Imperial Royal Guard - Revenge of the Sith

Model TR-2398, Photo by Andrew Marzka
Description: Imperial Royal Guard, Revenge of the Sith
Prefix: TR
Detachment: Sovereign Protectors
Context: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Formed at Palpatine's discretion without a formal act, several senators considered them to be illegal. Palpatine justified their creation due to rumors of corruption amongst the Senate Guard. In a galaxy dominated by the blaster, the choice of the force pike as their primary weapon is a declaration of the prowess of the Red Guard.

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. SP defines additional, optional costuming details listed in blue and red. Please visit the Detachment website for more details on these options.

• Finished in a crimson gloss to match the outer robes.
• The visor is fitted with a red or smoke tinted visor that allows for maximum visibility while obscuring the wearers features.

• The outer robe is constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen. Velour, crushed or panne velvet are not acceptable.
• The robe is lined with the same cloth and color like the Inner Robe.
• When closed, the outer robe covers the entire front and back of the wearer.
• There are four openings for the wearer's arms. These are done in the style of a windmill pattern with the arm “sleeves” being attached at the shoulder with a seam to the length of the wearer’s underarm before opening into the slits.
• The outer cloak must hemmed to a length that is no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) off the ground. This hem will be the same length at all points around the cloak.
• Shoulder pads may be used to simulate for the armored-look.

• Burgundy or wine coloured cloth thawb, hemmed slightly shorter than the outer cloak.

• An Obi-style waist sash, approximately 3–4 inches (7.62–10.16cm) made of the same color/material as the wearer's inner robe, Worn over the inner robe.
• With a 1 inch stripe in the middle made of the same material and color like the sash.

• Dark red leather gloves with no extraneous straps/buckles or ornamental stitching.
• The gloves should be long enough to cover the wearer's wrists.
• Gloves that are long enough to reach to the middle of the forearm are preferable.
• Gloves are worn overtop of the inner robe sleeves.

• Option One:
• Crimson red suede boots, pointed toe, with a relatively conservative heel.
• There are no visible straps, buckles, or ornamental stitching.
• Boots cover the wearer's ankles.
• Option Two:
• Black boots, pointed toe, with a relatively conservative heel.
• There are no visible straps, buckles, or ornamental stitching.
• The boots cover the wearer's ankles.

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.

• Four foot (122cm) minimum length, composed of either wood or metal.
• The aluminum bodied force pike consists of a black pommel, two black hand grips at the base, the shaft, and emitter tip.
• 'Rasp' emitter end of stacked ring design silver in color.

• Scratch built or high-end prop replica.