Uniforms of the FWLM
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Dress Uniforms
3024
Duchy of Andurien
The Audurien dress uniform is a white jacket over buff pin-striped trousers and matching buff dress shoes. A sash and belt worn over the jacket bear the colors of the wearer's regiment and are linked together by a metal circle bearing Aunderien's emblem. Rank insignia is displayed on both cuffs, and the jacket also has studded shoulder pads that are dyed according to the wearer's rank - purple for senior officers, vermillion for junior officers and rose for enlisted personnel.[1]
Duchy of Oriente
The Duchy of Oriente dress uniform consist of a form-fitting white twill coverall, unadorned, save for a brown belt with a buckle sporting the Grand Duchy's insignia and two studded verticals rose stripes across both shoulders. Rank insignia is displayed on the right cuff and unit insignia on the left. Officers who wish to add a dash of color to their attire sometimes wear their service brand on the right arm of their dress whites.[1]
Free Worlds Guards and Marik Militia
Both the Marik Militia and Free Worlds Guards wear a pleated, long-sleeve jacket over white stirrup pants. Members of the Marik Militia wear a deep purple jacket, while Free Worlds Guards members wear rose jackets with a purple frontpiece. The trousers of the Guards have a thin buff vertical stripe running down both legs.[1]
Regulan Hussars
The Regulan Hussars wear a dark blue jacket and matching trousers; enlisted personnel also add a dark blue cap as part of the uniform.[1]
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Before Thomas Marik assumed leadership of the League, each of the League's major provincial powers had evolved its own uniforms, and individual units and soldiers commonly further customized both their dress and field uniforms. As Thomas' final step in reorganizing the FWLM, the Captain-General decreed that a standard set of uniforms be designed and issued to all FWLM personnel regardless of province.[2]
Standard Dress Uniform
The standard FWLM dress uniform, is modeled after the Duchy of Oriente military variant and has been worn by all FWLM members since 3047. The standard dress uniform is the same as its progenitor, but the only change is the black belt which has the Silver Marik Eagle as a buckle. Although, some provincial forces such as Regulus, replace the Marik buckle with their provincial crest as a way to retain individuality while still adhering to the required uniform code. In addition, many officers carry ceremonial daggers, but only members of the Order of the Saber are entitled to wear swords. Firearms are not worn as part of the FWLM dress uniform.[2]
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Dress Uniform (c.3054)
Duty Uniforms
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Field Uniform
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MechWarriors
3024
The diverse culture of the Free Worlds League reflected in the various uniforms of their MechWarriors. Despite this, the Mechwarrior uniforms resemble those commonly seen in other Successor States. A cooling jacket with a covers the torso with a wide utility belt using the Marik Eagle as its logo encircles the waste. Although Free Worlds MechWarriors are allowed to customize their helmet how they see fit, most commonly use the Marik Eagle as their preferred logo on the front of their helmet. A biofeedback apparatus connects to variants parts of the body, plugs into the neurohelmet.[3]
Marik Commonwealth
Commonwealth Mechwarriors wear a gold, sleeveless and legless tunic with matching boots and brown heavy gauntlets. Rank insignia is worn on the left gauntlet.[3]
Duchy of Oriente
Oriente Mechwarriors wear a gray tunic and boots. Rank insignia is worn on the right shoulder.[3]
Duchy of Andurien
Andurien Mechwarriors wear a purple tunic and light blue boots. Rank insignia is worn on the right shoulder.[3]
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Standard Mechwarrior Uniforms
FWLM MechWarriors wear two field uniforms. The first is worn inside a 'Mech, while the second uniform is reserved for other occasions when the dress uniform is inappropriate. The basic elements of the in-'Mech uniform are common across the League, though individual warriors may customize their kit as desired. The basic uniform consists of buff shorts or briefs and a vest or halter top, a cooling vest and a neurohelmet. Most MechWarriors also wear belts containing portable power supplies, cooling-vest circulation pumps and transmitter units for the various bio-medical sensors attached to the pilot's body. MechWarriors also commonly wear sidearms, though sidearms are not part of the official uniform.
Outside of their 'Mechs, pilots wear olive-green jumpsuits, often over their in-'Mech kits. The pilot's name is stenciled on the jumpsuit's left breast, with rank insignia on the left shoulder and unit patches on the right arm. Many MechWarriors also choose to wear purple wind-breaker jackets, with rank insignia on the left shoulder, the FWLM patch on the right, and unit insignia on the back.[4]
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Fighter Pilots
3024
Free Worlds League Pilots wear a jumpsuit that covers the body. Interwoven in the suit contains many sensor and regulars that ensure that high-g maneuvers have no ill-effects on the pilot's body. Despite, being a lightweight suit, it is extremely thick to protect the pilot from the frequent jostling inside the cockpit. In addition, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow pads are also worn. The belt contains environmental controls that connect to various parts of the body, but operating some of these knobs, the pilot can increase or decrease the amount of oxygen and his temperature. This is very important because when travelling from deep space to the atmosphere, the temperature changes from freezing cold to boiling hot in milliseconds. All the regulars and sensors connect to the full white helmet, which in turn plugs into the fighter console. Though the color and frills depend on the soldier's principality.[3]
Marik Commonwealth
Commonwealth and League pilots wear dark purple suits with gold edging.[3]
Duchy of Oriente
Oriente pilots wear a buff suit with white edging and a pink trim.[3]
Andurien and Regulus
Andurien and Regulus pilots wear a black and red striped suit with purple edging.[3]
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Standard Aerospace Uniforms
The Standard Aerospace Pilot uniforms are the same as their Succession Wars counterpart. However, Aerospace pilots now wear gray-green coveralls when outside of their fighters.[5]
Armor Crews
3024
Armor crews use the same uniforms of the Free Worlds League infantry.[6]
Infantry
3024
All infantry, regardless of their province wear a full-length coverall covered by a combat vest, helmet, gloves and boots. The outfit's outer garments offer varying degrees of protection against enemy fire. The infantry helmet has a chinstrap and side-panels that contains a short-range communication transmission and reception equipment, while the glare-reflective goggles contain infrared sights. The center stripe of the helmet is color-coded with the provincial affiliation of the unit they are with.[6]
Regulan and League
These infantry uniforms consist of full torso armor. The League-issued boots are made of leather or tharn-hide with thick rubber soles and extend almost to the knee; many models contain an ankle sheath for a dagger or throwing knife. The center stripe color for Regulan is crimson, while the stripe color for Regular League units is magenta.[6]
Marik Commonwealth, Duchy of Oriente and Duchy of Andurien
The infantry uniform used by the Commonwealth, Oriente and Andurien consist of a hybrid that provides a triple layer of titanium around the shoulders and chest, combined with a thinner layer of kevlar around the lower torso and abdomen. The center stripe color for Commonwealth infantrymen is deep purple, while the stripe color for Oriente units is yellow and Andurien infantry use green.[6]
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Standard Infantry Uniform
Soldiers in infantry, armor and other conventional regiments of the FWLM wear full-length olive-green coveralls and armored combat vests. The vest, constructed of layers of titanium and kevlar, provides considerable protection against enemy fire. The coverall arms and legs also contain kevlar inserts that provide additional protection. Rank insignia appears on the left shoulder of the coverall, with the Marik Eagle on the right. Tough, flame-retardant leather boots and gauntlets protect the wearer's feet and hands. For head protection, personnel wear well-padded kevlar helmets fitted with communications gear and infrared sights. The helmet also contains mounting points for rebreathers and other environmental support systems. A rugged belt with numerous pouches for spare ammunition, survival equipment and other essential items completes the uniform.[5]
Technical/Support
3024
Support Personnel all wore the same basic garb regardless of what principality they served. It consist of a yellow synthwave coverall, which is thick enough to protect the wearer from acid spills, but thin enough to allow ease of movement and comfort while working in stifling environments. The coverall has many pockets and loops to hold tools, small parts, and portable computers. Rank Insignia is worn on the chest of the coverall.[3]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 85
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 22
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 87
- ↑ Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 23
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 24
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 86