Costuming:TX imperial army trooper

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Imperial Army Trooper
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Model TX-9215 / TX-9215, Photo by Kimberly Ramsay / Kimberly Ramsay
 
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Description: Imperial Army Trooper
Prefix: TX
Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment
Context: Star Wars Empire by Dark Horse Comics & Expanded Universe / Legends

Imperial Army Troopers are the foot soldiers of the Imperial Army and are deployed to planets to gain control and maintain surface superiority.


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:

  • Optional helmet is made from one of these (or similar) types of materials:
    • Fiberglass.
    • ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).
    • HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene).
  • Soft parts may be slightly weathered with scuffs/dirt.
  • 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 IAT Helmet.jpg Helmet - Version 1
  • Open face helmet whose base consists of a dome with rim and helmet skirt.
  • The helmet skirt is to be smooth all around with no indentations on the rear.
  • A telemetry unit is attached centered to the right or left sides of the dome aligned to the rim.
  • The telemetry unit consists of:
    • Rectangular box with a slight bevel and details on. The box is in the same color as the helmet.
  • Telemetry unit details closely resemble the reference photos.
  • The helmet is to be painted in olive tone with a flat or satin finish.
  • A black trim is covering the edge of the helmet skirt and forehead of the dome.
  • Black chin strap and chin cup.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Screw caps are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt where the chin cup straps meet the helmet.
  • The helmet Telemetry Unit (TU) is mounted to the left side of the helmet, and is larger than the standard Imperial TU.
  • The TU features three lines at the front of the unit, below a raised disc 3/8" (10mm) wide.
  • The outfacing side of the TU has a 1" to 1.125" (25-31mm) raised disc.
  • The rear portion of the TU has a raised rectangular block which is the same overall height and thickness as the raised disc, and extends back from the TU 3/16" (3mm).
  • The rear raised block continues around the backside of the TU, to the mounting flange at the helmet.
  • The top of the TU features a raised bar the width and length of the TU, stopping just short of both upper corners of the TU.
  • The TU has a mounting flange which closely matches the curvature of the helmet.
  • The TU matches the same color of the helmet, and may be weathered.



TX IAT Goggles.jpg Goggles - Version 1
  • Goggles should have a square-like black or green frame with angled sides and dark green lenses.
  • Goggle strap is a minimum of 1" (25mm) wide, as required by the goggle width. Black is acceptable for basic approval.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Goggle straps are green or grey-green, and are as wide as the goggle mount slots permit.
  • Goggle frame is green.



Tx IAT hat.jpg Hat, Olive - Version 2
  • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material of olive green.
  • Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6mm) tall.
  • Front and rear “flaps” overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6mm) high.
  • Front bill extends 3" (76mm) down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches.
  • An Imperial Code Disk may be positioned in the center of the front vertical “flap,” but is not required.



TX IAT Flightsuit.jpg Green Imperial Flight Suit
  • One-piece olive green coverall / jumpsuit / flight suit with a front invisible zipper and mandarin collar.
  • Each shoulder has a patch as noted below.
  • 2 large chest pockets.
  • 2 large cargo pockets sit on the outside of each leg from around mid-thigh and not extending past the bottom of the knee, with a rectangular flap covering the top.
  • There are no leg pockets below the knees.
  • Rank bars of any kind are not permitted.
  • Pockets may feature gussets.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Mandarin collar is closed by a chevron shaped strap across the neck.
  • A single snap is present near the chevron point.
  • Snap does not need to be functional.
  • Snap should be olive green in color.



Iat patch.png Imperial Army Patch
  • A shield shaped patch.
  • The patch has an Imperial cog symbol approximately 2.75" to 3" (70-76mm) in diameter.
  • The background of the patch has a more narrow shield shaped design on top of a box colored a darker shade of green.



Tx IAT gloves.jpg Olive Gloves
  • Olive drab, wrist length gloves constructed of leather, Kevlar or similar material.
  • Enclosed fingers.
  • No buckles, straps, etc.
  • May have three stitched lines or square padding on the back of the hand.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Gloves are made of leather with the correct set of parallel lines stitched on the back of the hand.



Tx IAT harness solo.jpg Web Harness
  • Olive green colored, double strap “H” harness which travels from the lower back, and up over the shoulders.
  • The harness system attaches to the belt.
  • Harness is made of 2" (50mm) olive green nylon webbing.
  • Visible snap-hook style fasteners that attach to belt eyelets are acceptable.
  • Tri-glides may be present on front or back of the suspenders.
  • Back of suspenders may be permanently fastened to the belt, but not required.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Harness fasteners are not seen, and may be hidden behind the belt.
  • Tri-glides are present on the front suspenders for harness adjustment. Tri-glides are level with each other.



Tx IAT belt.jpg Belt
  • Belt is a nylon military style quick release web belt.
  • Belt is olive green in color.
  • Belt may feature eyelets along both sides of its length, but these are not required for approval.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Belt buckle is olive green in color.



TX IAT Pouches.jpg Belt Pouches
  • Belt pouches are olive green in color and should be made of nylon or similar material.
  • A minimum of 4 small pouches are required, which may consist of any combination of double handcuff, small utility pouches, magazine pouches or other MOLLE style pouches of similar size.
  • Two pouches should be placed in front - One on each side of the belt buckle where the harness meets the belt.
  • The remaining pouches may be placed anywhere on the sides or back of the belt.
  • Any additional OD green MOLLE style pouches are encouraged to fill out the belt, but are not required.
  • Pouches with zippers shall have the zippers covered or concealed either with a matching fabric or tight weave webbing.
  • Zipper pulls are either removed or hidden from view.



TX IAT Boots.jpg Boots
  • Below the calf black or green leather or leather-like material.
  • Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments.
  • Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed.
  • If the zipper is not covered by vinyl/leather, it is painted black.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Olive green 8” to 9” (20-23cm) high boots.
  • Pants legs shall be tucked into boots and fluffed to give appearance of original source art.
  • Weathering of the boots is encouraged.



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.


Tx IAT TKbelt.jpg TK Ammo Belt
  • Belt face is made of white plastic (TK ammo belt).
  • The soft belt proper is made of canvas, or material with a canvas covering. Size must be 2.75” to 3.25” (70-83mm) wide and not wider than the plastic portion of the belt. The color is be white to off-white.
  • The drop boxes dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt.
  • Belt may be worn to match reference art, above or below the pistol belt.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • ROTJ style TK ammo belt.
  • No buttons are present on belt.
  • Drop boxes shall be ANH Stormtrooper size, not ROTJ stormtrooper size.
  • Weathering of ammo belt is encouraged.



TK anh stunt e11.jpeg E-11 Blaster
  • Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.



DH17 Officer Blaster.jpg DH-17 Blaster
  • Scratch built or high-end prop replica.



TX shadowstorm holster.jpeg E-11 Holster
  • Holster is made of Nylon, leather or similar material.
  • Black or olive green in color.






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