Tweet
History:
The Battle of Endor, fought between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire in 4 ABY, was one of the largest and most important engagements of the Galactic Civil War. It signified the decline of the Empire with the deaths of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, as well as many major Imperial leaders, and the destruction of the Death Star II.
Plans for the battle began after the Rebels learned that the Empire was building a new Death Star above the forest moon of Endor. In addition, spies had informed Rebel leadership that not only were the Death Star's defense systems incomplete, but also that the Emperor himself would be overseeing the completion of the superweapon's construction. Seeing an opportunity to strike a crippling blow to the Empire, the Alliance planned an attack on the incomplete space station. Part of the Rebels would fight on the moon's surface in an attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting the Death Star, while another group would fight in space, assaulting the battle station in Endor's orbit once the protective shield was deactivated. Unbeknownst to the Rebels, Palpatine had deliberately leaked false information to them—the Death Star was in actuality operational and ready for combat. The Emperor also had a fleet of Star Destroyers waiting to ambush and destroy the Rebel Fleet upon their arrival.
On the ground, a group of Rebels led by General Han Solo fought the Imperial stormtroopers stationed on the forest moon in attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting the Death Star. Meanwhile in space, the Alliance Fleet, led by Admiral Gial Ackbar and aided by Lando Calrissian in the Millennium Falcon, battled the Empire's naval forces and attacked the battle station. However, the Empire held a significant advantage in the space battle due to the massive fleet of Star Destroyers defending the battle station. In addition to the numerical advantage of the Imperials, Palpatine's battle meditation further helped the Imperials by scattering the attacking Rebel forces. Shortly, the Rebels realized that they had been tricked for the Death Star's weapon systems were already operational. Despite this quick realization, the Rebel fleet still suffered severe losses through the Death Star's superlaser, secretly controlled by IG-88, who also planned to overthrow the Empire. With the strike team on the ground still struggling to take down the shield, the Rebels were able to turn the tide of the battle with the help of the native Ewoks and gain access to the generator command bunker and rig it with explosives. After Solo's team was able to take down the shield generator, several squadrons of Rebel snubfighters led by Calrissian and Wedge Antilles began their attack on the Death Star's reactor core. At the same time, Darth Vader brought Luke Skywalker to the Emperor in order to turn his son to the dark side of the Force.
Skywalker dueled his father in the Emperor's throne room, and used his anger to emerge as the victor. However, after Skywalker refused to give in to Palpatine's demands and kill Vader, the Sith Lord attempted to torture the young Jedi using his Force lightning. Unable to see his son die, Vader saved his son and killed his master by grabbing him and throwing him down the Death Star's reactor shaft. He had redeemed himself, becoming Anakin Skywalker once again and fulfilling his role as the Chosen One, though due to the damage inflicted by the Emperor's Force lightning, he died in the act. Soon after, Calrissian and Antilles were able to destroy the Death Star's reactor core, setting off a chain reaction that obliterated the entire battle station, along with IG-88 and the other Imperials inside it. The Rebel fleet was able to escape its destruction, as did Skywalker. The Imperials, having seen the destruction of the Death Star and no longer having Palpatine's battle meditation on their side, were forced to retreat. On Endor, Skywalker and the others celebrated their freedom, as did the inhabitants of many other worlds. With its two main leaders dead, the Empire began its long decline, with multiple warlords fighting for power. Many Rebel heroes of the battle, such as Wedge Antilles, were hailed as liberators, and they helped form the New Republic shortly thereafter. While the actions of the battle did not signify the end of the war, they marked the beginning of the end for the Empire and also succeeded in restoring balance to the Force.
General Guidlines:
Luke Skywalker
REQUIRED ITEMS
1. Black long-sleeve shirt w/mandarin-type collar with fold-over bib.
2. Black flat front tight-fitting pants no visible pockets.
3. Black equestrian-type knee-high boots.
4. Luke’s ROTJ hero lightsaber hilt.
5. Luke’s Endor commando style camo poncho.
6. Black leather glove on right hand.
7. Black army style web belt.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Black or dark grey vest w/scarf-style tabards and wide sash belt.
2. Black leather belt with silver weathered octagonal buckle.
3. Luke’s Endor commando style helmet (with decal) characters’ hair needs to be a “similar” style to that of Luke Skywalkers’- no buzz cuts or beards also.
Ewoks
REQUIRED ITEM
1. Short brown, gray, or black fuzzy fur. Fur may be solid colored or striped as seen on screen. Fur should be matte (not shiny) and have a rough look to it.
2. Suit should not have visible closures or lines (seams). Suit should fit the wearer or be padded, as Ewok’s skin does not ‘sag’.
3. Two fingers and thumb on the hand; three toes on each foot.
4. Dark brown or black eyes. Eyes should not appear to be ‘lined’ with a distinct edge, but should blend in with the fur/skull as seen in the movie.
5. Hood or skull headgear made of leather or leather-like material, can be decorated with additional leather wraps, beads, faux bone, etc.
6. Facial features should reflect as much accuracy as possible in replicating on-screen Ewoks. Padding and stuffing may be used to increase the ‘roundness’ of the face inside the headgear.
7. Nose made of Sculpey or similar material in the proper shape as seen in the movie.
8. Mouth made of Sculpey or similar material in the proper shape as seen in the movie.
9. 2 to 4 teeth in mouth made of Sculpey or similar material in white or off white color.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Ewok may carry a weapon of choice (where permitted by law): spear made of wood with faux stone tip, sling, or non-store bought bow. Weapons should appear to have been hand made by creatures that live in the woods.
2. As an alternative, Ewoks can carry a walking stick or Shaman’s stick, decorated as desired.
3. Leather bags/pouches, appearing to have been hand made by creatures that live in the woods, are also allowed.
Endor Commando/Endor Rebel Soldier/Endor Trooper
REQUIRED ITEMS
1. Cargo style pants – (commercial BDU in rip stop or twill is acceptable-no sewing modifications needed) spray painted in a camouflage pattern
A NOTE REGARDING CAMO FOR ALL PIECES CALLING FOR CAMOUFLAGE:
•Suggested paint colors below are “Design Master Corp” paint designations, an equivalent is acceptable- Moss Green (heavy)
•- Holiday Green (light)
•- Hunter Green (light)
•- Basil (heavy…primary color)
•- Bright Olive – (small accents)
2. A beige/tan/sand coloured long sleeve t-shirt
3. Boots:
“Desert” style combat or hiking boots. Canvas/Natural upper Target Color: “Sand” FS 33531/RAL 1011 “Brown Beige”; Molded sole, with thick “lug” tread. The sole continues up over the front ½”/12mm of the toe. The original “Sierra” brand boots are long out of production; however there are Israeli Scout Commando Boots that are very close in design and can be either purchased or used as a reference.
4. Gaiters:
A tube of heavy Cotton/Natural fabric starting from the bridge of the foot (covering most of the laces) continuing up past the boot top to slightly below mid-calf. 5-8 sets of eyelets (depending on your measurements). No clear photos of the laces have been found yet; most likely surplus olive-green “para-cord” was used. Color: The originals appear to have been made from a tan or sand material, but were so heavily dyed and painted to appear used they look dark brown or olive when actually seen on screen.
5. Helmet:
Consisting of an AN-H-15 cloth helmet (or replica) with a ribbed strip on the top, a replica rigid outer ring, and cloth bill
6. Olive Drab Belt with pouches
7. Short, light-colored leather work gloves
8. The following combinations are acceptable for formal for the upper torso in addition to the tan long sleeved shirt:
•A camo painted trenchcoat – camo paint should be applied to a tan trenchcoat, if tan trenchcoat/lab coat can not be obtained, you will have to dye trenchcoat/labcoat tan first and then camo paint.
•A camo painted snow jacket – camo paint must be applied to a tan base. Since snow jackets are by nature white in color, you must dye jacket tan first.
•Accurate capped sleeve vest with slash pockets and padded applique on right upper chest.
•Accurate capped sleeve vest with slash pockets and padded applique on right upper chest worn over a camo painted snow jacket.
9.Formal Requirements – choose one:
(Unless local laws prohibit or strongly discourage carrying anything that looks like a firearm)
• E-11
• DH-17
• Endor rifle
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Optional Items:
1. Web bandolier with replica accessories
2. Canvas military-style backpack-no nylon packs-screen accurate is two pocket pack.
3. Endor hardpack
4. Vest accessories such as rank badges and wrist comm.
More Roles and guidelines to follow.
Combatants
Galactic Empire
Order of the Sith Lords
IG-88's Droid Army(Secretly)
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Ewoks
Jedi Order
Galactic Empire
Commanders
Galactic Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
Darth Vader (Early-Mid Battle)
Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod
Fleet Admiral Firmus Piett†
Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik
Captain Gilad Pellaeon
Colonel Dyer
Lieutenant Renz (POW)
IG-88A(Secretly)
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Commanders
Admiral Gial Ackbar
General Crix Madine
General Han Solo
General Lando Calrissian
General Brenn Tantor
General Tyr Taskeen
Commander Luke Skywalker
Commander Leia Organa
Commander Wedge Antilles
Commander Col Serra
Major Bren Derlin
Chief Chirpa
Wicket
Teebo
The Battle of Endor, fought between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire in 4 ABY, was one of the largest and most important engagements of the Galactic Civil War. It signified the decline of the Empire with the deaths of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, as well as many major Imperial leaders, and the destruction of the Death Star II.
Plans for the battle began after the Rebels learned that the Empire was building a new Death Star above the forest moon of Endor. In addition, spies had informed Rebel leadership that not only were the Death Star's defense systems incomplete, but also that the Emperor himself would be overseeing the completion of the superweapon's construction. Seeing an opportunity to strike a crippling blow to the Empire, the Alliance planned an attack on the incomplete space station. Part of the Rebels would fight on the moon's surface in an attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting the Death Star, while another group would fight in space, assaulting the battle station in Endor's orbit once the protective shield was deactivated. Unbeknownst to the Rebels, Palpatine had deliberately leaked false information to them—the Death Star was in actuality operational and ready for combat. The Emperor also had a fleet of Star Destroyers waiting to ambush and destroy the Rebel Fleet upon their arrival.
On the ground, a group of Rebels led by General Han Solo fought the Imperial stormtroopers stationed on the forest moon in attempt to destroy the shield generator protecting the Death Star. Meanwhile in space, the Alliance Fleet, led by Admiral Gial Ackbar and aided by Lando Calrissian in the Millennium Falcon, battled the Empire's naval forces and attacked the battle station. However, the Empire held a significant advantage in the space battle due to the massive fleet of Star Destroyers defending the battle station. In addition to the numerical advantage of the Imperials, Palpatine's battle meditation further helped the Imperials by scattering the attacking Rebel forces. Shortly, the Rebels realized that they had been tricked for the Death Star's weapon systems were already operational. Despite this quick realization, the Rebel fleet still suffered severe losses through the Death Star's superlaser, secretly controlled by IG-88, who also planned to overthrow the Empire. With the strike team on the ground still struggling to take down the shield, the Rebels were able to turn the tide of the battle with the help of the native Ewoks and gain access to the generator command bunker and rig it with explosives. After Solo's team was able to take down the shield generator, several squadrons of Rebel snubfighters led by Calrissian and Wedge Antilles began their attack on the Death Star's reactor core. At the same time, Darth Vader brought Luke Skywalker to the Emperor in order to turn his son to the dark side of the Force.
Skywalker dueled his father in the Emperor's throne room, and used his anger to emerge as the victor. However, after Skywalker refused to give in to Palpatine's demands and kill Vader, the Sith Lord attempted to torture the young Jedi using his Force lightning. Unable to see his son die, Vader saved his son and killed his master by grabbing him and throwing him down the Death Star's reactor shaft. He had redeemed himself, becoming Anakin Skywalker once again and fulfilling his role as the Chosen One, though due to the damage inflicted by the Emperor's Force lightning, he died in the act. Soon after, Calrissian and Antilles were able to destroy the Death Star's reactor core, setting off a chain reaction that obliterated the entire battle station, along with IG-88 and the other Imperials inside it. The Rebel fleet was able to escape its destruction, as did Skywalker. The Imperials, having seen the destruction of the Death Star and no longer having Palpatine's battle meditation on their side, were forced to retreat. On Endor, Skywalker and the others celebrated their freedom, as did the inhabitants of many other worlds. With its two main leaders dead, the Empire began its long decline, with multiple warlords fighting for power. Many Rebel heroes of the battle, such as Wedge Antilles, were hailed as liberators, and they helped form the New Republic shortly thereafter. While the actions of the battle did not signify the end of the war, they marked the beginning of the end for the Empire and also succeeded in restoring balance to the Force.
General Guidlines:
Luke Skywalker
REQUIRED ITEMS
1. Black long-sleeve shirt w/mandarin-type collar with fold-over bib.
2. Black flat front tight-fitting pants no visible pockets.
3. Black equestrian-type knee-high boots.
4. Luke’s ROTJ hero lightsaber hilt.
5. Luke’s Endor commando style camo poncho.
6. Black leather glove on right hand.
7. Black army style web belt.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Black or dark grey vest w/scarf-style tabards and wide sash belt.
2. Black leather belt with silver weathered octagonal buckle.
3. Luke’s Endor commando style helmet (with decal) characters’ hair needs to be a “similar” style to that of Luke Skywalkers’- no buzz cuts or beards also.
Ewoks
REQUIRED ITEM
1. Short brown, gray, or black fuzzy fur. Fur may be solid colored or striped as seen on screen. Fur should be matte (not shiny) and have a rough look to it.
2. Suit should not have visible closures or lines (seams). Suit should fit the wearer or be padded, as Ewok’s skin does not ‘sag’.
3. Two fingers and thumb on the hand; three toes on each foot.
4. Dark brown or black eyes. Eyes should not appear to be ‘lined’ with a distinct edge, but should blend in with the fur/skull as seen in the movie.
5. Hood or skull headgear made of leather or leather-like material, can be decorated with additional leather wraps, beads, faux bone, etc.
6. Facial features should reflect as much accuracy as possible in replicating on-screen Ewoks. Padding and stuffing may be used to increase the ‘roundness’ of the face inside the headgear.
7. Nose made of Sculpey or similar material in the proper shape as seen in the movie.
8. Mouth made of Sculpey or similar material in the proper shape as seen in the movie.
9. 2 to 4 teeth in mouth made of Sculpey or similar material in white or off white color.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Ewok may carry a weapon of choice (where permitted by law): spear made of wood with faux stone tip, sling, or non-store bought bow. Weapons should appear to have been hand made by creatures that live in the woods.
2. As an alternative, Ewoks can carry a walking stick or Shaman’s stick, decorated as desired.
3. Leather bags/pouches, appearing to have been hand made by creatures that live in the woods, are also allowed.
Endor Commando/Endor Rebel Soldier/Endor Trooper
REQUIRED ITEMS
1. Cargo style pants – (commercial BDU in rip stop or twill is acceptable-no sewing modifications needed) spray painted in a camouflage pattern
A NOTE REGARDING CAMO FOR ALL PIECES CALLING FOR CAMOUFLAGE:
•Suggested paint colors below are “Design Master Corp” paint designations, an equivalent is acceptable- Moss Green (heavy)
•- Holiday Green (light)
•- Hunter Green (light)
•- Basil (heavy…primary color)
•- Bright Olive – (small accents)
2. A beige/tan/sand coloured long sleeve t-shirt
3. Boots:
“Desert” style combat or hiking boots. Canvas/Natural upper Target Color: “Sand” FS 33531/RAL 1011 “Brown Beige”; Molded sole, with thick “lug” tread. The sole continues up over the front ½”/12mm of the toe. The original “Sierra” brand boots are long out of production; however there are Israeli Scout Commando Boots that are very close in design and can be either purchased or used as a reference.
4. Gaiters:
A tube of heavy Cotton/Natural fabric starting from the bridge of the foot (covering most of the laces) continuing up past the boot top to slightly below mid-calf. 5-8 sets of eyelets (depending on your measurements). No clear photos of the laces have been found yet; most likely surplus olive-green “para-cord” was used. Color: The originals appear to have been made from a tan or sand material, but were so heavily dyed and painted to appear used they look dark brown or olive when actually seen on screen.
5. Helmet:
Consisting of an AN-H-15 cloth helmet (or replica) with a ribbed strip on the top, a replica rigid outer ring, and cloth bill
6. Olive Drab Belt with pouches
7. Short, light-colored leather work gloves
8. The following combinations are acceptable for formal for the upper torso in addition to the tan long sleeved shirt:
•A camo painted trenchcoat – camo paint should be applied to a tan trenchcoat, if tan trenchcoat/lab coat can not be obtained, you will have to dye trenchcoat/labcoat tan first and then camo paint.
•A camo painted snow jacket – camo paint must be applied to a tan base. Since snow jackets are by nature white in color, you must dye jacket tan first.
•Accurate capped sleeve vest with slash pockets and padded applique on right upper chest.
•Accurate capped sleeve vest with slash pockets and padded applique on right upper chest worn over a camo painted snow jacket.
9.Formal Requirements – choose one:
(Unless local laws prohibit or strongly discourage carrying anything that looks like a firearm)
• E-11
• DH-17
• Endor rifle
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Optional Items:
1. Web bandolier with replica accessories
2. Canvas military-style backpack-no nylon packs-screen accurate is two pocket pack.
3. Endor hardpack
4. Vest accessories such as rank badges and wrist comm.
More Roles and guidelines to follow.
Combatants
Galactic Empire
Order of the Sith Lords
IG-88's Droid Army(Secretly)
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Ewoks
Jedi Order
Galactic Empire
Commanders
Galactic Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
Darth Vader (Early-Mid Battle)
Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod
Fleet Admiral Firmus Piett†
Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik
Captain Gilad Pellaeon
Colonel Dyer
Lieutenant Renz (POW)
IG-88A(Secretly)
Alliance to Restore the Republic
Commanders
Admiral Gial Ackbar
General Crix Madine
General Han Solo
General Lando Calrissian
General Brenn Tantor
General Tyr Taskeen
Commander Luke Skywalker
Commander Leia Organa
Commander Wedge Antilles
Commander Col Serra
Major Bren Derlin
Chief Chirpa
Wicket
Teebo
Comment