Well, I guess we're a bit far from this initial sketch, don't ya think?
Once more, a rendering pretty close to the final mix. Just need to test the coloring & still be careful with the shadows on the face. Even considering the light coming from the right, it ruins a bit the details. See the second image with digital inking only, no cross-hatching on the body & costume.
Speaking of costume, I finally get the overview for this military suit. At first I was going for pants with the 70s design, larger below (just love them!). But I rather the huge leather boots, shaping the whole figure, much more military & commanding. The last retouch will be on the jacket, it should go a bit lower on the butt.
For the record, the clean & light part on the right background happens cause there's a forcefield there, that appears with the coloring. Also giving a high light color to the whole space & figure in its range.