Asajj Ventress: Nightsister

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Model DS 7998, Photo by M. Capell
Description: Asajj Ventress: Nightsister
Prefix: DS
Detachment: The Flagship Eclipse Detachment
Context: Star Wars Expanded Universe

After the betrayal by Count Dooku and his attempt to eliminate her, Asajj Ventress returns to Dathomir, joining with the Nightsister clan to find the Count and enact her revenge.

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.
• Note: If the hood and mask are worn, then only the appearance of a bald head is required. All hair must be kept out of sight under the hood.

• All exposed skin is very pale, with light gray overtones.
• The eyes are accented by heavy black eye liner and mascara.
• Dark mulberry or maroon lipstick is worn with a roughly edged darker lining.
• The fingernails are painted with lavender or grey polish.
• Lavender tattoos cover the head. The tattoos have softened edges, and vary in darkness.
• Tattoo patterns underline each eye, with two downward points at the outer edges. The lines extend from the inner corner of each eye and onto the sides of the nose, as well as extending from the outer corner of each eye toward the ear.
• A thinner tattoo line traces each upper eye lid.
• A pair of curved triangles are tattooed on the forehead. These triangles are lighter than the other tattoos, and point downwards.
• A tattoo line runs from each corner of the mouth down to the chin. These lines are then connected under the chin, creating a "U" shape that ends at each corner of the mouth.
• A line consisting of straight segments and curves runs along each side of the head. The lines begin with a small hook above each temple, pass just above the ear, and then curve into a larger hook at the back of the head.
• Two small triangles and a diamond pattern are located near each line in the back.
• A vertical line with two diamond patterns is located at the back center of the head. This line begins at the top of the head, and ends just above the height of the ears.
• Note: If the hood and mask are worn, then only the tattoo patterns visible around the eyes and forehead are required.

• A very dark gray / light black cowl is worn over the neck. This fabric is darker than the bodysuit.
• The cowl fits closely against the neck, and extends over the shoulders.
• Note: For dressing convenience, the mask and neck cowl may be a single piece of fabric.

• The form-fitting bodysuit is made of a distressed / uneven gray fabric.
• The sleeves are long enough to have the edge hidden under the bracers.
• The bottom edge reaches the upper thighs, and bears a triangular shape over each thigh.

• A dark red sash is attached to the bodysuit with a pair of silver colored medallions.

• Dark gray bracers reach from the back of the hand to just below the elbows.
• A series of three straps are used to hold the bracers in place.
• Each strap has a pair of rectangular buckles on the outside of the arm.

• Distressed / uneven gray, form-fitting leggings extend to the thighs, ending just below the bottom edge of the bodysuit.

• The tall boots are gray in color, and have no visible straps or laces.
• The boots have black soles and a moderate heel.
• A pair of dark gray greaves are worn over the boots.
• The greaves include a red pattern running down the center.
• Rectangular silver patterns are located at the top and bottom edge of each greave.
• Two gray straps are used to hold the greaves in place.

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.

• Pale blue or turquoise contacts are worn to replicate the pale color of Ventress’ eyes.
• While considered an essential part of this character, contact lenses are not required for 501st acceptance. All persons wishing to utilize contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.

• A dark gray, form-fitting hood is worn over the head.
• In the front, the hood fabric is stiffened to create a deep circle around the face.

• A very dark gray / light black, form-fitting mask is worn over the face. This fabric is darker than the bodysuit.
• The mask covers the bottom of the face, up to the cheek bones.
• Note: For dressing convenience, the mask and neck cowl may be a single piece of fabric.

• The twin hilts resemble the established curved design for the Clone Wars version of Asajj Ventress. They may be attached together into a double saber design, or they may be worn and carried separately.
• If the lightsabers have blades, the blades are red in color.
• A single lightsaber, with a blue blade, matching Plo Koon's hilt is also acceptable (from CW: S3 Ep 12 Nightsister).