(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.

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

Moving onto the chestbox, again, taking Del's text and modifying it.  We can clearly see the left buttons, the top lights and the tops of the 3 rocker switches in the primary visual reference.  Referring to some of the artwork for Iden in the same publication confirms the same colouring system is in place.

Chest Box

• Chest boxes meeting the standard for the Inferno Squad - Del Meeko CRL are acceptable.
• The chest box is required to have the same configurations as seen in the visual references photo.
• The chest box is held to the armor with an invisible system which is not visible when the box is removed. Strong magnets are advised.
• The chest box is painted glossy black and matches the sheen of the armor.
• The left side of the chest box has five detail pieces: 1 Red, 1 White, 1 black, 2 Blue.
• There is a 1/8" (3mm) thick white pinstripe border around the square containing the 4 leftmost detail pieces.
• There are two round indicator lights above the rocker switches, one white, one red respectively.
• There are three rocker switches below the round indicator lights. The rockers are always gray, white, gray. The gray rockers have red dots or indicator lamps in the bottom outfacing portion.
• There is a 1/8" (3mm) thick white pinstripe that runs horizontally across the bottom portion of the box.
• There is a male silver snap or radio jack and a silver round disc with cone knob greeblie on the lower portion of the box below the horizontal pinstripe.
• There are two "gear" type greeblies affixed to either end of the lower tube portion of the box, and are painted silver or metallic grey.
• There are two silver or metallic grey machined aluminum or molded silver greeblies in the hose ports of the box. See reference images and the CRL Gallery view.
• The hose port greeblies feature 8 round depressions around a raised disc. The color matches the gear type greeblies.
• Chestbox may be light to moderately weathered or stained. Silver is not permitted.
• The red and white indicator lights and rocker lamps may be functional.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

• Box is electrically lit to include the red and white squares, both rocker lamp lights and the red and white indicator lights on top of the box. *Box is based on the games 3D model and is scaled to the wearer and consistent with armor size.

[TonyJuiceBox[501st]]

If not pointed out already, the e-11's should be the newer Rogue One and onwards style. Looking forward to this becoming real, I basically have it put together, just need to make a slight modification to my belt and I'm good to go for if/when this is ready to be published. 

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

8 minutes ago, TonyJuiceBox said:

If not pointed out already, the e-11's should be the newer Rogue One and onwards style. Looking forward to this becoming real, I basically have it put together, just need to make a slight modification to my belt and I'm good to go for if/when this is ready to be published. 

Thanks Antonio, we will wait and hope for a positive verdict on the references and the work completed to date.

With regards to the E-11, I imagine we would go with the same basic clearance text that we have in Del's CRL, which is also the same used by the FISD for basic clearance on all of their OT TKs.  The main artwork does suggest a ROTJ style E-11 which would be in line with the other Inferno CRLs, but our current thinking is to omit any Level 2 requirements for this proposed costume.  If it is approved, the costume can be a great stepping stone to Del, Iden and Hask for those looking to achieve a higher level of accuracy.

E-11 Blaster

• Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.

[TonyJuiceBox[501st]]

8 minutes ago, tipperaryred said:

Thanks Antonio, we will wait and hope for a positive verdict on the references and the work completed to date.

With regards to the E-11, I imagine we would go with the same basic clearance text that we have in Del's CRL, which is also the same used by the FISD for basic clearance on all of their OT TKs.  The main artwork does suggest a ROTJ style E-11 which would be in line with the other Inferno CRLs, but our current thinking is to omit any Level 2 requirements for this proposed costume.  If it is approved, the costume can be a great stepping stone to Del, Iden and Hask for those looking to achieve a higher level of accuracy.

E-11 Blaster

• Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.

upon closer inspection I think you're right, while it does have the flashlight of newer E-11's it doesn't seem to have the other details, maybe even T-tracks instead of U-tracks. Maybe someone who has a physical set can get close ups. 

 

I'd be more than willing to build this costume physically, either when the CRL database is able to be added to/modified again or as soon as there is LMO approval (apologies if we already got this, I skimmed this quickly and it is 4am where I live)

[tipperaryred[CMD-DCA]]

2 hours ago, TonyJuiceBox said:

upon closer inspection I think you're right, while it does have the flashlight of newer E-11's it doesn't seem to have the other details, maybe even T-tracks instead of U-tracks. Maybe someone who has a physical set can get close ups. 

 

I'd be more than willing to build this costume physically, either when the CRL database is able to be added to/modified again or as soon as there is LMO approval (apologies if we already got this, I skimmed this quickly and it is 4am where I live)

No need to apologise, nothing missed 🙂  It's with our friends in the LMO team at the moment, so we'll post here once a decision has been made.