Royal Guard - Return of the Jedi

Model TR-45970, Photo by Matthew Hellyer
Description: Royal Guard, Return of the Jedi
Prefix: TR
Detachment: Sovereign Protectors
Context: Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi

Culled from the best of the best, these brave servants move silently and swiftly to meet any challenge to the safety of the Emperor. In galaxy dominated by the blaster the choice of the force pike as their primary weapon is a declaration of the prowess of the Royal 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 visor has a red tinted visor that allows for maximum visibility while obscuring the wearers features.
• Mirrored visors are not allowed.

• The outer robe is constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen.
• Velour, crushed or panne velvet are not acceptable.
• The robe is lined with burgundy or wine colour velvet or velveteen.
• When closed, the outer robe covers the entire front and back of the wearer.
• There is a single arm opening in the front on the righthand side of the wearer.
• The front of the robe overlaps the back at the arm slit obscuring the opening.
• 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.
• It needs to have pleats at each shoulder of the outer robe create a draping of large vertical folds over the chest.
• Shoulder pads may be used to simulate for the armored-look.

• Burgundy or wine coloured velvet cloth thawb, hemmed slightly shorter than the outer cloak.
• The hem should be no more than 3 inches off the ground.

• 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.

• Burgundy or wine coloured cloth or suede gloves with no extraneous straps, buckles or ornamental stitching.
• The gloves are to cover the wearer's wrists.
• Gloves that reach the middle of the forearm are preferable.
• Gloves are worn underneath the inner robe sleeves.
• Shiny, Silk, Satin or Leather Gloves are NOT accepted.

• Crimson red suede 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. The scale of the forcepike should be suited to the height of the individual costumer (ie: someone 6'4" would use a longer pike than someone 5'2")
• 'Rasp' emitter end of stacked ring design or serrated design in metallic copper, or silver

• Scratch built or high-end prop replica.