Description: Red Guard, Attack of the Clones
Prefix: TR
Detachment: Sovereign Protectors
Context: Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Formed at Palpatine's discretion without a formal act, several senators considered them to be illegal. Palpatine justified their creation due to rumors of corruption amongst the Senate Guard. In galaxy dominated by the blaster the choice of the force pike as their primary weapon is a declaration of the prowess of the Red Guard.

The 501st approval requirements are listed in black.

The Sovereign Protectors Detachment defines two additional, optional levels of costuming excellence: Protector and: Sentential . In the page below, requirements for Protector are listed in blue. Sentinel requirements are in red. Please visit the Sovereign Protectors web site for a full description of these standards.

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

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

• Finished in a crimson gloss to match the outer robes.
• The visor is fitted with a red or smoke tinted visor that allows for maximum visibility while obscuring the wearers features.
  

• Constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen, fully lined in burgundy or dark purple fabric, preferably velvet or velveteen that matches the inner robe.
• Velour and crushed panne velvet are not acceptable.
• The cloak should cover both the front and back of the wearer, with two arm slits (one on each side) for the wearer's arms and with the front of the robe being sewn to over lap the back.
  

• Burgundy or dark purple cloth thawb, hemmed slightly shorter than the outer cloak.
  

• An Obi-style waist sash, approximately 3–4 inches (7.62–10.16cm) made of the same color/material as the wearer's inner robe, Worn over the inner robe.
  

• Burgundy or dark purple cloth or suede gloves with no extraneous straps, buckles or ornamental stitching.
• The gloves are to cover the wearer's wrists.
  

• Black, texture-less, leather/synthetic leather (non glossy) “Jack” boots", squared toe (rounded toe in ladies styles are acceptable), with a relatively conservative heel, no visible straps/buckles, or ornamental stitching; that reach high enough to cover the wearer's ankles.
  

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

• Four foot (122cm) minimum length, composed of either wood or metal.
• The aluminum bodied force pike consists of a black pommel, two black hand grips at the base, aluminum color shaft, and emitter tip.
  

• Scratch built or high-end prop replica.