Costuming:SL starkiller darklord armor

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Starkiller: Dark Lord's Armor
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Model SL 4534, Photo by Marco G.
 
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Description: Starkiller: Dark Lord's Armor
Prefix: SL
Detachment: The Flagship Eclipse Detachment
Context: Star Wars The Force Unleashed

This is the protective ensemble Starkiller is seen wearing during the assault on Hoth and and the infiltration of Echo Base.


The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

TFE defines one additional, optional level of costuming accuracy. Requirements for Level 2, “Legend” are listed in blue.

  • Costume pieces that do not have any blue text are by default considered the highest level.
  • Please visit The Flagship Eclipse forums for a full description of these standards.

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


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.


  • This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum.
  • GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum.
  • Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval.
  • Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size.
  • Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.


Required Costume Components

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


Starkiller Hoth Helmet01.jpg Helmet
  • Silver and gun metal grey.
  • Dark tinted eye lens.
  • The front of the snout has a silver colored rounded trapezoid shape with three horizontal "trenches" and a black vertical "trench" in the center.
  • On each side of the helmet is attached an outward slanting metal plate, protecting the rear and sides of the neck.
  • Padawan Hair braid hangs down from inside rear of Helmet, to the middle of the back.
  • Blonde hair wrapped by 5 sections of black rubber tubing.
  • Hair braid is a free flowing item that usually appears down the back, but may also appear hanging over the shoulder in the front.



Starkiller Desert Survival Padawan Braid.png Padawan Hair braid
  • Padawan Hair braid hangs down from inside rear of Helmet, to the middle of the back.
  • Blonde hair wrapped by 5 sections of black rubber tubing.



Generic-balaclava.jpg Balaclava
  • Black or Gray balaclava, no skin is visible.



Starkiller Hoth Undersuit.jpg Undersuit
  • The body suit is made of black leather or leather-like material.
  • Quilted lines along the upper torso above the vest, come from the sides to the middle in a downward 45° angle.
  • Quilted lines along the arms and legs run vertically.
  • Lines are spaced approximately one inch apart.



Hoth Starkiller Left Glove.png Gauntlet Gloves
  • Black Gloves in a length that reaches 2/3 the way up the lower arm.
  • Gloves are made out of black leather or leather-like material.
  • The arm of the glove has 3 thicker padded sections, each separated by stitching.
  • Each padded area is covered by a leather band, ending with a snap/button with an open space between the snap/buttons band.
  • The open space between the snaps, faces the outside of the body.



Hoth Starkiller Right Glove.png Right Gauntlet Gloves
  • 3 cables or hoses are mounted on the right arm.
  • Color of the cables can be Clear, Silver, or Black.
  • Cables run close along the arm.

Mounting points on the Right Glove:

  • Top of the wrist, between the 1st pair of snaps.
  • Bottom of the 1st leather band are 2 points (inner and outer).
  • Bottom of the 2nd leather band is 1 point.

Mounting points on the Right Arm:

  • 1 point just above the elbow on the inside of the arm.
  • 1 point just below the elbow, on the inside of the arm.

Cable Organization:

  • 1st Cable: Runs from the top of the wrist to the outer point on the 1st leather band.
  • 2nd Cable : Runs from the 1st leather band inner point to the point just under the elbow.
  • 3rd Cable: Runs from the 2nd leather band to the point just above the elbow.



Starkiller DLHoth Chest armor.png Upper Armor
  • The chest armor is gunmetal grey.
  • Two (2) collar pieces.
  • Three (3) red lights on back of left collar armor.
  • Two (2) Shoulder armor pieces.
  • Shoulder armor pieces should not cover up more than 1/3 of the upper arm.
  • Rear triangular center display box.
  • Rear triangular center display box and 2 collar pieces come together, leaving a rectangular gap between the 2 collar pieces.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):
  • Rear display box is illuminated.



Starkiller DLHoth Claws.png Claws
  • 8 Claws, metallic in color.
  • Worn on fingers and thumbs, except for the ring fingers.
  • Index finger and middle finger claws are longer than those of the thumb and little finger.
  • Back end of the claws do not reach the wrist. .



Starkiller Hoth Vest.jpg Vest
  • The vest is made of black leather (or leather-like material).
  • The vest is made up of 5 sections on either side, with a seam down the middle.
  • Ribbed front come to a high center peak, that hugs inward to the chest of the wearer.
  • The vest has a thickness to it, this makes it stand out from the under suit.
  • Front: The cut of the vest follows the curve of the rib cage, making it narrow as it reaches the sides.
  • Back: The Vest starts, where the Triangular box ends. Again following the curves of the rib cage, making it narrow as it reaches the sides.
  • Vest closes in rear.
  • Black plastic clips and black elastic cord may be used for the closing of the vest.
  • The cord used should be in a woven, over lapping style, and not simply running from top to bottom in a straight line.




Starkiller DLHoth belt buckle cod hilts.png Belt, Belt Buckle, Codpiece, and Saber Hilts
  • Black belt made of leather or leather like material.
  • Belt Buckle is painted gunmetal grey.
  • ​Belt buckle has 3 gunmetal grey levers and 3 red switches.

​*Codpiece is black (made of leather or leather like material).

  • Codpiece is rectangle in shape with a rectangular cut out and bevelled edges at the end.
  • 5 silver metal D-Rings worn on belt for trophy hilts to clip onto.
  • Any random 5 Lightsaber trophy hilts are worn on the belt, attached with metal snap-links.
  • Lightsaber's should be made of lightweight plastic material.
  • Trophy hilts can be worn as seen in game. (3 vertical, 2 horizontal).
  • Trophy hilts can also be worn as seen on the cover of the game. 5 vertical.


OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

Set up 1: These 5 trophy lightsaber hilts are required (In game set up).

  • Darth Vader (worn horizontal bottom rear).
  • One half of Darth Maul. (worn horizontal top rear).
  • The Tip of Kazdan Paratus' saber pike. (worn vertical right side leg).
  • Rahm Kota (worn vertical rear side left leg).
  • The lightsaber of Galen Marek. (worn vertical front side left leg).

Set up 2: These 5 trophy lightsaber hilts are required (game cover set up).

  • Darth Vader (worn vertical front right leg).
  • One half of Darth Maul. (worn vertical rear right leg).
  • The Tip of Kazdan Paratus' saber pike. (worn vertical centered rear).
  • Rahm Kota (worn vertical rear side left leg).
  • The lightsaber of Galen Marek. (worn vertical front side left leg).



Hoth Starkiller Black Skirt.png Skirt
  • Black material or black leather, leather like or cloth.
  • Constructed of 3 or 4 panels. If 3, 1 panel covering the rear oblique, 2 panels covering each of the front oblique corners. If 4, 2 panels covering the rear oblique, 2 panels covering each of the front oblique corners.
  • An opening to the front.
  • A slit between each panel with tattered edges.
  • Minimal spacing between each panel is present.



Starkiller Hoth Boots.jpg Boots
  • Boots are constructed of black leather (or leather-like material).
  • Boots have a medium gloss shine.
  • Boots have no visible laces or zipper.
    • If a zipper is present, it is located on the front of the boot underneath the vertical ribbing, or on the inside of the leg.
  • Boots have a rounded toe.
  • Vertical ribbing from above the instep to the top of the boot.
  • Two horizontal one inch bands (of the same material as the boot) are below the top of the boot and spaced approximately one inch apart from each other.
  • There is a lower third band at ankle height.
  • Boots have an armored heal plate.



Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.


Starkiller DLHoth hilt.png Lightsaber
  • 3 (three) long spikes at emitter end.
  • 3 (three) cut outs in the emitter, between the spikes, showing black and silver stripes.
  • Black saber body with 7 (Seven) silver rings.
  • Silver Pommel.
  • When saber is not in hand, it is hanging in front of his right leg on a covertec wheel.
  • A leather (or leather like) wrap can be put around the area where he holds the saber, closer to the emitter end.
  • If a blade is used, it is always red.




Blankwhite.gif Face and Head
  • The costumer's hair is shaved or covered with a tight-fitting bald cap.
  • The costumer's face is clean shaven.
  • All exposed skin is white.
  • 2 bright red tattoo stripes appear on the costumer's forehead.
  • Red Tattoo's start in the corner of the inner eye socket, curving slightly to the center, and forms 2 straight lines, ending in the middle of the forehead.
  • A TK style Neck Seal can worn to cover up the neck area.






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