Formed at Palpatine’s discretion without a formal act, several senators considered them to be illegal. Palpatine justified their creation due to rumors of corruption amongst the Senate Guard. In galaxy dominated by the blaster the choice of the force pike as their primary weapon is a declaration of the prowess of the Red Guard.

Outer Robe

• The outer robe is constructed of crimson red velvet or velveteen.
• The robe is lined with the same material and color of the inner robe.
• When closed, the outer robe covers the entire front and back of the wearer.
• There is an arm opening on both sides on the outer robe.
• The front of the robe overlaps the back at the arm slits obscuring the opening.
• The outer cloak must hemmed to a length that is no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) off the ground. This hem will be the same length at all points around the cloak.
• Pleats at each shoulder of the outer robe create a draping of large vertical folds.

Inner Robe

• Burgundy or wine colored cloth thawb, hemmed slightly shorter than the outer cloak. The hem should not be more than 3 inches off the ground.

Sash

• An Obi-style waist sash, approximately 3–4 inches (7.62–10.16cm) made of the same color/material as the wearer’s inner robe, Worn over the inner robe.
• With a 1 inch stripe in the middle made of the same material and color like the sash.