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Stormtrooperguy: /* Additional Notes */

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Additional Notes

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	* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but cannot not be the only reference for the character.		* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but cannot not be the only reference for the character.
	* Some costumes, while approved for Legion membership, may be deemed inappropriate for certain events. The local command staff / event coordinator reserves the right to make this judgement as needed.		* Some costumes, while approved for Legion membership, may be deemed inappropriate for certain events. The local command staff / event coordinator reserves the right to make this judgement as needed.
-	* ~~Characters~~ appearing in the Clone Wars 3D animated series must use armor sculpts accurate to the character and animation. We do not permit the use of Attack of the Clones armor sculpts for the creation of Clone Wars characters.	+	* Effective June 1 2012, characters appearing in the Clone Wars 3D animated series must use armor sculpts accurate to the character and animation. We do not permit the use of Attack of the Clones armor sculpts for the creation of Clone Wars characters. Note that the armor changes significantly between season 3 and season 4.
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	= First in the Legion =		= First in the Legion =

Stormtrooperguy at 16:30, 21 March 2012

2012-03-21T16:30:47Z

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	* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Full body front/back/side reference must be available. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.		* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Full body front/back/side reference must be available. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.
	* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but cannot not be the only reference for the character.		* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but cannot not be the only reference for the character.
-	* Clone troopers from The Clone Wars TV series may be presented in "animated style" or "realistic style".
-	** Animated style emulates the unique look of the TV series
-	** Realistic style applies the paint schemes from the animated series to the costumes seen in the live action films.
	* Some costumes, while approved for Legion membership, may be deemed inappropriate for certain events. The local command staff / event coordinator reserves the right to make this judgement as needed.		* Some costumes, while approved for Legion membership, may be deemed inappropriate for certain events. The local command staff / event coordinator reserves the right to make this judgement as needed.
		+	* Characters appearing in the Clone Wars 3D animated series must use armor sculpts accurate to the character and animation. We do not permit the use of Attack of the Clones armor sculpts for the creation of Clone Wars characters.
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	= First in the Legion =		= First in the Legion =

Stormtrooperguy at 15:14, 13 June 2011

2011-06-13T15:14:04Z

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	* Video game characters must be part of the official storyline of the game, and cannot be player customized. For example, Starkiller's Sith Stalker costume is acceptable, but a player character from Star Wars Galaxies would not be.		* Video game characters must be part of the official storyline of the game, and cannot be player customized. For example, Starkiller's Sith Stalker costume is acceptable, but a player character from Star Wars Galaxies would not be.
	* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Full body front/back/side reference must be available. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.		* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Full body front/back/side reference must be available. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.
-	* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but ~~should~~ not be the only reference for the character.	+	* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but cannot not be the only reference for the character.
	* Clone troopers from The Clone Wars TV series may be presented in "animated style" or "realistic style".		* Clone troopers from The Clone Wars TV series may be presented in "animated style" or "realistic style".
	** Animated style emulates the unique look of the TV series		** Animated style emulates the unique look of the TV series

501admin: /* Canon Characters, Expanded Universe and Alternate Realities */

2011-03-17T14:46:36Z

Canon Characters, Expanded Universe and Alternate Realities

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-	Assuming the quality of the build is in keeping with the level expected of the 501st, and that the character is affiliated with the darker side of the stories, anything from the G, T or C ~~levels~~ is eligible.	+	Assuming the quality of the build is in keeping with the level expected of the 501st, and that the character is affiliated with the darker side of the stories, anything from the G, T or C level is eligible by default.

	''S and N canon costumes will be judged on a case-by-case basis by the Legion Membership Officer(s). ''		''S and N canon costumes will be judged on a case-by-case basis by the Legion Membership Officer(s). ''

501admin at 14:37, 17 March 2011

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	As a starting point, we establish whether or not the character is based on an official Star Wars canon source.		As a starting point, we establish whether or not the character is based on an official Star Wars canon source.

Stormtrooperguy: /* Canon Characters, Expanded Universe and Alternate Realities */

2011-03-12T07:05:24Z

Canon Characters, Expanded Universe and Alternate Realities

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	Assuming the quality of the build is in keeping with the level expected of the 501st, and that the character is affiliated with the darker side of the stories, anything from the G, T or C levels is eligible.		Assuming the quality of the build is in keeping with the level expected of the 501st, and that the character is affiliated with the darker side of the stories, anything from the G, T or C levels is eligible.

-	''S and N canon costumes will be judged on a case-by-case basis. ''	+	''S and N canon costumes will be judged on a case-by-case basis by the Legion Membership Officer(s). ''

	A note from Leland Chee, current maintainer of the Holocron, regarding information moving from one level to another:		A note from Leland Chee, current maintainer of the Holocron, regarding information moving from one level to another:

Stormtrooperguy: /* The Lucasfilm Holocron Database */

2011-03-12T07:04:19Z

The Lucasfilm Holocron Database

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	People often ask us if a character is eligible for 501st membership. We've put together this page to help explain the criteria we use to make those decisions. As always, whenever you begin work on a new costume, it's always best to connect with your local [[Glossary#GML\|GML]] early on to avoid potential issues as you go.		People often ask us if a character is eligible for 501st membership. We've put together this page to help explain the criteria we use to make those decisions. As always, whenever you begin work on a new costume, it's always best to connect with your local [[Glossary#GML\|GML]] early on to avoid potential issues as you go.

-	== ~~The Lucasfilm Holocron Database~~ ==	+	== Canon Characters, Expanded Universe and Alternate Realities ==
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		+	As a starting point, we establish whether or not the character is based on an official Star Wars canon source.
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		+	The first tool we used to help make this decision is the Lucasfilm Holocron.
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	Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character.		Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character.

Stormtrooperguy: /* Additional Notes */

2011-03-12T07:02:40Z

Additional Notes

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	* The costume must work within the constraints of human anatomy. Costumes that can only be accurately rendered as puppets (IG-88, General Grievous) are considered props and as such not allowed.		* The costume must work within the constraints of human anatomy. Costumes that can only be accurately rendered as puppets (IG-88, General Grievous) are considered props and as such not allowed.
	* Video game characters must be part of the official storyline of the game, and cannot be player customized. For example, Starkiller's Sith Stalker costume is acceptable, but a player character from Star Wars Galaxies would not be.		* Video game characters must be part of the official storyline of the game, and cannot be player customized. For example, Starkiller's Sith Stalker costume is acceptable, but a player character from Star Wars Galaxies would not be.
-	* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.	+	* The character must be represented visually by an officially authorized Star Wars publication. Full body front/back/side reference must be available. Costumes based only on text descriptions cannot be approved.
	* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but should not be the only reference for the character.		* An action figure may be used as supplemental reference, but should not be the only reference for the character.
	* Clone troopers from The Clone Wars TV series may be presented in "animated style" or "realistic style".		* Clone troopers from The Clone Wars TV series may be presented in "animated style" or "realistic style".

Stormtrooperguy: /* The Lucasfilm Holocron Database */

2011-03-12T07:00:22Z

The Lucasfilm Holocron Database

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-	Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character. There are 5 levels of canon currently defined in their system:	+	Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character.
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		+	There are 5 levels of canon currently defined in their system:

	* G: Anything in the live action movies or directly from George Lucas		* G: Anything in the live action movies or directly from George Lucas

Stormtrooperguy: /* The Lucasfilm Holocron Database */

2011-03-12T07:00:03Z

The Lucasfilm Holocron Database

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-	\|Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character. There are 5 levels of canon currently defined in their system:	+	\|
		+	Lucasfilm maintains a database called the [http://blogs.starwars.com/holocron/4 Holocron]. This system tracks everything that is Star Wars, and is the perfect starting point for our assessment of a character. There are 5 levels of canon currently defined in their system:

	* G: Anything in the live action movies or directly from George Lucas		* G: Anything in the live action movies or directly from George Lucas