Koska Reeves

Model MW-71102, Photo by Dan Betters
Description: Koska Reeves
Prefix: MW
Detachment: Bounty Hunters Guild
Context: Koska Reeves

Koska Reeves, a Human Mandalorian, is a member of the elite Mandalorian unit known as the Nite Owls. Koska, led by Bo-Katan Kryze along with Din Djarin, stole an Imperial Gozanti-class cruiser filled with weapons to aid the Nite Owls in their effort to reclaim their home world of Mandalore. She is an incredibly well trained and capable warrior always on the edge gunning for a fight.

This is a visual guide used for 501st costume approval, not a how-to for construction. Construction details are found at the costume's Detachment website. Measurements provided here are are generalized, and not criteria for approval. All 501st costumes are proportionate to the wearer in terms of size, fit, and scale. During evaluation, both text and images (CRL and Reference) must be considered. When in doubt about a feature of a submitted costume, GMLs should post questions in the Legion forum's DL/GML peer review section.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below. For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. This Detachment defines additional, optional costuming details listed in blue and red. Please visit the Detachment website for more details on these options.

• Nite Owl version with dark smoke or dark green T-visor.
• Base color for the Helmet is blue, similar to PMS 2377c, with dark gray, gray and silver weathering/damage.
• Rear helmet band features a distinct upper ridge along the top, and at the bottom, with large trapezoidal shapes behind the ear caps.
• Rear vent is rectangular in shape, with a recessed border and seven (7) rows of recessed slats.
• The top and bottom slats are slightly larger than the rest and all lay flat, with no overlap.
• Ear caps are symmetrical with a distinct recessed vertical channel.
• The right ear cap features a metallic silver rangefinder assembly at the top.
• Rangefinder mounting base has a flat bottom, rounded top and inner flat plate.
• Rangefinder stalk is metallic/aluminum silver with a charcoal black topper.
• Topper face features a debossed oval slot detail with two circular recesses aligned with the top edge
• Translucent lower piece features black framed window (viewfinder).
• Helmet weathering closely matches patterns seen on screen.

• Armor may be one or two part construction, and differs in shape than Bo Katan.
• Upper Chest Armor consists of two symmetrical breastplates connected by a central recessed strip.
• Recessed strip features a debossed diamond detail.
• Receessed strip features two levels; an upsidedown �Y� shaped upper level and the lower level approximately 5/64" (2mm) lower.
• Diamond features six (6) edges.
• Face of the diamond tapers in towards the wearer.
• Features a metallic silver rectangular detail running vertically.
• Upper edge of the Chest Armor sits 1-2? (25-50mm) below the neckline.
• The bottom edge of the armor sits in alignment with bottom edge of the Flak Vest, and approximately in line with the wearers elbow.
• Abdominal plate features a rear recessed section that extends up under the bottom of the Chest Armor.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Chest Armor.
• Features a lip on the top edge which terminates on the underside of the belt.
• Armor has a visible curve to match the wearer's body and extends approximately halfway down the Flight Suit zipper fly.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Chest Armor.
• Armor extends from just below the wearers hip bones to approximately mid-thigh and are both symmetrical.
• Armor is shaped similarly to an inverted teardrop, cut off at the top and bottom to form flat sides.
• The entire plate has a recessed edge, approximately �? (6mm) wide.
• Recessed half-moon shapes are on the outer sides, creating a wide raised center strip from top to bottom.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Helmet.
• Long edges feature raised ridges and an angled front edge that is parallel with the top of the Chest Armor.
• Straps insert into slots on the Back Armor, giving the appearance they are holding the Jetpack on the wearer.
• Straps properly fit the curvature of the wearer's shoulders and sit flush against the body.

• Armor fits the curvature of the wearer & extends from upper shoulder blades to just above the bottom of the Flak Vest wrapping around the lower rib cage.
• Bottom edge features a trapezoidal cutout.
• Armor has two (2) rectangular slots over the shoulder blades to allow for the shoulder straps to feed through.
• Back Plate accommodates attachment of the Jetpack
• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Chest Armor.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the helmet.
• Main face has a recessed rectangular section, with rounded upper corners at the center bottom edge.
• �Nite Owl� symbol is painted on both shoulders in matte charcoal black with an off-white background.
• Symbol begins approximately �? - �? (6-12mm) above the recessed section.

• Armor is patterned to resemble a rotated �E� shape.
• Front segment is noticeably thicker than the sides.
• Front segment tapers from top to bottom with the following features:
• An angled lower & upper edge.
• A recessed trapezoidal detail that tapers with the shape of the armor edge.
• There is a vertical T-profile shape on the outer segment edge of knee.
• T-profile shape is approximately �? - ?? (12-15mm) in height.
• Armor is secured by a black elastic strap across the back of the knees that runs through a channel in the Flight Suit.
• Armor matches the contour of the wearers knees.

• Jetpack has the following main components:
• One (1) center tank
• Two (2) side fuel tanks
• Piano keys stretching horizontally at the top of the main body on each side of the raised center strip
• One (1) center missile
• Two (2) thruster caps.
• Colors are gray, silver, dark gray, and pale yellow similar to PMS 123 C.
• Main rocket body features a raised rectangle platform that is gray with an angled top edge, two (2) channels that start at the ledge above the piano keys and taper away towards the bottom where the bottom edge bends inward and features three (3) recessed rectangular grooves evenly spaced from each other. The platform is thicker at top and tapers toward the bottom.
• Tapered ring under the rocket topper features slots.
• A silver beacon with a brass colored top is present on the left side of the platform.
• Side fuel tanks have the following features:
• Short tapered tops with three (3) rings.
• Rectangular blue sections with a dark gray recessed slot towards the tops.
• Horizontal recessed slots below the blue rectangles and above the pale yellow-gold upside down triangles.
• Outer sides feature raised trapezoidal shapes with three recessed slots at the top.
• Inner cylindrical body of fuel tanks are painted blue and feature raised ridges on the bottom, and recessed ridges on the tops.
• Upper back arch of Jetpack behind the rockets has a thick raised lip.
• Bottom inside of center rocket has exhaust vent grill that is dark gray.
• Single ring accents are painted at the top and bottom of each side rocket and the top of the center rocket to appear silver metallic.
• Jetpack is properly scaled to the Back Armor, and securely attaches to Back Armor with no visible means of attachment.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Helmet.
• Gauntlet is a clamshell-style without any visible closure methods..
• Upper clamshell is slightly longer at wrist end than the bottom.
• Elbow end features a dark brown leather or leather-like cuff extending from the top edge approximately �? (6mm).
• The top of the gauntlet is flat with a launcher detail and two (2) rectangular profiles on either side.
• Launcher is comprised of a black & silver half-cylinder detail featuring ribs and the front of the half-cylinder features a copper colored cone with twelve (12) holes.
• Top of the launcher features a long rectangular ridge detail.
• Keypad features four (4) horizontal rows of five (5) circular buttons.
• Inner & outer face features two small rectangular recesses centered above the parting line.
• Front edge on the lower clamshell features five (5) rectangular groves.
• Rear of the Gauntlet features a central rectangular recess.
• The center three (3) buttons of each row on the keypad are slightly larger than the outside buttons.

• Armor is painted in the same color scheme as the Helmet.
• Gauntlet is a clamshell-style without any visible closure methods.
• Upper clamshell is slightly longer at the wrist end than the bottom.
• Gauntlet tapers with the forearm and features multiple platform levels on the main cylinder body.
• Elbow end features a dark brown leather or leather-like cuff extending from the top edge approximately �? (6mm).
• Underside of Gauntlet has the following features:
• A groove forming a rectangle on the uppermost platform.
• A recessed rectangle in the midsection.
• Five (5) channels evenly spaced in the center of the wrist platform.
• The top of the Gauntlet consists of a large raised trapezoidal shape, and a hollow appearance with a narrower rectangular profile extending out with angled edges and a narrow rectangular detail on top.
• Top of the large trapezoidal shape features two (2) grooves situated toward the outer side at the elbow.
• Outer face features protruding rectangular profile near the top edge with three (3) grooves.
• Flamethrower details protrude from the right side of the center and rectangular side profile.
• Flamethrowers are dark gray and consist of stepped cylindrical shapes with the narrowest part towards the wearer's wrist.
• Wrist-end features a recessed square detail that extends approximately ?? (9mm) beyond the cuff.

• Hand plates have a slight curvature over the back of the hand with eight (8) sides, angled corners, and two (2) bent faces.
• Armor ends near the wearers knuckles.
• Three evenly spaced slots are on the center section, and the bent face nearest the thumb features another slot.
• An elevated rectangular section appears at the wrist end.
• A recess with a trapezoidal detail appears on the knuckle edge.
• A brown leather or leather-like tab extends from the knuckle edge approximately ?? (3mm).
• Plates secure to the gloves with no visible means of attachment.


• Flak Vest is carbon gray PMS 2336 C made of a cotton canvas, and stops at the bottom of the Ab Plate.
• All brown details are made of a supple leather or leather-like material
• All topstitching is light gray unless otherwise specified.
• Cover strip has 2 (two) vertical stitch lines down the center which segment flap into thirds.
• Flak Vest bottom features a triple top stitch and the side seams have double topstitch.
• A horizontal double topstitched seam is present on the circumference of the vest at the same level the abdominal plate meets the Chest Plate.
• A double topstitched seam runs inwards diagonally from the center of the armholes on the back, inwards stopping at the horizontal double topstitched seam surrounding the abdomen at approximately the center of each back panel.
• Neck and arm openings feature brown leather or leather-like edging with no visible stitching.
• The front of the Flak Vest has a vertical double topstitched seam from the neck down to the horizontal abdominal seam.
• Flak Vest features a collar that is �V� shaped in the front, stopping approximately an inch before the top of the Chest Armor.
• The collar features seven (7) double topstitched vertical seams connecting eight (8) panels; one center front, one evenly spaced on each side of the center, one on each side of the neck, one each side of the back neck.
• Neck Seal is approximately half the height of the wearer's neck.
• From the front center of the armholes are recessed brown leather or leather-like panels, featuring approximately seven (7) raised ribs with matching thread.
• The panels angle downwards towards the center of the chest forming a �V�.
• The top and bottom edges have double topstitched details.
• Shoulders have leather or leather-like panels featuring approximately fourteen (14) ribs sewn with matching thread and bound seams with visible topstitching.
• Vest features 1�?-2? (38-50mm) black nylon webbing attached under the upper leather panels for shoulder armor mounting.
• Approximately �? (6mm) of webbing is visible when shoulder armor is attached.

• Neck Gaiter is made of stretch ribbed jersey fabric and is dark blue/navy.
• Ribbing runs vertically.
• Neck Gaiter is long enough to extend to the base of the skull and under the chin with slight bunching.
• May be attached to the Flight Suit to prevent up-creep.

• Flight Suit is a carbon gray PMS 2336 C made of a cotton canvas.
• All topstitching is light gray unless otherwise specified.
• Can be one or two-piece in construction, a two-piece construction must give the appearance of being one piece when worn.
• Note: On a two-piece garment, all topstitch details must align between the top and bottom halves.
• On the back of the suit, a straight diagonal lap-stitched seam runs from the bottom of the armhole opening, up over the shoulder blades towards the center of the neck.
• Short Sleeves:
• Short sleeves extend to upper bicep, just below the armpit, and have an additional layer of fabric at the bottom to form a thick cuff.
• The top edge of the cuff has a lapped seam.
• There are four (4) topstitch lines approximately �? (6mm) apart, around the circumference of the cuffs.
• Armpit of the short sleeves do not attach to the main Flight Suit body, to allow for movement.
• Short sleeves are not attached at the lower half, diverging off suit midway down from the shoulder. The shape curves downward to just above the cuff, and then returns back to attach again at the other side.
• Long Sleeves:
• Long Sleeves feature �V� shaped, double-topstitched lap seams at the wrist and bicep ends of the underside of the sleeve. The �V�-shapes are joined at their points by a straight line.
• The fabric within the �V� shaped sections is stretch material, the same as the pants.
• Along the straight line on the inner bicep are six (6) single topstitched lines that extend to the elbow, where cross-hatched detail begins.
• Exterior bicep features a rectangular patch with two (2) single topstitched detail lines around the circumference, and an inner rectangular detail with three (3) lines evenly spaced inside.
• Patch extends and terminates hidden under the Short Sleeve.

• Pants feature a hidden zipper closure on the front with the open edge to the right.
• Zipper cover starts at an angle mid-crotch, and ends under the wearers belt.
• The upper front of the pants feature a second layer that begins at the waistline and ends above the knees featuring double topstitched details.
• A six-sided "diamond-shaped" crotch gusset detail is formed by the second layer on the front of the pants.
• The double-topstitch detail running on the front of the leg, extends upwards onto the torso section.
• The rear of the pants feature a similar six-sided diamond-shaped crotch gusset, with double topstitching on the main suit layer.
• The rear lower inner thighs feature a second layer with double topstitched edges, extending from the middle of the leg to the inner seam.
• Layer top angles downward from rear seam in alignment with the bottom edge of the crotch diamond detail, so it aligns with front layer at the inseam.
• Layer bottom matches up with bottom of front patch to end above the knees.
• The backside features double-topstitched lap seams:
• One originates at the top of the crotch gusset and extends upward to the waist.
• One appears on each leg, starting at the bottom of the layer patches and extending upward to the middle of the arm holes on the top of the Flight Suit.
• In alignment with where the Thigh Armor will be worn, appear double-topstitched lap seams which extend at a downward angle from the leather hip patches, over the rear leg seams to meet at the center seam. The same detail is on the front between the hip patches and the center thigh seam.
• NOTE: While not seen, it is believed a waist seam exists which may or may not have elastic due to the way the suit bunches above the Belts.
• A leather or leather-like hip patch the width of the top flat section of the Thigh Armor and the same color as the Girth Belt, extends from under the Thigh Armor to under the Girth Belt.
• On the outside of the upper knee to torso lap seams, are dark brown suede leather patches, extending upward, stopping around the bottom of the crotch (slightly above bottom of Thigh Armor) and attached with single topstitching.
• Starting on the outer side of the upper knee to torso lap seams (at approximately the middle of the visible zipper fly below the Cod), are double-topstitched seams that angle slightly upwards to across where the top of the Thigh Armor rests. Identical seams on the back sides angle down to terminate at the back upper knee to torso lap seams.
• Above the Shin armor is another horizontal double topstitched lap seam.
• A single topstitch detail line runs down the middle of the shin, behind the Shin Armor, which originates from the double-topstitched lap seam above the Shin Armor.
• Between the upper and lower knee seams are pockets that extend from the inside seam to the outside seam behind the knees to hide the Knee Armor straps/elastic.
• Pockets are single-stitched, except where they meet side seams, they are double-topstitched.
• Side Seams appear on the outside of the legs from the bottom cuff to the underarm gusset and feature a double topstitched lap seam.

• All Belts, Holster, and Ammo Pouches are made of leather or leather-like material. See Color Palette for Belts, etc.
• Also note, all below sizes are approximate and should properly fit the scale of the wearer.
• The following components comprise this section and will be broken down individually: Girth Belt (2 layers), Ammo Belt (2 layers), Ammo Pouches and Holsters.
• Girth Belt:
• Inner base layer is approximately 3�? (89mm) tall and dark brown to match the Calf Gaiters. It is made of five (5) sections as indicated in the Belt Layout Diagram above.
• One front section and one back section with angled corners.
• The front and back sections overlap under the Hip Buckles which are located on the Ammo Belt.
• Outer layer is narrower than base layer and lighter brown. Two ribs, approximately ?? (3mm) wide, appear above and below the Ammo Belt when worn.
• Ribbing mirrors angled corners of inner layer, but stop short of Inner layer edge on ends by approximately 1? (25mm) on all sections.
• Ammo Belt:
• Inner belt is approximately 2�? (57mm) wide with lighter single stitched edge.
• Outer hardware belt is approximately 1�? (38mm) wide and features a Center Buckle and two Hip Cinch Buckles.
• On each side of the hip cinch huckles are rectangular belt loops, approximately 1? (25mm) wide, with rounded corners. They are stitched to the inner belt with one loop of matching cording spaced to accommodate the outer belt.
• Outer belt loops through and back on itself on each end of the Center Buckle and the Hip Buckles. Center buckle is worn with trapezoidal shape to the wearer's right. Hip cinches are worn with a visible belt loop towards wearer's back.
• Eight (8) total Ammo pouches are worn on the outer Ammo Belt.
• Ammo Pouches:
• Two (2) of the eight (8) Ammo Pouches are larger than the rest and worn on the back adjacent to the Hip Cinch Buckles.
• All pouches are the same height as the Girth Belt at approximately 3�? (76mm) tall. Smaller pouches are approximately 2�? (57mm), and larger pouches are approximately 3? (76mm) wide.
• Pouches have an angled top, and flap tapers slightly inward on side of pouch to rounded corners, and overlaps the smaller lower strap.
• Flaps feature lighter visible edge straight stitching.
• Holster:
• Worn on the right hip. The Holster is made of two (2) sections; a rear strap that wraps to form the Holster, and a front strap that is sewn to the leading edge of the upper Holster.
• Straps are looped through triangular-shaped brackets at the Girth Belt and stitched back to themselves.
• Brackets are painted metallic silver and attach to the Girth Belt with Chicago screws or similar.
• Attachment points are located under two center Ammo Pouches in the back, and under pouches on either side of the center buckle.
• Holster edges have visible single stitch on edges.
• Bottom of Holster ends approximately at the bottom edge of Thigh Armor.

• Gloves are black leather or leather-like material.
• Double stitch lines run from wrist to tip of pointer and pinky fingers.
• A criss-cross pattern is seen at the wrist.
• Gloves may stop before entering the Gauntlets as long as no skin is visible beneath.

• Chunk heeled Boots are medium brown leather or leather-like with black soles and rounded toes.
• Sole is no more than �? (9mm) thick at toe and has a rear rounded heel approximately 2" (50mm) tall.
• Boots may be ankle-height.
• No logos or details are seen once Calf Gaiters are worn.

• Calf Gaiter components are made of leather or a leather-like material with visible grain.
• Main sections are dark brown (similar to Flight Suit thigh patches) and are comprised of four sections indicated by the seams on the front, back and each side.
• A long rectangular patch is on the outer side of the boot, extending from under the top cuff to the wearers ankle.
• Patch is wider at the top than the bottom.
• Bottom of Gaiter main sections have an inverted �V� without the point on both sides.
• The �V� ends approximately where the sole arch meets the heel.
• Corners are rounded at bottom edge and front section begins curving upwards slightly towards the top of the boot.
• Inner seam has a zipper matching the color of the Gaiters, with the pull tab ending at the top, hidden by the top boot cuff.
• Top cuff is attached to side sections with no visible seams, and only has an inner seam for the zipper.
• Calf Gaiters are designed to be worn snug to the wearers calf.

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.

• Pistol is a Live Action version of the Westar-35.
• Westar is based on the Infinity Firearms pistol (2011 frame) with Infinity Skater Terrain Grips and Billet Grip XL Magwell.
• Pistol grip and magwell do not have any logos or writing.
• Slide has angled top corners and the slide extends rearward to meet the end of the grip safety.
• Slide also features a raised greeblie with five (5) horizontal rows on the end.
• Pistol features an extended slide safety on the right side, immediately below the slide and behind the grip.
• Westar is silver, light gray and black.
• The magwell and grip screw are a metallic silver color.

• Hair color is dark brown or black.
• Individual may use their own hair as long as the color and style are correct.
• Braids originating from the temples criss-cross the forehead, ending behind the ears.
• Curled ringlets appear in front of each ear.
• A silver hair barrel, approximately 2�" (63mm) long is used to retain all braids.
• Barrel features a lip on each end, and symmetrical line details with a rectangle on the outer bottom end.
• Double braids, the top one being larger than the bottom, run from temples, down lower hairline into the hair barrel.
• Over the crown of the skull is one large braid, and two smaller on each side that end in the hair barrel.
• All braids extend past the hair barrel, ending approximately 3" (76mm) beyond its end.