TIE Corps Uniform
The Emperor's Hammer TIE Corps utilises standardised uniform templates, just like the Empire did. There are three basic types of uniforms regularly worn by Emperor’s Hammer officers – flight suit, duty uniform, dress uniform. Which uniform is worn depends on the type of duty or occasion.
All of them can be rendered by Tempest's Tailoring Tool 2. You will need a non-TIE Corps utility, POV-Ray, installed. Unless allowed otherwise by the Strategic Operations Officer on a case-to-case basis, all uniforms must be rendered using the Tempest's Tailoring Tool 2.
All uniforms must be approved by the Strategic Operations Officer before being displayed on a pilot's profile.
Combat Pilot Uniform
The uniform of a combat pilot is thoroughly utilitarian. The only marks of distinction are the rank insignia and position badges. This is the uniform worn while on combat missions in a single seater fighter craft.
It consists of a pressure suit and helmet. By default both are black, with the helmet sporting a silver Imperial symbol (as opposed to the white symbols used by other Imperial pilots) and possibly a squadron patch. Pilot's callsign is indicated on the front of the reinforced part of the helmet. Since TIE Corps pilots are considered the most elite group of pilots, they are allowed to use non-standard colours and patterns on their flight suits in order to flesh out their individuality.
Tempest's Tailoring Tool 2 renders only helmets and as such only helmets (without the flight suit) shall be accepted in the pictures uploaded to your profile.
Duty Uniform
The duty uniform is that which is worn while on regular duty aboard ship, on stations and at other Emperor's Hammer facilities. It is the standard everyday uniform of all Emperor’s Hammer officers. It follows the standard Imperial pattern of duty uniforms.
It consists of an olive grey double-breasted tunic and trousers, a matching cap and black durasteel-capped boots. The only distinctions are the rank insignia on left breast and code cylinders, indicating position, in the pockets.
Dress Uniform
The dress uniform is usually worn on official occasions, while attending important military events or celebrations and also during any formal occasions when officers wearing it are representing the Emperor's Hammer. It can be also used for non-military affairs, like light social occasions, dinner engagements and similar.
It consists of a dark double-breasted tunic with matching trousers and durasteel-capped boots. The tunic sports numerous golden elements, such as buttons, shoulder pads and symbols on the sleeves. Lining colour depends on the ship a member is based on – ISD-II Warrior officers used red, ISD-II Challenge blue, ISD-II Subjugator violet whereas the MC-80B Redemption members have green lining. The currently active vessel, the ISD-II Hammer, does not have any color themes yet. Members of the elite Praetorian Squadron used silver lining and all members of the Admiralty Board and Command Staff use golden lining. The rank insignia is worn on left breast, whereas position is indicated by the sleeve symbols. All medals are displayed – merit ones in full on left breast, with ribbons representing other medals just above them. The Imperial Cross and Grand Order of the Emperor are worn about the neck, while the Medal of Honor and Order of the Renegade are displayed on the right breast.
Fleet Commander's Honor Guard insignia and flying wings are also present. The squadron patch may be put on both of the sleeves, near the shoulders. Recipients of the Grand Order of the Emperor may display their ceremonial dagger on the dress uniform, while pilots who are also Dark Brotherhood members and have attained a rank of Dark Jedi Knight or higher may have their lightsabers with themselves.
Sleeve symbols
Golden bars with different thickness on the uniform's sleeve indicate the position of the member. The symbols are:
- No symbol - Reserve
- One thin bar - Flight Member
- Two thin bars - Flight Leader
- Three thin bars - Squadron Commander
- Four thin bars - Wing Commander (unavailable)
- One thick bar - Commodore (unavailable)
- One thick and one thin bar - Battlegroup Commander
- One thick and two thin bars - Imperial Advisor
- One thick and three thin bars - Command Attache
- One thick and four thin bars - Subgroup Commander
- Two thick bars - Command Staff
- Two thick bars and one thin bar - Executive Officer
- Two thick bars and two thin bars - Fleet Commander
Aiguillettes
The aiguillette, in gold cord, is worn on the right shoulder and also symbolizes a member's position:
- Short aiguillette - Imperial Advisor, Command Attache or Subgroup Commander
- Long aiguillette - Command Staff, Executive Officer and Fleet Commander
