TK - First Order

Stormtrooper, First Order

Model TK-6682, Photo by Mark Edwards

Description: Stormtrooper, First Order

Prefix: TK
Detachment: First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment
Context: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

FISD Defines two additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for
Level 2 "Expert Infantryman" are listed in blue. Requirements for Level 3 "Centurion" are listed in red.

Those armor pieces without blue and/ or red text are by default considered the highest level.
 Please visit the FISD web site for a full description of these standards.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met.

Special Notes:

Visit the Frequently asked questions page for information on the Rubies Supreme Stormtrooper
costume.
Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy.
The armor parts shall be made from one of these types of materials or like materials: White
fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene), or Polyvinyl
chloride (PVC).
FX armor may not be used for Level 3 approval.
FX helmet is no longer permitted for new approvals.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as
a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the
appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

Helmet
For 501st approval:

Lenses are smoky brown or gray in color. They may be bubble in

shape or flat and must be sufficiently dark enough to obscure the
costumer's eyes.
A single silver aerator/mic tip cylinder is on lower left side of the
wearer's chin.
The frown is solid black and covered in black hexagonal mesh that
extends to the tears
Each tear (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) is solid black
Seven cut out tube stripe slots are on each side of the helmet
Two clip greeblies are present over the traps on the side
Two clip greebles are present on the top of the helmet, parallel to the
trap greeblies
Along the base of the helmet a black stripe runs from the side of the
helmet and across the back to the other side.
There is a slight groove that circumvents the helmet above the brow
There is a slight grove that circumvents the helmet along the bottom
and over the chin
A brow of solid black material spans from the traps over the lenses
Directly below the traps toward the base of the helmet is a small
trapezoidal stripe.

Neckseal
For 501st approval:

Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from
the base of the neck to conceal the entire neck. No hair or skin
should be visible around the neck area.

Chest Plate
For 501st approval:

The chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate

The center-top of the chest plate is recessed and black on the side
and upward facing edges.
A smaller clasp greeblie shall be present on each side of the chest,
just inside a small indented area the size of the greeblie.
 There is a slight groove running vertical on each lateral side of the
chest that angles toward the center
Six recessed black ovals are on the wearer's right side, left of the
greeblie.

Back/Yoke
For 501st approval:

The back plate contains a "O II" design where the O is black
The back/yoke is one seamless piece
The yoke portion extends over the wearer's shoulders and curves
under the armpits

Thermal Detonator
For 501st approval:

The thermal detonator mounting plate sits under the back plate and
rests above the belt.
The control panel is black.
The righthand recessed end cape is black.
The lefthand end cap extends from the detonator assembly and is
black all around the cylinder as well as the end surface. A white
stripe is present around the end of the cylinder that extends slightly
onto the circular surface.
There should be no visible seams.

Shoulder Gaskets
For 501st approval:

Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges

The shoulder gaskets must cover all exposed areas under the
shoulder bell, between the bicep and chest, and between bicep and
back.

Shoulder Bells
For 501st approval:

One on each shoulder.

The shoulders are considered effectively symmetrical. They may be
worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders.
Shoulders have small round extension at the top under the bell itself
that butts up against the yoke.

Biceps
For 501st approval:

Biceps have only one seam on the side that faces forward. The rest
of the bicep must be seamless.
A clip greeblie is present low and across the seam
Two black ovals are present on the outside facing side of the bicep
Elbow Gaskets
For 501st approval:

Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges

The elbow gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the bicep
and forearm

Forearms
For 501st approval:

Forearms shall have have ridged rail, similar to a picatinny,

embedded on the inside of the forearm, roughly covered 1/3rd by a
box shape.
Forearms shall have a box on the bottom the wrist end. Each box
shall have a single black square in the lower inside corner.
Each forearm shall have two 'clasp greeblies' on the outside facing
surface, near the wrist.
Detail box includes black rectangle on small edge perpendicular and
closest to wrist.

Gloves/Handplates
For 501st approval:

Are black with white palm, thumb and forefinger.

Extend underneath the forearm.
White area is made from leather or leather-like material.
Handplates are rigid square boxes and the hand plates are mounted
securely over the back of the glove.
The black oval detail is aligned with the index finger of each hand.

Abdomen Section
For 501st approval:

The abdomen section must wrap around the wearer's body without a
visible seam.
The abdomen has 7 boxes attached that matches the order and
placement shown and sit flush against the armor.
The large box has a small black recessed square to on the lower left
to the wearer.
The second box to the right of the wearer has a small black recessed
rectangle near the top.

Codpiece
For 501st approval:

The codpeice sits below the abdomen and under the belt.

Posterior armor
For 501st approval:
 The posterior armor sits below the abdomen and under the belt.
The top portion of the part shown is hidden by the belt and used to
connect the plate to the abdomen armor.

Belt
For 501st approval:

The belt is ribbed and made from a rubber or a rubber like material.
Five white rectangular boxes and one pouch sit on the belt.
There are 2 horizontal boxes on the front, on each side of the center.
They are painted white on the outside half and black on the inside
half.
There are 2 vertical boxes on the right of the wearer.
There is a large vertical black pouch with a white cover behind the
left side of the wearer.
A small black cloth pouch is worn on the left side and hides the
buckle or remaining belt material.

Undersuit
For 501st approval:

An undergarment must be worn such that the space between the

thighs and the belt shows a black material. The black material may
be shiny or matte.
The reference photo shows the type used on screen but is not
required for basic approval.

Thighs
For 501st approval:

There are seams on the inside and outside of the thighs.

A clip greeblie is present high and across the outside seams of each
thigh.
The right outside thigh (to the wearer) includes a base for a holster.

Knee Gaskets
For 501st approval:

Gaskets shall be rubber or a shiny black material with ridges

The knee gaskets must cover all exposed areas between the thigh
and shin

Knee Plates
For 501st approval:
 The knee plates mirror each other and are placed evenly between
the thigh and the shin.
Convex edge of knee plate faces upward.

Shins
For 501st approval:

There are seams on the inside and outside of the shins, with the
opening on the inside.
A clip greeblie is present high and across the outside seams of each
shin.
The wearer's left outside shin includes two vertical thin boxes that
are seamless.
There is a small black recessed rectangle at the bottom outside front
of the shins.shin

Spats
For 501st approval:

The spats wrap around the lower ankle, just below the black ankle
rectangles.
The spats are enclosed on the outside of the ankle with a greeblie
that overlaps the open side.
There is a visible seam on the inside of the ankle.

Boots
For 501st approval:

ANH/ESB TK boots are allowed.

If other boots are used:
The boots are above ankle height and made of white leather
or leather-like material.
There is a seam down both sides of the front that swoops
out to the side of the foot.
There is a vertical zipper on the inside that spans the height
of the boot.
There is a black flat sole with no heel.
No buckles or laces.

Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present
appear as described below.

First Order Stormtrooper Blaster

For 501st approval:

Based on a replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a

modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.
Details to be painted black, white and silver per reference photos.

First Order Stormtrooper Blaster Rifle

For 501st approval:

Based on a replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a

modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.
 Similar to standard First Order Stormtrooper Blaster with extended
stock attached.
Details to be painted black, white and silver per reference photos.

First Order Stormtrooper Blaster Pistol

For 501st approval:

Based on a replica Glock 19 repeating pistol, scratch-built, or a

modified commercial Stormtrooper toy.
Details to be painted black, white and silver per reference photos.

Shoulder Pauldron
For 501st approval:

A black, white, or red ornament made of rigid plastic or plastic-like

material, worn over the right shoulder.

Riot Baton
For 501st approval:

The baton has a white base with two black triangles on both sides, a
silver pommel, black side grips, and a silver handle perpendicular to
the base.
The end of the base has an extension roughly 1 foot long with 5
silver bands equally spaced apart.
There is a black strip running down the center of both sides of the
extension.
At the end of the extension, there are two white half cylinder arms
each with 5 silver bands equally spaced apart. The end of the
half-cylinders are angled at roughly 45 degrees.

Riot Shield
For 501st approval:

The shield is rectangular in shape with a beveled edge all the way
around that is between 1 and 2 inches wide. Roughly 2" of the long
sides of the shield are angled toward the wearer.
There is a triangular lens near the top of the shield that is black in
color.
There are four pointed greeblies, one at each corner of the flat area
of the outward facing side of the shield.

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