Costuming:Eric Temp
The Costume Reference Library
To describe the costume reference library, we first have to give an overview of the costuming organization of the club.
For the purpose of identity and organization, costumes within the 501st Legion are listed with two letter designation prefixes. For example, (TK) denotes a Stormtrooper - (CC) for Clone Commander - (TI) Tie Fighter Pilot...etc.
Characters which are related by a particular theme are grouped into Detachments. Sometimes you will find a Detachment that has costumes with only one type of prefix, and in others, there will be many different costume prefixes. This is normal, and expected depending on the theme of the Detachment. Detachments are viewed as the caretakers and experts upon the costumes in their care. Definitely check out the Guide to CRL's and New to the Legion Costumes for more information.
Each reference guide contains pictures of the costume, and a detailed description of the parts. It is important to stress that these reference documents are not detailed costume construction how-to's. That is information obtained from each of the Detachment forums.
Costume List by Detachment
Below you will find a list of detachments and the characters associated with each. Each Detachment's name is a link to their forums which will house detailed build threads, references, and other needed information. Clicking on the Costume List link will take you to the list of costumes they are responsible for. You can also view the list of all currently approved costumes.
Armored Cavalry Detachment
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The Armoured Cavalry serves all Imperial Ground Assault Vehicle Operators/Commanders of the Star Wars saga: Always Moving Forward!
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Blizzard Force
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Blizzard Force is home to the Snowtroopers, Snowtrooper Commanders, and other forces equipped with cold weather gear.
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Bounty Hunters Guild
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The Bounty Hunters Guild is responsible for the Hunters of Star Wars, including Boba Fett, Aurra Sing, and many others.
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Clone Trooper Detachment
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At 501st Clonetroopers you will find the Clones of Jango Fett, from the Movie Episodes II and III, Animated Clone Wars Series, and expanded universe. These include ARC Troopers, Clone Commanders, Republic Commandos, and other Clone Troopers in this detachment.
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First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment
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The 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment is dedicated to the armor and equipment of stormtroopers as seen in Star Wars. They strive for accuracy in costuming and to discuss everything stormtrooper related. Their mission is to serve the needs of both current and prospective members of the 501st Legion, in keeping with their unofficial motto: "troopers helping troopers."
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The Flagship Eclipse Detachment
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The Flagship Eclipse Detachment specializes in canon and Legends costumes found within the comics, video games, animated series, and other official sources outside of the Star Wars films, with a focus on Darkside Adepts, Sith Lords, Imperial Force Users, and Denizen characters.
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Imperial Gunnery Corps
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The Imperial Gunnery Corps is here to provide resources on costuming, provide background and technical data, and to serve as a forum for the Gunners of the Imperial Navy.
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Imperial Officer Corps
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Here you will find the officers and crew of the Empire and First Order.
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Jolly Roger Squadron
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The mission of the Jolly Roger Squadron is to provide the latest comprehensive information available on the Imperial Pilot costume as seen in Star Wars Episodes IV, V, VI, as well as future costumes which may be derived from the new animated and live action series on TV.
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Krayt Clan
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Krayt Clan is a Detachment of the 501st Legion costuming group. This Detachment unites the activities of 501st costumers who own Tusken Raider, Jawa, and other desert dweller costumes. It is also intended to help those who are working on a costume by providing useful references, information, sources and contacts.
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Mos Eisley Police Department
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Dedicated to the armor and equipment used by the Sandtroopers shown in Star Wars: A New Hope, the Force Awakens and the Battlefront videogame. They strive for accuracy and perfection, and to discuss everything Sandtrooper related.
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PathFinders
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The Pathfinders are the light armor infantry of the 501st Legion. We go faster and cut deeper. Our ranks include Biker Scouts, Kashyyyk Clones, Shoretroopers and Patrol Troopers.
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Sith Lord Detachment
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The Sith Lord Detachment is the Official film canon costuming Detachment of the 501st Legion specifically for the costumes of Darth Vader, Darth Sidious (Emperor Palpatine), Darth Maul, and Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku).
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Sovereign Protectors
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The Sovereign protectors Detachment is the place to come to for all of Imperial Royal Guard / First Order Praetorian Guards costumes specializing in canon and Legends costumes found within the comics, video games, animated series, and other official sources outside of the Star Wars films.
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Spec Ops Detachment
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The Spec Ops detachment is home to many of the specialty troopers in the Legion: Shadow Scouts, Nova Troopers, etc...
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Underworld Detachment
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The Underworld detachment is home to the criminal element of the Star Wars Universe. Here you will find pirates, gangsters, henchmen, thieves, smugglers, thugs, and... of course... scum and villainy.
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No Detachment Affiliation
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Some costumes are not affiliated with any detachment. If all else fails, look here.
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