Burgundy Squadron is a Lucasfilm recognized, original character costume club established in February of 2023.

We focus on unique denizen builds that may fall outside of other costuming groups. We house rogues, scoundrels, thieves, rebels, saboteurs, spies, imperial defectors, freedom fighters, merchants, mechanics, partisans, everyday denizens, etc.

The "Burgundy Squadron" is an OC itself, except in this case the OC is a "technically unsantioned" cell of rebel spies spread throughout the galaxy infiltrating all aspects of life. Our origins date back as far as the early days of the Rebellion and the Squadron continues their movements through the New Republic era.

The group was inspired by the Aldhani heist crew; their lives, motivations, affiliations, ideals, differences and complexity. The members of that crew are the gold standard because they're a mix of rebels, thieves and saboteurs who have complex double lives and checkered pasts but are ultimately "good" at their core and aren't afraid to do "good" by any means necessary.

Similarly, we are characters with rebel/resistance leanings despite what outward appearances may look like. If your original character has ever helped the rebellion/resistance with supplies, safe harbor, a smuggling run, with extra fire power on a covert mission, funneling information you've gathered, or your planet was ravaged by the empire; this is your home. This group was created from a need for a costume club for secondary and background characters. They didn't have a home so we built that house.

We are Rebels. We are spies. We are everyone and no one.

If you have an existing original character that isn't already a member of a costuming club, this might be the place for you. If you are building a costume that would fit an existing costuming group but isn't a named character, this might be another place for that character. If you are a villainous character, this is not the place for your character.

This is a group meant for everyday denizens making their way across the galaxy. As this is a denizen group, we are not accepting jedi, force users, lightsaber wielders or Mandalorians. If you would like to develop an armored bounty hunter character of another sort outside of a traditional Mandalorian look, like a member of the Haxion Brood, that would clearly be the right direction but all submissions are subject to approval from our application team.

We try to mitigate against characters with "kitchen sink-ism", meaning character applications with too many mixed aspects. What we don't want are characters that are unclear because they're smugglers but also Imperial defectors but also bounty hunters but also a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker. The best applications are for characters that are focused and clear in their intentions. Any mixed aspects will be a main point of feedback if you submit a character with too many mixed attributes.

We firmly stick to the tenets of the Star Wars visual language with a goal for costumes that are "set-ready". We're looking for finished costumes with appropriate props, details, and weathering. Ultimately, wouldn't it be amazing to be called upon when a production needs to fill a crowd scene?

Like in the films, we understand that some concessions need to be made sometimes to accommodate for fit, comfort, or need. For instance, while the errant and discrete zipper or button might pass, if it can be avoided or covered, we strongly suggest you go that route as it will be mentioned in your application review. Same goes for any footwear and boots with laces that are not covered. The best place to get advice when building your character is our discord. Please join us there or get in contact by email should you have any questions about a specific part of your costume.

Unfortunately, we will not accept any mashup costumes, any "what if" costumes, any in-progress costumes, anything referencing other fandoms, anything too "earthly" in design or anything the feels like a "bound." If it wouldn't fit on screen, it's not going to fit here. Your costume should clearly reflect the type of character your are. Our aim is to have characters that can communicate their backstory and intentions visually, like in the movies/shows. If your costume feels too mashed up, busy, mismatched and all over the place; that will prevent approval.

Important: While we love a "batuu bound", we are looking for more refinement and thought behind what qualifies. Your costume should have character appropriate props and levels of weathering. We are also looking for rich back stories that fit in the wider world. The Star Wars universe is more expansive than Batuu and the Halcyon.

Requirements to become a numbered member are as follows:

1. A finished, unique and visually focused costume exploring the more denizen aspects of the Star Wars galaxy. We're looking for smugglers, spies, rogues and thieves; merchants, mechanics, partisans and pilots, etc. We'd love to have all denizen types and species to join. We believe, an encourage, characters can have changes of clothes, whether a signature costume and an alternate when trying to evade capture or a "double life" outfit, etc. Any major changes to the core look of your character would need to be discussed as this is outside what you would have been approved for.

2. A fleshed out and locked in backstory that goes along with this character detailing your involvement with the rebellion/resistance or how the empire/first order has negatively impacted you. You don't have to reference the squadron in your backstory but are free to do so if you like. While certain story details can slightly change over time, any major changes to the core aspect of your character would need to be discussed as this is outside what you would have been approved for. We recommend steering away from including main character interactions in your story as that may stray too far into "fan-fic" territory. Also, we appreciate that Galaxy's Edge and The Galactic Starcruiser are very impactful, any backstories that solely focus on a 2 day experience will be heavily scrutinized. We want characters with full lives, motivations and ideals beyond just a Disney Park experience.

Application procedure:
For approval, we'll need shots of you wearing your finished costume for the purpose of knowing everything you have on makes sense to your character. Keep the phrase "set-ready" in mind when building your costume. Feedback can and will be given by our app team at this point before approval. Also, we will need a "hero shot" of your costume as part of the application to later post in the Burgundy Squadron Instagram as your "new member announcement" once approved. Think of your hero shot as, if there was a "The Art of Burgundy Squadron" book, what would you want to look like? Be as creative as you want for this. Send as many shots as you'd like. We'll pick one for the announcement and save some to post later down the line as well. Credit, tagging and a collaboration request will always roll out with posts of your images. Please let us know if we should include any photographer credits and also please provide a shortened version of your backstory as Instagram has a 2000 character count limit.

Once approved you will receive your call sign number with an announcement post on instagram shortly after. Please keep news about being accepted under wraps until you have been announced.

Email BurgundySquadron@gmail.com to begin your application process and ultimately submit your photos and backstory. We are always available for any questions on the above.

Multiple characters: We are now accepting the submission of multiple characters. In most cases, this will be the advised route if your character has too many traits and aspects or if you want to build an entirely new character.

Changing your approved character: If you would ever want to completely overhaul and update your character, open up that discussion with us to proceed. We are totally open to that as long as it still adheres to the membership requirements.

Posting on socials: Also, and this should go without saying, go nuts on insta or the parks. Experiement! Have fun! Play! Any of these regulations only apply to the approved characters you submit and their looks/backstories when you are representing them. Whatever you post on insta regarding any other kind of costuming or bounding is totally your business and your space to use as you wish. Even if you go to Galaxy's Edge and decide to wear a lightsaber with you, have fun! We've all done it and that falls squarely outside of the movements of this Squadron. You only need to stick to your look and story in group collaborations or official duties connected to the Squadron.