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The new “guardians” of our galaxy are sure to live long and prosper from the looks of it.

Space Force commanding officer Gen. John Raymond unveiled full dress uniform prototypes for the newly established branch of the US Armed Forces, led by the Air Force, during a speech at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber conference. 

The ceremonial navy-blue garb worn by Space Force service members, called Guardians, features an overcoat that fastens from the right shoulder down to the waist with a diagonal series of silver buttons — reminiscent of many space-bound sci-fi screen productions, such as “Star Trek,” “Battlestar Galactica” and “Star Wars.”

Below the left shoulder is space for the Space Force “Delta” logo, the service members’ name tag and honors. Beneath the Nehru-collared jacket they wear a white dress shirt and navy tie, and lighter blue-gray slacks on the bottom.

Officials at ASC21 described the ‘fits as “modern, distinctive [and] professional.” Those outside the Air Force conference, however, had other adjectives in mind.

“The uniform isn’t modern,” responded policy analyst Gene Dimitrieff. “Looks very militaristic, authoritarian, and I think I saw similar in some kind of sci-fy movie/tv show (Star Wars anyone).”

“Getting some Wrath of Khan flashbacks all of a sudden,” wrote military reporter Stephen Losey on Twitter, pairing an image of William Shatner in the “Star Trek” sequel next to a Space Force Guardian in full dress.

“A friend just texted me: Tell me the space force uniform isn’t a complete rip-off of battlestar galatica’ and reader — ,” wrote war reporter Valerie Insinna, alongside a production mock-up of Edward James Olmos’ character Admiral William Adama in the 2004-2009 series “Battlestar Galactica.”

“A blend of the Star Trek Enterprise dress uniform, but with the Mirror Universe diagonal,” said military strategist Peter W. Singer in a tweet. He added, “And need to clarify, I am all for it, given that Enterprise was the best Star Trek show of all. (my controversial take of the day).”

“Just in time for Halloween,” quipped investor-influencer Ross Gerber.

Along with their ceremonial blues, the agency also presented their training uniform, athletic performance-wear emblazoned with Space Force insignia.

Air Force Magazine has reported that officials are taking “comments and tweaks” before the prototypes are finalized, according to an interview with Gen. Raymond.

The US Space Force launched in 2019 under President Donald Trump’s administration, making it the first new military branch created since the Air Force was established in 1947. Many have meanwhile lamented that tax money would be spent on military defense in outer space — where none is yet needed.

As one critic pointed out on Twitter, “If you’re between the ages of 18-24 and have no idea what to do with your life, sign up for Space Force. You’ll get pay & benefits and you won’t have to do s - - t.”