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501stCast Episode 28 Now Playing
by tuskentrooper on Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:33 pm
In this episode, we find out how 501st members celebrated All Hallow's Eve, the conclusion to Omega Squad: Targets, news on upcoming films and DVD releases, and the Rebel Legion returns with their own interview segment. Plus, the global mission reports you love, upcoming events and an interview with The Force Among Us creator Cris Macht. You can also win a copy of The Force Among Us on DVD! Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page.

Matt Busch's New Halloween Costume
by tuskentrooper on Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:42 pm
On the evening of Halloween, October 31st, Star Wars artist Matt Busch became the second Honorary Member to become a full-fledged costume-wearing member of the Legion. A long-time fan of the 501st and friend to the Great Lakes Garrison in Michigan, the so-called "Rock Star of Illustration" now owns his own proud TK designation! Congratulations, Matt!

501stCast Episode 27 Now Playing
by tuskentrooper on Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:58 pm
It's a special 1 year anniversary episode of the official 501st podcast! Join the celebration with this extra-long show including interviews with celebrities Ray Park and Daniel Logan, part 3 of the Republic Commando audio drama Omega Squad: Targets, plus walking Dewbacks, another event for Uncle George, mission reports, custom Mandos and more! Click here to listen, subscribe or comment now on our show notes page. Thanks for supporting us for the past year!

James Luceno Inducted
by tuskentrooper on Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:29 pm
On October 29th, the 501st Central Garrison inducted author James Luceno into the 501st Legion as an Honorary Member. Luceno is a best-selling author of such Star Wars titles as The New Jedi Order series, the Episode III Visual Dictionary and, most recently, Star Wars: Millennium Falcon. Welcome to the family, James!

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Legion Statistics

Costume
Count
Costume Designation and Description
2156 TK Stormtrooper
550 ID Imperial Officer
508 TB Biker Scout
500 SL Sith Lord
435 TD Sandtrooper
397 TI TIE Pilot
357 BH Bounty Hunter
325 TC Clone Trooper
280 DZ Denizens of the Empire
253 TR Royal Guard
201 TS Snowtrooper
143 IC Imperial Crewman
121 IG Imperial Gunner
106 TX Special Operations
48 TA AT-AT Driver
46 IN Imperial Navy Trooper
32 IS AT-ST Driver
Totalling 6458 costumes as of 11/21/2008.

Newest Recruits

Enlist Date Legion ID Member Name
2008-09 7384 Justin Mckeering
2008-09 7611 Edward Vaughan
2008-09 2071 Woodmancy Catherine
2008-09 4727 Jesse Loucks
2008-09 5220 Wayne Dupree
2008-09 3342 Jeroen Sjarbaini
2008-09 6569 David Hooson
2008-09 3106 Lauren Graham
2008-09 3983 Ates Cetin
2008-09 7309 Riccardo Lo Forte
2008-09 9878 Ilaria Crucil
2008-09 6096 Enrico Brucciani
4392 Active Members as of 11/21/2008.

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