Starfleet uniform
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Starfleet uniforms were uniforms worn by individuals serving in the Federation Starfleet (and the earlier Earth Starfleet). These uniforms facilitated the wearers' needs as scientists and researchers, and were also adapted for Starfleet's sometimes military role.
Starfleet uniforms were generally characterized by division or department color, displaying rank insignia and position to convey authority and purpose between personnel. In the 23rd century, the colors were red (tactical/engineering, also see Redshirt), yellow (command) and blue (science). By the late 24th century, the red and yellow colors had been reversed. They were designed for comfort even in the most extreme environments. (DS9: "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")
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[edit] Uniform styles
[edit] Uniform variations
Different uniforms were worn for circumstances other than general service. For example, dress uniforms were worn for diplomatic functions.
- See the dress uniform article for more information.
Some officers wore alternate uniforms. Deanna Troi often wore casual clothing while on duty, and T'Pol retained her original Vulcan uniform (with a few concessions to her Starfleet rank and ship assignment). Other officers, such as Worf, Scotty and Ro Laren, were allowed to wear accessories relating to their culture with their uniforms, but this was at the discretion of the captain.
[edit] Background
The Starfleet uniforms worn during Star Trek: The Original Series were designed by William Ware Theiss, who returned to design the Star Trek: The Next Generation uniforms (which were further adapted into future versions on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and the TNG-era films by Robert Blackman). Robert Fletcher designed the uniforms seen throughout the movies, with later new designs provided by Nilo Rodis.
Robert Blackman also designed uniforms worn on Star Trek: Enterprise, a design representing a precursor to those seen in TOS.
As shown in the It's A Wrap! sale and auction, a number of Starfleet uniforms have had muscular padding to increase muscular appearance. Such cases include two costumes for Tom Paris, one racquetball costume for Julian Bashir and a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine costume for Worf (to create a more Klingon appearance).
[edit] External links
- Starfleet uniform at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- 23rd century Starfleet Uniforms at Ex Astris Scientia - detailed images and descriptions of Starfleet uniforms of various eras, mostly taken from the pages of Star Trek: The Magazine
- Starfleet Uniforms at Spike's Star Trek Site - extensive images and descriptions of Starfleet uniforms
- Interview with William Ware Theiss at Phaser Resource
