(SW Shatterpoint) Inferno Squad - Imperial Special Forces Trooper: Proposed CRL Rationale

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Another licensed product (Star Wars Shatterpoint, published by Atomic Mass Games) has now confirmed the presence of a generic Inferno style trooper in the Star Wars universe.

This trooper is also titled "Imperial Special Forces", consistent with their appearance in Star Wars Legion, published by Fantasy Flight Games.

The above artwork is much clearer and less stylised than that which appears in Star Wars Legion artwork, so I would propose using this as the primary visual reference for a NTTL CRL application.

The artwork shows two troopers, with the one on the right wearing a modified "squad leader" style shoulder pauldron.  If approved, we could either create a "version 2" including the pauldron, or we could simply include the pauldron as an "optional" aspect of this costume.

Additional detail is provided by 360 degree visual references for the models, published online by the licensed publisher:

https://www.atomicmassgames.com/character/today-the-rebellion-dies-squad-pack/

There are also a number of other published photos showed the physical models painted by the publisher's team.  Between these photos and the 360 degree visual references, any gaps in the primary visual reference would seem to be more than covered.

The combined visual references above provide a full and detailed look at each costume part that makes up this costume.  The following costume parts are entirely consistent with the following parts already described in detail in our Inferno Squad - Del Meeko CRL:

• Helmet.
• Flight Suit.
• Shoulder Patches.
• Torso Armour.
• Optional Chest Box.
• Compad (inferred from the Del Meeko artwork).
• Gloves.
• Holster.
• Boots.
• Optional E-11.

The regular ISF trooper being proposed does NOT have the following parts of the Del Meeko CRL:

• Tactical Vest.
• Shoulder Ammo Pouch.
• Scout Over Belt.
• Scout Pouches.

The remaining elements visible in our new references are fully consistent with those already described in the Inferno Squad - Commander Iden Versio CRL:

• Thermal Detonator.
• Ammo Belt - omitting Iden's drop boxes.

I would therefore suggest using our existing Del Meeko CRL as the basis for this proposed NTTL CRL, with additional details drawn from the Iden Versio CRL.  While much clearer than the artwork in Star Wars Legion, the artwork we would be drawing upon is still somewhat stylised.  However the Legion has already created many high quality CRLs based on similar artwork in published comics.  These include:

• 0-0-0 (TX)
• General Weir (TX)
• Lt Sunber (TX)
• Task Force 99 members (TX)
• 181st Fighter Group (TI)
• 181st Dress Uniform (TI)
• Baron Fel (TI)

I would suggest streamlining the existing Del Meeko and Iden Versio text to omit detailing that is not readily visible in the stylised Shatterpoint artwork, particular as relates to highly specific Level 2 detail that was taken from the high resolution 3D models visible in Battlefront 2.  This would ideally create the opportunity for a new "entry level" costume that is more accessible than the named Inferno characters, which would be particularly beneficial in drawing in new first time applicants.  This new costume could be an excellent stepping stone towards the named Inferno characters for many new troopers.