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From what I have been able to gather, some folks put in visible darts to improve fit.  When they do, some GML's see the darts and do not approve the costumes.  This is all, however, anecdotal, and it is hard to make a judgement call one way or another without seeing very specific examples. 
 
My particular take is:  
 
Very obvious seams and darts do, for good or ill, affect the visual appearance of a costume, in more ways than one.  While we want the costume to fit properly and well, we also do not want to change it visibly or structurally (i.e. extra obvious seams, etc).  Example ... the oft-complained about uniboob is not going to go away because of how the tunic itself is constructed.  There is a placket that goes over the chest, tightly.  Adding even invisible darts to that to allow for separating the boobs (a la the non-approved femtrooper armor, aka boob armor) would be a "No".
 
It is possible to place in hidden darts, and I do not see why that should be a problem for basic approval.  It is more difficult to hide darts, admittedly ... but along the same lines, it is also (in my mind) difficult to hide the seams that occur when you shim armor.  But people do. 
 
In the case of boots, we do have language that says "If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.  Not visible from the front, side or back."  It is not until you get to L2 that it says No Zippers at all.
 
I, like our Head LMO, am against changing a CRL on a fundamental level, or building new CRL's entirely just to accommodate some over-zealous GML's, or tailors that are not inclined to take the extra steps to hide darts.
 
To compromise both "sides" however, language can be added to Basic Approval that states: "*Invisible or very discreet darts only as needed for better crisp fit can be allowed."  and then place in L/2 "*Fitment darts must be invisible."
 
And honestly, that not only helps the ladies, but also anyone of not "perfect standard sizing".
 
 
 
 

Hello!  Friendly neighborhood LMO here
 
I have a punchlist of CRL work going with IOC Staff that I keep updated.  I thought it would be beneficial for the detachment members at large to see the sorts of things we have completed, are working on, and are planning to work on.
 
I will keep both threads updated, and notify when updates occur
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
~C

Time out.  Happy happy peoples! 
 
For what it is worth, there is a whole other board that cannot be seen by all members for a team of folks called the CRL Team that was appointed at beginning of term if I recall.  Consists of all 20+ IOC Advisors, Detachment Staff, and some others.  Forget who.  That is where the matter was discussed.  The proposal was made by a GML from Ireland (if I recall) and was commented one by some (not a lot), viewed by many / all in the group, but not actually disputed by anyone, other than specific spelling / wording to use.   That would likely be why the matter was considered sorted.
 
I did not participate in the discussion then, as during said discussion, there was no dissent that I could see, and my concern at the time was:  "As long as the detachment has consensus."  Which there appeared to be.  
 
In retrospect, there was a breakdown in communication when all that happened.  Between detachment and me, mainly, and I'll take responsibility for that.  I personally believe that has been since rectified as in regards to LMO/Detachment process, however, and transparency of edits/corrections. 
 
Going forward!
 
Looking at the Wiki, the current CRL for the staff rankbar no longer requires a single bar.  If it still says it does on your screen, web caching still has not cascaded out for you.  It soon will.
 
LMO's typically do not get involved with Excellence Levels programs.  Except to sanity check.
 
My particular opinion as in regards to rankbars on Staff officer is so:  I have absolutely no problem in saying that L1 Staff Officer should allow for whatever rankbar, due to whatever reference.  You got a reference, have a rankbar! 
 
The problem to be resolved is how to answer "What is more accurate for L2/L3?"  which, as @Mac says above (and whom should NOT be made to feel bad for making the proposal) is really hard to answer ... because really, that really  depends on the exact reference you are looking at.
 
 

Not sure yet.  This is why I want all the references for "black uniformed officer without a rankbar".  Even the comics.  Once known, can then properly categorize.  We won't be renaming Warrant Officer CRL.
 
Black uniformed officers with a rankbar do exist outside of the movies and the Imperial Staff officer CRL should reflect that once updated.

Hrrmm.  No change planned to General and Hux.  The General and Hux do match each other and your proposed text for boots, but do not match the as yet unpublished Lieutenant, which is what I have read most often and recently.  That is something I will correct and reconcile on my end.  I am personally not as fond of allowing equestrian for FO L1, but it is by no means something I am hung on that makes me lose sleep.   I do prefer consistency.
 
Other notes we have from when another tailor and the LMO team spoke about this costume when the pics of Rose Tico in one came out are below.
 
1. We are not likely to say "Gabardine is most accurate".  Instead, we'll simply say that the material is a medium to heavy weight suiting material.
2. The color teal is believed to be Prussian Blue.  You do not want to get too green with this teal.

Not sure yet.  This is why I want all the references for "black uniformed officer without a rankbar".  Even the comics.  Once known, can then properly categorize.  We won't be renaming Warrant Officer CRL.
 
Black uniformed officers with a rankbar do exist outside of the movies and the Imperial Staff officer CRL should reflect that once updated.

Or "ANH Officer - Black", which matches current naming scheme. 
 
But.  I am digressing.
 
In holding pattern until those comic  or licensed art refs can be found for straightleg warrant outside of ANH.
 
 
 

You and me both!
 
Ok.  So.  Is there any reference anywhere (movies, comics, licensed art)  for a Black-Uniform-Dude-With-no-Rankbar to have Imperial style Tunic and straight pants?

The reading I have done implies that black tunics were leased 451's across the board.  Most modified in collar and minor bits, some used in  background shots not modified.  Whether or not featured / named officers with rankbars had jodphurs and minor no-rank dudes had straight pants across the board in ANH, I do not know.
 
That discussion, the rankbar ANH dudes having straight or jodphur pants, likely needs to go to the 451 CRL discussion.  As it stands right now, the CRL you guys have agreed upon has ANH Staff with jodphurs.  So if you are second guessing, now is the time to hash that out on that thread.
 
 
 
 

Found him.  Very clearly has straight pants and jackboots and gauntlet gloves.  It is not clear the cut of the tunic.  Maybe someone can play with the pic saturation level to see if we can get better detail?
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

For what it is worth, what I need, before this even thinks of becoming a reality, is:
 
1.  Pictures processed.  I have pictures, but they are raw and I have to get them processed.  I may or may not need different pics.  I can handle this bit.
2.  Final version of what the Detachment wants on text.  There was some back and forth, and I am not going to interpret / assume your words.
3.  Current Staff Officer CRL rewrite proposal / updated words given to account for the split.  AND an agreement from the Detachment on what it is / needs to be.  I had asked for that a bit ago, but haven't seen anything on it, yet.
 
The last one is pretty damn important.  I am not going to split out ANH until updated Imperial Staff is ready to publish at the same time.

Not sure yet.  This is why I want all the references for "black uniformed officer without a rankbar".  Even the comics.  Once known, can then properly categorize.  We won't be renaming Warrant Officer CRL.
 
Black uniformed officers with a rankbar do exist outside of the movies and the Imperial Staff officer CRL should reflect that once updated.

Have your GML submit it to us in LMO Land via the normal channels.  @Paggeldiwwer knows what to do.  One comment I do have is that the boots text will likely be the same text used for Hux, FO General, and the soon to be published FO Lieutenant.  And it is unlikely that standard OT equestrian style boots will be allowed for L1.

It's also been proved some did not have gauntlet but wrist style gloves 

Here you go ma'am.


 

 

 

 
There's a bunch of good quality ones from ROTJ.  I don't think we see them anywhere else in movies - I DO believe they're in the comics, though I don't have access to those atm.

Warrant Officer CRL fixed for the beltboxes.  It should reflect on live after caching flushes.  Maybe a couple hours or less.

Warrant Officer CRL fixed for the beltboxes.  It should reflect on live after caching flushes.  Maybe a couple hours or less.

For what it is worth, what I need, before this even thinks of becoming a reality, is:
 
1.  Pictures processed.  I have pictures, but they are raw and I have to get them processed.  I may or may not need different pics.  I can handle this bit.
2.  Final version of what the Detachment wants on text.  There was some back and forth, and I am not going to interpret / assume your words.
3.  Current Staff Officer CRL rewrite proposal / updated words given to account for the split.  AND an agreement from the Detachment on what it is / needs to be.  I had asked for that a bit ago, but haven't seen anything on it, yet.
 
The last one is pretty damn important.  I am not going to split out ANH until updated Imperial Staff is ready to publish at the same time.

For what it is worth, what I need, before this even thinks of becoming a reality, is:
 
1.  Pictures processed.  I have pictures, but they are raw and I have to get them processed.  I may or may not need different pics.  I can handle this bit.
2.  Final version of what the Detachment wants on text.  There was some back and forth, and I am not going to interpret / assume your words.
3.  Current Staff Officer CRL rewrite proposal / updated words given to account for the split.  AND an agreement from the Detachment on what it is / needs to be.  I had asked for that a bit ago, but haven't seen anything on it, yet.
 
The last one is pretty damn important.  I am not going to split out ANH until updated Imperial Staff is ready to publish at the same time.

LMO Hat On
 
I will clarify what may cause confusion with some.
 
Folks are more than welcome to open a WIP or CRL Discussion thread and discuss and tweak and adjust and write and dissect a potential CRL as much as they want.  However.  Until someone actually produces a real build, we (in the LMO office) won't be accepting just the text as a submission for publication.  That is what @captsafe66 was trying to get across, I believe.  He is also, I expect, attempting to be cautious in the face of references that aren't awesome.  The initial picture(s) are cool, but need to see the whole costume, preferably.  Too many odd details on just the stuff we do see to make reasonable assumptions on the rest.  If no further references come out, I doubt it will become a CRL, no matter how many months folks spend dissecting his headshot
 
Once upon a time LMO's wrote and accepted text CRL's without associated builds.  CRL's were also written somewhat haphazardly.  Is why you see a bunch of "This is an Unfinished Document" CRL's scattered about.  This went on for years.  
 
In Dec 2015 / Jan 2016, however, a change to the OP (Operating Protocols) was voted on and approved by Legion Council and then the Membership.  This change stipulates, amongst other things, that New to Legion costumes can only be added into the Database / Databank if these three things are present:
 
-Be judged as acceptable for inclusion as a new costume by LMO
-There is at least one completed costume build of it  that is judged as acceptable by GML/Detachment/LMO
-There is completed text for the CRL and acceptable images of the completed build
 
Without all those things, it will not get published and added to the DB.  LMO Office is operating as commanded by OP.
 
The desire is for folks in the detachments to work together, both developing the text and the costume ... as a community.  The person with the build should also be working with their local GML.  On the main Legion boards, there is an ongoing thread the GML's know to post to concerning New to Legion/Missing CRL things.  And then said Detachment and/or GML submits it to me/us ... and we do our thing.
 
Hopefully this clarifies things for folks.  I also hope that it sets realistic expectations. 
 
As for Versio, I am holding judgement on how his costume will be handled, until I get my hands on more references. I will keep an eye on this thread. 
 
 
~C
 
 

ACD got the General Veers costume (transformed into AT-AT Commander) because he commanded the AT-AT forces.  That was before my time, and I'll not comment on whether or not I agree with it.  Nor do I particularly wish to rehash that debate.
 
That does not mean that every single officer costume with battle armor necessarily goes to ACD.  Their mandate, specifically is " ... facilitates the Research, Archiving, Development & Creation for all Imperial Ground Assault Vehicle Operators/Commanders of the Star Wars saga."  Not "Anyone with officer uniform and chest armor" 
 
In the case of these officers such as Rebels Thrawn, Pryce, etc, that already have existing costumes represented, they are seen donning battle armor once or twice on screen, and not specifically and only to command ground assault vehicles.  It makes more sense to me, and the current LMO Team, to simply add in said Battle Armor as an optional accessory to their respective CRL.  Once someone actually make it to reference, that is.

Bold out the changes made so I can see them easier? 

Eyeing references, Phil's suit, and the words donated by @Paggeldiwwer and @nocternus ... here is the first go I have of it.  I really want more eyes on the accessories bits, as I am not entirely sure I like the wording on them.  I have also asked Dawn Bright to examine the tunic wording.
 
THIS IS ONLY A FIRST DRAFT
 
Description: ANH Staff Officer
Prefix: ID
Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps 
Context: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Black uniformed officers that provided a commanding presence among the legions of Stormtroopers. These ambitious officers not only serve aboard starships and military installations, but their leadership roles often inspire troops in battle. This very specialized costume is specific to Star Wars: A New Hope, and is informally known off-screen as the "451 uniform".
 
  Hat, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight black suiting material matching the pants and tunic. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with 5, 6 or 7 concentric stitches. Dimensions of the hat are are relative and proportional to the costumer. Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk. For level three certification (if applicable): Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.  
    Tunic, Black
For 501st approval: Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat; calvary twill weave is most accurate. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure at the right shoulder-seam. Front of tunic has a double breasted design. The back of the tunic replicates the front. The back of the tunic's replicated double-breast opens at both lower pleats. Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is approximately 1.6" (40.6 mm) tall and closes snugly. There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom of the arm hole. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, containing 2 seams; one along the bottom and one along the back. The rear seam opens at the cuffs at a length of approximately 3" (75mm) Tunic should be constructed with top-stitching only in these specific areas and nowhere else: Approximately 0.25 inches (6mm) from the outer edges of the double breast front and back. Approximately 1" (2,54mm) from the outer edge of the double breast front and back. Directly underneath the edge of the code cylinder pockets. Fasteners on the uniform are not be visible.   
For level two certification (if applicable): There is a vertical dart of approximately 4" (116 mm) in the top center of the yoke. For level three certification (if applicable): A cream lining is sewn in.  
    Rank Bar
For 501st approval: Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a single bar. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart. Each bar is approximately 1" to 1.25" height. Length is determined by chosen rank. There are only Four choices of rank for ANH staff officers. One row of four blue tiles. One row of four blue tiles and two amber tiles. One row of two red tiles. One row of three red tiles. Please note that final dimensions of the bar is proportional to the wearer. Rank bar corners are at a hard angle. Rank tiles are translucent.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt box, code cylinder, glove, and rank badge configuration is consistent with ANH Staff Officers. For level three certification (if applicable): Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.  
    Code Cylinders
For 501st approval: Two per costume are worn on the tunic, one in each cylinder pocket. Modified: silver "chalk holder" tube with short silver clip and blue colored top. Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top.  
For level two certification (if applicable): Only real or replica dosimeters are used.  
    Belt
For 501st approval: The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. The belt is smooth with no grooved edges. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. Snap is worn to the left of the wearer. Buckle has a slight horizontal curve. For level three certification (if applicable): Edges are undyed.  
    Jodhpur Trousers, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat. Trousers are flared jodphur style. Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.     
  Officer Boots
For 501st approval: Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. Rubber is not acceptable. PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather. There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft, and are not visible from the front, outside, or back. The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Boots do not have a zipper. For level three certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.  
  Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.
    Belt Boxes
For 501st approval: Belt boxes are made of metal. Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick. Two boxes are worn, one on either side of the belt, worn vertically. Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the top and bottom.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt boxes should include a lid on back of the box. For level three certification (if applicable): Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge combination is consistent with ANH Staff officers.  
   
  Black Gauntlet Gloves
For 501st approval: Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured, (normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable) fitted gauntlet style. No buckles, straps, or decorative stitching. Three straight lines, on the back of the hand (that match some references), are optional.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are made of leather. For level three certification (if applicable): Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm.  
   
  MerrSonn Power5 Blaster
For 501st approval: Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, M712, or M617.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 or M172, or replica thereof. For level three certification (if applicable): Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 in 7.63 caliber or replica thereof. Blaster does not have a detachable magazine. There is a square shape on the body above the left side of the handle.  
    DH-17 Blaster
For 501st approval: Scratch built or high-end prop replica.     
  Blaster Holster
For 501st approval: Outer circumference of holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster. Holster has two belt loops, made of the same color/material as the holster. Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Holster is chestnut brown in color. Not black. Holster has a form-fitting contour around the blaster itself. For level three certification (if applicable): Holster is worn on the right side.

Eyeing references, Phil's suit, and the words donated by @Paggeldiwwer and @nocternus ... here is the first go I have of it.  I really want more eyes on the accessories bits, as I am not entirely sure I like the wording on them.  I have also asked Dawn Bright to examine the tunic wording.
 
THIS IS ONLY A FIRST DRAFT
 
Description: ANH Staff Officer
Prefix: ID
Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps 
Context: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Black uniformed officers that provided a commanding presence among the legions of Stormtroopers. These ambitious officers not only serve aboard starships and military installations, but their leadership roles often inspire troops in battle. This very specialized costume is specific to Star Wars: A New Hope, and is informally known off-screen as the "451 uniform".
 
  Hat, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight black suiting material matching the pants and tunic. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with 5, 6 or 7 concentric stitches. Dimensions of the hat are are relative and proportional to the costumer. Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk. For level three certification (if applicable): Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.  
    Tunic, Black
For 501st approval: Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat; calvary twill weave is most accurate. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure at the right shoulder-seam. Front of tunic has a double breasted design. The back of the tunic replicates the front. The back of the tunic's replicated double-breast opens at both lower pleats. Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is approximately 1.6" (40.6 mm) tall and closes snugly. There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom of the arm hole. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, containing 2 seams; one along the bottom and one along the back. The rear seam opens at the cuffs at a length of approximately 3" (75mm) Tunic should be constructed with top-stitching only in these specific areas and nowhere else: Approximately 0.25 inches (6mm) from the outer edges of the double breast front and back. Approximately 1" (2,54mm) from the outer edge of the double breast front and back. Directly underneath the edge of the code cylinder pockets. Fasteners on the uniform are not be visible.   
For level two certification (if applicable): There is a vertical dart of approximately 4" (116 mm) in the top center of the yoke. For level three certification (if applicable): A cream lining is sewn in.  
    Rank Bar
For 501st approval: Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a single bar. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart. Each bar is approximately 1" to 1.25" height. Length is determined by chosen rank. There are only Four choices of rank for ANH staff officers. One row of four blue tiles. One row of four blue tiles and two amber tiles. One row of two red tiles. One row of three red tiles. Please note that final dimensions of the bar is proportional to the wearer. Rank bar corners are at a hard angle. Rank tiles are translucent.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt box, code cylinder, glove, and rank badge configuration is consistent with ANH Staff Officers. For level three certification (if applicable): Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.  
    Code Cylinders
For 501st approval: Two per costume are worn on the tunic, one in each cylinder pocket. Modified: silver "chalk holder" tube with short silver clip and blue colored top. Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top.  
For level two certification (if applicable): Only real or replica dosimeters are used.  
    Belt
For 501st approval: The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 3" (76.2 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. The belt is smooth with no grooved edges. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2 5/8" (66.7 mm) high and 4 1/8" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an Imperial Code Disk at the center.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. Snap is worn to the left of the wearer. Buckle has a slight horizontal curve. For level three certification (if applicable): Edges are undyed.  
    Jodhpur Trousers, black
For 501st approval: Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat. Trousers are flared jodphur style. Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.     
  Officer Boots
For 501st approval: Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. Rubber is not acceptable. PVC or synthetic material is allowed as long as it gives the appearance of leather. There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft, and are not visible from the front, outside, or back. The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Boots do not have a zipper. For level three certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.  
  Optional Accessories Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.
    Belt Boxes
For 501st approval: Belt boxes are made of metal. Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick. Two boxes are worn, one on either side of the belt, worn vertically. Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the top and bottom.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Belt boxes should include a lid on back of the box. For level three certification (if applicable): Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge combination is consistent with ANH Staff officers.  
   
  Black Gauntlet Gloves
For 501st approval: Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured, (normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable) fitted gauntlet style. No buckles, straps, or decorative stitching. Three straight lines, on the back of the hand (that match some references), are optional.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Gloves are made of leather. For level three certification (if applicable): Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm.  
   
  MerrSonn Power5 Blaster
For 501st approval: Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, M712, or M617.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 or M172, or replica thereof. For level three certification (if applicable): Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 in 7.63 caliber or replica thereof. Blaster does not have a detachable magazine. There is a square shape on the body above the left side of the handle.  
    DH-17 Blaster
For 501st approval: Scratch built or high-end prop replica.     
  Blaster Holster
For 501st approval: Outer circumference of holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster. Holster has two belt loops, made of the same color/material as the holster. Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.   
For level two certification (if applicable): Holster is chestnut brown in color. Not black. Holster has a form-fitting contour around the blaster itself. For level three certification (if applicable): Holster is worn on the right side.

We (LMO Team) will not be creating new CRL's of the same costumes for another Detachment just to account for battle armor.  If the LMO Team is different next year, of course that opinion may change, but as it stands now, battle armor on these characters will be optional accessories on their current CRL's.  And the CRL's are not moving to another detachment.
 
Assuming anyone actually makes said battle armor.