Mudtrooper

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Model TX-74259 / TX-74259 / TX-74259 / TX-80678, Photo by Ricky Resurreccion / Jim Tripon
Description: Mudtrooper
Prefix: TX
Detachment: Spec Ops Detachment
Context: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Mudtroopers are part of the Imperial Army, whose infantry was gradually phased out in favor of Stormtroopers. Standard Mudtroopers were denoted by a red bicep band, while medics fought alongside standard Mudtroopers and were identified by a white bicep band on their right arm. Due to the often-hazardous nature of the various worlds where the Empire found itself, Mudtroopers wore goggles for eye protection, sealed body suits, and oxygen masks to filter out potentially deadly substances.

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.

• An open-faced, flared helmet which consists of a dome with rim and helmet skirt.
• A telemetry unit is attached to the right side of the dome and is aligned with the rim.
• The telemetry unit consists of a rectangle box with detailing that should match the reference image. The telemetry unit is black.
• The lower end of the telemetry unit sits out from the helmet to allow the goggle elastic to feed underneath.
• A small tactical flashlight may be worn below the telemetry unit.
• A rubber trim, or the illusion of a rubber trim, covers the edge of the helmet rim with the join made at the rear center of the helmet.
• Metal/silver Imperial code disks are positioned on both sides of the helmet skirt. These may be weathered.
• The helmet is to be painted in matte field gray to match the armor. The helmet paint finish may be textured and is moderately weathered.
• The helmet has a black chin cup with tan webbing strap. Tan webbing should be lightly weathered.

• Goggles shall have an aged chrome frame with detail painting and weathering to match reference image. The knurled nose bridge adjuster is brass in appearance.
• Goggles shall have a trim around metallic frame. Trim shall be rubber or foam.
• Goggles have dark angled lens featuring two flat panels on each side.
• Goggle Strap features two sizes of elastic - The thinner elastic strap attaches directly to the goggles and is sewn to the larger strap, which forms the main goggle strap.
• The goggle strap features a number of buckles:
• There are metallic buckles on each side of the goggles through which the 1" (25mm) elastic is threaded.
• A large buckle greeblie on the lefthand side through which the 1.5" (40mm) elastic is threaded. This greeblie features a beige square.
• Two black tri-glides on the right rear through which the 1.5" (40mm) elastic is threaded.
• Goggles may be worn over the eyes or on the brim of the helmet.

• The respirator is large enough to cover the lower half of the wearer's face.
• The respirator shall be painted matte field gray and is moderately weathered.
• The respirator has a ‘mouth’ which features a curved bottom, short curved vertical sides and arched top where the tubes attach.
• The mouth is painted matte black.
• The mouth features seven vertical cut-outs in the top center. The three center lines shall be equal length and run from the top of the mouth to the middle. The next two lines on either side step down in size incrementally.
• A silver colored metallic mesh is visible through the cut-outs.
• The respirator features two rounded tusks that extend either side of the mouth.
• The end of each tusk features a filter.
• The filters are aged chrome in color and have a raised center ring with three branches connecting to the outer ring.
• Sides of the filter slope to meet the tusks of the mask.
• Metallic mesh is visible between the branches of the filter.
• Above each tusk is a black colored buckle through which tan webbing straps are fed. Each strap connects to a metal snap hook. These hooks are used to connect the respirator to the neck strap.
• The neck strap consists of a length of tan webbing with metal D-Rings sewn in to place.
• Tan webbing should be lightly weathered.
• The respirator can be worn to cover the face or suspended around the neck of the wearer.

• Two proportionally sized black rubber breathing hoses, connect either side of the vertical cut-outs of the mouth.
• The hose extends over each shoulder and connects to the hose connectors located at the top of the back plate.

• A military style scarf is worn around the neck and tucked within the open space of the tunic collar beneath the chest plate.
• The color may be solid dark olive gray or solid green and should contrast with the tunic.

• An apple-red color scarf is worn loosely around the neck.
• Scarf is smooth in texture with a matte surface.

• Plash Palatka style poncho.
• Poncho is dyed or painted black.
• Tied or otherwise attached under the chest armor and worn to cover the back plate.
• Poncho shall be heavily weathered.

• A long-sleeved, olive gray jacket that falls between upper and mid-thigh, with no visible zippers or buttons.
• Has a high mandarin style collar with an open space in front.
• Has two panels on either side of the front, extending to the bottom of the jacket.
• Has a stitched "cuff" on the sleeve that extends to around the middle of the forearm. Appearance of the cuff may be created by top stitching.
• If side pockets are present, they are built into the jacket with no covering flaps present.
• No outer stitched pockets are acceptable unless they are fully covered by the armor.
• Shall be moderately to heavily weathered.

• Chest armor matches visual references.
• Accurate shape/design to front of chest.
• There is an indented area around the outer edge of the center flat section.
• Buckles attach to upper chest plate.
• Shoulder straps are affixed to the chest plate at the buckle.
• To the lower left side of the center flat panel is a recessed area angled inward from bottom to top with a raised rectangle greeblie and a recessed horizontal elongated oval.
• Left of the recessed area is a raised square that extends from the center to the curved side of the armor.
• On the top left side of the raised area is a raised oblong detail that protrudes outwards.
• Chest and straps shall be painted matte field gray and be moderately weathered.

• Back plate has a collar that extends upwards and tapers to the chest plate.
• Chest and back plate meet at the sides.
• Black foam extends from the arm openings.
• There are 2 hose connectors located at the top of the back plate approximately centered above each rectangular cut out/greeblie.
• Back has two large cut out recesses with vent details and greeblies inside.
• The walls and floor of the recesses shall be matte field gray.
• Each recess has different and specific set of boxes inside.
• Bottom left features a smaller rectangle cut out with the left side stepped. The floor of the cut out and the walls inside match the color of the armor.
• Half circle indent detail beneath the backpack section must be present.
• There is a long thin raised greeblie positioned central and below the 2 large recess.
• There is a small raised circle greeblie positioned central and below the above named greeblie.
• There is a raised slot on each shoulder for the straps to fit into.
• Shoulder straps are matte olive green with moderate weathering and are affixed to the chest plate at the buckle.
• Back plate is painted field gray with moderate weathering.

• Each shoulder bell is a mirror image of the other.
• The detailing of each shoulder bell is asymmetrical.
• Shoulders should have a longer flat edge that covers top of bicep with a shorter flat edge that connects to chest armor.
• Shallow grooves are present in a pattern matching the photo.
• Shoulders are painted matte field gray with moderate weathering.

• Bicep cover strips are raised and beveled with an added strip layer on top.
• Left bicep is matte field gray with moderate weathering.
• Right bicep armor is painted red with three yellow squares on the cover strip, with moderate weathering.
• Each bicep may feature a slanted fishhook detail that is inset into the bicep top facing outward.

• Black gloves with black leather or leather-like material on the palm, thumb, forefinger and middle finger.
• Back of palm, ring finger and pinky have no leather on the back side.
• Gloves have a U-shaped Velcro closure around the wrist.
• Gloves shall have all logos removed.

• The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material.
• Approximately 2" (50mm) in width up to 3" (76mm) is acceptable.
• There are no loops on the belt.
• A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25mm) from the buckle.
• The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer.
• The buckle is a standard officer buckle painted with matte olive gray paint and is moderately weathered.
• Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.
• Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.

• The lower belt is optional but is preferred for approval.
• Belt is black and is made from two nylon web straps sewn together.
• The belt features six boxes.
• 1 large drop box on the right side of the belt.
• 2 small and 2 medium boxes worn in he center of the belt.
• 1 long drop box worn on the left side of the belt.
• Boxes shall be painted matte field gray and moderately weathered.
• Belt shall be worn loosely across lower abdomen.
• Drop box is longer than the large box on the right side of the belt.

• The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material.
• Approximately 2" (50mm) in width, up to 3" (76mm) is acceptable.
• There are no loops on the belt.
• A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25mm) from the buckle.
• The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer.
• The buckle is a standard officer buckle painted with matte olive green paint and is moderately weathered.
• Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.
• Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
• Suspended from the belt on the right side via 1” (25mm) leather loops with snaps, are two grenades as shown.
• On the left side of the belt are 3 silver-colored EC-17 cartridges, suspended via leather holder as shown.
• Also on the left are the two ends of a 3/8" (10mm) red climbing rope, tied in a knot as shown. Middle section of the rope is looped at the back.

• Black pants with double reinforced thighs.
• They do not have visible pockets or other adornment on the legs.
• Shall be moderately to heavily weathered.

• The shin plates (greaves) attach directly to the front of the boots using two rubber straps that thread through the back of the greaves.
• Each strap affixes on the outer edge of the boot via a cam style buckle.
• The rubber straps are ribbed and equal in size.
• Straps extend from each buckle and the inner side of the greaves.
• A "T" shaped knee plate is affixed to both greaves that may appear to angle slightly away from the knee.
• The "T" shaped plate features a slightly curved rectangle feature that follows the upper edge. The rectangle is raised.
• Two triangular ‘knuckles’ are evident beneath the "T" shaped knee plate.
• The greaves feature vertical indents and recessed rectangles that should match the reference image.
• The bottom of the greaves angle outward to follow the curvature of the boot/foot.
• Shins are painted matte olive gray with heavy weathering.

• Jackboot or kersey boot style, knee high smooth black leather or leather like material.
• Free of laces, decorative stitching, buckles on the instep or any other embellishments.
• Boots may have a single adjustment strap at the top outside of the boot. This need not be functional.
• Zippers on the inside of the boot are acceptable, so long as they are concealed.
• Boots shall be tall enough to fit both shin straps.
• Boots shall be heavily weathered.
• Boots should form fit to the calf and not be loose.

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.

• Yugoslavian M49 - M56 SMG style ammo pouch or replica. Replica must be made from leather or leather-like material.
• Pouch is fitted with two straps.
• May be worn on either right or left chest with upper strap placed over the right shoulder and the lower strap across the chest passing under the left arm.
• The pouch may also be worn around the waist and sit on the left.
• May be worn with upper strap over the right shoulder with the lower strap across the chest then passes under the left arm.
• Pouches shall be weathered or otherwise aged.
• Oiler pouch is optional and may be worn on the upper strap above the main pouches.

• 4 pouch 5.56mm ammunition cloth bandoleer. The pouches have been modified to make the pockets larger.
• Pouch is fitted with two straps and worn over left shoulder to right abdomen.
• Pouches shall be stuffed to appear full.

• The grenade is based on the design of a WW1 German stick grenade.
• The stick features a number of raised ridges.
• A button pad greeblie is present on the stick.
• The cylinder at the head of the grenade features 10 ribs.
• Grenade is attached via a strap looped through or attached to the ammo pouch shoulder buckle. Strap is attached to either side of the grenade’s center greeblie with loops around the shaft of the grenade and closed with snap buttons.

• Replaces the red version of the bicep.
• Right bicep armor is painted white with three heavily weathered yellow stripes on the cover strip.
• There is a red image facing front that matches reference photos.
• Bicep shall have moderate weathering.

• A modified EC-17 is worn around the neck, over the armor.
• EC-17 is modified with a conical muzzle and features a silver or chrome finish on the spine ridge and cartridge at the rear. The rest of the pistol is black with slight weathering.
• The pistol does not have any visible trigger, labels or logos.
• Hangs around the neck via 1/4" (6mm ) thick red paracord. Tied around the back end of the pistol and attached to the front via a D-ring and latch from a Yugo back pack.

• Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, cast, 3D print or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.
• Tactical flashlight (Surefire scout M300 or replica) mounted on left side of barrel.
• Magazine is extended length. Magazine may be fitted with red lights which illuminate through the grill.
• Power cylinder is larger with 2 outer cylinders and 2 smaller central cylinders.
• The righthand side of the barrel features a rectangle box with two antenna. The top antenna is longer than the bottom. A rocker switch is present on top of the box. The box may be fitted with red lights which illuminate through the grill.
• Scope rail is fitted on a rear blocks while the front of the rail is angled to join the top of the barrel.
• Either one or two scope rings can be mounted on the scope rail.
• The barrel features a folding foregrip.
• A folding stock is in place.
• Webbing sling is attached with snap hook buckles.

• Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, cast, 3D print or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.
• Tactical flashlight (Surefire scout M300A or replica) mounted on the right side of barrel.
• Magazine is extended length.
• Power cylinder is larger with 2 outer cylinders and 2 smaller central cylinders.
• Scope is a M38 1943 version.
• Scope rail can be fitted with rail blocks and a middle rail support block is optional.

• Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, cast, 3D print or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster. It has a extended stock attached at the rear and a extended front housing with second lower barrel.
• Tactical flashlight (Surefire scout M300 or replica) mounted on right side of barrel.
• Magazine is extended length.
• Power cylinder is larger with 2 outer cylinders and 2 smaller central cylinders.
• Scope is a 1943 version of the M38 scope.
• Scope rail is fitted onto rail blocks, one inside the rear sight and the other at the front end of the rail.
• There are 3 swivel studs fitted, one on the rear stock and one each side of the front barrel housing.
• Sling is 1" (25mm) webbing strap that is adjustable using a silver 1" (25mm) 3 fixed bar webbing buckle (optional).
• Sling is fitted with Talon quick release 25mm swivel or replica (optional).
• Red lights fitted on both sides of the rear housing, Hengstler fitted with a red light for the 3 forward tubes and 2 small red lights fitted into the rear barrel housing under the flashlight, the lights are permanent and are non-flashing or pulsed (optional).

• Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.
• Tactical flashlight (Surefire scout M300 or replica) mounted on right side of barrel.