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+ | [[File:Starfleet uniforms, post-2373.jpg|thumb|Starfleet uniforms in [[2379]]]] |
− | In '''[[2373]], the standard [[Starfleet uniform]]''' was again modified, maintaining the same basic shape and [[division]] colors, but |
+ | In '''[[2373]], the standard [[Starfleet uniform]]''' was again modified, maintaining the same basic shape and [[division]] colors, but reversing the colors on the shoulders and turtleneck. The blue-grey shoulder area was now quilted with vertical stitches. The division colors were also displayed on each wrist as a colored hoop. |
A succession of other [[Starfleet]] [[uniform]]s based upon this modification were also phased into service during this time. |
A succession of other [[Starfleet]] [[uniform]]s based upon this modification were also phased into service during this time. |
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==Standard duty uniform== |
==Standard duty uniform== |
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− | [[File:Kira Nerys, Starfleet |
+ | [[File:Kira Nerys, Starfleet commander.jpg|thumb|[[Kira Nerys]] wearing a command division red uniform]] |
[[File:Geordi La Forge 2379.jpg|thumb|[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge]] wearing operations gold]] |
[[File:Geordi La Forge 2379.jpg|thumb|[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Geordi La Forge]] wearing operations gold]] |
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+ | [[File:Julian Bashir, 2375.jpg|thumb|[[Julian Bashir]] wearing a sciences division blue uniform]] |
While the standard, two-tone [[Starfleet uniform (late 2360s-early 2370s)|duty uniform]] introduced in the late [[2360s]] remained in service (at least) until [[2373]], it was phased out of regular use aboard [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessel]]s and [[space station]]s beginning in 2373. |
While the standard, two-tone [[Starfleet uniform (late 2360s-early 2370s)|duty uniform]] introduced in the late [[2360s]] remained in service (at least) until [[2373]], it was phased out of regular use aboard [[Starfleet]] [[starship|vessel]]s and [[space station]]s beginning in 2373. |
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Although the new duty uniform retained the same basic structure and style of the last standard duty uniform, the yoke/shoulder area usually displaying division colors was given a standard, blue-gray color and quilted. Cuffs were also added to the uniform, bearing a stripe of corresponding division color. |
Although the new duty uniform retained the same basic structure and style of the last standard duty uniform, the yoke/shoulder area usually displaying division colors was given a standard, blue-gray color and quilted. Cuffs were also added to the uniform, bearing a stripe of corresponding division color. |
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− | The uniform [[#Uniform undershirt|shirt and undershirt]] |
+ | The uniform [[#Uniform undershirt|shirt and undershirt]] were also modified. ({{film|8}}; {{DS9|Rapture}}; {{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}) |
− | {{bginfo|This uniform style was created for ''First Contact'', and was first seen on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' in the episode "Rapture". The crew on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' continued to use the previous uniform style, but beginning with "Message in a Bottle" all Starfleet personnel from the [[Alpha Quadrant]] were seen wearing the gray and black uniform. It is interesting to note that [[Julian Bashir]] was captured by the [[Dominion]] shortly before the uniform change, thereby showing Bashir in the old uniform and Worf in the new uniform in the episode {{e|In Purgatory's Shadow}}. [[Ronald D. Moore]] commented that "''The grey & black were designed to give the ''Enterprise''-E crew a more military look that would also have more texture and variations in usage and thus look better on the big screen.''" {{AOLchat|Ronald D. Moore|ron038|1997}}|While several prominent closures are visible on the ''First Contact''-style uniform, several more "unseen" closures appear to exist in the uniform. Despite its generally sleek, jumpsuit-like appearance, the uniform seems to have the ability to split in two pieces becoming a separate jacket and trousers. This function was demonstrated in several episodes of {{DS9|Rocks and Shoals}} and {{e|Change of Heart}} among them.|The uniform may have stayed in service as late as the year [[2390]], albeit evidence of this comes from an [[alternate timeline]] in {{e|Timeless}}.}} |
+ | {{bginfo|This uniform style was created for ''First Contact'', and was first seen on ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' in the episode "Rapture". The crew on ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' continued to use [[Starfleet uniform (late 2360s-early 2370s)|the previous uniform style]], but beginning with "Message in a Bottle" all Starfleet personnel from the [[Alpha Quadrant]] were seen wearing the gray and black uniform. It is interesting to note that [[Julian Bashir]] was captured by the [[Dominion]] shortly before the uniform change, thereby showing Bashir in the old uniform and Worf in the new uniform in the episode {{e|In Purgatory's Shadow}}. [[Ronald D. Moore]] commented that "''The grey & black were designed to give the ''Enterprise''-E crew a more military look that would also have more texture and variations in usage and thus look better on the big screen.''" {{AOLchat|Ronald D. Moore|ron038|1997}}|While several prominent closures are visible on the ''First Contact''-style uniform, several more "unseen" closures appear to exist in the uniform. Despite its generally sleek, jumpsuit-like appearance, the uniform seems to have the ability to split in two pieces becoming a separate jacket and trousers. This function was demonstrated in several episodes of {{DS9|Rocks and Shoals}} and {{e|Change of Heart}} among them.|The uniform may have stayed in service as late as the year [[2390]], albeit evidence of this comes from an [[alternate timeline]] in {{e|Timeless}}.}} |
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+ | File:Jem'Hadar attack ship bridge_2.jpg|Kira with her jacket open |
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+ | File:Lisa Neeley.jpg|Neeley with her jacket and shirt open |
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=== Captain's variants === |
=== Captain's variants === |
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=== Uniform undershirt === |
=== Uniform undershirt === |
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− | When compared to the previous design, the mock turtleneck shirt worn beneath the jumpsuit uniform was made of a heavier material, now displaying one of three division colors and opening in the front from a prominent closure. Beneath this, a blue-gray tee, or sleeveless tee, was worn, similar in style to the [[Starfleet uniform (late 2360s-early 2370s)#Uniform undershirt|undershirt of the previous design]]. ({{film|8}}; {{DS9 |
+ | When compared to the previous design, the mock turtleneck shirt worn beneath the jumpsuit uniform was made of a heavier material, now displaying one of three division colors and opening in the front from a prominent closure. Beneath this, a blue-gray tee, or sleeveless tee, was worn, similar in style to the [[Starfleet uniform (late 2360s-early 2370s)#Uniform undershirt|undershirt of the previous design]]. ({{film|8}}; {{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited|Take Me Out to the Holosuite|Strange Bedfellows|The Dogs of War}}) |
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− | File:Starfleet uniform |
+ | File:Starfleet uniform sleeveless undershirt, 2370s.jpg|[[Jadzia Dax]] sans her jacket and shirt |
− | File:Starfleet uniform |
+ | File:Starfleet uniform shirt and undershirt, 2370s.jpg|[[Worf]] sans his jacket and [[Ezri Dax|Ezri]] sans her jacket and shirt |
− | File:Starfleet uniform |
+ | File:Starfleet uniform undershirt, 2370s.jpg|[[Benjamin Sisko]] in his undershirt |
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== Flag officer uniform == |
== Flag officer uniform == |
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− | File:Ross and Sisko |
+ | File:Ross and Sisko, 2374.jpg|[[William Ross]] (right) wearing the flag officer's uniform with rectangular belt buckle |
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+ | File:Starfleet flag officer uniform, 2370s.jpg|[[Matthew Dougherty]] in the flag officer's uniform with oval Starfleet Command buckle |
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First appearing in [[2374]], Starfleet issued a uniform for flag officers such as [[admiral]]s reflecting the new duty uniform. |
First appearing in [[2374]], Starfleet issued a uniform for flag officers such as [[admiral]]s reflecting the new duty uniform. |
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− | Again retaining the same basic form as the previous style, the next generation of flag officer service uniform incorporated the adjusted color scheme and quilted yoke. The cuffs were wider than present on the standard uniform, displaying admiral's [[rank insignia]]. A belt was also introduced to the uniform, with either a plain gold rectangular buckle or an oval buckle displaying the [[ |
+ | Again retaining the same basic form as the previous style, the next generation of flag officer service uniform incorporated the adjusted color scheme and quilted yoke. The cuffs were wider than present on the standard uniform, displaying admiral's [[rank insignia]]. A belt was also introduced to the uniform, with either a plain gold rectangular buckle or an oval buckle displaying the [[United Federation of Planets]] logo. ({{DS9|Behind the Lines|Favor the Bold}}; {{film|9}}) |
− | {{bginfo|The new style was first seen donned by Admiral [[William Ross|Ross]] in the DS9 episode "Behind the Lines". Just a few episodes before this (in {{e|A Time to Stand}}), Ross was seen wearing the previous style uniform indicating that Starfleet didn't introduce this version for at least a year after first adopting the ''First Contact''-style duty uniform. The rectangular belt buckle appeared only in "Behind the Lines"; by [[Favor the Bold (episode)|the next episode]], Ross was wearing the belt with the |
+ | {{bginfo|The new style was first seen donned by Admiral [[William Ross|Ross]] in the DS9 episode "Behind the Lines". Just a few episodes before this (in {{e|A Time to Stand}}), Ross was seen wearing the previous style uniform indicating that Starfleet didn't introduce this version for at least a year after first adopting the ''First Contact''-style duty uniform. The rectangular belt buckle appeared only in "Behind the Lines"; by [[Favor the Bold (episode)|the next episode]], Ross was wearing the belt with the Federation logo.}} |
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=== Type A === |
=== Type A === |
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+ | [[File:Starfleet dress uniform, 2374.jpg|thumb|O'Brien in an operations gold dress uniform, 2374]] |
− | The first, used around 2374, closely resembled the preceding style of dress uniform, a standard two-tone long jacket and black trousers. |
+ | The first, used around 2374, closely resembled the preceding style of dress uniform, a standard two-tone long jacket and black trousers. New to this version, which retained the previous coloration of black with one of the three division colors, was the quilted yoke, cuffs with a gold band, and a black belt displaying the seal of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. The gold trim along the collar was widened to three parallel gold bands, with the middle band retaining the broken style of the few previous dress uniform styles, while the outer bands were solid. ({{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited}}) |
− | {{bginfo|Clearly an alteration of existing dress uniforms, this variant existed only long enough to appear in the [[wedding]] of [[Worf]] and [[Jadzia Dax|Dax]], even then obscured by dark lighting and the ceremonial [[Klingon]] robes worn by [[Miles O'Brien|O'Brien]], [[Julian Bashir|Bashir]] and Sisko. |
+ | {{bginfo|Clearly an alteration of existing dress uniforms, this variant existed only long enough to appear in the [[wedding]] of [[Worf]] and [[Jadzia Dax|Dax]], even then obscured by dark lighting and the ceremonial [[Klingon]] robes worn by [[Miles O'Brien|O'Brien]], [[Julian Bashir|Bashir]] and Sisko. Only [[Nog]] appeared in this uniform without the Klingon robes.}} |
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=== Type B === |
=== Type B === |
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+ | [[File:Starfleet dress uniform, 2375.jpg|thumb|[[Doctor]] [[Julian Bashir]] wearing a standard dress uniform in 2375]] |
In [[2375]], the second dress uniform variant was introduced, this time a stark departure from previous styles. Throwing out the old color scheme and long jacket, the new style favored a white, short jacket with gold trim and a quilted gray center section, worn over black trousers which were also trimmed in gold. |
In [[2375]], the second dress uniform variant was introduced, this time a stark departure from previous styles. Throwing out the old color scheme and long jacket, the new style favored a white, short jacket with gold trim and a quilted gray center section, worn over black trousers which were also trimmed in gold. |
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Division colors were less prominent than in the preceding style, appearing as piping around the collar and wide bands on the cuffs and side seams of the trousers. |
Division colors were less prominent than in the preceding style, appearing as piping around the collar and wide bands on the cuffs and side seams of the trousers. |
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− | While this uniform was standard to all duty officers, captains and flag officers wore white in place of blue-gray in the center section |
+ | While this uniform was standard to all duty officers, captains and flag officers wore white in place of blue-gray in the center section. [[Flag officer]]s had a wider cuff braid with a solid white line running through it upon which [[rank insignia]] was affixed. |
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⚫ | {{bginfo|Introduced in ''Insurrection'', the new dress uniform appeared only once on ''Deep Space Nine'', but was featured prominently in the [[William T. Riker|Riker]]/Troi wedding in '' |
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+ | Members of the [[Starfleet]] [[band]] at the Riker-Troi [[wedding]] worn a solid gray uniform, which featured a longer, looser jacket than the standard uniform. The gold and division color trim on the standard jacket was replaced with white, and the collar, now distinguished by white trim where it meet the shoulders, sported a thick band of white running the center of it where rank was displayed. The division color strip on the pants was also white. ({{film|9}}; {{DS9|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}; {{film|10}}) |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | File:Starfleet captain's dress uniform, 2379.jpg|The captain's version |
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+ | File:Starfleet flag officer dress uniform, 2375.jpg|The flag officer version |
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+ | File:Starfleet band dress uniform.jpg|The version worn by members of the Starfleet band |
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+ | </gallery> |
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⚫ | {{bginfo|Introduced in ''Insurrection'', the new dress uniform appeared only once on ''Deep Space Nine'', but was featured prominently in the [[William T. Riker|Riker]]/Troi wedding in ''Nemesis''. Despite wearing a special dress uniform [[baldric]] throughout [[TNG]], Worf did not wear one over this iteration.|In the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'', designer [[Robert Blackman]] described the new look: "''We wanted something that really popped. No matter what, white over black has a formal look to it.''"|Some fans have suggested that the gray with white trim dress uniforms worn by the band in ''Star Trek Nemesis'' were dress uniforms intended for use by noncommissioned or enlisted personnel. The Oboe player was wearing rank insignia, though the his rank wasn't seen clearly.}} |
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== Combat uniform == |
== Combat uniform == |
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[[File:Vargas in combat uniform.jpg|thumb|Vargas in combat uniform in 2375]] |
[[File:Vargas in combat uniform.jpg|thumb|Vargas in combat uniform in 2375]] |
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− | Retaining the same general appearance as its [[ |
+ | Retaining the same general appearance as its [[Starfleet_uniform_(late 2360s-early 2370s)#Combat jacket|predecessor]], the uniform used by Starfleet personnel in combat situations was a black combat jacket with a division color stripe running across the chest. |
The division color mock turtleneck was worn beneath the rubber-like body armor. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
The division color mock turtleneck was worn beneath the rubber-like body armor. ({{DS9|The Siege of AR-558}}) |
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== Utility uniform == |
== Utility uniform == |
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+ | [[File:Starfleet utility uniform, 2379.jpg|thumb|An [[engineering]] technician in the utility jumpsuit]] |
As with the previous generations of Starfleet uniforms, a plain, operations mustard-colored jumpsuit used by technicians and utility workers was available as late as [[2379]]. ({{film|10}}) |
As with the previous generations of Starfleet uniforms, a plain, operations mustard-colored jumpsuit used by technicians and utility workers was available as late as [[2379]]. ({{film|10}}) |
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== Cadet uniform == |
== Cadet uniform == |
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+ | [[File:Starfleet cadet uniform, 2370s.jpg|thumb|Starfleet cadets of all three divisions]] |
Some time around [[2372]], a corresponding alteration was made to the uniform worn at [[Starfleet Academy]] and by Starfleet [[cadet]]s serving aboard starships. |
Some time around [[2372]], a corresponding alteration was made to the uniform worn at [[Starfleet Academy]] and by Starfleet [[cadet]]s serving aboard starships. |
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As with the earlier style, the uniform was gray (rather than black worn by officers) and featured pockets running down the trousers. ({{DS9|Valiant|Field of Fire}}) |
As with the earlier style, the uniform was gray (rather than black worn by officers) and featured pockets running down the trousers. ({{DS9|Valiant|Field of Fire}}) |
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− | {{bginfo|Oddly, while [[Nog]] continued to wear his Academy-style uniform (sans ''First Contact'' alterations) until 2374, all evidence indicates the new style existed as early as 2372 – the year the ''[[USS Valiant (NCC-74210)|Valiant]]'' left [[Earth]] carrying a group of cadets, and the same year [[Hector Ilario]] graduated from the |
+ | {{bginfo|Oddly, while [[Nog]] continued to wear his Academy-style uniform (sans ''First Contact'' alterations) until 2374, all evidence indicates the new style existed as early as 2372 – the year the ''[[USS Valiant (NCC-74210)|Valiant]]'' left [[Earth]] carrying a group of cadets, and the same year [[Hector Ilario]] graduated from the Academy, seen wearing this version in a photograph.}} |
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== Other uniform features == |
== Other uniform features == |
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+ | [[File:Lewis Zimmerman, 2373.jpg|thumb|[[Lewis Zimmerman|Dr. Zimmerman]] in his lab coat]] |
Depending on their various circumstances and traditions, some Starfleet officers were allowed to augment their uniforms with the addition of cultural items. |
Depending on their various circumstances and traditions, some Starfleet officers were allowed to augment their uniforms with the addition of cultural items. |
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[[Bajoran]] [[Colonel]] [[Kira Nerys]] was allowed to retain her culture's traditional earring when given a field commission of [[commander]]. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}) |
[[Bajoran]] [[Colonel]] [[Kira Nerys]] was allowed to retain her culture's traditional earring when given a field commission of [[commander]]. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}) |
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− | [[Ferengi]] [[cadet]], and later officer, [[Nog]] wore a [[ |
+ | [[Ferengi]] [[cadet]], and later officer, [[Nog]] wore a [[headdress]] [[Ferengi#Clothing|traditional among his people]]. The headdress matched the color and texture of the shoulder material on his uniform. ({{DS9|Homefront|Favor the Bold}}) |
Medical [[doctor]]s and other [[scientist]]s also adorned their Starfleet uniforms differently than other officers, wearing lab coats over their standard uniforms. ({{DS9|Doctor Bashir, I Presume}}) |
Medical [[doctor]]s and other [[scientist]]s also adorned their Starfleet uniforms differently than other officers, wearing lab coats over their standard uniforms. ({{DS9|Doctor Bashir, I Presume}}) |
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== Rank insignia == |
== Rank insignia == |
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+ | | Crew-men |
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| [[File:Ds9 scpo.png|Senior chief petty officer insignia]]<br />[[Senior chief petty officer]] |
| [[File:Ds9 scpo.png|Senior chief petty officer insignia]]<br />[[Senior chief petty officer]] |
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| [[File:Tng ensign.png|Ensign pip]]<br />[[Ensign]] |
| [[File:Tng ensign.png|Ensign pip]]<br />[[Ensign]] |
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== Appendices == |
== Appendices == |
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+ | === Appearances === |
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+ | <div class="appear"> |
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+ | * {{DS9}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Rapture}} |
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+ | ** {{e|The Darkness and the Light}} |
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+ | ** {{e|The Begotten}} |
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+ | ** {{e|For the Uniform}} |
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+ | ** {{e|In Purgatory's Shadow}} |
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+ | ** {{e|By Inferno's Light}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Doctor Bashir, I Presume}} |
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+ | ** {{e|A Simple Investigation}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Business as Usual}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Ties of Blood and Water}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Ferengi Love Songs}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Soldiers of the Empire}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Children of Time}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Blaze of Glory}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Empok Nor}} |
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+ | ** {{e|In the Cards}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Call to Arms}} |
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+ | ** [[DS9 Season 6|Season 6]] (all episodes) |
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+ | ** [[DS9 Season 7|Season 7]] (all episodes) |
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+ | * {{VOY}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Message in a Bottle}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Hope and Fear}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Timeless}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Pathfinder}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Life Line}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Inside Man}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Author, Author}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Friendship One}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Endgame}} |
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+ | * [[Star Trek films|Films]] |
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+ | ** {{film|8}} |
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+ | ** {{film|9}} |
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+ | ** {{film|10}} |
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+ | </div> |
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=== Background information === |
=== Background information === |
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− | The Starfleet uniforms introduced in the [[2370s]] were designed by [[TNG]], [[DS9]] and [[VOY]] veteran costume |
+ | The Starfleet uniforms introduced in the [[2370s]] were designed by [[TNG]], [[DS9]] and [[VOY]] veteran costume designer [[Robert Blackman]], based upon [[William Ware Theiss]]'s designs from ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|The Original Series]]''. |
In an [[audio commentary]] for {{film|9}}, [[Jonathan Frakes]] revealed that he hated wearing this style of Starfleet uniform for the TNG ''Star Trek'' films. |
In an [[audio commentary]] for {{film|9}}, [[Jonathan Frakes]] revealed that he hated wearing this style of Starfleet uniform for the TNG ''Star Trek'' films. |
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=== Apocrypha === |
=== Apocrypha === |
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− | Though these uniforms were not seen in canon until 2373, the final issue of the [[IDW Comics]] miniseries ''[[Spock: Reflections]]'' shows Picard wearing this uniform in 2372, after Spock has taken Kirk's body from [[Veridian III]] and re-interred it at the Kirk family farm in Iowa. |
+ | Though these uniforms were not seen in canon until 2373, the final issue of the [[IDW Comics]] miniseries ''[[Star Trek: Spock: Reflections]]'' shows Picard wearing this uniform in 2372, after Spock has taken Kirk's body from [[Veridian III]] and re-interred it at the Kirk family farm in Iowa. |
− | === External |
+ | === External links === |
+ | * {{mbeta|Starfleet uniform (2373-2386)}} |
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− | * [http://www.st-spike.org/pages/uniforms/2373-2394/uniforms.htm 2373-2394 Uniforms] at [http://www.st-spike.org Spike's ''Star Trek'' Page] |
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+ | * {{spike's|uniforms/2373-2394/uniforms.htm|Starfleet uniforms 2373-|external}} |
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+ | * {{eas|gallery/starfleet-uniforms2.htm|24th century Starfleet uniforms|external}} |
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Revision as of 22:27, 28 November 2015
In 2373, the standard Starfleet uniform was again modified, maintaining the same basic shape and division colors, but reversing the colors on the shoulders and turtleneck. The blue-grey shoulder area was now quilted with vertical stitches. The division colors were also displayed on each wrist as a colored hoop.
A succession of other Starfleet uniforms based upon this modification were also phased into service during this time.
As Data's uniform was not liquified when he ruptured the coolant tank on the USS Enterprise-E, it appears these uniforms were created with non-organic fibers. (Star Trek: First Contact)
Standard duty uniform
While the standard, two-tone duty uniform introduced in the late 2360s remained in service (at least) until 2373, it was phased out of regular use aboard Starfleet vessels and space stations beginning in 2373.
Although the new duty uniform retained the same basic structure and style of the last standard duty uniform, the yoke/shoulder area usually displaying division colors was given a standard, blue-gray color and quilted. Cuffs were also added to the uniform, bearing a stripe of corresponding division color.
The uniform shirt and undershirt were also modified. (Star Trek: First Contact; DS9: "Rapture"; VOY: "Message in a Bottle")
Captain's variants
With this new wave of duty uniforms, so too came minor variants available to commanding officers. Similar to the so-called "Captain's jacket" variant worn in the 2360s, a new vest or waistcoat was introduced aboard starships and space stations. Bearing the same gray, quilted yoke as the duty uniform (extended lower, below the combadge), this sleeveless, low-necked vest allowed the wearer a more casual appearance. (Star Trek: First Contact; DS9: "Rapture")
While Picard seemed to switch between the standard duty jacket and the vest, Sisko was seen wearing it beneath his uniform, sometimes causing his uniform to seem quite bulky. Minor differences in the construction of the uniform notwithstanding (Picard's featured round openings for the arms, while Sisko's were squared off), the vests appear identical.
In addition to the vest, a more formal uniform was also available to commanding officers. Featuring only minor differences from the standard duty uniform, a variant uniform without cuffs and bearing a more formal collar was also in use as early as 2373. (DS9: "Rapture", "The Darkness and the Light")
Uniform undershirt
When compared to the previous design, the mock turtleneck shirt worn beneath the jumpsuit uniform was made of a heavier material, now displaying one of three division colors and opening in the front from a prominent closure. Beneath this, a blue-gray tee, or sleeveless tee, was worn, similar in style to the undershirt of the previous design. (Star Trek: First Contact; DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited", "Take Me Out to the Holosuite", "Strange Bedfellows", "The Dogs of War")
Flag officer uniform
First appearing in 2374, Starfleet issued a uniform for flag officers such as admirals reflecting the new duty uniform.
Again retaining the same basic form as the previous style, the next generation of flag officer service uniform incorporated the adjusted color scheme and quilted yoke. The cuffs were wider than present on the standard uniform, displaying admiral's rank insignia. A belt was also introduced to the uniform, with either a plain gold rectangular buckle or an oval buckle displaying the United Federation of Planets logo. (DS9: "Behind the Lines", "Favor the Bold"; Star Trek: Insurrection)
Dress uniform
Again coinciding with the alterations made to the duty uniform, two distinct variations on the Starfleet dress uniform were introduced.
Type A
The first, used around 2374, closely resembled the preceding style of dress uniform, a standard two-tone long jacket and black trousers. New to this version, which retained the previous coloration of black with one of the three division colors, was the quilted yoke, cuffs with a gold band, and a black belt displaying the seal of the United Federation of Planets. The gold trim along the collar was widened to three parallel gold bands, with the middle band retaining the broken style of the few previous dress uniform styles, while the outer bands were solid. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")
Type B
In 2375, the second dress uniform variant was introduced, this time a stark departure from previous styles. Throwing out the old color scheme and long jacket, the new style favored a white, short jacket with gold trim and a quilted gray center section, worn over black trousers which were also trimmed in gold.
Division colors were less prominent than in the preceding style, appearing as piping around the collar and wide bands on the cuffs and side seams of the trousers.
While this uniform was standard to all duty officers, captains and flag officers wore white in place of blue-gray in the center section. Flag officers had a wider cuff braid with a solid white line running through it upon which rank insignia was affixed.
Members of the Starfleet band at the Riker-Troi wedding worn a solid gray uniform, which featured a longer, looser jacket than the standard uniform. The gold and division color trim on the standard jacket was replaced with white, and the collar, now distinguished by white trim where it meet the shoulders, sported a thick band of white running the center of it where rank was displayed. The division color strip on the pants was also white. (Star Trek: Insurrection; DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"; Star Trek Nemesis)
Desert robes
For harsh or desert conditions, specialized robes were worn to protect against sunlight and provide comfort in hot and humid conditions.
Consisting of off-white-colored robes and hoods, pants and short-sleeve shirts, trimmed with division colors, this particular uniform served when the standard duty uniform may have proved uncomfortable or inappropriate for some environments.
Specialized boots were also part of the desert uniform, also off-white, with treads better suited to mountainous or more rugged terrain. (DS9: "Shadows and Symbols")
Combat uniform
Retaining the same general appearance as its predecessor, the uniform used by Starfleet personnel in combat situations was a black combat jacket with a division color stripe running across the chest.
The division color mock turtleneck was worn beneath the rubber-like body armor. (DS9: "The Siege of AR-558")
Utility uniform
As with the previous generations of Starfleet uniforms, a plain, operations mustard-colored jumpsuit used by technicians and utility workers was available as late as 2379. (Star Trek Nemesis)
Cadet uniform
Some time around 2372, a corresponding alteration was made to the uniform worn at Starfleet Academy and by Starfleet cadets serving aboard starships.
While essentially the same design as the preceding style – gray jumpsuit with division colored shoulders – quilting was again added to the yoke as were cuffs bearing division colors. Instead of being a one-piece uniform, however, it was split, now sporting a gray mock turtleneck beneath.
As with the earlier style, the uniform was gray (rather than black worn by officers) and featured pockets running down the trousers. (DS9: "Valiant", "Field of Fire")
Section 31 uniform
In use since the mid-22nd century, the distinct, black uniforms worn by operatives involved with Starfleet's secret organization Section 31 remained basically unchanged in the 2370s. Made from a black, leather-like material, the Section 31 uniform consisted of a long, black coat worn over a black mock turtleneck tunic and black trousers. (DS9: "Inquisition")
Other uniform features
Depending on their various circumstances and traditions, some Starfleet officers were allowed to augment their uniforms with the addition of cultural items.
Klingon Starfleet officer Worf wore a baldric displaying various family emblems throughout his tenure in Starfleet. (Star Trek: First Contact)
Bajoran Colonel Kira Nerys was allowed to retain her culture's traditional earring when given a field commission of commander. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
Ferengi cadet, and later officer, Nog wore a headdress traditional among his people. The headdress matched the color and texture of the shoulder material on his uniform. (DS9: "Homefront", "Favor the Bold")
Medical doctors and other scientists also adorned their Starfleet uniforms differently than other officers, wearing lab coats over their standard uniforms. (DS9: "Doctor Bashir, I Presume")
Rank insignia
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Appendices
Appearances
- DS9:
- "Rapture"
- "The Darkness and the Light"
- "The Begotten"
- "For the Uniform"
- "In Purgatory's Shadow"
- "By Inferno's Light"
- "Doctor Bashir, I Presume"
- "A Simple Investigation"
- "Business as Usual"
- "Ties of Blood and Water"
- "Ferengi Love Songs"
- "Soldiers of the Empire"
- "Children of Time"
- "Blaze of Glory"
- "Empok Nor"
- "In the Cards"
- "Call to Arms"
- Season 6 (all episodes)
- Season 7 (all episodes)
- VOY:
- "Message in a Bottle"
- "Hope and Fear"
- "Timeless"
- "Pathfinder"
- "Life Line"
- "Inside Man"
- "Author, Author"
- "Friendship One"
- "Endgame"
- Films
Background information
The Starfleet uniforms introduced in the 2370s were designed by TNG, DS9 and VOY veteran costume designer Robert Blackman, based upon William Ware Theiss's designs from The Original Series.
In an audio commentary for Star Trek: Insurrection, Jonathan Frakes revealed that he hated wearing this style of Starfleet uniform for the TNG Star Trek films.
Apocrypha
Though these uniforms were not seen in canon until 2373, the final issue of the IDW Comics miniseries Star Trek: Spock: Reflections shows Picard wearing this uniform in 2372, after Spock has taken Kirk's body from Veridian III and re-interred it at the Kirk family farm in Iowa.
External links
- Starfleet uniform (2373-2386) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Starfleet uniforms 2373- at Spike's Star Trek Page
- 24th century Starfleet uniforms at Ex Astris Scientia