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A few more pics
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Thank you, Cookiedala, Governor Barker, and the others who have commented. Would you like me to write up a draft CRL?
Respectfully,
Edward
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Friends:
My name is Edward ReBrook (ID 60086). I would like to propose a CRL update regarding authorized ranks for ISB Officers. Specifically, I would like for the CRL to allow for all ranks permissible under the Imperial Army, including, but not necessarily limited to: Lieutenant, Senior Lieutenant, Captain, Senior Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Senior Colonel, Major General, Lieutenant General, General, Marshall, and Grand General.
I know the screen references are limited, but the comics, video games, and books all have examples of ISB officers with any number of ranks leading with red tiles. And given the size of the Galaxy and of the Imperial forces, a larger variety of ranks can be safely assumed.
Specifically, I would like to be an ISB senior colonel, but with the non-saga / Rogue One ISB setup; e.g., white tunic with code cylinders; black jodhpurs; optional gloves; boots; and a rank plaque like Colonel Yularin’s. My guy would be named Colonel Stellan Ryke. He’s got a whole backstory I’m working on, but I digress.
I am only asking that the restriction be lifted for non-saga ISB builds.
Respectfully,
Edward ReBrook
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Krennic’s is also taller
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Hello friends! I hope to see you guys at celebration. I was curious if you had a recommended maker of ISB Ivory tunics. I’m looking for something that’s B or B+ quality and has a quick turnaround. Any ideas?
V/R,
edward
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3 questions: 1) is there a 501st approved rank chart for the Imperial Army, Navy, and ISB that shows rank bars? 2) Can I be a generic ISB officer with a rank of choice or must I be one of their three current models? 3) can my GML approve an alternate? I ask because I’d like to play an ISB major.
V/R
edward
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I agree, Indy is awesome. But I did order a second tunic for the very reasons listed above after my wife destroyed my first tunic. They were not corrected. With that said, it’s still a very quality product.
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Hey Fellow Imperials! My apologies for the great length of time and parsecs that have transpired since my last post. At last celebration (April 2016 ABV), I took advantage of the 10% off order “deal” from Anovos and purchased a Director Krennic Tunic, Cape, Rank Bar, & Hat. I have still not received any of these items and I was curious if anyone actually has.
I have a very nice Ivory tunic & cape from Magnoli. In fact, their cape is actually nicer than Krennic’s screen used version(s). Three small criticisms regarding the tunic are: 1) the collar is too short: 2) the collar should have 3 hooks not 2; and 3) the code cylinder pockets are about 2 inches too low.
In in any case, if any of you have received the Anovos Krennic Tunic/Cape, are you happy with them? Are they visually accurate to the film? Should I get a tunic custom made (bespoke) by a local tailor are is Anovos worth the excruciatingly long wait?
Respectfully,
Edward
Legion ID: 60086
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Edward "DirectorEdward" ReBrook (60086), requesting an advisor in the Fairfax, Virginia, USA area for help with my Director Krennic. I'm trying to find Rogue One styles rank plaques (larger tiles, less visible metal edge, slightly darker). My Krennic is 95% perfect, but good is the enemy of great. I've gone through Magnoli twice now, and their uniforms offer customized sizing, quality fabrics, and more accurate colors than the almighty Avonos would ever admit. I actually think it's better made than the on-screen version. Also, their turn around time is weeks, not Eons. My only gripe is that the code cylinder pockets appear too low, preventing the Krennic shoulder cape from bisecting where the code cylinders meet the pockets. Lastly, is there a trick to getting my Jondpers to flat out on the sides? An insert perhaps. Thoughts?
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Hey Fellas (and Ladies):
Is there a difference between the Rogue One Imperial Officer Uniforms and those worn in the other films it terms of cut and design? If so, what are the differences? Side note - I'm Director Krennic for my Garrison.
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Is it just me, or do the Rogue One rank bars look nicer? There seems to be less of a visible metal edge on the left and right sides of the rank bars. Am I crazy? If not, who is making them like this? Check it out here:
Respectfully,
Director Edward
60086
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Thank you guys. Most excellent.
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Fellas, I'm trying to find some decent leather gloves for my Director Krennic ensemble. I've found plenty of decent gloves, but none seem to snap at the wrist and have no stitch lines on the top side. Essentially I'm trying to find black leather parade gloves, which I'm not certain is a thing. Any thoughts?
Andor Non Saga Updates
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Hi all!
ISB
A few observations from ISB uniforms in Andor, episode 7. Some of these things are easier to see from actively watching the show rather than in stills due to camera focus and the refresh rate of pixels on the screen. In any case:
-The material of the tunics is definitely an Ivory/Cream/Off-White cavalry twill.
-All of their boots have top straps that buckle on the outer side of each boot, identical to Director Krennic. I know Crow Props make similar boots and I imagine any cobbler worth his salt can add them. See pictures here: https://postimg.cc/gallery/pPf4YKn
-They all have belt hooks, similar to Wehrmacht tunics: https://postimg.cc/34txj5kc
-The assumption since the release of Rogue One is that the push buttons on non-saga rank plaques are larger than OT push buttons; however, upon closer inspection, I think it’s the plaque itself that’s smaller, leaving less room for space between the buttons. This accounts for how much visible space their is between the center seam under the tunic collar and the rank plaques. The only other explanation is that all of the actors are unusually large, which does not appear to be the case. Colonel Yularen has a six button rank plaque, but there’s 1 to 1 1/2 inches between the center seam and his rank plaque and between the code cylinder pocket and the rank plaque. https://postimg.cc/HJSqBptX
-The tunics fasten with an flat metal bit that slides into a bracket. This is similar to tuxedo and bespoke suit trouser fasteners. I’m not sure of the proper name, but it isn’t a snap button. https://postimg.cc/K3TCGthD
-The tunic collars fasten with 2 large, silver hook & eye fasteners and there is no privacy collar. If the collars are 2 inches high, each hook is approximately 1/3 of an inch in height. https://postimg.cc/kBrkjYW1
-Assuming Inspector General Bozeden Jeems was a Captain (3 red, 1 blue), then it appears that ISB ranks Major and up wear silver shoulder boards.
-So far, new cannon material has shown us the following ISB ranks in live action / behind the scenes: attendant/lieutenant (2 blue); supervisor/senior lieutenant (3 blue); Captain/IG (3 red, 1 blue); Major (5 blue); and Colonel (3 red, 3 blue).
-Although the comics have ISB flag officers, I think a very good case can be made that they are portraying Yularen as the head of ISB. We know he was an Admiral in the Republic, and it doesn’t make sense that he’d take a demotion. 14 years into the Empire, he’s a colonel and he speaks directly to Palpatine. It would be unusual for an ordinary O-6 to talk directly to the Executive if there are other more senior ranks in between. As such, I think ISB’s rank structure does not mirror the ordinary Imperial Military. This keeps with ideas presented in “Thrawn,” where Yularen tells Thrawn that an ISB Colonel has more pull with Coruscant than their relative ranks suggest. We also know that Supervisor Blevin orders around Captain Vanis Tigo (the “Prefect”) in episode 4. This is similar to the comparative authority of SS/SD officers compared to their WWII Army counterparts. In fact, SS/SD Officers often held separate ranks within the reserve Army.
-Gloves appear to be optional, like trench coats.
-Every ISB Officer appears to have their belt snap button on the wearer’s left side.
-The ISB tunics appear to have semi-stiff interfacing inside the front panel.
Respectfully,
Skellen Ryke (“Edward ReBrook”)
ID 60086