Romulan uniform Romulan uniforms were the clothing worn by officer s in the service of the Romulan Star Empire , ranging from the 22nd through the 24th centuries . These uniforms facilitated the Romulan wearers ' needs as scientist s , warriors , and starship officers , often displaying rank insignia and position . 22nd century . Standard uniform . During the mid - 22nd century , officer s serving the Romulan Star Empire – operating in positions on Romulus itself – wore distinct uniforms . Distinguished by a formal collar , the jacket portion of the uniform was created from a checkerboard material , consisting of square - shaped patterning of various sizes and colors . A black tunic was worn beneath this jacket , also worn with black trousers and black , leather - like boots . Accenting the uniform was an elaborate belt or strap extending from the right shoulder , down to the left waist and across . ( ) Reman uniform . As early as the year 2154 , the Romulan Star Empire employed Reman soldiers in such tasks as guarding high - ranking Romulan officials , including Senator Vrax . For this occupation , Remans were outfitted in close - fitting , rubber - like uniforms , distinguished by wide shoulder pads and high collars . Dark - purple or blue in color , these uniforms were ornamented by breastplates and hard ribbing on the upper - arms , probably intended for military or combat situations . ( ) 23rd century . Standard uniform . Type A ( mid - 2260s ) . For Romulans serving the Empire aboard starship s in the 23rd century , uniforms consisted of a black undershirt , a metallic - gold and black patterned tunic , and checkered , knee - length trousers , fastened by a wide black belt . The uniform trousers ranged in color from blue - black to red - black , with higher ranking officers in red . These uniforms were worn with black boots , and often , black gloves . In addition , a Romulan disruptor was often worn with the uniform , fastened to the right side of the belt . Higher ranking officers ' uniforms were adorned with shoulder drapes , made from the same material as the trousers . Worn over the right shoulder , these drapes hung down to roughly knee - length , while remaining relatively short on the back , with a black , woolen fringe . Some officers wore gold helmet s adorned with gold triangles . These helmets completely covered the ears , chin and bridge of the nose , though this practice fell into disuse by the next century . ( ) Female officers wore a high - collared , one - piece uniform variant that consisted of a shirt and miniskirt combination . Made from the same golden - black patterned fabric as the male uniform version , the right portion of the uniform was made from the red or blue - colored fabric . The drape adornment was sewn directly onto the shirt and was worn under the belt , in contrast to the male uniforms . The drape was also shorter on the front , but was longer on the back than on male uniforms . Female officers wore high , black leather boots and were not seen carrying weapons or wearing helmets . ( ) Type B ( late 2260s and early 2270s ) . A second type of Romulan duty uniform was observed in 2270 . It consisted of a red long - sleeved shirt with white cuffs over which was worn a light blueish shirt with a scaled texture . Red pants and high boots of the same light blue color were worn underneath . The uniform was accessorized with a white sash tucked into a black belt belt with golden buckle . ( ) Type C . A green uniform with a hood or cloak was observed being worn by a Romulan commander in 2269 . ( ) Ambassadorial wardrobe . During the 2290 s , Romulan dignitaries and ambassador s , such as Nanclus who was present during the Khitomer Accords of 2293 , wore clothing similar in style to those worn by the Romulan military of the next century . Again making use of prominent patterning within the material of which it was made , the garments worn by Nanclus consisted of a blue coat , tan pants and boots , worn with a gold - colored sash that extended from the right shoulder to the left waist and across . The tunic bore a high collar and closed at the left chest . ( ) 24th century . Standard uniform . Type A . With the reappearance of the Romulans in the year 2364 , new trends in their uniform style became evident . Echoing the use of distinctly patterned material and large sashes in the previous century , 24th century Romulan military uniforms expanded on this look , enhancing it with a broad - shouldered tunic consisting of a silver - gray material . Worn with a black and red , similarly - patterned sash hung over the right shoulder and attached at the belt , this tunic featured a high collar ( a silver - colored piece " separate " from the tunic ) and wide sleeves that revealed black cuffs underneath . Also reflecting 23rd century uniform design , the black trousers donned with this uniform were cut high on the legs , worn with black boots . ( ) Type B . Following their initial contact with the Federation in more than fifty years , subsequent encounters with the Romulans revealed yet another uniform design . First observed in 2365 , this second 24th - century Romulan uniform resembled the previous design , but discarded the drape or sash in favor of a harness - like belt structure , meeting at the chest from around both shoulders and extending down and around the waist . In addition , the collar was now sewn into and matched the tunic . Although a more - generalized symbol has been observed , the crest of the Romulan Star Empire was displayed on the front of the belt and at the harness ' s V - connection on the chest , showing the familiar " bird of prey " clutching the twin planets Romulus and Remus . The majority of these uniforms featured similar , silver - gray material , but some Romulan officers wore uniforms of varying colors and patterns . Although this style of uniform was phased out of common use as early as 2371 , some Romulan officials ( including General Velal ) continued wearing it as late as 2375 . ( ; ) Tal Shiar variant . In keeping with the design prevalent in the 2360s , uniforms worn by members of the Romulan secret intelligence agency , the Tal Shiar , featured the same basic structure as the military ' s standard uniform . Using far - less garish material than the standard uniform , this Tal Shiar variant came in a light - green color and was worn with gray trousers and boots . As with the military uniform , a belt structure was worn , this time with an added strap on the right chest . As with future incarnations of the Romulan uniform , rank insignia – presumably unique to the Tal Shiar – was displayed on the left collar . ( ) Type C . By the early 2370s , the Romulan government once again phased into service a radically redesigned military uniform . Abandoning the large shoulders and abbreviated sleeves , this more - generalized design came in only a dark - gray , thatched material for all ranks and positions observed . Featuring a black , mock - turtleneck collar , this uniform displayed rank on the left collar , and also featured a belt / harness structure - this time extending from the left shoulder , down to two straps running across the stomach . As before , the crest of the Romulan Empire was displayed , lower in this design than in the previous style . Black gloves were worn with this uniform by Tal Shiar officers , but not by the military . ( ; ) Dress uniform . Like their Starfleet counterparts , Romulans serving the Star Empire were sometimes required to wear formal uniforms for diplomatic affairs and state functions . Consisting of a brownish - gray tunic and pants , the Romulan dress uniform was understated compared to the standard duty uniform , distinguished by black piping running down the chest , lining the seams at the shoulders and around the high collar . Like the standard uniform , the dress uniform displayed rank insignia on the left collar , with higher ranking officials wearing their rank on both sides . ( ) Type D . Introduced as early as 2379 , a fourth version of the Romulan military uniform was observed , this time a striking departure from , or return to , earlier designs , while retaining the same Romulan style . Distinguished by its use of a distinctive and colorful checkerboard jacket , this uniform was worn with a formal black under tunic , black trousers and heavy , black boots . Again featuring a harness - like belt structure worn over the jacket , this uniform design bore a far less elaborate belt , marked by several metal rings and flourishes and extending from the right chest , down to the left waist and across . Also like earlier designs , this Romulan uniform sported a Romulan crest , somewhat redesigned and worn at the center of the neck on the collar . ( ) Senate guard uniform . Far more ceremonial than any other Romulan wardrobe or uniforms observed thus far , special uniforms existed as early as the late - 2370s for use by guards serving at the Senate on Romulus . Consisting of a long , heavy tunic , dark - brown , blue and green in color , this uniform featured a high collar and large shoulders . The sleeves of the tunic were bulky and ended in heavy gloves decorated with metal rings and flourishes . This uniform was worn with large , heavy boots , similarly accented with metallic embellishments and built with thick soles . ( ) Reman uniforms . Standard uniform . Resembling ( if not identical to ) their 22nd century counterparts , the uniforms worn by Reman soldiers in the service of the Romulan Star Empire were radically different from those worn by the Reman ' s Romulan overlords . The standard duty uniform worn by those Remans serving aboard starships – including the renegade Shinzon ' s vessel , the " Scimitar " – consisted of a tight - fitting , rubber - like jumpsuit . Dark - purple in color , these uniforms possessed a colorful , iridescent sheen . Adorned with gold piping and dark , metallic - purple accents , the Reman duty uniform featured a high collar and broad , up - swept shoulders . The uniform was also heavily armored , ribbed on the sleeves , sides and legs . ( ) Combat uniform . A variant of the Reman duty uniform , an even more heavily armored version existed . Worn by lower - ranking Remans taking part in battle or tactical situations , this uniform featured a heavy breastplate structure not present in the standard duty uniform . Also present on the uniform , was a holster for easy access to the wearer ' s sidearm . Retaining the same structure , style and coloration of the standard uniform , this combat - style uniform was also supplemented by a more elaborate counterpart . Worn by senior ranking Reman officers , the more intricately decorated combat uniform featured a highly detailed vest , with heavy shapes on the chest and back , and a long , cape - like coat . Surgical scrubs . Far less ostentatious than other observed Reman uniforms , Reman medical doctors and surgeons wore white , plastic - like operating scrubs and purple gloves and masks . Consisting of long , medical smocks and pants , these scrubs were distinguished only by several dark lines running vertically down the chest and sleeves .