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Agreed. Perhaps we can use the prefix MD as a inside joke though.

This is quite amazing that he responded. This is good info. Thanks for that!!
 
Just my two cents, but I much prefer the name Service Dress to anything else so far.

Either way, whether these become their own CRLs or variant options, it's going to help the IOC numbers grow.
I know quite a few people that want to have officer uniforms but due to medical issues can't wear the knee high boots, or just can't find a pair that fit.
Selfishly I would like it to be another CRL so I can add another officially approved costume to my roster LOL
But I think this has been a very good discussion and can't wait to see the outcome.

Hello again. Some more great news from one of the costume designers, David Crossman.  I asked him specifically about this type of outfit, and he stated the below...
I confirmed this the case for ISB, Staff, and Line.  All can wear this 'semi formal dress' and the hat is optional and they can ALL wear the single cuff collarless shirt.  And, rank doesn't matter.

I hope this helps.  I am just flabbergasted that he actually responds to me.  I've corresponded with him 3 times now (and he's responded quickly) and I told him I wouldn't bombard him anymore with questions... but it's so hard not to, lol.  He seems very friendly and open to the questions.  It was funny because I emailed someone else and they just happened to know Mr. Crossman and put me in touch with him.  I didn't think he'd even respond once, but he has and it's pretty cool.
 
For fun, the rest of the conversation was about fleet troopers (which is what well call all the Navy Troopers it seems).  
 
 

Hello again. Some more great news from one of the costume designers, David Crossman.  I asked him specifically about this type of outfit, and he stated the below...
I confirmed this the case for ISB, Staff, and Line.  All can wear this 'semi formal dress' and the hat is optional and they can ALL wear the single cuff collarless shirt.  And, rank doesn't matter.

I hope this helps.  I am just flabbergasted that he actually responds to me.  I've corresponded with him 3 times now (and he's responded quickly) and I told him I wouldn't bombard him anymore with questions... but it's so hard not to, lol.  He seems very friendly and open to the questions.  It was funny because I emailed someone else and they just happened to know Mr. Crossman and put me in touch with him.  I didn't think he'd even respond once, but he has and it's pretty cool.
 
For fun, the rest of the conversation was about fleet troopers (which is what well call all the Navy Troopers it seems).  
 
 

Hello again. Some more great news from one of the costume designers, David Crossman.  I asked him specifically about this type of outfit, and he stated the below...
I confirmed this the case for ISB, Staff, and Line.  All can wear this 'semi formal dress' and the hat is optional and they can ALL wear the single cuff collarless shirt.  And, rank doesn't matter.

I hope this helps.  I am just flabbergasted that he actually responds to me.  I've corresponded with him 3 times now (and he's responded quickly) and I told him I wouldn't bombard him anymore with questions... but it's so hard not to, lol.  He seems very friendly and open to the questions.  It was funny because I emailed someone else and they just happened to know Mr. Crossman and put me in touch with him.  I didn't think he'd even respond once, but he has and it's pretty cool.
 
For fun, the rest of the conversation was about fleet troopers (which is what well call all the Navy Troopers it seems).  
 
 

Well then it should be split to form it's own CRL.

That could definitely work. It would split the current officers group up nicely and spread it round.

Everyone has a say. And while splitting it by era could work, as you said yourself it can get confusing as both rogue one and solo are prequels.
 
That's why I thought listing it by military instead of Era.

I really want to do something blasphemous like using white (snowtrooper) battle armor on an ISB uniform. *hides*

Hmm, maybe it's not so blasphemous. 

Maybe the Science Officer could be a variant for the Olive Mess Dress, as we have at the ISB for the R1 specifics requirements.

 
Rogue One Science Officer Specific Requirements
As above but adding the following items.
 
Dress Shirt Cuffs
White or cream colored dress shirt cuffs are slightly visible, protruding from under the olive tunic; if an undershirt is used, ensure the undershirt's collar is not visible.  Rank Bar
Four yellow or amber tiles followed by one red tile. Code Cylinders Two code cylinders are worn, one in each pocket. Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and Blue top.  OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Dosimeters have a silver, non-brass, clip.

That depends if we're goint to keep the Science Officer as a separate CRL or not. For me it's ok to combine Science and Mess Dress Olive into single one, but if we finally keep the Science officer, I think we should not allow that rank bar for Mess Dress, as it's not seen in SOLO. 
 
That also means for Mess Dress Black we should only allow a rank bar with 6 blue tiles (for level 3).

The Science officer is already the CRL for this, the difference is ranks, undershirt and code cylinders... which should all be optional as level 1 for anyone doing the costume.  A black uniform crl should be created exactly the same with ranks for the Security services as provided by Glyn Dillon.  
 
I liked the idea of "mess dress" for both of the uniforms.  There was an officer in standard breeches and boots like Kris said at the party.  

I helped with the Science Officer as well, and I think opening up rank bars and shirt options and using that as a template for the Mess Dress variants is fine. Science officer can become both CRL's without too much confusion. For example, we have two different colored hats on the Scanning Crew depending on which movie look you're replicating, so I think a single CRL with both versions would be acceptable IMHO.

So, after thinking about this, I propose an update to the Line Officer, Staff Officer, Science Officer, and ISB.
 
Since we've now seen each of these Officer's with the straight legs and Chelsea boots, I think it appropriate to just update each CRL with a Note.  That note would state that for the said uniform, an off-duty varient would be the same but with the straight leg trousers and Chelsea boots.
Basically, this would eliminate the science Officer as it becomes irrelevant (and not to hurt feeling or say it's not relevant, it just becomes one with the Line Officer varient).
We already sort of have this on ISB.  We can just update it so it's consistent across all 3 CRLs.
Thoughts?
 

I saw Solo again a 4th time tonight and I looked for these variants. I can say without a doubt there is an officer in Olive uniform with straight leg pants and a 6 amber tile rank bar like Captain Khurgee ANH or as the more newly described Operations General. Instead of calling it a dress uniform, I would hazard to say,  just like the Galen Erso flashback scene, that it is an off duty uniform. When I pushed for the science officer CRL, I had hoped that more evidence would come to light showing other types of officers in trousers, and just like the Imperial Infantry, this now seems to be a canon. Though I couldn't see them clearly, it follows that they would continue to use Chelsea boots.
So what do we do with this new information? On CRL's to date we have not hassled with denoting specific rank bars unless it's a character like Tarkin, especially level one submissions. Wear whatever bar you like! I could also encourage the powers that be to accept trousers versus boots and jodhpurs for any rank as a line officer 'off duty' variant. We must struggle to keep up with the deluge of new material, and options the detachment membership wants that can be taken directly from the films should always be on the table.

Im going to separate everything so that OT and R1 are not mixed up and have completely their own sections, I will be ok in doing it but appreciate the offer for help

ISB updated

True. 
I just figured since we updating / refreshing the layout, we may as well go a head and pull the FO out now. 
For once being proactive and not reactive.  

Good points I can appreciate.  
 
I just feel like the Navy Trooper IN Dress was an option because they were misunderstood.  But the only difference is that they had a helmet, and now that we've seen officer's with the helmet in Solo and RO, and in battle in Solo, they may have been unranked officers the whole time. 
 
We know they didn't use ranks in ESB and RotJ, and would make sense in RotJ that they were an officer and those under him (in the bunker) we're the grunts in flightsuits.  Flightsuits would remain the NTs, but the 'officers' would  be these new fleet troopers or whatever we call  them.  Just a thought.

Yes for now this will stay as is

There's been an influx of new potential Thrawns lately, so I figured it would be most helpful to put this all in one place where others can reference it rather than popping up in every thread and repeating myself.
 
MAKEUP
 
I've done a lot of bodypaint characters over the years, especially blue people, and at this point I have used or at least tested pretty much every blue bodypaint on the market. There's no right or wrong choice, but I can lay out the pros and cons so no one has to waste money on trial and error. I have chosen for this list mostly products that have broad availability, and mostly inexpensive. Where the best options are expensive, I have offered a more affordable counterpart.
 
Water soluble makeup options:

Ben Nye :
            pros: inexpensive, widely available, decent color range, ease of application
            cons: mediocre wear quality, some flaking/scaliness depending on application. No great Rebels match without blending

Kryolan Aquacolor
            Pros: price, availability, ease of application
            Cons: medium wear quality, no great Rebels Thrawn color currently

Kryolan Supracolor
            Pros: better wear than the previous two, nice color range
            Cons: Stains garments, not a fan
 
Mehron Paradise
              Pros: Price, longterm wear with sealant, good color choices
              Cons: Small packaging, quickly used up

MAC Chromacake
            Pros: Perfect color option for Rebels Thrawn, longevity of wear
            Cons: 28$/3 oz, gets used up quickly

ProAiir Dips
Pros: longevity, lightweight feel
Cons: airbush only, no Rebels Thrawn match without blending
 
Vibe by European Body Arts
            Pros: longevity, color options, hand or airbrush application
            Cons: heavier feel on the skin, difficulty in removal
 
Alcohol activated options:

Kryolan BIC
            Pros: lightweight, skin still ‘breathes’, price, extensive longevity
            Cons: Blue is very dark, Turquoise is very green – good for Legends Thrawn but not Rebels color.
 
Skin Illustrator
            Pros: can buy individual colors rather than full pallets, great color selection, very lightweight feel
            Cons: palletes are very small, used up quickly, can apply streaky – better option for those with existing makeup skills

Endura (liquid) fun fact:  Endura Light Blue is the base coat used by Marvel for the Kree aliens!
Pros: longevity of wear, good Rebels turquoise, many blue options for blending, hand or airbrush application
Cons: Takes a while to remove, midweight-heavy feel on the skin

Endura (pallet)
Pros: longevity, lightweight feel
Cons: no good Rebels Thrawn color currently, would require mixing skills which is difficult when its dry pallet
 
Detailing Makeup

Powder Contour options:

Coastal Scents color pallets: inexpensive, many blues included in palletes, low pigment

NYX individual eye shadows: inexpensive, mix and match, matte powders for shading. Medium pigment

MAC individual eye shadows: expensive, mix and match, high pigmentation
 
L'Oreal: inexpensive, has a great greenish-turquoise light shimmer powder good for hilight and toning base blue to match Rebels

Red under eye liner:

NYX liquid red: inexpensive, good longevity, shows up well on top of blue

STILA red liquid liner: expensive, good longevity, very strong matte color

Sephora brand red liners: inexpensive, pencil style

(Stay away from lip liners and similar products; they're the easiest to find red liners in, but lip products are not intended to be eye safe. It is unlikely to cause an issue, but has the potential to do so)

Lipstick

NYX light blue: perfect color match for Endura light blue liquid, so you don't have to use base coat your lips

MAC Amplified: has several matte shades to match Endura, Mehron, Aquacolor, other blues can be found in different lipstick lines

For the light pink over color; you want a nude (not pink!) semi-sheer matte lip gloss. There are too many options to narrow down a right or wrong choice; for inexpensive widely available brands that have acceptable options; L'Oreal, NYX, E.L.F, Maybelline

Brow Products

Kat Von D Brow pomade: comes in both natural and unnatural (blue, although currently only light) shades. Its a highly pigmented product that will easily cover bodypaint.Expensive

DipBrow pomade: natural shades; black + blue powder best for this application. High pigmentation will cover bodypaint base. Expensive

For inexpensive options, buy a brow brush (suggestion: E.L.F Eyebrow Duo Brush) that has a mascara wand-like end to pull up any brow hairs painted down with blue, and a sharp, angled brush to fill in and re-draw your brows. All the powder options above that have a deep blue would be suitable for this purpose!

E.L.F. eyebrow stencil: If you have covered up your brows with bodypaint, are inexperienced in drawing in your eyebrows, or are aiming for the shape and size of Rebels Thrawn's very well-plucked brows, this is the easiest way to go and ELF is your most inexpensive option.

Sealants

Ben Nye Final Seal – for any and all of the above options, is the gold standard of theatrical makeup

ProSeal (European body arts) – for alcohol makeup options

Removers

Unveil/Vapore: high powered removers that will take off any of the above options, but are the #1 choice for alcohol activated makups

Ben Nye Remove It All: a less expensive all-around makeup remover, not as good at alcohol makeup

Witch Hazel: inexpensive option to take off most alcohol-activated makeups in non-sensitive areas (neck, ears, hands, etc)


Hair Options

Rebels Thrawn requires dark blue hair, unlike Legends Thrawn's black hair. These color options will work on most hair, if you have naturally platinum, grey, or pre-lightened hair there is the possibility of staining.

Temporary, wash-out hair color sprays:

Jerome Russell B'Wild spray

ION Brights Airbrush Color
 
Blue Hue Liquid Chalk

Color Bombz 
 

Hair Waxes, these are all pretty similar products, available on Amazon in most countries. Bonus of not required additional styling product as they are a medium hold pomade
 
Mofajang 

Volluck

Chige

Wig options
 
Wig Is Fashion: Chinese based website with NA/EU/UK shipping options, no short cut options available but many variations on blue lacefront wigs that could be cut to suit. Will also do custom with any existing color, based on photos, in the 100$ range. Your best quality for a low cost option if you can't use your real hair.

Enchanted Sea: Instagram/Deviant Art, cosplay artist who has done custom Rebels Thrawn wig in the past.

Hero Hair: high end, full custom, film-quality handmade wigs.




I will be updating with additional materials in the future; I'm working on a couple of video makeup tutorials featuring some of these options, as well as print files for accurate epaulets + guide on sizing them for print
 

Minor Spoiler Alert:
 
 
 
Fantastic to FINALLY see some Navy Troopers in the show!!!

But it's about one of the most important characters, Solo. A clone would absolutely be the best
 
Maybe it's just me, I simply don't like it when they choose an actor that is going to play the role of an famous actor and has absolutely no similarity to him. 
This is something very important for me that everything fits together. Even as a kid I didn't like when there were movies with several parts and in one of the parts was an important character played by another actor who did't looked or sounded like the actor who played that role before.
It's just improper and destroys the illusion

Hello to you all!
 
We now have the ANH Staff Officer CRL since a few weeks and we are all very happy about it. So I think it is time to update the current "old" Staff Officer CRL to a "Rogue One Staff Officer" CRL, because in my eyes there is enough evidence and reference for it to make this into something we all have seen on screen.
 
I took the original Staff Officer CRL, added the new parts and removed parts that are not needed for the R1 Version. Changes are marked with green and sometimes I also added a personal note, only for the understaning why I did the things the way I did them. I will provide visual reference for every change made.
 
 
Rogue One Staff Officer/ Security Branch Officer (Rogue One/SOLO)
Imperial Hat, black
For 501st approval:
· Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and
tunic if applicable.
                     ¨ Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
· 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 6 or 7 concentric stitches.
· Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical flap.
 ·Code Disk has no notch detail on the outermost disk.
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
code disk exactly matches screen used prop.  
These two pics clearly show that the disk has no notch detail:

 
 
For level three certification (if applicable):
· Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.
 Well somehow it looks like there is nothing to be L3 now, if you have any suggestions for specific L2 and L3 requirements please let us know.
 
Tunic, Black
For 501st approval:
· Fabric should be a medium weight suiting material exactly matching
the pants and hat. Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
·Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered
yoke.
Left over right closure can be seen here:

 
· Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
·The standing collar has square corners and is about 1.25" (31.8 mm)
tall and closes snugly and includes a modesty panel behind closure.
Collar edges are closed with two eye hooks.
· There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket
from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole.
· Sleeves are long, and without decoration, cuffs or buttons, containing 2
seams, one along the bottom and one along the back.
· Tunic should be constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on
the exterior surface of fabric)
· Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.
 
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
· There is a dart of about 3,5" (90mm) in the top center of the yoke. 
The dart is clearly longer than only 2".

Additionally there is a seam running the entire circumference of the
tunic, dividing it along a line hidden by the uniform belt.
· The back of the tunic has princess seams that run vertically and turns
outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
 Princess Seams can be seen here, not the best quality, but you can see them:

 
For level three certification (if applicable):
· Tunic must be secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro.
·There is no topstitching visible anywhere.
·A lining is sewn in..
I restructured the wording of this and made every requirement an own point as it is in the other CRLs.
 
 
Rank Bar
For 501st approval:
· See the Imperial Rank Bar page for more information.
Here I would add a link to the official IOC Rank Bar Guide
· Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
·Rank consists of two metal bars; each bar is approximately 1.25 inches
in height.
· Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metal bar.
· Rank tiles have an approximate 1/8 inch depth.
·Rank tile dimensions are appropriate and proportional to the sizing of
the bar to allow for equidistant and even spacing from each other and
the border of the bar.
· Rank bar exactly matches the color pattern used in the film.
I used the wording of the Krennic CRL for this. If someone has the correct measurements or an idea how we should determine the size please let us know.
 
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
· Double row rank bars are not accurate.
 
For level three certification (if applicable):
·Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge configuration is consistent with
film canon officers.
· Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.
 
 
Code Cylinders
Here you can see different Code Cylinder variations:

From left to right: 2 Dosimeter Style with silver clip, 1 Rod Style, 1 Dosimeter Style with silver clip, no Code Cylinders.
I'm not sure about the Officer on the right, I think he plugged his Code Cylinders in the console in front of him:

They look like two Rod Style Code Cylinders to me, with the typicall top.
 
For 501st approval:
¨ Between 1 to 2 per costume may be worn.
Basic Style: silver "chalk holder" tube with short clip and blue colored top. Not sure if we should still allow the chalk holder version. - any ideas?
¨ Rod style: machined aluminum rod with flaring disc detail at top
¨ Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top.
 
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
· If Dosimeter-Style Code Cylinders are used only real or replica dosimeters are used.
· Dosimeters have a silver, non-brass clip.
 · If only one is worn, it is on the left side.
 
For level three certification (if applicable):
·Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge configuration is consistent with
film canon officers.
 
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.
· A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from
the buckle.
                     ¨ The belt is worn with the snap to the left side of the wearer. I thought I make this L1, but we can also leave it for L2.
· 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.
                     ¨ Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for
                   information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
 
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
· Belt is made of leather.
· Snap is worn to the left of the wearer. As said above.
· Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.
 
 
For level three certification (if applicable):
· Belt has a groove 1/4“ (5mm) from the top and bottom edge along the lenght of the belt.
I took this wording from the Krennic CRL. Could also be added to L2.
 If you look very closely and zoom in you can see the shade of the grooves:


Jodhpur Trousers, black
For 501st approval:
· Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic
and hat.
                     ¨ Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
· Flared riding breeches are canon.
· Breeches must be worn with boots.
· Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic
on.
 
 
Officer Boots
Option I - English Riding 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 (this does not apply for the L3 adjustment strap)
· Boots have conservative heels.
· If zippers are present, they are hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft.
                     ¨ Not visible from the front, side 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.
                     ¨ Not vinyl or PVC.
· Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.
· Boots must have the top adjustment strap, on the outside of the boot and slightly set to the rear.
 
 Option II - First Order Style Boots
For 501st approval: Knee-high, black, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material, with moderate to high-gloss shine. There are no stretch panels, buckles, snap tabs, or decoration. Boot seams closely match screen-used boots. Soles are flat. If zippers are present, they are on the inner part of the boot shaft only.  
For level two certification (if applicable): Boots have a zipper on the inner shaft. Seams and design match screen-used 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, Rogue One-Style
For 501st approval:
· Dimensions are approximately  2" (50,8mm) wide by 3" (76.2 mm) tall by 1" x  (25,4mm) thick.
Added Rogue One specific measurements.
· Two boxes are worn vertically, one on either side of the belt.
 
There are Officers with and without Belt Boxes, so they are an optional item. (Please ignore the red circel, I simply re-used the Code Disk Pic.)

 

Rain Poncho
For 501st approval:
 
Made of a black, water sheeting polyester or nylon material. The closure is located at the costumers right side. The collar overlaps and the opening is approximately 2.5 inches on the shoulder, going down vertically to the bottom of the yoke. The yoke is flush against the costumer and has a seam down the front center, this ends in a point. The edge of the poncho has approximately 1 inch seam around all edges. The collar is approximately 3 inches tall at the front and is top stitched with lines approximately every 1/4 inch. The back of the poncho is flat across the back. The poncho voids at the edge of the costumers shoulders. The front of the poncho has a piece attached to the yoke but separate from the sides The front extends down to just past the crotch area and is tucked in to the costumer's belt. There is a code cylinder pocket in which two code cylinders are worn.        Trenchcoat
For 501st approval:
 
Made of a medium-weight waterproof fabric that is black; fabric has a matte finish. Two flares at the breast overlap and close in the front, left breast over right. The collar continues around the neck and is approximately 3.5 inches wide. The inner facing of the upper collar may be of darker fabric but is not required. A seam runs down the arm on the outside, it begins at the costumers collar. Two inch long cuffed sleeves with a single button towards the end of the cuff. The cuff "strap" ends in a chevron shape. On the back the storm shield has a pinch pleat at the top center of the shoulders. The coat ends mid-calf and is straight cut along the bottom edge. The coat below the belt has a split seam in the back. Two pocket flaps may appear at the costumer's hip, but are not required; if present, there should be no visible pocket stitching. The coat is worn belted with the standard leather officer's belt or loose.   
 
For level two certification (if applicable):
· Belt boxes should include a lid on back of the box.
· Belt boxes shall be worn only vertically.
 
 
For level three certification (if applicable):
· Belt box, code cylinder, and rank badge combination is consistent with
film canon officers.
 
 
Gloves
For 501st approval:
·  Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a non-textured leather or
leather-like material.
· Enclosed fingers.
· No buckles, straps, etc.
Black Officers with and without gloves:

 
Black Gauntlet Gloves – no Gauntlet Gloves, this should be removed
For 501st approval:
· Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured, 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 – No Staff Officer in Rogue One is seen with a blaster or holster, not sure if it should be removed or if we still allow Blasters
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.
 
 
Merr Sonn Power5 Holster - No Staff Officer in Rogue One is seen with a blaster or holster, not sure if it should be removed or if we still allow Blasters
For 501st approval:
· Appropriate color & style for the weapon used.
· 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 brown or maroon 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.
 
DH-17 Blaster – No Staff Officer in Rogue One is seen with a blaster or holster, not sure if it should be removed or if we still allow Blasters
For 501st approval:
 
Manufactured by BlasTech Industries, the DH-17 is a standard-issue Imperial sidearm for shipboard combat. The energy and power of the weapon are tuned to penetrate necessary targets, yet it will not puncture a starship's hull.
Scratch built or high-end prop replica. For level two certification (if applicable):
ANH Staff Officers mayhave a DH-17.
·        ESB and ROTJ Staff Officers shall not have a DH-17.
 
 
I hope the changes I made are clear and the references are sufficient. 
 
Any suggestions and comments are welcomed as always.
 
Regards
Stefan