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March 24, 2008
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CAndyman TK-9772 here, bringing you the following intercepted transmission....
This Imperial intel is on-going recon about The Fighting 501st Legion. This list was compiled by TK-899, LWM Officer for the Legion.
• The 501st Legion began in 1997 as a simple fan website called Detention Block 2551.
• The 501st Legion, also known as "Vader's Fist," was first officially recognized in LFL material by Star Wars author Timothy Zahn in the 2004 novel "Survivor's Quest."
• Among the 501st's most notable events are annual appearances at Dragon-Con, San Diego Comic-Con, and Disney's Star Wars Weekends.
• All 501st members operate on a volunteer basis, donating countless hours of their time to charity fundraisers throughout the world.
• Dragon-Con 2004 played host to the 501st Legion's first Droid Hunt game, a thrilling role-playing competition challenging convention attendees to protect "Droid Badges" and evade capture by the Legion's finest troops.
• The 501st Legion's extensive list of Honorary Members includes the likes of Mark Hamill, James Earl Jones, John Williams, and George Lucas himself.
• In 2002, the 501st Legion appeared on stage during a No Doubt concert as the band played their own striking rendition of the "Imperial March."
• Among the biggest collectors of 501st t-shirts are Star Wars actors Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) and Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca).
• Every 501st member is assigned a unique Legion ID number for life. Some members even have their number tattooed to show their passion for the Legion.
• Although Stormtroopers make up the majority of 501st members, other acceptable costumes types include villains such as Tusken Raiders, Bounty Hunters and Sith Lords.
• The 501st Legion's worldwide ranks are organized into distinct units called Garrisons, Squads, and Outposts.
• In 2003, the 501st performed on stage with musical artist "Weird Al" Yankovic during an encore performance of his song "The Saga Begins." In 2007, the 501st provided on-stage support on multiple tour stops.
• In 2004, the 501st Legion hit the gridiron to rally support for the Oakland Raiders during a NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• An independent documentary film called "Heart of an Empire" premiered in 2007 chronicling the life and times of the Fighting 501st Legion.
• The members of the 501st have appeared in many Star Wars fan films including such award-winning productions as "The Jedi Hunter," "Recruitment," "Silent But Deadly II," and "Return of Pink Five."
• The 501st's ongoing charity work includes such notable beneficiaries as the Ronald McDonald House, the Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
• The 501st Legion takes great pride in making dozens of hospital visits each year to brighten the lives of sick children.
For more information on the 501st Legion, visit their website at 501st.com
This is TK-9772 signing off.....for now...
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