TR - Royal Guard - Kir Kanos
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A Crimson Empire Kir Kanos costume MUST have:
Helmet
- Must be of solid construction based upon design of the Royal Guard characters. Helmet must be gloss red in colour and must have a lens (smoke or red) that hides the eyes of the costumer from the outside.
Bodysuit
- Must be constructed of black form fitting material (ex: lycra/spandex) with red accents running vertical along sleeves from outer shoulder to cuff and sides of the torso to mid-thigh or continuing down the wearer's leg to the ankle.
Cloak / Cape
- Outer shell must be constructed of red non-reflective material; inner lining must be constructed of black, non-reflective, material. Cloak / Cape must hang no higher than the individual costumer’s calves and no lower than the individual costumer’s ankles. Cloak / Cape must have at least one opening to allow for movement and ability to be worn draped over one shoulder. Cloak / Cape closure method cannot be part the bodysuit or armour and must function separately.
Body armour
- Must be gloss red in colour and consist of the following components:
- Shoulder Bells: Must be shaped to mimic the visual reference and must have a “scalloped” layer beneath the first layer.
- Backplate: Must be shaped to mimic the visual reference.
- Chest Plates: Must be shaped to mimic the visual reference and must contain or show bi-lateral division of the individual plates.
- Abdominal Plates: Must be shaped to mimic the visual reference and must contain or show sectional division between plates. A minimum of 3 (three) abdominal plates is required but no more than 8 (eight).
Vambraces / Gauntlets
- Must be shaped to mimic the visual reference:
- Right Vambrace / Gauntlet: Must be red in colour and consist of a minimum of 4 (four), but not more than 8 (eight), raised ridges running vertically along the outer side of the vambrace/gauntlet.
- Left Vambrace / Gauntlet: Must be grey/silver in colour and consist of a minimum of 3 (three) decorative “greeblies” that mimic the visual reference.
Gloves
- Must be red in colour and match the visual reference. Gloves must cover the wearer’s hand. Gloves must have a minimum of 1 (one) accent; 1) horizontal ribbing across the back of the hand, or, 2) circular “knuckle pads” across the fist of the glove.
Gun Belt
- Must be red in colour and consist of; holster, a minimum of 2 (two) but not more than 3 (three) pouches and a buckle. The buckle and pouch design must mimic the visual reference.
Blaster
- The Crimson Empire comics depict the DH-17 heavy blaster pistol as being their blaster. Either the MR edition or Hasbro Toy DH-17 (modified) is acceptable.
Boots
- Must be red in colour and come to a point at the opening at the top of the wearer’s thigh. Boots must reach a length higher than the wearer’s knees but must be lower than the wearer’s groin. They should have a relatively conservative heel, no visible straps / buckles, or ornamental stitching.
Force glaive
- Should be no smaller than 1ft/30.48cm in length taller than the costumer from blade tip to blade tip, and mimic the visual reference with detail on the grip area and blade pommels.
A Crimson Empire Kir Kanos costume SHOULD have:
Cloak / Cape
- The outer shell should be constructed of red velvet or velveteen; inner lining must be constructed of black cloth material.
A Crimson Empire Kir Kanos costume MAY have:
Helmet
- A “Mohawk”may be included as depicted in some frames of the Crimson Empire comic.