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

[Blackwatch[CMD-DCA]]

agreed, i had proposed leaving L2 off further up.  Let is stand alone at L1.  There are other costumes that are easy enough to set up at L2 to begin with such at IAT and IAE.  L1 at this wold be the stepstone to upgrade to Del and potentially L2 for Del. 

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

Sound, I think all that's needed on this first pass now is to detail the optional components.  As far as I can tell, it should be:

• Shoulder Pauldron
• Chest Box
• Hoses (Maybe?  They aren't featured in the artwork)
• E-11 Blaster

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

First draft of the optional shoulder pauldron below.  The appearance is quite similar to Iden's (red on black, leather-like appearance), but is much shorter with only 3 red bars instead of 5.  It stops at the shoulder seam of the flight suit instead of extending out over the shoulder as per the "usual" Star Wars shoulder pauldron.  No straps are visible running under the arm, and as this pauldron stops at the shoulder seam this method of attachment would be impractical anyway.  I would suggest allowing flexibility of attachment with any "discrete" method, eg. velcro, magnets, or even sewn directly onto the shoulder of the flight suit.

We see the pauldron sitting on top of the armour's shoulder straps in the main artwork, but in the supporting references the inside edge of the pauldron can be seen to be tucked in under the shoulder straps at times.  I would suggest allowing both ways of wearing the pauldron, at the wearer's preference.

Shoulder Pauldron

• Worn on the right shoulder, matching references.
• Made from leather or leather-like material.
• The base of the pauldron is black.
• On top of the black base are three red stripes placed evenly apart.
• The pauldron may be worn under or over the shoulder straps of the armour.
• The outer edge of the pauldron should be approximately in line with the shoulder seam of the flight suit.
• The pauldron may be attached to the shoulder of the flight suit with any discrete method, including velcro, magnets or sewing.

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DWM]]

Good text there! I'd say keep it so that the pauldron is under the shoulder straps, that is how Iden appears. I feel like if it is above the shoulder strap then it could cause issues with pauldron end in line with the shoulder seam of the flight suit.

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

Thanks Ryan, that's a good shout.  Realistically the pauldron is going to be pushed all over the place if it's sitting on top of the straps/armour.  Iden's CRL doesn't actually specify its position relative to the armour straps, so maybe it's safest just to omit that line altogether to avoid confusion?

Shoulder Pauldron

• Worn on the right shoulder, matching references.
• Made from leather or leather-like material.
• The base of the pauldron is black.
• On top of the black base are three red stripes placed evenly apart.
• The pauldron may be worn under or over the shoulder straps of the armour.
• The outer edge of the pauldron should be approximately in line with the shoulder seam of the flight suit.
• The pauldron may be attached to the shoulder of the flight suit with any discrete method, including velcro, magnets or sewing.

[IcyTrooper[CMD-DWM]]

That is also a good point, striking placement from the CRL would be a smart choice.