.
Boots
For 501st approval:
Black, texture-less, leather/synthetic leather (non glossy) ?Jack?
boots", squared toe (rounded toe in ladies styles are acceptable),
with a relatively conservative heel, no visible straps/buckles, or
ornamental stitching; that reach high enough to cover the wearer's
ankles.
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Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present
appear as described below.
Forcepike
For 501st approval:
Four foot (122cm) minimum length, composed of either wood or
metal.
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The aluminum bodied force pike consists of a black pommel, two
black hand grips at the base, aluminum color shaft, and emitter tip.
The scale of the forcepike should be suited to the height of the
individual costumer (ie: someone 6'4" would use a longer pike than
someone 5'2")
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DH-17 Blaster
For 501st approval:
Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DH-17 is a standard-issue Imperial
sidearm for shipboard combat. The energy and power of the weapon are
tuned to penetrate necessary targets, yet it will not puncture a starship's hull.
•Scratch built or high-end prop replica.
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