Fourth World mercenary uniform

The Fourth World mercenary uniform was a variety of Human armor with uniform insignia worn by the so-called Fourth World mercenary forces of the Optimum Movement on Earth in the 21st century.

History and specifics
The uniform armor consisted of weapon-resistant padding attached together over much of the body, although variations of just torso and head protection existed.

Most of these armors had headgear that bore the insignia of the mercenary loyalty on the forehead. The chestplate had an attachment for a drug dispenser and gauntlets that could carry a fistgun.

Visiting the Federation starship USS Enterprise bridge in 2364, Q wore this armor when explaining to Jean-Luc Picard the tendency of Humans to mobilize forces and send them to their deaths, mocking the drugged demeanor of the Post-Atomic Horror mercenaries. Later, in Q's courtroom, he had a number of men in these uniforms serving the bailiff. When Tasha Yar attacked one of the guards, he was executed for incompetence by his comrade. 

Q again mockingly wore this costume in a later visit to the battle bridge of the Enterprise. 


 * On the cover of the comic, Q wore a version of the armor lacking part of the cowl, and any arm or leg coverage.