CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
Clone troopers were an army of identical, genetically-modified clones, created to serve in the Grand Army of the Republic during the full-scale intergalactic conflict that came to be known as the Clone Wars. Grown at an accelerated rate and raised in the laboratories and facilities of Kamino, the clone troopers were trained throughout the first ten years of their lives to become one of the most efficient military forces in galactic history. Bred for the sole purpose of combat, the clones were indoctrinated with unwavering obedience to the Galactic Republic and—more specifically—their Commander-in-Chief, the Supreme Chancellor.
For roughly three years, the clone troopers fought to defend Republic sovereignty against the Separatist rebellion. Throughout the conflict, the members of the Jedi Order served as commanders and generals of the Grand Army and, thus, they served alongside their clone soldiers on many occasions. But the covert Sith plot to seize control of the galaxy, masterminded by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious, effectively caused the clones to betray and destroy the Republic that they were sworn to protect with their lives. Sidious, in his public guise as Chancellor Palpatine, issued Order 66 to the clone troopers on the eve of the Clone Wars’ end.
(Source: Star Wars Wiki)
REQUIRED ITEMS
Black Undersuit
- One or two piece black undersuit. Commonly used components include sports compression wear, warm-up suits, dance unitards, or diveskins. Undersuit must be smooth in appearance or with vertical ribbing with no labels or logos visible once the armor is on.
Black Gloves
- Black over the wrist gloves made of leather, nylon, or other low pile fabrics. Gloves must not show any labels or logos once the armor is on and cover any exposed skin.
Neck Seal
- Neck seal to be black in color with vertical ribbing or being smooth in appearance. No logos or labels are to be visible. If the seal is not incorporated as part of the undersuit, a balaclava or other similar covering is acceptable.
Helmet
- The Clone Wars animated style clone helmet – Fanmade bucket. Some “name brand” helmets may be unacceptable.
- Visor – Black visor covers entire “T” shape and frown
- Helmet Fin on dome
- 4 black vents on each side of helmet
- Primer grey stripe around back of dome.
NOTE: Episode II style helmets are not acceptable
Armor
- Chest – Chest and back plate should match together at the sides with no gap, just a seam line.
- Back – Chest and back plate should match together at the sides with no gap, just a seam line.
- Shoulders
- Shoulder Straps – Correct shape with ridges.
- Upper Arms – Front/back pieces are seamless.
- Forearms- Inner seam/clamshell design allowed.
- Hand plates
- AB plate
- Kidney/Lower Back Piece
- Butt Plate
- Cod piece
- Upper thighs – Front/back pieces are seamless.
- Lower Legs
- Compad on left forearm
Clone Trooper boots
- White shoes with white soles
- Strap across top of foot with circular detail pieces at each end
- Proper toe detail
- No laces or logos
Belt
- The Clone Wars style belt
- Segmented (or segmented-look) belt
- One large belt box, opposite each other, on hips
- Thermal detonator centered on rear of belt
Optional
Elements listed as acceptable here may not be traditionally associated with a costume, but are not so unreasonable as to detract from it. Please keep in mind that the following items may not be allowed at certain canon/high profile appearances.
- DC-15 Short
- DC15 Long Rifle
- minigun
- rocket launcher
Note:
Other weapons used by clones in The Clone Wars are acceptable. - Weathering – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Color should be heavy on the greys, with little/no browns