Costuming:Dedra Meero

Dedra Meero

Model ID 18079, Photo by Dominik Wilhelm

Description: Dedra Meero Prefix: ID Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps Context: Andor Methodical, polished, and ambitious, Dedra Meero embodies the ideals of the Imperial Security Bureau. She is ever vigilant, collecting, and analyzing intelligence from across the galaxy to identify possible signs of disorder. Her ingenuity serves her well, climbing the ranks by piecing together a clear picture of rebel activity from disparate parts.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. The Imperial Officer Corps defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2 “Executor” are listed in blue. Requirements for Level 3 “Imperator” are listed in red.

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. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.

	Hair Style Hair is blonde; achieved via natural hair color or a naturally styled wig. Worn in a tight bun, and hair is parted on the left side.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): A blonde hairnet is present around the bun.

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	Imperial Hat, Black Hat is OPTIONAL since Meero is seen with hat and both on and off. Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic if applicable. Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4 inches (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear “flaps” overlap on the sides, with the back flap over the front, and are about 4 inches (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3 inches (76.2 mm) down, decorated with five (5), six (6) or seven (7) concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Code disk has NO notch in the outermost disk.

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	Tunic Fabric should be a medium weight, white suiting material. OPTIONAL: White material may contain a very light gray tint (a cool white as opposed to a creamy warm white). Keep in mind ambient lighting has a dramatic effect on photographs, so a cool white tunic may appear to be warmer based on lighting. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke. Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is between 1.25 inches (31.8 mm) to 2 inches (50.8 mm) tall dependent on wearer’s neck size. Collar closes snug. Modesty panel is OPTIONAL. Collar edges are closed with two (2) eye hooks. There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about halfway between the top and bottom on the arm hole. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs, or buttons. Sleeves contain 2 seams; one along the bottom and one along the back. Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric). Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform should not be visible. Optional: Up to two (2) hooks may be added through the sides of the tunic to hold belt in place. Hooks must be black.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There is a dart present on the top center of the yoke. The dart may vary in size due to the size of the wearer's individual tunic and how it fits, but should be between 2 to 4 inches (50.5mm to 101mm) in length. Typically, but not always, the dart ends at or below the top of the code cylinder pocket. There is a seam running the entire circumference of the tunic, dividing it along a line hidden by the uniform belt. The back of the tunic has princess seams that run vertically and turn outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Tunic is secured on the right side by snaps, hook, & bar, buttons, or unseen magnets; not hook and loop fastener (Velcro). A lining is sewn in. The white material contains a very light gray tint (a cool white as opposed to a creamy warm white).

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	Rank Bar Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a single or metal looking bar. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart, aligned with the code cylinder pocket. The bar is approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) to 1.25 inches (31.75 mm) in height. Rank bar has only three blue tiles. Rank tile dimensions and spacing are appropriate and proportional to the sizing of the bar to allow for even spacing from each other and the border of the bar: Rogue One/Solo style rank tile dimensions are approximately 0.59 inches (15 mm) wide, 0.82 inches (21 mm) tall, and 0.12 inches (3.2 mm) deep. Rank bar corners are a hard 90 degree angle, or slightly rounded. Rank tiles are translucent, rectangular, positioned side by side in a vertical orientation, and evenly spaced.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons (with white to off white insert) mounted on a metal bar. Rank tiles are the Rogue One/Solo larger size, approximately 0.59 inches (15 mm) wide, 0.82 inches (21 mm) tall, and 0.12 inches (3.2 mm) deep.

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	Code Cylinders Two Code Cylinders are worn. Dosimeter style with correct silver clip (no brass) and blue top.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Only real or replica dosimeters are used.

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	Belt The belt is constructed from a black, non-textured, leather, or leather-like material. Approximately 2 inches (50.8 mm) in width, up to 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The snap is worn to the left of the wearer. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2.6250 inches (66.7 mm) high and 4.1250 inches (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an un-notched Imperial Code Disk at the center. Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. Belt has a groove at the top and bottom edge along the length of the belt. Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.

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	Jodhpur Trousers, Black Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the tunic. Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Trousers are flared riding breeches, with semi-stiff flares to the hip/thigh area. Breeches are worn with boots. Breeches are neatly pressed or ironed without creases. Pockets are acceptable, although must not be visible with the tunic on.

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	Boots Knee-high, black, riding style, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. There are no buckles, snap tabs or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. A single stretch panel or zipper may be present, they are to be hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft. Not visible from the front, side or back. The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather and may have hidden zippers.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Original German marching boots or authentic replication. Boots have a top adjustment strap on the outside of the boots. Boots to have a flat top. The straps are set slightly to the rear with the tabs facing the rear.

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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. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.

	Belt boxes (Non-Saga style) Dimensions are approximately 2 inches (50.8 mm) wide, 3 inches (76.2 mm) tall and 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick. All boxes must be the same size. Two boxes to be worn vertically, one each on either side of the belt buckle.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt boxes are made of metal.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Boxes may have a pill shaped detail in the top and bottom.

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	Belt boxes (Andor style) Dimensions are approximately 1.77 inches (45 mm) wide, 2.64 inches (67 mm) tall and 1 inch (25.4 mm) thick. All boxes must be the same size. Two boxes to be worn vertically, one each on either side of the belt buckle. Belt boxes give the appearance of metal.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Corners have a “stepped 90-degree cutout” in the shape of a square on all four corners of the face of the box.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Boxes may have a pill shaped detail in the top and bottom.

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Women's Trenchcoat Made of a medium-weight waterproof fabric that is light khaki in color. Two flares at the breast overlap and close in the front, right breast over left. The collar continues around the neck and is approximately 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) wide. A real, or decorative, pocket is present on the left breast. A seam runs down the arm on the outside, it begins at the costumer’s collar. Each cuff is 2 inches(25.4mm) long, and is cuffed sleeves with a single button towards the end of the cuff. On the back, the storm shield has a pinch pleat at the top center of the shoulders. The coat ends mid-calf and is straight cut along the bottom edge. The coat below the belt has a split seam in the back. The right side of the coat squares off below the belt and angles outwards. Two vertical pockets appear at the costumer’s hip. Pockets are vertical and covered with a chevron shaped flap. The chevrons point towards the center. The coat is worn with a belt. Two belt boxes are worn unless a holster is present.

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	Gloves Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a smooth, non-textured leather or leather-like material. Enclosed fingers. No buckles, straps, etc.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments. Gloves made of leather. Gloves end just past the wrist.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Gloves have a notch centered in the edge below the palm. Slit may be straight or rounded.

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	Briefcase Based on a vintage Rimowa “Limbo” Attaché. Approximate dimensions are 13.78 inches (350 mm) x 7.09 inches (280 mm) x 3.94 inches (100 mm). Has a black ribbed pattern on the sides. The center where the two halves meet gives the appearance of aluminum. A silver greeblie that gives the appearance of being made of aluminum is present on the lower left side.

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	Merr Sonn Power 5 Holster Made of black leather or leather-like material. Outer panel is flat and curves around the top of the blaster. Outer circumference of the holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster. Holster has a cutout for the blaster's “cooling module.” Holster has one belt loop that is integrated into the holster body. A safety strap secures the blaster in the holster is present. Holster is worn on the right side. Holster is open at the bottom and allows the muzzle to slightly protrude. Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Holster is made of leather.

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	MerrSonn Power 5 Blaster Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, or M712 pistol. Grips shall be wood or the appearance of wood. Color tone shall be from dark brown to black. Cooling module is silver. Only the outside edges of the fins are silver. The rest is black (minor weathering is permitted). The wire on top is straight, not coiled. Accurate greeblies are present on both sides. Flared muzzle covers most of the barrel and is black (minor weathering is permitted).
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Two "antenna" with bulbous tips are present on top of the barrel at the base of the muzzle. Antenna are based on the shape of the original parts used as pushrods in the Vernon Tomtit model airplane kit.

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