Daetrin[Admin] Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 Considering that in a bunch of screen shots it's apparent that not all troopers have a termal detonator, should this really be considered required for an ANH TK? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Even though it not always be there, I just can't fathom a TK without a TD... one opinion. Thx, Ed Considering that in a bunch of screen shots it's apparent that not all troopers have a termal detonator, should this really be considered required for an ANH TK? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SethB6025[501st] Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 I don't find it necessary, for the reason metioned. On the other hand, it looks better to have something there, either a TD or a grappling hook. Accuracy; No. Aesthetic preference; put something back there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Not necessary at all. I mean, it looks way too bare without it. I've recently been wanting to either find or fabricate a grapling hook for my kit, just to be different. My only concern is some kid would grab it and try to run off with it or something. If anyone knows of a good tutorial on how to make one or a place where i can purchase one, please post it or PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-4224[501st] Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 think it?s a similar question like the TD?s should have a backpack imo the termaldetonator should be part of every perfect ANH trooper otherwise you can say damaged armor, taped armor is required for a real ANH trooper :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark One[501st] Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I remember seeing TD's(Sandies) without Thermal detonators but not Regular TK's. I know that several TD's also didn't wear bacpacks. THink of the Falcon scene when they take off and get attacked by troopers. I think it will probably be one of those "fun" little arguments that will always go on. With or without????????? Hmmmmmm........Decisions!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I remember seeing TD's(Sandies) without Thermal detonators but not Regular TK's. I know that several TD's also didn't wear bacpacks. THink of the Falcon scene when they take off and get attacked by troopers. I think it will probably be one of those "fun" little arguments that will always go on. With or without????????? Hmmmmmm........Decisions!!!! I was wondering if you cn get 501st TD approval without a back pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was wondering if you cn get 501st TD approval without a back pack If it's in the flim i dont see it as a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was wondering if you cn get 501st TD approval without a back pack You'd be surprised how easy it is to get TD designation currently. You don't even actually have to be dirty. I don't remember the requirements, but they're lax. MEPD has done a great job of raising the bar on the TD costume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 FWIW, the Legion TD requirements are under review and I'm quite certain the bar will be raised to include dirt among other things. Dirtless variants will all fall under different costume names (e.g. Heavy Weapons Troopers). And it can easily be argued that the current MEPD standards being high is what inspires people to reach them. No question about it troops - in the coming weeks the FISD staff will be offering up higher "deployed" standards of our own - the better to promote higher standards for TKs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby fletcher Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 FWIW, the Legion TD requirements are under review and I'm quite certain the bar will be raised to include dirt among other things. Dirtless variants will all fall under different costume names (e.g. Heavy Weapons Troopers). And it can easily be argued that the current MEPD standards being high is what inspires people to reach them. No question about it troops - in the coming weeks the FISD staff will be offering up higher "deployed" standards of our own - the better to promote higher standards for TKs. All and all it's fine by me bout time we have more TD's that look like TD's I cant wait to get my sandtrooper Rolling this year and i hope to have my ANH Vader Ready also ::crosses fingers:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 FWIW, the Legion TD requirements are under review and I'm quite certain the bar will be raised to include dirt among other things. When the Legion changes it's requirments do they effect everyone or just new members. I know there were some issues about Rubies boxed Vaders made it in even though that doesn't meet the standards. But once they were approved they were allowed to stay in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 No question about it troops - in the coming weeks the FISD staff will be offering up higher "deployed" standards of our own - the better to promote higher standards for TKs. Indeed. The higher standards for deployment have really given me something to strive towards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8280 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 When the Legion changes it's requirments do they effect everyone or just new members. I know there were some issues about Rubies boxed Vaders made it in even though that doesn't meet the standards. But once they were approved they were allowed to stay in. I personally think it should apply to all members regardless of what the standards were 5-7 years ago, you have to keep evolving, or you will just be passed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I have to disagree. Say you dump thousands into a costume and you were accepted for membership a year or two ago. The Legion then changes the standards. During that time you may have lost your job, had life altering event, i.e. divorce, marriage, child birth, injuries, etc., you may not have the cash to invest to upgrade your costume to retain your membership. What then? You get kicked out? You get put on some kind of probation? Sure, I think the person should make the attempt to meet the new standards, but it's wrong to push it down their throats in those situations. Remember, we're a club and this is all for fun. Higher guidelines for detachments are great and having certain guidelines for membership to ensure quality is a core 501st value. But if we start becoming elitist and so strict about every little thing, the fun factor will be gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4999[TK] Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Remember, we're a club and this is all for fun. Higher guidelines for detachments are great and having certain guidelines for membership to ensure quality is a core 501st value. But if we start becoming elitist and so strict about every little thing, the fun factor will be gone. Good point! I think for most guys, there will be a certain amount of pride that will make lots of "downlevel" costumes get upgraded without any coertion from the Legion at all. But for guys who have been trooping for years but just can't swing the upgrade costs, kicking them out of the Legion seems a little draconian. However, back on point, I think the thermal detinator should be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Here is some food for thought. What if we required a "cannon belt accessory". Then if you wanted to have a grappeling hook you could still meet deployment standards. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 In the end it's up to the LMO. I suspect though that the standard would read that the costume standard required equipment includes the detonator, and the grappling hook + comlink are authorized optional equipment. This doesn't mean that you have to troop with the TD at all, but it does mean that you need to have it to be accepted, as you may have to do a canon event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAndyman[TK] Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Alright I gotta toss my two creds in here... I think if it's in the film and in three or more places it's gotta count! Now it doesn't mean that it's preferred, but if it's in the films that much, intentional or not... it is technically, by our own LMO's definition, canon. Now that being said...who wouldn't want explosives strapped to their butt? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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