ROBOTECH: ASC Uniforms

Uniforms and Insignia of the Armies of the Southern Cross

History of uniforms (not yet written)

The ground forces of the Armies of the Southern Cross adopted several basic uniforms for its personnel. The basic semi-dress uniform was a single piece jumpsuit, secured at the waist by the belt. This jumpsuit came in two forms, one for privates, and another for NCOs and Officers. A similar dress uniform was adopted, though this was a two-piece, with the tail of the shirt allowed to hang over the pants, to be clasped in place by the outer belt. Two boots were adopted - a standard boot and a dress boot, though, except on dress occasions, soldiers would be found wearing either.

Though well-suited for duties at a military base, the semi-dress uniform was not necessarily appropriate for the field or for repair work. To satisfy this need, a second duty jumpsuit, without the elaborate collar and shoulder insignia, was adopted. This jumpsuit was also more durable, and some soldiers found it more comfortable.

In addition to these uniforms, fatigues were adopted for the field. These fatigues would be appropriately colored for the theater, and included olive, khaki, woodland, tiger stripe, and urban camo, among others. These fatigues were more popular the further away troops were stationed from the highly-visible capital of Monument City.

A: ATAC duty uniform, enlisted
B: ATAC semi-dress uniform, enlisted (w/ dress boots)
C: ATAC dress uniform, NCO and field officer (w/o dress boots)
D: ATAC semi-dress uniform, NCO and field officer
E: ATAC semi-dress uniform, NCO and field officer (w/ dress boots)

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Uniforms of other branches

Rank Insignia

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