Definitions by —thoughtstorms—

purple belly 

An Alliance soldier or officer. (Used in reference to an Alliance Captain in Firefly Episode "Bushwhacked".) The Alliance's official colors include purple and are used on the abdomen (belly) of Alliance troop body armor.

"But Captain, did you hear what that purple belly called Serenity?" — Kaylee Frye

purple belly by —thoughtstorms— March 26, 2009