Republic Commando: Night Operations Armor

Model RC-10991, Photo by Jessie Akers-Bell
Description: Republic Commando: Night Operations Armor
Prefix: RC
Detachment: Clone Trooper Detachment
Context: Star Wars: Republic Commando Game

Republic Commandos are elite soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic, deployed on missions beyond the capabilities of standard clone troopers. Their assignments include covert infiltration, sabotage, demolition, and targeted operations. The Night Operations armor variant was employed during stealth-focused missions and features a dark, low-visibility finish designed to reduce visual detection and allow the commando to operate effectively in shadowed environments.

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 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.

• Katarn-Class Commando helmet.
• Visor is black or blue mirrored.
• Visor illumination is required and must be concealed behind the visor edge (EL wire, LED, or acrylic rod acceptable).
• Frown, vocoder, chin aerators, and the recess behind the vocoder are painted black or dark grey.
• T-visor outline is white, extending from the eyes down the chin guard around the vocoder housing.
• Groove lines are painted black to define sculpted details.
• Right ear features a mounted spotlight housing with a functional white LED.
• Side vents beneath the ear column include:
  • One (1) large rectangular recess with four raised vertical rectangles.
  • Three (3) cheek vent recesses adjacent to the ear column.
• Rear of helmet includes two (2) horizontal bands:
  • Upper band: black
  • Lower band: primer grey, interrupted by rear vent detailing
• Rear vent includes two (2) vertical rails with either:
  • Four (4) square protrusions, or
  • Three (3) square protrusions with a flat square recess at the top.

• The neck seal is constructed from black vinyl, leather, or a visually similar material.
• The neck seal features 4–5 horizontal ribs, each approximately 6–12 mm (¼–½ inch) in thickness.
• Horizontal ribs extend downward and connect seamlessly to an integrated bib section.
• The bib fully covers the visible area within the neckline formed by the chest and back armor.
• The bib includes trapezoidal detail shapes consistent with reference imagery.
• Trapezoidal details may be flat or three-dimensional at the basic approval level.

• Black, form-fitting, non-textured undersuit, either one-piece or two-piece construction.
• No visible zippers, logos, or closures.

• Rounded shoulder bells with raised central band.
• Central band includes diagonal grooves angled inward toward the centerline.
• Center recess includes a molded buckle detail:
  • Buckle is dark grey.
  • Recess is outlined with a thin dark grey stripe.
• Each shoulder features a centered vertical white stripe.

• Biceps are seamless and primarily white with dark grey and black detailing.
• Inner and outer faces feature a sharp, shield-shaped recessed panel:
  • Recess is black.
  • Outlined with a thin white border.
• Bottom edge includes two (2) “tooth” details per side:
  • Shorter tooth toward the front.
  • Longer tooth toward the rear.
• Dark grey band wraps the lower bicep and extends upward past the shield recess.

• Katarn-Class forearm armor with integrated elbow components.
• Forearms and elbows must appear seamless when worn; hidden closures or concealed seams are acceptable.
• Elbows are permanently attached to or securely hinged with the forearms.
• A dark grey band wraps the elbow pit area.
• A white horizontal stripe is centered vertically on each elbow.
• Forearms feature a raised central gauntlet detail consistent with reference imagery.
• The top surface includes raised detailing and three (3) recessed arch sections:
  • One (1) recessed arch on the inner face toward the elbow.
  • Two (2) recessed arches on the outer face, oriented toward the wrist and elbow.
• The wrist band includes two (2) recessed square details painted black.
• White striping consists of:
  • A vertical stripe running from the elbow to the wrist.
  • A horizontal stripe connecting the two recessed square wrist details.
• The rear of each forearm features a rounded white “X” detail aligned with the recessed arch sections.

• Black, gauntlet-length gloves constructed from leather, nylon, or other low-pile fabric materials.
• Gloves include integrated padded or armored detailing along the fingers and across the back of the hand.
• No visible manufacturer logos, labels, or markings are permitted once the hand plates and forearm armor are worn.

• Return edge is longer on the thumb side than the pinky side.

Right Hand Plate

• White with dark grey detailing.
• Side faces are dark grey with white edge striping.
• Raised horizontal bar across top surface.

Left Hand Plate

• Raised rounded “T” shape with knuckle-edge indentation:
  • “T” shape is white.
• Long vertical groove with dark grey greeblie at knuckle end.
• Two (2) small raised hemispheres near the lower plate, split by the “T”.

Vibroblade (Left Hand)

• Integrated vibroblade attachment:
  • Blade is silver with gunmetal edge.
  • Core is a black recessed rectangle with illuminated blue cylindrical center.
• Blue illumination must be functional.
• When stowed, a grey detail is visible at the wrist end.

• Elevated central “V” shape with raised chest area.
• Shoulder transitions are seamless.
• Chest and back armor align at the sides with a small visible gap.
• White stripes on the return edge of the raised chest section:
  • Right stripe extends fully to outer edge.
  • Left stripe is approximately half the length.

• Flat rear profile that aligns flush with the backpack.
• Lower section includes a long recessed detail.
• Chest and back align with a slight side gap.
• Backpack attachment area is white and remains partially visible beneath the pack.

• Mounted without visible hardware.
• Includes raised horizontal rectangular detail.
• Small flat grey circle on left side above the rectangle, within the white band.
• Lower center includes:
  • Recessed trapezoidal detail.
  • Small raised circular detail above it.
• Bottom section includes two (2) molded handles.
• Left side includes a raised detail panel:
  • Panel rim is dark grey.
  • Two (2) black recesses with blue illuminated details.
  • Two-digit ID number displayed (any numeric combination).
• Two (2) white stripes above the panel:
  • Lower stripe thin.
  • Upper stripe thick.
• Heavy edge weathering revealing white beneath.
• No visible seams.

• Combined abdominal and cod unit with permanent belt boxes.
• Primary color is dark grey with black detailing.
• Two (2) raised trapezoids beneath the chestplate.
• Recessed square detail on each side.
• Raised hook details on each side, oriented downward.
• Upper abdominal area (excluding trapezoids and hooks) is black.
• Cod includes raised grooves and sculpted details.
• Side belt boxes include stacked recessed rectangles with heavy weathering.
• Visible closed seam where abdomen connects to posterior armor.

• Katarn-Class posterior armor is a solid combined butt and back section.
• Posterior armor is dark grey; kidney section is black.
• Side grooves form triangular detailing.
• Permanent belt boxes align with abdominal armor.

• Seamless construction.
• Rear includes arched indentation.
• Front includes a raised ridge that flares outward near the knee.

• Shins are rounded at the calf.
• Rear includes a vertical raised ridge extending halfway down, ending in paired rounded trapezoidal recesses.
• Knees feature a rounded shield shape with two (2) vertical indents.
• Knees are hinged to shins and aligned with the front leg profile.
• White stripe connects knee contact points to calf armor.
• White rectangular detail on lower leg terminates at knee contour.
• Shins must appear seamless; hidden rear or inner seams are acceptable.

• Clone-style boots, dark grey.
• Laceless and ankle-high or taller.
• Integrated armor details include:
  • Natural toe seam.
  • Strap across foot with two (2) flat side discs.
• No visible manufacturer logos.
• Soles are treaded.
• Rough white stripe across toe vamp.

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.

• The DC-17m features a bulky, heavy-profile design consistent with its appearance in Star Wars: Republic Commando.
• The weapon includes a trigger grip handle.
• An elongated stock is mounted beneath the forward weapon housing.
• The rear section includes an angled cover with louvered detailing.
• An ammunition clip slot is present on the left side of the central housing.
• A shielded flap is located on the left side above the trigger handle.
• Multiple sight elements are present along the top edge of the weapon.
• The assault rifle attachment is installed, featuring a short barrel and rifle-style ammunition clip.
• The weapon is weathered to match in-game reference imagery.