Costuming:TX RocketTrooper

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Rocket Trooper
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Model TX-14166, Photo by Paloma Valdez
 
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Description: Rocket Trooper
Prefix: TX
Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment
Context: Rocket Troopers were specialized stormtroopers utilized by the Galactic Empire prior to and during the Galactic Civil War. They were equipped with a jump “rocket” pack that could propel them through air or maneuver through space environments.

They also served several roles in combat. Such roles included being used to clear walls to attack enemy fortifications directly, tactical aerial combat insertion intended on attacking enemies in positions that may not be readily accessible via ground movement, and general reinforcement with weapons that allowed high rates of fire and suppression.
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For 501st membership only the requirements listed in black need to be met.

Black text indicates a feature that is required for approval. Blue text denotes requirements for Level 2 “Specialist,” but is not required for basic approval. Visit the Spec Ops website for a full description of these standards.

Special Notes:

  • The armor parts shall be gloss white and may be slightly weathered.
  • Armor is made from one of these (or similar) types of materials:
    • Fiberglass
    • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
    • HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
    • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
  • Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy.

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.


Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.


Tx rocket trooper helmet.jpg Helmet
  • Lenses must be sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer’s eyes. They are either flat or bubbled. Acceptable colors are black, smoke, or dark green.
  • Rubber black trim runs the length of the brow from the left to right front helmet traps. The brow shall go under the widows peak of mohawk.
  • The “ear” bars have three or four bumps, and are gray or painted gray, with a black outline. 
    • Painting the bumps with rank stripes (Highlighted) in black is optional.
  • The frown must have 8 teeth cut out and the coloring must not leave the indented area.
    • The frown must be black.
    • Black mesh must be used to obscure the face of the wearer.
  • Tube stripes are medium blue and can be between 9 and 16 per side with the curve bends extending backwards.  These can be either hand painted or decals.
  • Vocoder (vertically ribbed chin detail) is painted black or gray.
  • Two hoses are attached to the helmet, one on each side of the vocoder in the indentation where the aerators would be.
  • Traps (trapezoids on dome of helmet) and tears (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) can be hand painted or decals.
    • The tears must be gray with black outlines and have 5 vertical black lines.
    • Note: The helmet is accurate in detail and proportion to official references. 
  • A mohawk runs across the top of the helmet from the brow to just before the curve at the rear bottom of the helmet. 
    • Width of the mohawk is approximately 1.5" (38mm) and tapers slightly towards the base.
    • At the front of the mohawk is a widows peak approximately ½" (12mm) and matches reference photos. 
    • The bottom of the widows peak overlaps a portion of the brow trim. 
    • A solid orange line approximately ⅜" (10mm) in width runs the length of the mohawk matching the reference photo. 
      • The line terminates near the rear of the mohawk and is followed by two squares of the same width and color. 
      • The color of the line matches or is similar to the orange used on the left shoulder bell. 
  • Gray stripes run parallel to the mohawk and end at the base of the rear traps and are approximately 1" (25mm). 
    • Two long triangles protrude from each stripe matching reference photos and are approximately 2" (50mm) in length.
  • A gray rectangle is painted on the rear of the helmet below the mohawk and is approximately 1.5" x ½" (38mm x 12mm).


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Eye lenses are bubble style and tinted green.
  • Ears have no visible screws.
  • Ear bars have four bumps only, not three. 
  • Ear bars have only two bumps painted in black (rank stripes), they shall be the first and third bumps (from front to back of helmet). 
  • The ends of the frown are rounded, not tapered to points (not like ANH/ESB) and not square ended like the ESB MKII.
  • Mesh must be used behind the frown to obscure the face of the wearer. 
  • Tube stripes must have 13 per side.
  • The vocoder base is black and the tubes the same color as the hoses. 
  • Traps/tears and tube stripes are decals (with the correct ROTJ details), not hand-painted.
  • Traps/tears are a slightly bluer shade of ANH gray. 



Tx rocket trooper hoses.jpg Hoses
  • Gray ribbed hoses with a 1.25" (30mm) diameter on each end and 15" to 21" (38-51cm) of length from the helmet hose ports to the upper chest box hose ports.
  • Hose from the 1st to 5th rib from the helmet is white in color.



TK anh stunt neckseal.jpeg Neck Seal
  • Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck.



TK anh stunt undersuit.jpeg Under Suit
  • Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Black textured material with horizontal ribbing, either one or two pieces with no visible zippers or logos.  



Tx rocket trooper shoulders.jpg Shoulder Straps
  • These shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in the back. They can be affixed with rivets, Velcro or adhesive.
  • The rear tab of the strap is optional and may or may not be present.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • No visible rivets are allowed to secure the straps in the front.
  • These shall be glued in front.
  • Rear of shoulder straps are secured at the back using Velcro or magnets and do not free float. 



Tx rocket trooper shoulderbells.jpg Shoulder Armor
  • One on each shoulder. 
  • The right side shoulder bell is white in color. 
  • The left side shoulder bell is orange in color with a black Imperial cog painted on the center line.
  • Shoulders have a black elastic strap that wraps around the inside of the bicep.
  • Black Imperial cog may be a decal or painted.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • There should be a minimal gap between the shoulder armor and chest/back plate.



Tx rocket trooper biceps.jpg Biceps
  • Biceps are fully closed.
  • Overlap construction is only allowed for kits that come with the cover strip molded into the part.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • There shall be no return edge.



Tx rocket trooper forearms.jpg Forearms
  • Forearms are fully closed. 
  • Overlap construction is only allowed for kits that come with the cover strip molded into the part.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed.
  • There shall be a return edge that is present on back of the forearm with a maximum width of ⅜" (10mm) width.  



Tx rocket trooper hand plates.jpg Hand Plates
  • These shall be clam shell, or snowtrooper-style hand plates. 
  • The hand plates shall be mounted securely over the back of the glove.



Tx rocket trooper gloves.jpg Gloves
  • Black in color, made of either rubber, nomex, leather, or leather-like material, with no visible straps or logos/designs. The fingers are enclosed, non-textured.



Tx rocket trooper chest.jpg Chest Armor
  • Chest armor overlaps the abdominal plate. 
  • A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Chest and back shall be connected with a black fabric (preferably elastic) that does not stick out or show under the shoulder plastic straps.



Tx rocket trooper chestbox.jpg Chestbox
  • The chestbox is required to have the same configurations as seen in the photo. 
  • The box has five 1" square x ⅛" (25mm x 3mm) thick detail pieces.
    • Buttons are arranged in two rows. Top row: red, white. Bottom row: red, black, white. 
    • Configuration matches the reference photo.
  • There is a ⅛" (3mm) thick black or dark gray pinstripe border around the square detail pieces
  • There are two ¾" (18mm) round indicator lights above the rocker switches. One white, one red respectively.
  • There are 3 rocker switches below the round indicator lights. 
    • The rockers are always gray, white, gray. 
    • The gray rockers have red dots or lamps in their bottom.
  • There is a ⅛" (3mm) thick black pinstripe that runs horizontally across the bottom portion of the box.
  • There is a male silver snap and a silver round disc with cone knob on the lower portion of the box below the horizontal pinstripe.
  • There are two "gear" type greeblies affixed to either end of the lower tube portion of the box. Theses greeblies are silver in color. 
  • Any lights or LED's added to the chest box are required to be approved by GML. 



Tx rocket trooper back.jpg Back Armor
  • Back plate contains a “O II” design with little or no overlap of the kidney plate.
  • A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges. 



Tx rocket trooper rocket pack.jpg Rocket Pack
  • Styled after the pack as seen in the Battlefront II video game. An interpretation of the pack is allowed, but screen accuracy is encouraged.
  • It is mounted to the armor back-plate “0 II”.
  • Comprised of the main pack box, fuel tank at the top of the pack and exhaust ports at the left and right bottom of the pack.
  • The backpack fuel tank shall not rise above the bottom of the helmet lower edge.
  • The fuel tank is barrel shaped and no wider than the backpack. The center barrel section is as wide as the center section of the main backpack box, and is mounted directly on top of it.
  • The ends of the barrel feature flat depressed caps with raised rings inside the flattened ends. 24 to 40 total rectangular grooved depressions are seen near the ends of the tank, 12 to 20 on each side.
  • The back side of the tank features two vertical oblong depressions ⅜" x 1.5" (10mm x 32mm) long,  light orange/amber in color. This is not the same color used on the helmet and shoulder bell.
  • The outermost part of the caps are painted the same gray as the helmet stripes to match references.
  • The fuel tank may be supported by plastic structure as seen in reference material to help hold it stable.
  • Main pack box is rectangular in shape, flat at the top and beveled at the bottom, stopping above the thermal detonator.
  • The main box features a depressed center area inset approximately ½" x 7/16" (12mm x 19mm) deep divided into five segments.
  • The upper half of the depression features three horizontal lines approximately ½" (12mm) thick, and are dirty white or light weathered gray. 
  • Three black buttons are located below the horizontal lines, to the right of the depression. Buttons are ¼" to 5/16" (8-9mm) in diameter. 
  • The bottom right side of the center of the pack features a 2" x 2.5" (50mm x 62mm) black rectangle, which has black lines extending horizontally to the left. 
  • The rockets are mounted to either side of the pack center box, curved at the top and are beveled at the bottom. They are mounted ½" (12mm) below the surface of the pack center box.
  • The bottom of the exhaust ports feature black rectangular nozzles, and may extend ½" (12mm) beyond the housings. 
  • There are two black or dark gray rectangles ¾" x 2" (19mm x 50mm) just above the exhaust nozzles.
  • The left rocket nozzle has a raised rectangle approximately 2.5" wide x 4" (62mm x 100mm) long.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • The backpack is as close to screen accurate as possible.
  • A total of 40 thin rectangular indentations are seen near the ends of the tank, 20 on each side and must be equally spaced.
  • Fuel tank cylinder end cap layout should match reference photos as closely as possible.
  • The orange/amber segments on the barrel shaped fuel tank shall be illuminated to match reference images, not painted or decals. 



Tx rocket trooper ab.jpg Abdomen Armor
  • The abdomen armor has a button area with 8 glossy black buttons. Correct sized buttons are approximately 7/16" (11mm) in diameter. 
  • Abdomen armor button area detail matches reference photos.
  • A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip is present around all edges.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • There should be no gap between the ab and kidney plate, a single visible seam line is ideal. Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor shall be no more than ½" (12.5mm). Any shims used to achieve this effect shall have a similar material and color as with the abdomen and kidney armor. Shims should be flush and seams are allowed.
  • Abdomen armor buttons are integrated directly on the armor. No separate buttons are allowed.



Tx rocket trooper butt.jpg Kidney & Posterior Armor
  • A separate kidney/butt plate is not allowed — the kidney and butt plate shall be combined/fused to a single plate/one piece.
  • The crotch tab of the butt plate area may have visible snaps. 
  • The edges of the hip area should be rounded/curved.
  • A white flexible U-shaped gasket or molded lip shall be present around all edges.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • The crotch tab of the butt plate area must not have visible snaps.



Tx rocket trooper belt.jpg Belt
  • The ammo belt shall be made of similar material and color matching the overall armor. It is comprised of 6 rectangular boxes.
  • The soft belt proper is tightly woven canvas style material. 
    • Size is approximately 2" to 3" (50-75mm) wide.
    • The color is to be white to off-white.
  • The drop boxes dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via black straps and are aligned under the left and right outermost boxes of the ammo belt. 
  • The belt closes by overlapping in the rear center of the kidney/posterior armor where the thermal detonator is attached.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Corners of ammo belt are cut at right angles.
  • There are no square buttons covering the belt rivets.
  • There are two rivets, one on each side of the ammo belt aligned to the ends of the plastic belt.
  • The belt is a 2" (50mm) wide canvas belt that shall be off-white in color.
  • The belt has tight horizontal ribbing. 
  • Drop boxes are 5.5" (140mm) long and 2.5" (64mm) wide.
  • Drop boxes are closed in the back.



Tx rocket trooper detonator.jpg Thermal Detonator
  • (A.K.A O2 canister) is attached to the center back of the belt. 
  • Detonator consists of a painted gray cylinder with 2" to 2.68" (50-68mm) in diameter with white end caps on each end and a white control panel pad. The white control panel pad faces upwards, with the controls/round washer-style detail closest to the right end cap.
  • The total length is approximately 7.5” (190.5mm).
  • No silver stickers or silver paint is allowed.
  • The detonator is attached to the canvas belt with 1" (25mm) white or silver metal or metallic-appearing clips.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Thermal detonator belt clips are positioned half way between center of detonator and the end cap. 
  • The thermal detonator control panel has correct ROTJ details, not ANH/ESB. 
  • The detonator is attached to the canvas belt with 1" (25mm) white metal or metallic-appearing clips.



Tx rocket trooper thighs.jpg Thigh Armor
  • The thigh armor may open and firmly close in the back allowing the two halves to appear sealed. 
  • The small ammo belt is installed on the bottom of the right thigh secured with three rivets. 
    • One rivet on each end of the ammo belt.
    • One rivet between the third and fourth ammo boxes, counting left to right.
  • The bottom corners of the thigh ammo belt are rounded off.
  • Overlap construction is only allowable for kits that come with the cover strip molded in to the part.
  • If the two parts of the thigh armor cannot fit the user, cover strip should not be too wide. Instead, shims can be used to close the back of the thigh armor. Shims shall have a similar material and color to the whole armor, should be flush without seams.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • The ends of the of the ammo belt shall be riveted above the ridge on each side of the thigh and painted white.
  • Rivet diameter should be approximately 5/16" (8mm).
  • The rivets used shall be single cap, double cap or split rivets. Standard pop rivets are not allowed.



Tx rocket trooper shins.jpg Lower Leg Armor
  • The shin armor is able to open and firmly close in the back allowing the two halves to appear sealed. The trapezoid knee plate is affixed to the top of the left shin.
  • Overlap construction is only allowable for kits that come with the cover strip molded in to the part.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Sniper knee plate must be aligned with the ridges on the shin.
  • The sniper knee plate shall have the appearance of two visible rivets, one on each side towards the end of the plate.
  • The rivets are painted white.



Tx rocket trooper boots.jpg Boots
  • Boots are above ankle height and made of white leather or leather-like material. 
  • Small U-shaped elastic sections on both sides of the ankle.
  • Flat sole with a short heel.
  • No buckles or laces.
  • Jodhpur/Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable.
  • Elvis or Mariachi boots are not allowed.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • There is no seam present on the front of the boot.



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.



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Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the RT-97C features a long barrel to increase the firing range of the energy beam projectile. Three scopes increase accuracy and versatility. The first scope is an energy scanner capable of detecting life forms. The second scope is a rangefinder that automatically adjusts the targeting components. The third scope uses infrared heat imaging technology.

  • Based on a real or replica MG-15 machine gun.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Correct style scopes.
  • Silver metal hose is present on the right hand side of barrel between the trigger and “saddle barrel”.
  • 3D printed blasters can not contain visible print lines and must be sanded smooth for a more realistic appearance.




Generic-dlt19.jpeg DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle

Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle is much more powerful with a much greater range than the E-11 blaster. Because of its powerful, long range capabilities, this rifle is commonly used on Imperial controlled planets with large, clear, open areas.

  • Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • A DLT-19 is an MG-34 with T-tracks on the barrel, ejection port cover added, and a small disk on left side.
  • 3D printed blasters can not contain visible print lines and must be sanded smooth for a more realistic appearance.






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