Asajj Ventress: Concept

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Model SL 7998, Photo by M. Capell
Description: Asajj Ventress: Concept
Prefix: DS
Detachment: The Flagship Eclipse Detachment
Context: SW: Republic: The New Face of War
See also: Asajj Ventress: Sash Belt, Asajj Ventress: Body Armor, Ventress Clone Wars

Discovered on the war-torn planet of Rattatak, Asajj became the ruthless and cunning apprentice of Darth Tyranus. This first appearance of Asajj was drawn from early concept designs for the secondary villain in Star Wars Episode II.

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.

• The costumer’s hair is shaved or covered with a tight-fitting bald cap.
• If a bald cap is used, the cap is tinted to match the color of the costumer's face, and the edges are blended to make them as inconspicuous as possible.

• Special effects makeup is used to give the costumer’s head, neck, and hands a white or very pale gray skin tone.
• The lips should be tinted dark gray or black.
• Asajj's triangular tattoo patterns should be reproduced in black special effects makeup.
• There are four triangle designs that radiate above each ear.
• Two additional triangles point forward on each cheekbone, just in front of the ears.

• The collar is made of a black leather or leatherette material.
• The neck of the collar is high and form fitting.
• A pattern of horizontal lines encircle the shoulders and neck.
• The outer edge of the collar reaches to the outer curve of the shoulders, or it may drape over the tops of the arms.
• The edges of the collar are connected to the shirt, and do not hang loosely.

• The form-fitting shirt is made of a matte stretch material.
• The fabric used for the center front of the shirt, the shoulders, the center back, and the long sleeves is a pale gray color.
• The side panels beneath the arms are darker gray or black in color.
• As an optional detail, a horizontal line patterns may be applied into the torso and sleeves of the shirt.
• Piping may be used to accent the princess seams that run down the front and back of the shirt.

• The forearm wraps are made of the same material as the collar.
• The wraps reach from the wrists to just below the elbows.
• A triangular or square extension may be used to cover the back of the hands, or wraps may be used that go between the fingers and thumb, thus covering both the back of the hand and the palm.

• A pair of black leather or leatherette belts are draped to create an "X" pattern in the front and back.
• The belts are wide at the top of their arc, and taper to a thinner width at their base.
• The front buckle is a large O shape. The buckle is metallic, and may be silver, gray, or black in color.
• Attachment points for lightsabers are made of "O" or "D" rings.
• These rings are located on the front side of each belt, just over the hip bones.
• The rings may be attached directly to the leather of the belts, or they may hang from short leather extensions.
• Alternative Belt Option: When worn with an obi, a single black leather belt with a silver "O" shaped buckle can be used.

• The wide, flowing skirt is approximately ankle length.
• The fabric may be flat or pleated.
• The skirt is made with black or very dark gray fabric, and it is designed in two sections.
• The back section of the skirt covers the back and sides of the costumer's legs.
• The front section is narrow, but still very full.
• The front of the skirt may open over the front of each thigh, revealing the leggings beneath.
• A shorter over-skirt may also be worn.
• This outer skirt is approximately knee length and is made of the same fabric as the rest of the skirt.

• The form-fitting leggings are dark gray or black.

• The knee high boots are black or dark gray. They can be basic riding boots, or they may have a row of black straps and silver buckles up the sides.

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.

• White special effect contact lenses.
• This style of contact lens may be worn, if desired.
• While encouraged to complete the look of this character, the contact lens requirement will be waived for 501st acceptance, if the applicant cannot wear contact lenses for health related reasons.
• All persons utilizing contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.

• If desired, the costumer may wear a wide obi under the belt(s).
• If worn, the obi is made of similar fabric to the skirt.

• A pair of lightsabers resembling the established design for Ventress may be worn on the belt or carried.
• The curved hilts may be attached together into a double saber design, or they may be worn and carried separately.
• If bladed, the lightsaber blades are red in color.

• A hooded, sleeveless cloak may be worn.
• The cloak is made of an opaque black fabric and has a full, flowing design that is nearly floor length.