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Stormtrooper, Heavy Weapons Trooper

Model TK-2918, Photo by Dan Brown

Description: Stormtrooper, Heavy Weapons Trooper (HWT)
Prefix: TD
Detachment: First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment
Context: Star Wars Battlefront
Heavy Weapons Troopers ( A.K.A. Shock Troopers) are an elite unit of the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps, specializing in the use of various non-standard weapons and equipment. Their armor is extra heavy plated compared to the standard Stormtrooper armor. Some, equipped with rocket launchers, act as anti-vehicle units on the battlefield. They are trained to hit hard targets and to guard strategic locations. The Heavy Weapons Troopers operate as splinter units, backing up standard garrisons and fulfilling unique roles on the battlefield.

Rebellion slang terms and nicknames for Stormtroopers:

Whitehats
Plastic Soldiers
Boys in White
Plastic Boys
Stormies

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

FISD Defines two additional, optional levels of costuming excellence: Expert Infantryman and Centurion. In the page below, requirements for Expert Infantryman are listed in blue. Centurion requirements are in red. Please visit the FISD web site for a full description of these standards.

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

Special Notes:

Visit the Frequently asked questions page for information on the Rubies Supreme Stormtrooper costume.
Blasters are not required for legion membership per our weapons policy.
The armor parts shall be made from one of these types of materials or like materials: White fiberglass, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), or HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene).

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.

Required Costume Components
The following costume components must be present and appear as described below for approval .

	Helmet For 501st approval: Traps (trapezoids on dome of helmet) and tears (area beneath the corners of eye lenses) are gray. Rear traps and tears have vertical black lines. Lenses are flat material, green in color, sufficiently dark enough to obscure the costumer's eyes. The "ear" bars have three or four bumps and should be gray or painted gray, with a black outline. Painting the bumps with rank stripes (highlighted) in black is optional. Frown is painted gray and does not leave the teeth area. Eight total teeth on the frown are cut out. Tube stripes are medium blue, numbering between 9 and 16 per side with the curve bends extending backwards. Vocoder (vertically ribbed chin detail) is painted black. Aerators/Hovi mix tips (cylinders on either side of the vocoder) are black or painted black. Tears, traps, and tube stripes may be hand painted, decals, or decals that replicate hand painted. Mesh may be used behind the frown to obscure the face of the wearer. Note: The FX helmet is considered deprecated (to be avoided), though is acceptable for Legion requirements. Note: A stock (out of the box) MRCE and/or EFX PCR helmet does not meet the basic 501st requirements without the major modification that are necessary. Please visit FISD/whitearmor.net for more info on these modifications.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Ears should have three screws used per side, one above and below the ear bar and one at the base of the helmet. Ear bars should have four bumps only, not three. Traps/tears and tube stripes shall have the correct ANH TK details. Correct 'Hovi mic' aerator tips. FX helmets are not allowed. Helmet and details/paint should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): MRCE and/or EFX PCR helmets are not allowed. ANHv2 helmets are not allowed. Ear bars shall have only one or two bumps painted in black (rank stripes). Neck trim shall be of an s-type profile rather than a u-type profile. Tears/traps shall be hand painted or use decals that emulate hand painted (with correct ANH TK details).

	Neck Seal For 501st approval: Black with horizontal ribs, fitted to the wearer, and extending from the base of the neck to the top of the Adam's apple.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Pauldron For 501st approval: A black, orange, or white neck ornament made of leather or a leather-like material, worn over the right shoulder.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable): Pauldron shall be of the puffy variety. Older style flat and off color pauldrons are not allowed. Only orange shoulder pauldrons are acceptable for Centurion.

	Ammo Pouches For 501st approval: Black in color, made of canvas, leather or leather-like German MP-40 style ammo pouches. There shall be two minimum : one pouch on the left shoulder and one on the right hip. A third worn on the opposite hip is allowed.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable): The shoulder pouch is mandatory.

	Shoulder Straps For 501st approval: These shall be securely mounted in front and may free float in back. They may be affixed with rivets, Velcro, or adhesive.
	For level two certification (if applicable): No visible rivets are allowed. Shoulder straps should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): These shall be glued in front.

	Shoulder Bells For 501st approval: One on each shoulder. The shoulder bells are considered effectively symmetrical; they may worn interchangeably on the left and right shoulders and should have a black elastic strap that wraps around the inside of the bicep.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Shoulder bells should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Biceps For 501st approval: Biceps are fully closed.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Biceps should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Forearms For 501st approval: Forearms are fully closed
	For level two certification (if applicable): Forearms should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): No return edge on the inside of the front of the forearm is allowed.

	Hand Plates For 501st approval: Roughly pentagonal in shape, the hand plates are mounted securely over the back of the glove. As an alternative to plastic, these may be made out of latex or latex-like material.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Hand plates should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Hand guards shall be latex or latex-like, painted white, affixed to rubber gloves in lieu of plastic hand guards.

	Gloves For 501st approval: Black in color, made of either rubber, nomex, leather, or leather-like material, with no visible straps or logos/designs. The fingers are enclosed, non-textured.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable): Gloves shall be rubber or rubber-like chemical gloves, in black.

	Chest For 501st approval: Chest plate overlaps the abdominal plate.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Chest plate should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Chest and back shall be connected with a white fabric or preferably elastic strap at the shoulders. Ideally the AM/FX style chest plate should be replaced with a more screen accurate type. If using an AM/FX style chest plate, the bottom and sides shall be trimmed and a new return edge shall be added at the bottom to eliminate the over elongated appearance and to give a more accurate look. See the tutorial: http://www.whitearmor.net/fisd/Tutorial-chestback

	Back For 501st approval: Back plate contains a "O II" design.
	For level two certification (if applicable): The Back plate should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Back plate shall have no, or minimal overlap of the kidney plate. Ideally the AM/FX style back plate should be replaced with a more screen accurate type. If using an AM/FX style back plate it shall have no, or minimal overlap of the kidney plate. and shall be reshaped to emulate a screen used back plate by properly trimming and re-shaping (stretching) the left and right edges of the armor to contour to your body. Note: There is currently no tutorial available for this, but you can see an example of this Mod and visual comparison at whitearmor.net

	Under Suit For 501st approval: Black non-textured material, either one-piece or two-piece construction with no visible zippers or logos/designs.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Abdomen Plate For 501st approval: The Ab plate has a button area that matches the color pattern shown (3 blue + 6 gray); buttons are approximately 7/16" (11mm) in diameter.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Any gap between the ab and kidney plate shall be no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide. Any shims used to achieve this effect should be of a similar material and color as the ab and kidney plate. Shims shall fit flush and seams are allowed. Ab plate and details/paint should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there should be no gap between the ab and kidney plates, just a single visible seam line. Rivets on the left side of the ab plate: a total of three rivets, the heads should be approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter and equally spaced out along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. They may be painted white, or not. Note:For the original used TK armor, this type of rivets where, bifurcated rivets or split rivet. A single male snap on the top right corner of the ab plate shall be present. A single split rivet or brad shall be present on the crotch tab of the ab plate. It does not need to be functional.

	Kidney Plate For 501st approval: It is allowable to have a single kidney/butt plate for 501st requirements. If a separate kidney plate is used, it should line up with the ab plate, with the top of the kidney plate being flush to or under the back plate.
	For level two certification (if applicable): A separate kidney plate shall be present, split from the butt plate. Kidney plate should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Three rivets shall be present on the left side of the kidney plate, the heads should be approximately 5/16"(8mm) diameter and equally spaced out along the depth of the armor and about 10mm from the edge. They may be painted white, or not. Note: For the original used TK armor, this type of rivets where, bifurcated rivets or split rivet.

	Butt Plate For 501st approval: It is allowable to have a single butt/kidney plate for 501st requirements. If a separate butt plate is used, it should be below the bottom of the belt and line up with the kidney plate, with a minimal gap between it and the kidney plate.
	For level two certification (if applicable): A separate butt plate is required, split from the kidney plate. Butt plate should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Two male snaps shall be present on the crotch tab of the butt plate. They do not need to be functional.

	Belt For 501st approval: Belt face is made of plastic (TK ammo belt). Belt proper is made of canvas, canvas covered material, leather, or vinyl, 3” (75mm) to 3.5” (90mm) wide. The color is be white to off-white. It is allowable to have drop boxes for the 501st requirements. If the drop boxes are used, they should dangle from the sides of the front plastic belt (ammo belt) via white straps and are aligned under the plastic tabs of the ammo belt.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Drop boxes are not allowed. Belt shall be canvas or canvas covered, and should be lightly aged,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD). Leather and vinyl are not acceptable. There shall be three square buttons, one centered in the middle and one on each end of the plastic ammo belt. Belt face(TK ammo belt)should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): The corners of the plastic ammo belt shall be trimmed at a 45 degree angle.

	Thermal Detonator For 501st approval: (a.k.a. O2 canister) attaches to the back of the belt. This is a gray cylinder between 2”(50mm) and 2.5" (64mm) in diameter with white end caps on each end, and a white control panel pad, with controls closest to the right end cap. Note: The Thermal Detonator should be omitted from this costume when a pack is worn.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Thighs For 501st approval: Thigh armor shall be closed in the back. The small ammo belt is installed on the bottom of the right thigh.
	For level two certification (if applicable): The thigh should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): The thigh ammo belt shall be connected by brads/split rivets only – but not by standard rivets. The bottom corners of the thigh ammo belt shall be rounded off.

	Lower Legs For 501st approval: Greaves close in the back. The trapezoid knee plate (sniper knee plate) is affixed to the left greave and may have two visible brads or rivets securing it to the greave. The AM greaves (shins) shall be on the proper legs, with a new cover strip. The cover strip edge shall be facing the inside of the leg. Note: There is a manufacturer defect with the AM greaves (shins) that may cause you to wear the them improperly. Please see the Tutorial titled :"AM armor shins: the proper way to assemble and wear", on the whitearmor.net
	For level two certification (if applicable): The greaves should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): Ideally there should be no visible rivets or brads used to secure the sniper plate to the left greave.

	Boots For 501st approval: White leather or leather-like, above ankle height, with a flat sole with a short heel, and small U-shaped elastic sections on both sides of the ankle with no buckles or laces. Jodhpur/Chelsea-type boots or an equivalent style is acceptable. Elvis or Mariachi boots are not allowed.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable): There shall be no seam on the front of the boot (e.g. CABoots are not allowed). Boots shall be lightly scuffed.

	Holster For 501st approval: It is allowable to have a holster for the 501st requirements. If a holster is worn, it will be made of black leather or leather-like material, and worn on the left hip side of belt in lieu of the third ammo pouch.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Holster is not allowed.
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Backpack For 501st approval: Styled after the ANH Sandtrooper packs or a simplified pack as seen in the video game (Battlefront series).
	For level two certification (if applicable): Backpack should be lightly scuffed,(battle worn), but not weathered like a Sandtrooper (TD).
	For level three certification (if applicable): If an ANH style Sandtrooper pack is used, it shall have the appropriate details for a specific ANH Sandtrooper, which is being referenced, but shall not be weathered like the ANH Sandtrooper, but lightly scuffed,(battle worn). If a game style pack is used, it shall closely match the simplified pack as seen in the video game (Battlefront series), but shall not be weathered like the ANH Sandtrooper, but lightly scuffed,(battle worn).

Optional Accessories
Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present must meet the guidelines below.

	Minimag PTL Missle Launcher For 501st approval: Based on the missle launcher as seen in the Star Wars Battlefront video game series.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable): The Minimag PLT missile launcher is required for Centurion Status. Missle launcher shall closely match the video game reference (Battlefront series), including scope on the left side, stock, and pistol grip.

	BlasTech DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle For 501st approval: Based on a real or replica MG-34 machine gun.
	For level two certification (if applicable): A DLT-19 is an MG-34 with T-tracks on the barrel, ejection port cover added, and a small disk on left side.
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	BlasTech RT-97C Heavy Blaster Rifle For 501st approval: Based on a real or replica MG-15 machine gun.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Correct style scopes. Silver metal hose shall be present on the right hand side of barrel between trigger and "saddle barrel".
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	BlasTech T-21 Light Repeating Blaster Rifle For 501st approval: Based on a real or replica Lewis Mark I machine gun. For this prop the magazine disk and bipod of the original gun are left off.
	For level two certification (if applicable): A ribbed length of tubing shall be installed over the front of the gun barrel. A canvas, leather, or nylon sling shall be attached. Sight shall be present on top where ribbing meets base.
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	BlasTech E-11 For 501st approval: Based on a real or replica Sterling sub-machine gun, scratch-built, or a modified commercial toy Stormtrooper blaster.
	For level two certification (if applicable): Folding stock (does not need to function). A real or replica ammo counter - based off of a Hengstler counter - shall be present. D-ring mounted on the rear. Correct style scope. Two power cylinders on the magazine housing. Scratch-built, resin cast, Hyperfirm rubber cast blasters shall have a total of 6 T-tracks on blaster (leaving the lowest row on the magazine housing side uncovered). If using the Hasbro E11 toy blaster and you cover all the rows of holes, the blaster will have 7 T-tracks total. But, if you want to have the correct number of T-tracks (6 total) with the lower row of open vent holes on the magazine housing side, then you shall cover the pre-existing rows of holes with T-tracks, and grind off the lower integrated T-track on the magazine housing side and drill a new row of holes in its place. No ESB/ROTJ greeblies are allowed on the blaster.
	For level three certification (if applicable): Hasbro blasters are not allowed, even conversions.

	BlasTech SE-14R For 501st approval: The SE-14R blaster as seen the video game. It should have a correct scope if carried in lieu of the E-11.
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable):

	Macrobinoculars For 501st approval: Styled after the ones used by the Sandtrooper in the Special Edition scenes of ANH..
	For level two certification (if applicable):
	For level three certification (if applicable):

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This CRL is available as a PDF at www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_hwt

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