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This article covers the '''[[Cylon War|First Cylon War]]-era uniforms''' of the [[Colonial Fleet ( | This article covers the '''[[Cylon War|First Cylon War]]-era uniforms''' of the [[Colonial Fleet (RDM)|Colonial Fleet]]. For the uniforms in use [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies|forty-years hence]] (henceforth referred to as "the Fall"), refer to [[Uniforms (RDM)]]. | ||
== Regular uniforms == | == Regular uniforms == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Beige uniform.jpg|thumb|A beige officer's uniform.]] | ||
There are two types of regular uniforms, beige and blue colored. Blue uniforms are for enlisted personnel while beige uniforms are for warrant officers.<ref>In the | There are two types of regular uniforms, beige and blue colored. Blue uniforms are for enlisted personnel while beige uniforms are for warrant officers.<ref>In the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]], blue uniforms were for command level officers while the beige uniforms were for enlisted crewmen and [[Warrior]]s.</ref> The uniforms do not make use of any device to denote the person's rank. | ||
The tunics of these uniforms are segmented vertically and are not tucked in. Instead a black belt with silver buckle hangs around the waist to give the uniform a professional appearance. | The tunics of these uniforms are segmented vertically and are not tucked in. Instead a black belt with silver buckle hangs around the waist to give the uniform a professional appearance. | ||
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Cinematically speaking, the blue duty uniforms differ slightly from the beige counterparts in that the blue uniform is basically a sleeveless shirt that goes over the blue uniform jackets used in the "current" events of the Re-imagined Series. The only difference with the blue uniform jackets seen in "Razor" is with the cuff design.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.battlestarprops.com/blue-duty-uniform-from-razor-flashbacks/|title=BattlestarProps.com: Blue Duty Uniform from “Razor Flashbacks”|date=24 August 2008|accessdate=24 August 2008|last=Beaudoin Jr.|first=Joe|format=|language=}}</ref> | Cinematically speaking, the blue duty uniforms differ slightly from the beige counterparts in that the blue uniform is basically a sleeveless shirt that goes over the blue uniform jackets used in the "current" events of the Re-imagined Series. The only difference with the blue uniform jackets seen in "Razor" is with the cuff design.<ref>{{cite_web|url=http://www.battlestarprops.com/blue-duty-uniform-from-razor-flashbacks/|title=BattlestarProps.com: Blue Duty Uniform from “Razor Flashbacks”|date=24 August 2008|accessdate=24 August 2008|last=Beaudoin Jr.|first=Joe|format=|language=}}</ref> | ||
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== Utility jumpsuits == | == Utility jumpsuits == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Cylon War-era jumpsuit.jpg|thumb|Orange jump suit.]] | ||
The yellow and orange utility jumpsuits seen in the post-Fall events are in use here, but without the black chest pouches for tools such as razor blades and other commonly used equipment. | The yellow and orange utility jumpsuits seen in the post-Fall events are in use here, but without the black chest pouches for tools such as razor blades and other commonly used equipment. | ||
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Additionally, a black fire-fighting suit with reflector stripes is briefly seen in the "[[Razor Flashbacks]]". | Additionally, a black fire-fighting suit with reflector stripes is briefly seen in the "[[Razor Flashbacks]]". | ||
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== Fatigues == | == Fatigues == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Cylon War-era Medics.jpg|thumb|Medics carry away [[Jaycie McGavin]] from her damaged [[Raptor]].]] | ||
The medics (possibly [[Colonial Marine]] medics) wear woodland [[w:MARPAT|MARPAT]] digital camouflage with a black arm band consisting of a white medic cross. | The medics (possibly [[Colonial Marine]] medics) wear woodland [[w:MARPAT|MARPAT]] digital camouflage with a black arm band consisting of a white medic cross. | ||
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== Flight suits == | == Flight suits == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Cylon War-era flight suit.jpg|thumb|The full flight-suit.]] | ||
The overall design of the flight suit remains mostly the same from the Cylon War and onward, with a few noteworthy differences. | The overall design of the flight suit remains mostly the same from the Cylon War and onward, with a few noteworthy differences. | ||
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Underneath the suit is a black shirt made from a polyester or polyester-like material that is breathable, as evidenced by the holes around the chest area. For undergarments, women wear a black sports bra under the black shirt. | Underneath the suit is a black shirt made from a polyester or polyester-like material that is breathable, as evidenced by the holes around the chest area. For undergarments, women wear a black sports bra under the black shirt. | ||
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== Arm patches and insignia == | == Arm patches and insignia == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The uniform designs, notably the gold embroidering around the neck and the segment pattern of the tunic, are inspired by the [[uniforms (TOS)|uniforms]] from the | * The uniform designs, notably the gold embroidering around the neck and the segment pattern of the tunic, are inspired by the [[uniforms (TOS)|uniforms]] from the [[Battlestar Galactica (TOS)|Original Series]]. The beige and blue color scheme is also inspired by the Original Series. The bird symbol on the flight suit helmet is virtually identical to the (questionably useful) helmet seen on [[Colonial Warrior]]s in the Original Series. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||