Carbon Costume sci-fi
Mother from Raised by Wolves
Mother (played by Amanda Collin) is an android sent to the planet Kepler-22b in the HBO Max show Raised by Wolves. Mother and Father, another android, are tasked with raising human children destined to repopulate their new planet, as the Earth has been plagued by war between atheists and followers of the Mithraic faith. Some of these followers, including Marcus, eventually make their way to Kepler-22b as well, causing conflict in the world of Mother, Father, and Campion. While Mother’s costume is relatively simple, her hairstyle truly makes her stand out. If you aren’t quite ready to take the plunge and give yourself a buzzcut, a men’s wig in a strawberry-blonde color can help you achieve the utilitarian appearance of this futuristic android.
James Cole from 12 Monkeys
In 12 Monkeys, James Cole (played by Bruce Willis) is a prisoner who is offered parole if he can complete a dangerous mission that involves time travel. James is sent back to 1996 from the year 2035 in order to try and stop a plague from plunging the world into chaos and wiping out millions of people. During James’ first trip back in time, he is inadvertently sent to 1990, where he meets animal rights activist Jeffrey Goines. James wears several outfits, depending on which timeline he is in, but one of his most recognizable includes an army green jacket and burgundy zip up sweatshirt.
Captain Ed Mercer from The Orville
In The Orville, Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) is the captain of the USS Orville, an exploratory space vessel of the Planetary Union. His career was on the fast track until it was derailed when he caught his wife Kelly in bed with an alien.
Commander William Riker
The First Officer of the USS Enterprise under Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) performs his duties with confidence, courage and a heap of charm. Although he has the experience and skill to captain his own ship, he chooses to stay with the Enterprise as First Officer. The rakish Riker proceeds to tour the galaxy, saving lives and sweeping women off their feet – with the occasional trombone solo. As a Starfleet officer, he wears the Command Red uniform.
Commander William Adama
William Adama (Edward James Olmos) is Commander of the interstellar battleship Galactica and Admiral of the fleet on the hit sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica. A stern, taciturn, moral man who bears the weight of responsibility for the last lives of humanity, Adama protects the fleet from threats both inside and out. A man of tradition and respect for the military, he wears officer duty blues with Commander and Admiral pips and patches.
Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Captain of the Sovereign-class starship the USS Enterprise, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) helms it with a steady, wise hand and a cup of hot Earl Grey tea in the other. Level-headed, inspiring and a talented diplomat, Captain Picard has dedicated his life to his ship and his crew. Starfleet reveres him as a distinguished leader and negotiator; his crew love him as they would a father, despite a slightly brusque exterior. He wears the Starfleet Command Red uniform.
Caprica Six
The first model of Cylon revealed to look human in the TV series Battlestar Galactica, the Six line (Tricia Helfer) relies on seduction, manipulation and brute force to achieve its goals. The most famous model, Caprica Six, has an on-again-off-again relationship with scientist Gaius Baltar that mostly takes place inside of his mind. She dresses for the role of temptress, in a revealing red dress and tousled blonde locks.
Aeryn Sun
A Sebacean by race and Peacekeeper by profession, Officer Aeryn Sun (Claudia Black) is a dedicated, skilled, highly dangerous soldier in the TV series Farscape. When human astronaut John Crichton hurtles through a wormhole into the middle of a Peacekeeper battle, she is excommunicated from the Peacekeepers and joins up with Crichton and a colorful host of other aliens on the living spacecraft Moya. As befitting her role of soldier and warrior, she dresses in all black.
Deanna Troi
Half Betazoid and half human, counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) of Star Trek: The Next Generation uses her Betazoid empathetic abilities to serve both ship and crew of the USS Enterprise. A beautiful, kind, gentle woman with a serious sweet tooth for chocolate, she often finds herself playing peacemaker. Throughout the series she also enjoys a number of romantic interests, especially with on-again-off-again lover Commander Riker. This guide is for her earlier outfit as counselor, before she begins to wear the Starfleet uniform.
Sam Flynn from Tron: Legacy
In Tron: Legacy, Samuel Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) is the primary shareholder of ENCOM. When his father, Kevin Flynn, goes missing, he enters the grid and suits up.
