Imperial Death Trooper

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Description: Imperial Death Trooper
Prefix: TX
Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment
Context: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Death troopers were an elite variant of the Galactic Empire's stormtroopers. They served as protective details and bodyguards for important Imperial officers. They also acted as guards for officers in the Tarkin Initiative. They wore black suits of armor and specialized helmets that scrambled verbal communications. Death troopers were trained in unarmed combat, heavy weapons, and sniping. As they specialized in commando missions, the troopers were experts at covering their tracks, leaving little evidence of their missions.

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.

Contrasting Color Scheme: Some parts have a contrasting color scheme between gloss black, matte or metallic black, matte silver, or matte dark gray. More information can be found in the Gallery Color Scheme Guide.
Some parts have additional colors to highlight recesses or grooves. These are defined in each piece’s description along with reference photos.

Costume Weathering: The Death Trooper costume may be slightly weathered to produce a worn look. The weathering must be uniform across all costume parts. If weathered, a light gray or white tint paint wash, or dry brush technique, or powder dusting may be used to create the oxidized or dirty effect. More information can be found in the Gallery Weathering Guide.

Version 2 must meet the baseline requirements presented in Version 1.

• Gloss black in color, consistent with the rest of the costume (except as where a variance is noted, see Gallery Color Scheme Guide).
• Is in proportion to the rest of the costume.
• The brow extends out beyond the lenses forming a significant overhang.
• There is a matte black/rubber stripe extending to the traps on each side.
• Matte black/dark gray traps are present on each side.
• A line extends from the trap to the lower helmet tube forming a side plate.
• The eye lens is one continuous piece with a dark green tint and should obscure the wearer’s eyes.
• Helmet has elongated angular face plates separated by a nose bridge.
• The angular plates are layered in appearance.
• Alternating metallic black panels starting with:
• Left side plate directly under the eye lens.
• Right side angular outer face plate.
• Left side angular plate closest to the nose bridge.
• The nose bridge has the appearance of a weathered matte black and brushed aluminum/silver surface as depicted in the reference and gallery photos. It also consists of the following:
• 4 to 6 small horizontal rectangular vent/ribs extending from the top of the nose bridge to approximately ¼ way down.
• 6 to 8 larger horizontal rectangular vent/ribs run from ⅔ towards the bottom.
• 7 to 9 vertical vent/ribs connect from the nose bridge to the snout.
• Two vent tubes in black rubber or matte black paint are evident on either side of the face plates.
• The snout consists of the following:
• Vented greeblie similar to that seen on the Scout Trooper without the aerator.
• Oblong tusk on each side fitted with a dark green lens.
• Each tusk may be optionally fitted with back lighting which is green when illuminated.
• Some small ribs are evident on the curved sections of the oblong tusks, refer to photo for location.
• The backing plate for the snout has horizontal rectangular vent/ribs.
• There is a side panel silver aluminum in color with 8 rectangular vent slots, even in size and spacing on each side of the face plate.
• The vents are cut out and lined with steel small mesh and backed with black material.
• The side panels are slightly weathered with matte black paint.
• The side plates below the traps have 3 shapes consisting of the following:
• A raised circular shape directly under the trap.
• A smaller raised circular shape under the larger circle offset to the rear of the side plate.
• A recessed vertical pill shape that is matte black or dark gray.
• There are 9 rectangular traps at the rear of the helmet that are all matte black or dark gray consisting of the following:
• A large horizontal rectangular recess with two vertical oblong recesses on the inside.
• 3 smaller vertical rectangular recesses either side of the large one with the 3rd outermost one having a beveled edge towards the front of the helmet.
• 2 small vertical rectangular recesses on the lower curved detail directly under the pills in the large rectangular recess.
• The helmet may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer’s skin and/or facial hair.

• Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos. Neck seal, apron, poncho, abdomen/kidney, shorts, and elbow/knee gaskets may be attached to or part of the undersuit.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Neck seal has horizontal ribs approximately 3/8" (8mm) wide.
• Extends from the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. No hair or skin should be visible around the neck area.
• It has a concealed overlap join at the back of the neck.
• The neck seal is attached to a black vertical sewn ribbed apron which is made of the same material as the neck seal.
• Apron ribs are vertical and approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5–6mm) wide.
• The apron extends across the front of the chest under the chest armor plate.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Vertical ribs approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5–6mm) wide.
• May include the neck seal and apron as part of its construction or could be a separate garment.
• Where made as a separate garment it may not visible in the neck opening of the chest armor.

• Black leather or leather-like material.
• Has three MP40 magazine pouches.
• Worn on left upper chest and attached to either the chest rig or left shoulder strap D-ring.
• Cover flaps may be angled or squared.
• Visible stitching will be black.

• Black leather-like material.

• Black in color made from cordura nylon, rhino canvas, or similar material.
• Wraps around the front of the wearer covering the abdominal plate but not the belt or chest plate.
• Webbing strap, approximately 7/8" to 1.25" (22-32mm) wrap around the waist, buckling in the back or by looping through a 1.5” x 1/4” (38mm x 6mm) rectangular metal loop on the wear’s left side and then back upon itself.
• Two webbing straps, approximately 7/8" to 1.25" (22-32mm) run vertically up the chest armor and in through the front of the upper chest D-rings and then down the back of the vertical straps and are secured. There is one square open-faced military style located on each strap.
• Two short webbing straps, approximately 7/8" to 1.25" (22-32mm) from the outside upper corners of the chest rig connect to the lower chest D-rings.
• Has six ammo pouches with the two outer pouches on each side of the chest rig having rectangular armor plates covering the front of the pouch. The outermost armor plates contain a diagonal grove detail as seen in the reference photo.
• Each pouch has a HK G3 Ammo Magazine inserted. Resin cast or equivalent is acceptable.
• Three Frag grenades are present and attached to the two center ammo pouches with 1/2" to 3/4" (12-20mm) straps.

• Gloss black in color.
• Overlaps the abdominal plate.
• Attaches to the back plate with shoulder straps that have a rectangular rib detailing, rubber in appearance and matte black in color.
• Ejection seat buckle and D-ring shall be present on the front of each shoulder strap.
• Chest plate extends under the arms to join with the back plate. Method of connection is not visible.
• D-ring is attached to a shorter strap, similar in appearance and size to the shoulder straps with a smooth trapezoid shape at the top end.
• Shall be present on chest plate sides under each arm. They will be angled forward approximately 45 degrees.
• The elongated pill shaped recess in the bottom left hand corner of the chest plate must be present.
• The recesses and asymmetric panels may be matte or metallic black (see Gallery Color Scheme Guide).
• Chest plate may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• Has a neck collar that extends up the back of the neck and tapers towards the chest. The front ends of the collar extend over and lay flush with the chest plate. If the collar is separated into two pieces, the join seam will be aligned and as inconspicuous as possible.
• Extends over shoulders to meet chest plate.
• Has a rectangular backpack with two large square recesses towards the top.
• Left recess contains a cog with approximately 14 to 16 notches.
• Right recess has two vertical rectangular blocks with 5 horizontal lines towards the top. Refer to reference photos for specific details.
• Rear face of backpack has a horizontal ridge which marks the center of its triangular profile.
• There is a small three-sided open recessed square outline located along the right edge of the lower section below the upper right corner.
• A smaller recess with detailing is located towards the bottom left of the backpack with a smaller recessed rectangle, the lower left corner is inverted into the center.
• Recessed semi-circular detail below and left of the backpack must be present.
• The recesses may be matte or metallic black (see Gallery Color Scheme Guide).
• Back armor may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• Is approximately the same width as the back’s rectangular backpack.
• Fitted centered and under the back plate and extends to below the top of the belt.
• Begins with a flat edge at the top and tapering outward to straight sides at the bottom.
• Has a recessed section with matching raised angular detailing to the top section which may or may not be completely visible if covered by the upper backpiece.
• The horizontal thermal detonator is a circular canister with approximately 14 evenly spaced grooves extending to the end caps and is attached to the lower back armor.
• Width is approximately the same as the lower back plate.
• Lower back armor may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• One on each shoulder and are not interchangeable.
• Each shoulder bell is a mirror image of the other.
• The detailing of each shoulder bell is asymmetrical.
• The front edge has an angled graduated step.
• The back edge has a straight downward edge with a rounded bottom corner.
• Shallow grooves are present in a pattern matching the photo.
• The grooves may be a matte black, metallic black, matte silver, or gray.
• If coloring is used, the shoulder bells, biceps, forearms, and thighs must match.
• Shoulder bells may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• Bicep armor detailing is mirrored on each arm.
• The armor does not wrap the arm rather it extends approximately ¾ of the way round the bicep.
• It is held in place by one or two black elastic cord straps.
• The top and bottom edges are angled.
• The forward-facing edges are angled at the top and bottom. The top edge angle aligns with the diagonal groove on the shoulder bell.
• The armor has two vertical cover strips one on the outside of the arm and the other towards the rear.
• Shallow grooves are present in a pattern matching the photo.
• The grooves may be a matte black, metallic black, matte silver, or gray.
• If coloring is used, the shoulder bells, biceps, forearms, and thighs must match.
• Biceps may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Horizontal ribs approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5-6mm) wide.
• The elbow gaskets must extend from midway up the bicep armor to under the forearm armor covering all exposed areas of the elbow.

• Gloss black in color.
• Forearms have raised cover strips with small outlining edges, to the front and rear which on the left forearm, end approximately 2.25" (60mm) above the wrist.
• The ladder detailing is evident and has approximately 13 rungs or 12 indents evenly spaced along its length.
• The indents’ coloring can be a result of weathering.
• Forearms may be completely sealed or closed using a "clam shell" technique on the back seam but must present a completely closed appearance when worn.
• Shallow grooves are present in a pattern.
• They are asymmetrical on the left and right forearm. Refer to reference photos for details.
• Left Forearm:
• Two bands of rubber or rubber-like material shall be evident near the wrist of the left forearm each having a clip-like greeblie with the edge almost aligned with the front cover strip.
• Metallic black or weathered silver colored cylindrical detailed parts shall be evident on the left forearm.
• Forearms may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloves are black with black leather or leather-like palm, thumb and forefinger.
• Extend underneath the forearm armor.
• Hand plates are trapezoidal in shape, have a diagonal step across them, and are mounted securely over the back of the glove.
• The raised section of the hand plate extends towards the index finger and has an oblong recess on the vertical face.
• Hand plates may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• Shall be centered under the chest plate and the lower edge covered by the belt.
• There shall be 7 horizontal ribs to the front of the plate with a rectangular plate below.
• There must be a minimum of 2 to 4 visible when worn.
• 4 small notched squares, 2 each near the outer edges, are present and extend from the upper horizontal edge of the top 6 ribs.
• The seventh or bottom one has no notches. Refer to reference photos for specific details.
• The rectangular plate is raised in relation to the ribs with rounded corners and a ring indent in the wearer's lower right corner.
• There are four polygons of various size and shape on each side of the abdomen piece with 4 more slanted “ribbed” details along the side of one of the polygons. Refer to reference photos for specific details.
• The asymmetric panels may be metallic black. Refer to Gallery Color Scheme Guide.
• Abdomen section may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Diagonally angled down (approximately 30-45 degrees) ribs from back to front, approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5-6mm) wide. Sewn lines are acceptable.
• Wraps around the wearer's torso and conceals all undersuit material.

• Gloss black in color.
• Extends under the belt at the top.
• Has a “U” shaped recess outline in the center.
• A black elastic strap, approximately 1" to 1.25" (25-32mm) wide, is to be used to connect the cod and butt plates between the legs.
• Codpiece may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Gloss black in color.
• Has a raised rectangular section in the center which extends up under the belt.
• A black elastic strap, approximately 1" to 1.25" (25-32mm) wide, is to be used to connect the cod and butt plates between the legs.
• Posterior armor may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• The belt is ribbed and made from rubber or rubber-like material with no visible buckle or fastening mechanism.
• There are approximately 28 ribs in total and the belt has an overall width of approximately 3.25" (84mm).
• Buckle is brushed aluminum or aluminum-like finish and in the shape of an elongated "D". There are four progressively smaller square edge cutouts in a triangular formation on the wearer's right.
• There are three black canvas pouches, approximate dimensions 6.75" x 2.75" x 1.25" (170mm x 70mm x 35mm) with a hard plate on each pouch flap.
• Pouches will have the appearance of being full.
• Two of the pouches are positioned on either side of the belt buckle and equally spaced, the third is located on the wearer's right towards the back on the back of the belt and in close proximity to the right hip square box.
• There are two square boxes approximate dimensions 2.75" x 2.75" x 1.75" (70mm x 70mm x 46mm) attached on either side of the belt in a location between the wearer's hip and kidney.
• There is a pistol holster located on the wearer's right hip.
• The holster is made from black leather or leather-like material. It consists of a wide loop around the belt and extending down the thigh with a strap with snap to support the stock of the pistol and a second strap with snap which is secured around the pistol scope.
• There is a leather or leather-style pouch, approximate dimensions 4.75" x 2.25" x 1" (120mm x 60mm x 25mm), with a single press stud and no visible stitching located between front pouch and the belt box on the wearer's left.
• Belt and belt accessories may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Horizontal ribs approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5-6mm) wide.
• The shorts extend up under the torso armor and belt and shall extend down under the thigh armor and must cover all exposed areas.

• Gloss black in color.
• Has the appearance of having a front and back section. Two vertical ribbed sections are present on the outer and inner thigh.
• The ribbed infill shall be made of black rubber, or a semi-gloss black material, or if part of the thigh pieces, have the appearance of being rubber or rubber-like material.
• The inside thigh ribbed section is wider than the outside ribbed section.
• There shall be a raised cover strip to the front with recessed detailing along the edges.
• The front raised cover strip on the wearer's left thigh shall terminate at a rectangular box greeblie above the knee.
• The front raised cover strip on the wearer's right thigh includes a raised band running to the outside.
• An inverted V-shaped sniper plate shall be evident on the wearer's right thigh plate above the knee and below the horizontal raised band.
• Both thighs shall have a diagonal raised detailing to the front running from the outer ribbed panel to the raise cover strip.
• This detailing continues from the cover strip to the base of the thigh armor as a recessed groove rather than a raised strip.
• The wearer's left thigh armor shall have a rectangular box to the front which narrows in thickness from top to bottom and is centered above the knee.
• There are two longer rectangular boxes attached around the outer thigh vicinity of the outer ribbed section.
• The base of the rear thigh plates shall have a trapezoidal shaped cutout to allow knee movement.
• The rear thigh plates shall have a recessed groove detailing that arcs upwards from the base of outer edge towards the inner thigh edge. This shall terminate approximately ¾ of the way up the inner thigh edge.
• The grooves may be matte or metallic black, matte silver, or dark gray and must match the rest of the armor.
• Thighs may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Shall be rubber or a smooth semi-gloss black material with sewn ribs.
• Horizontal ribs approximately 3/16" to 1/4" (5-6mm) wide.
• The gasket shall cover all exposed areas of the knee.

• Gloss black in color.
• There is a raised cover strip to the front and rear that runs full length.
• Shallow grooves around the cover strips edges are present in a pattern matching the photo.
• At the bottom of each shin there is a raised angular extension or flap that wraps around the inner ankle forward from the rear cover strip.
• There is a raised strip that begins at the rear vertical cover strip angled up and around the left outside shin and joins the front vertical cover strip.
• If shins are closed with a “clam shell” technique, rear upper and lower joins will be aligned.
• The left shin has 2 small angular greeblies located towards the top at the front. They are on either side of the front cover strip.
• The right shin has 4 vertical rectangular bar greeblies on the outside.
• Shins may be slightly weathered but must be uniform with the rest of the costume.

• Boots are made from matte black leather or leather-like material with a capped toe and seams as seen in the photo.
• The sole shall have no heel.
• The boots extend under the shins.
• All fastenings/laces are hidden behind a rectangular panel made of smooth rubber or a shiny black material with approximately 1/4" (6mm) wide horizontal ribs.
• The side edges of the panel shall be turned back on themselves to form a smooth rib-less border.
• The rectangular panel extends from under the shin.

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.

• Monitor sits on the left side of the helmet with an LED bulb to the front under emitter slot.
• If bulb is operational, light must be green.

• SE-14r Light Repeating Blaster.
• The barrel detailing is evident with the cocking lever and slider in place.
• The ejection port is also evident.
• The scope mount looks similar to the magazine but smaller in size.
• Weathering is optional.

• Modified E-11.
• The main barrel is extended from in front of the power cell.
• The barrel extension has elongated slots cut into it along each side.
• A Surefire M300 Mini Scout tactical light or equivalent is fitted to the barrel extension. A resin cast is acceptable.
• The folding stock is in place.
• It is fitted with a HK416c retractable stock or similar.
• Laser pointer fitted below barrel with optional working red LED to front.
• All decals/painted details and striping are in place.
• The red stripe located towards the rear of the barrel behind the magazine just prior to the stock extension may be substituted with a red LED lighted strip.
• The two yellow squares inside a red outlined square located towards the rear of the barrel behind the magazine may be substituted with two yellow LED lighted squares.
• Working red LEDs fitted into the prongs of the counter unit are optional.
• Weathering is optional but where done the barrel scorching must be evident.

• Modified DLT-19.
• Fitted with telescopic scope. A resin cast or equivalent is acceptable.
• Has two tactical spotlight-like devices fitted via scope mounts under the flash suppressor. Resin casts or equivalent are acceptable.
• These devices have are connected to the main body of the rifle via piping that runs along the barrel.
• This rifle is not fitted with the M300 tactical light that is seen on the E-11D.
• Black in color the rifle may be weathered.