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While I was in the UK, one of the highlights of the trip was meeting with *the* Rob of RS Props. We sat down and chatted for almost 90 minutes, from which they posted this 30-ish minute video on YouTube at the link below. I someone seriously joke that there a betting pool with the FISD staff on if I could leave his shop without ordering a set of kit. While I hadn't intended on doing so (as I have a nice TK already), I was so impressed by Rob and his commitment to quality that I'm now trying to get my name added to the queue. If you ever have a chance to go to Manchester or meet with Rob, I encourage you to do so. He and his crew are true craftsmen and also some of the nicest people you'd ever meet. Can't say enough good things about them. Many thanks to everyone at RS for creating a truly memorable experience and sharing your passion and expertise for Star Wars costuming. You guys rock!

Please join me in congratulating Chris Pearson themaninthesuitcase as our amazing Detachment Leader for 2026! Chris will continue on leading the best detachment within the legion. He has been an absolute rock star when it comes to leading the FISD. We look forward to having another fun and successful year under your leadership!

I have some extra patches available, so I am making this offer to the next 5 Troopers to reach Expert Infantry after 9/26/25 (and then hopefully Centurion)! What better way to show off all your hard work than sporting these on your racing shirt, helmet bag or jacket! I have 2 of the FO types available To receive the FISD patch and EI rocker you must be approved at Level 2 (Expert Infantry) after Sept. 26th, 2025. These will be sent to you first. To receive the Centurion rocker you must be approved at Level 3. This one will be sent after you attain Level 3 and be one of those who received the first two from me. Details: 1. Only one set per Trooper. 2. I will pay postage, including international. 3. No, I don't have any extras. (Sorry). 4. You must post up in this thread and shoot me a PM once you are approved and it shows up on your FISD profile. 5. I will get them out the next business day after I receive your shipping info. via PM. 6. They will be sent via regular mail in a standard envelope. Since there is no tracking available I cannot be responsible for anything lost in the mail. 7. First come, first served, so get those applications in and keep our D.O.s busy!

Been a while boys but I am back on the saddle excited to get this ready for the 10th for R1! Making the arm moulds at the moment and I swear Im getitng better at engineering these clamshell parts, the overlap and fit is perfect! Need to paint the cover strips before moulding but thought Id give a quick teaser of what I got. Abdomen is almost done, just needs some sanding but will pull some tests of those this week if all goes well. Shins have just finished printing too. All thats left to design are: - Thighs - Butt - Cod - TD - Chest + Back redo (will explain in subsequent post) - Front belt (stillunsure of how I will tackle this part)

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Legion Census 2024-2025 Detachment Affiliation INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2025 Follow FISD Terence Stamp, has died age 87, 17/08/2025. Stamp played Chancelor Valorum, the predecessor to Palpatine in 1999s The Phantom Menace. He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come. Best known for his fierce portrayal of General Zod in Superman and his stirring role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Condolences to his family and friends "Buckets Off" Patrick Wright, IC-25296, passed away in hospice care on the morning of July 26th, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Patrick was always happy when he trooped with his family as a group. He is survived by his wife, Wendy (DZ-25293), and his two sons, William and Alexander, both of whom were members of the Galactic Academy. Patrick was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran and worked in the financial industry. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his garrison, family and friends: buckets off, Troopers. "Buckets Off" Greetings troopers, I am now back from Batuu, which also marks the end of summer for most of us. Before we know it days will be short and nights cold so now is a great time to get you're armour out and check it over for any repairs after a hard season of service. Last month we launched a new version of the troop reward system so if you missed that make sure you check it out here: The flag @Daetrin left with the UKG has been making progress around the nation and worth checking out, I look forward to meeting it in person if I get a chance. We are still waiting on a few CRLs in at the queue with the Legion, for those of you waiting we thank you for your patience but if you are waiting on one and want an update, please do let us know and we can give you a more proper update. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings and Salutations Troopers! Welcome to the "ber" months For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to start seeing some cooler temps. I for one am looking forward to wearing my FISD hoodie again. On to the merch stuff! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I am down to the last 2 EI coins for this style. The next EI coin will more than likely be whatever design we do for our 20th Anniversary, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you don't want to wait until 2026, or you prefer not to have an Anniversary coin, please look into it. In order to buy one, you have to have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open This run is closed. If you haven't received yours, it is more than likely because you haven't paid for the shipping. Please DM me for more information. You can learn more about the run here Pin Run The interest thread for the pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché is still up. You can find more information here. Flag and Banner Run We are still working on the standard flag run, and hope to run it with the Member Designed "War Banner". Which leads me to the Member Design Contest. We are still asking for "War Banner" designs for this item. Members that are interested in submitting a design will post their work in The "FISD "War Banner" Design Contest" thread in the Detachment Merch section of the forum. This contest will run until the end of September, at which time the Command Staff will pick a winner. As with our other design contests, the winner will receive bragging rights, this MBO's gratitude, and flag of their design, courtesy of the FISD Command staff. Details of the contest can be found here. NEW BUSINESS New FISD Merch Items The Command Staff is currently working on a few new items including some designs for next year's 20th Anniversary of the Detachment. More info will be announced soon. As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Stand and be counted! Please welcome TK-13239 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, August 2025! @Sawanator Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated images added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: CENSUS 1st October - 31st October 501st Legion 2024/2025 Census, recording troop attendance from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 Hello fellow 501st members, it is almost census time again, access to the census is available from 1st October 12:01AM GMT and closes 31st October 11.59PM GMT. It is the responsibility of all 501st approved members to fill out the census each year which you can find here (to enter use your legion forum login and password) You must be registered on the main forums to participate in the census:here Here's what the charter says about activity definitions: Operations Protocol/Membership An Active Member is defined as a member in good standing who meets the following requirements: Meets all 501st Membership Requirements (i.e. ownership of an approved costume, is over 18 years of age, etc). Has an approved membership record in the 501st Legion Membership Database Maintains active contact with their CO or GML. Active contact and participation will be confirmed during the annual Legion Census held each year during the month of October. Maintains contact information/membership record in the 501st Legion database either through their CO or GML. Participates in at least one Garrison or Legion activity per year while wearing an approved 501st costume owned by said member as recorded in the Legion Census. One year is defined as the period from Legion Census to Legion Census. Examples of an activity include, but are not limited to conventions, charity events, or any activity designated as an official event by a coordinating administrative unit of the Legion. Members who serve in military branches are exempt from activity level requirements if their service renders them unable to meet these requirements. These Minimum Activity Level Requirements should be administered as justly and with as much common sense as possible. A member may retain active status, even if they do not meet all of the requirements listed above at the discretion of their unit Commanding Officer or Legion Command. Filling out the census only takes a few minutes and you also have the opportunity to update your contact information ie: address, email, phone and so on. Any questions you have in regards to the census please contact either your GCO (garrison commanding officer) or your GML (garrison membership liaison) Census form layout With the last forum update the viewable area of the census may not be full page, as such change your page magnification to 75% and you should be able to see the whole page. Note: make sure you tick the box "Is the above information correct?" please tick YES Census guide in PDF https://www.501st.com/members/501st-Census-FAQ.pdf How to log in legion forum: https://www.501st.com/forum/download/file.php?id=18773 Any problems with the logging in please contact the LWM team here: [email protected] What is detachment affiliation https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/43940-what-is-detachment-affiliation-and-why-is-my-info-not-correct/ So stand up and be counted troopers, you have until 31st October OK so you look at your Legion profile and it shows that your detachment affiliation to FISD is pending, or otherwise incorrect. Why does this happen, and what is detachment affiliation anyway, and what will FISD do about it? The answer is that detachment affiliation is only ever used once a year, and for one purpose. The only time the Legion ever uses it for anything is to determine who can run for DL and who can vote in detachment elections. That's it. Otherwise it is pretty much ignored and not used for anything. The process of validating detachment membership is cumbersome and time consuming because people use different email information between their Legion and detachment logins, and that there is no way to bulk update the rosters. For a small detachment it is not a big deal to do this manually, but for a detachment the size of FISD with hundreds and soon thousands of 501st members, it's impossible. Fortunately we have technical folk both on FISD and in the Legion web team. Once a year they take a feed from FISD's database and do a bulk update on the Legion database. This occurs right before the election cycle starts and is done once per year. Pro tips: 1) Ensure the email address you use on the Legion & FISD boards are the exact same. 2) Ensure that your FISD profile has the correct TKID. 3) IMPORTANT! You MUST be in the right security group. It should be "501st Stormtrooper" in order for the automated system to pull you over. This thread is where you get your detachment access updated. 4) If after the bulk update is complete and your profile is still not updated, and you are 100% sure your info is in sync between the two boards, then ask for to the Legion web team. They should get feedback on why this isn't working. 5) If all else fails, ping the FISD staff. Which basically means that we'll simply tell the 501st web team to bulk approve everyone 6) If still you have no luck you can contact the legion web team directly via email: [email protected] To check detachment affiliation go to the 501st holocron here, login using your 501st forum username and password, click on YOUR PROFILE DATA, then look down the lower part of the page for YOUR UNIT AFFILIATION, then under DETACHMENT AFFILIATION. If you do not see FISD listed reach out to your GML (garrison membership liaison) as they can add it if you are an approved Stormtrooper. If FISD shows as PENDING it will usually become approved before legion elections begin each year as this is an automated process, if you find it has still not change before legion elections please contact our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase he may be able to do a manual update. INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients August - September TK-26476 "TK 26476 - Marz Elson" Marcel - - - - - - - TK-22020 "TK22020" Cam - - - - - - - TK-47826 "CloseTheBlastDoor" Hanson - - - - - - - TK-35947 "Peppe" Peter - - - - - - - TK-30874 "0megaRed" Eric - - - - - - - TK-19525 "Tall_Trooper" Torben - - - - - - - TK21615 "JenEcho" Jenny - - - - - - - - TK23276 "zv288bot" Jorge - - - - - - - - TK-37423 "GoofTrooper" Eric - - - - - - - TK-96004 "Doggydoc" Gerald - - - - - - - TK-20177 "Cybergrunt" Bill You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: Fellow troopers and Attachés! Our forces have yet again been reinforced, please welcome our two newest Attachés: AUSTRALIA, Knightfall Garrison Chris @Slouch, Melbourne BELGIUM, FanWars Garrison Manu @berodrim, Hannut With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR August - September the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: No approvals this period - - - You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: No approvals this period - - You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. As always if you have any interesting stories or photos please send me a PM. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

RS Props Gets a Special Visitor Keep your eyes open, there will be a video incoming soon

Hello everyone! I just got 501 approved and detachment access. I originally bought my ANH Stunt TK kit back in 2020 right before I made a huge move in the US. My BBB showed up and it sat unopened for over a year. I moved it across the states, even! In 2021, amongst a pile of moving boxes and take-out food, I decided to open it and start building. I built a few pieces, promptly became intimidated, and put it all away. Come 2024, I decided to list it for sale on the internet. I hadn't touched it in years, and I had long given up on building the kit. I unsubscribed from the FISD newsletter and resigned myself to defeat. So, the listing sat....and sat.......and sat some more. Then, in 2025, a member of the New England Garrison reached out to me with the intent to buy my kit. GREAT! I could finally unload this pile of shame. Lets go! We chatted a bit, and he eventually convinced me that I could, in fact, build the kit, he and his fellow 501 members would help me. So instead of selling to him, I should build it......what?? Who does that? Anyway... "Sure," I thought, why not? So he talked me out of selling my own TK to him, and then added me to his little group chat. I looked at my TK sitting in my garage, and once again, it sat....... for 9 months. I accidentally found "Dad of Xander" on YouTube around this time. He had this incredible in-depth tutorial series. His approach to the kit finally shook me from my paralysis, and I started attacking the build. His series was filmed in a way that you could clearly see what he was doing while he was doing it. He also explained it in a very simple manner, and then showed you why you should do it. "I got this" I thought...... A lot of mistakes were made. A LOT of mistakes......some lessons I learned are: 1: Make the snap plates. It looks tedious. That's because it is. Do it anyway. Don't be lazy. 2: Don't do Super Glue. I know you can slam out a bunch of work really quickly. That's the problem......If you know, you know. 3: Measure Twice, Cut once. This goes without saying. But measure again before that cut. Seriously, and don't push the gap in on the tape measure. Its there for a reason.... 4: No Super Glue. Please...... 5: Did I mention don't do the Super Glue? 6: Carefully watch/read the entire tutorial, and then watch/read it again before you proceed. (Case and point, my thermal detonator) 7: Seriously, throw the superglue in the trash. The slow process of E6000 is so you have time to reflect on your mistakes and why you are doing this. Anyway, a little humor, but thank you again for all the help I received from here. I spent a lot of time lurking. I disappeared for so long that my account went inactive on here, even. Heck, I even unsubbed from the emails (I gotta turn that back on....ooops). A massive, MASSIVE shoutout to the New England Garrison fellas (I'm not sure if they want named or not), and Dad of Xander on YouTube. I would never have completed this kit if it weren't for those resources. With unquestioned Loyalty. -TK 12325

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise Officer FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Costume Totals Trooping Opportunities Hall of Fame INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Social Media Newsletter Editor Staff List 2026 Follow FISD In loving memory of 25087 Kerrin ‘Pecklez’ Peck, a cherished member of the Redback Garrison since 2016 and Venom Squad XO. Kerrin’s passion for trooping, especially alongside her husband Daniel and son Jordy, brought joy to all. Her impressive roster, including Maul, Jango Fett, Jawa and Shadow Trooper costumes, reflected her dedication and skill. Kerrin's willingness to share her guidance and support with new members exemplified her generous spirit. Whether at conventions, local events or one of her favourites, Star Wars Dreamworld Weekends, her presence brightened every gathering. Kerrin’s legacy lives on in the hearts of the Redback Garrison, and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and love are with her family and friends during this difficult time Kerrin's vibrant spirit touched the lives of so many. A heart of gold who brought buckets of joy to everyone around them, with their infectious happiness and kindness. The memories of Pecklez warmth and generosity will live on forever in our hearts. Condolences to her garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" The 501st French Garrison has once again been struck a heavy blow to its heart. Tristan Grécos, also known as TK 1871, passed away last week after being diagnosed with aggressive cancer He joined us in 2006 with his Stormtrooper armor and distinguished himself notably at the 2007 Rose Parade Over the years, he was always available, dedicated, ready to help, and very pleasant company. We will always remember him as a dear friend, full of qualities, positive, committed, and an exceptional companion to all those who had the privilege of participating in events alongside him. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings Troopers, This month I am pleased to announce two changes to the staff team: @Tall_Trooper has been promoted from IPM to Detachment Public Relations Officer (DPRO). This recognises the hard work they have been putting in on our social media channels. New to the team is @astrosally coming in as an IPM. Sally is joining the team to help with the Valkyries, our group for female troopers in white, or chrome, armour. This year is the 20th anniversary of the First Imperial Stormtrooper detachment. We will be celebrating this with a steady stream of merch, not just the coin run already in progress. If you don't want to miss out there's a few things you can do. Subscribe to the Detachment Merch Forum https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/47-detachment-merchandise/ Keep an eye on the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/www.whitearmor.net And also make sure you visit the forum regularly to keep up with any changes and updates as they happen! With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greeting Troopers! Before we cover the merch business I would like to announce that we have added to the DMBO staff! Congratulations to Adam ( @revlimiter ) for joining the team. Adam has been the artist behind many of our wonderful pieces of merch over the course of the last several years. Adam has been a member of the FISD staff for a while as part of the DPRO team, but I am very happy to have him join me officially as part of the MBO team, so please join me congratulating him. Now down to usual business Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I still have a few of the Stepping out Trooper EI coins for new EI members or members the have never bough ten an EI coin. The next EI coin will be a gold version of our 20th Anniversary coin, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you'd prefer not to have an Anniversary edition, grab one of these before they aren't available any longer! In order to buy one, you must have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open Pin Run The pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché will begin soon, we are still researching vendors, but we hope to have one selected and get the run open. You can find more information here. 20th Anniversary Coin Run The coin run closed on 9 Feb 2026. I don't have any new updates currently, but I still expect to see these in the hands of troopers by early April. I will post more updates as I get them on the run thread, that can be found here. NEW BUSINESS I have submitted the first few new merch items for this term to LMBO. While most of this years merch will be Anniversary related, know that there are a few items that we discussed in the past that we are working on currently that will not be anniversary related. There will be at least one Anniversary patch, possibly two, The FISD war banner from last term has been submitted for approval. And we are working on designs for the 20th Anniversary Racing shirt. While I won't spoil them now, Please keep an eye on the forum and the various FISD Social Media platforms for announcements. And as always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, are welcome, and please feel free to reach out to either Adam or myself! With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Adam Wolf TK-89400 "Revlimiter" Merchandise & Branding Officer You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated image added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Droid Hunt From LPRO: "We’re pleased to announce that the Droid Hunt Badge is now officially available in the PR Toolkit for Legion-wide use. Our thanks go to Kimberly Anderson, GCO of Bast Alpha Garrison, and artist Erik Sanders for creating this new format and sharing it with the Legion." Download PDF here Download logo images here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives Stormtrooper Trooping Hacks and Ideas A great thread full of items/ideas which may make your trooping experience a little easier. By Justin - TK9921 @evnltr Thread can be found here Currently (as of 8th March 2026 ) there are 33,813 approved costumes in the legion, out of these there are 4722 under the TK ID which is 13.97% of all approved 501st costumes. Interestingly if you look back through previous totals Stormtroopers equated to over 20% which shows a decline in our ranks. Lucasfilm Retail Moratorium Lift May 2026 For most of the year we are under an embargo from Lucasfilm and can not attend retail locations unless prior approval has been given by them. At certain times of the year this embargo is lifted, generally around Movie releases, May 4th, Force Friday etc, the recent correspondence from LFL outlines the lift of the embargo: Lucasfilm has informed LEC that the retail moratorium is being lifted May 2-10. During this time, fan groups can appear in costume at retailers that sell Star Wars merchandise. All fans, costumed or otherwise, can participate with venues of their choice during this window of time with the restriction that costumed appearances must not be used in the advertising of the event or retail location. Although these appearances will be treated like open invitations, we leave it to the fan groups to independently organize around these events as they see fit. Lucasfilm will not need to approve or coordinate these. Please note that retail locations should not include restaurants, bars, or venues with no apparent reason to feature Star Wars characters. Costumed fans should not pose with merchandise or use the appearance to promote a specific product. In the coming weeks, we may send out a list of ‘preferred’ retailers from certain regions who would welcome fans to participate at their venues within these event windows, but you are all still welcome to make plans with appropriate retailers or venue hosts of your choice regardless of whether or not they appear on the list. In addition to the retail appearance lift, Lucasfilm is happy to allow fan groups to make appearances at their local theaters during the theatrical run of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Appearances should be limited to the theatre lobby and should not be advertised prior to appearance. Fan groups are allowed to word directly with their local theaters to schedule these appearances. Lucasfilm may send out invitations on behalf of theater chains that are interested in costumed fan appearances. Appearances are subject to whatever rules are in place at the local theater and it will need to be made clear that you are fans in costumes and not official Star Wars character appearances. *REMEMBER* Always follow your garrison/squad/outpost guidelines when it comes to organizing Disney/LFL promotional troops, only command staff should deal directly with LFL. Excellence never goes out of style! Please welcome TK-30874 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, February 2026! @0megaRed Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients February - March TK-12775 "Sithping" Paul - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR February - March the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: None this month Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: None this month Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! We would like to invite you all to join our Discord Server – if you haven't already. If you’re looking for a casual and relaxed space to chat with your fellow TK’s, this is for you. Yes, even if you’re new to the Forums. We would be honored if you would join us. With the new term starting we're also starting back up with the Discord Video Chats! Make sure to keep an eye on the announcements, so we can see you at the next one to talk about Star Wars, Stormtroopers and whatever else is on your mind! With Unquestioned Loyalty Luca Hahn TK-66744 "Morgi" Social Media Relations With Unquestioned Loyalty Torben Sobierey TK-19525 "Tall_Trooper" Social Media Relations As always if you have interesting story or troop please share via DM and it may get added to the next months newsletter. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Sally Smith (astrosally) TK-76924 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Next up was trooping with the ISG! If you can make it up to Scotland, you really should. Brian & the rest of the ISG folk were simply lovely. So welcoming, I felt like it was my home garrison. Whether it was ensuring I didn't run off on my own, introducing me to real Irn Bru, or helping me in & out with a new TK, every member of the ISG was simply brilliant. They truly embody the spirit of "troopers helping troopers" and what the 501st is about. My most sincere thanks go out to the members of the ISG, who made for me a very special troop. A extra special thanks go out to Brian & Lynn for all they did that weekend. Truly, if the opportunity presents itself again, I'd troop with the ISG in a heartbeat - they're the best! Oh yeah, more photos! Me & Ryan, who was so gracious his time and went above & beyond in making this all possible. I owe you a solid, brother! Me & Brian, the ISG GCO They have arguably one of the best Chewbaccas, and I was geeking out :)

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Executive Officer Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Legion Elections CRL Updates INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2026 Follow FISD It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Jake Simonds, SL-88993, passed away on January 13, 2026. Jake was a recent addition to the Oklahoma Garrison, but his dedication was immediately apparent. He had successfully completed the demanding journey to get approved as two of the galaxy's most iconic figures: Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. Completing two complex costumes like that shows just how dedicated he was to the craft. Jake joined the 501st Legion with the same goal we all share: to celebrate our love for Star Wars and to bring joy to others. Though his watch ended before he could deploy on his first mission, he was fully prepared to represent the Oklahoma Garrison with pride. We honor his enthusiasm and the commitment he made to become one of us. He will be remembered as a brother in arms who earned his place among us. Once a trooper, always a trooper. On behalf of the Oklahoma Garrison of the 501st Legion, we extend our deepest condolences to Jake’s family and friends. His legacy will live on among the Eternal Legionnaires. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Sharon Hertzig fought a courageous battle with cancer and on March 12, 2022 (date is correct), lost her battle, with her sword in her hand, whilst surrounded by her family and friends. She was married to her best friend, Eric Hertzig, for 22 years before they travelled different paths. Sharon had a light that shone brightest for her children; Elden (Misty) Hertzig and Erin Dailey; brother, James Henriksen Jr; and grandson, Darrien Dailey. Her memory lives on in the laughter and stories shared by her friends and family made and found through the years. A lover of animals, singing, dancing, Sharon was also a proud member of the 501st Legion and Society for Creative Anachronism. She lit up every room she walked into and made a friend of every person she met. Sharon during her time with the legion was a member of the Alabama and the Alpine garrisons. Condolences to her garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" On October 31, 2025, Mountain Garrison lost one of our Royal Guards when Justin Conner TKID-58696 passed away peacefully in his sleep. Born in the summer of 1977, perhaps it was inevitable that Justin would become a life-long Star Wars fan. His brother Josh (TKID-92041) remembers that they both always loved the red Royal Guards. When Josh joined the 501st Legion and Mountain Garrison in 2020, he tempted his younger brother Justin into joining a year later by encouraging him to build the Royal Guard that they both so admired. Quiet, protective, and fiercely loyal, Justin personified the Royal Guard. He especially enjoyed having the opportunity to troop as a guard with Darth Vader. Justin brought a great sense of humor and positive energy to events, even holding a “Palpatine” sign at an airport troop as if waiting for the Emperor himself to disembark from an incoming flight! Away from the 501st, Justin enjoyed costuming in other fandoms as well. Whether it was as a pirate, “Bender” from Futurama, or a well-dressed Easter Bunny, Justin derived great enjoyment from dressing to embody characters that he liked. In the “real” world, Justin was a proud veteran, loving uncle, and devoted friend. He shared his passions with friends and family, even upgrading his pirate costume especially for a god-daughter’s wedding. Justin is survived within Mountain Garrison by his brother Joshua Conner and his brother-by-choice Adam Ward (TKID-21455). Mountain Garrison was honored to be asked by the family to attend Justin’s grave-side memorial service at Ft. Logan National Cemetery on December 2, 2025 to honor his memory in costume. We were proud to have his niece and nephew join us in costume for their uncle’s memorial. Teenagers now, both are planning on joining when they reach 18 in his honor. Justin’s legacy will carry forth! Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Brad Edmonds - TK 3905 Brad was someone who made an impact simply by being himself. He showed up for people — not loudly or for recognition, but consistently, genuinely, and with heart. He had a way of making others feel seen, valued, and supported, whether through a quiet conversation, a shared laugh, or just being there when it mattered most. Brad lived his life guided by service and passion. Many of us knew him through his dedication to volunteering, where he gave his time freely to bring joy, comfort, and hope to others. For Brad, helping people wasn’t an obligation — it was a privilege. He believed that giving back was one of the most meaningful ways to make the world better, and he lived that belief fully. Brad’s love for Star Wars wasn’t just about the stories or the characters — it was about what they represented. Through his years of involvement with the 501st Legion, Brad embodied those ideals. Wearing his costumes, he wasn’t pretending to be a hero — he was one. He brought smiles to children, comfort to families, and light to moments when it was needed most. He understood that sometimes a small act, a shared laugh, or a familiar character could mean everything. And then there was Brad the Ghostbuster — a role he embraced with enthusiasm and joy. Whether suiting up, volunteering, or sharing that unmistakable sense of fun, Brad reminded us all that doing good doesn’t have to be serious all the time. You can serve others while still having fun, while still being a kid at heart, while still believing in a little magic. To those who knew him well, Brad was more than a volunteer, a Trooper, or a Ghostbuster — he was a friend and a steady presence. Someone you could count on. Someone who showed up. Someone who cared deeply and gave freely. While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate the legacy he leaves behind — a legacy of service, kindness, fandom turned into purpose, and joy shared with countless people who may never even know his name, but will never forget how he made them feel. Brad’s story does not end here. It lives on in the lives he touched, in the communities he served, and in each of us who were inspired by his example. As we say goodbye, let us honor Brad Edmonds by living the way he did — with generosity, compassion, humor, and heart. Brad, you will be deeply missed, always remembered, and forever loved. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Gaëtan Verracchia, also known as TB-10590, passed away last week after a long battle with illness. He joined us in 2013 with his Biker Scout armor and remained an active member until 2020. Throughout those years, he was always available, dedicated, willing to help, and a genuine pleasure to be around. He will forever be remembered as a dear friend—full of qualities, positive, committed, and an outstanding trooping companion for all those who had the privilege of attending events alongside him. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings troopers, Welcome to the new term. As there was no other contenders this year there was no election. This does not mean we don't want to hear from you. We always would like to hear any feedback you have on things regardless of the time of year. If you have anything you'd like to bring up please post on the forum or PM one of the members of staff and we'll do our best to help. Just missing last years last news letter was another new CRL, the 3rd for the year! This was the long awaited Night Trooper, from Ahsoka. These provide a rare chance to express a little personalization in our otherwise monochrome environment. Stood alongside Captain Enoch these could be a very impact full armour on a troop. Congratulations to @TheSwede for being our CRL model. Check out the CRL here https://crls.501st.com/fisd/night-trooper This year is starting to look promising as toy leaks from The Mandalorian and Grogu seem to indicate that there may be some more costumes coming our way. Of course nothing will be decided until the film comes out later this year. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the detachment. For many of us the FISD has become our online home in the Legion -- A place to learn, build, and share. I have been here for 10 years, with many members being here significantly longer. @Daetrin has even managed 20 years somehow Being an online group it does make celebrating this a little tricky, but we will be running some anniversary merch goodies. The challenge coin run has already completed but there will be other opportunities later in the year as well. Here's to another enjoyable year trooping the white armor! With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings all, Looks like we are here for another term, and it should be a big year for us indeed. I shall be pushing out more updates on the Advance to 1500 campaign, which should continue to gain momentum as we have added a few new CRL's last term. As Chris mentioned, we could see a few more variations coming to the fold later in the term for Non Saga TK/Remnant based on those recent toy reveals, who knows, could be more. The IAC costume will be gaining an officer version as an addition to the current CRL due to only minimal differences, along with anything we can get out of Mando & Grogu. We are also aware that there are a few updates and modifications still outstanding to some of our existing costumes. I feel a few of these are well overdue so discussions will be returning to those in the general 501st sections of the forums. See you on the forums With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Executive Officer Welcome to our 20th Anniversary year! Another Legion year begins, and the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the FISD begins with it. Hard to believe that this is my 6th year in the Legion and 5th as MBO to this wonderful detachment! Thanks again to @Sly11 and @themaninthesuitcase for keeping me around to help make Merch for this amazing detachment! As per usual first the old.... Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I still have a few of the Stepping out Trooper EI coins for new EI members or members the have never boughten an EI coin. The next EI coin will be a gold version of our 20th Anniversary coin, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you'd prefer not to have an Anniversary edition, grab one of these before they aren't available any longer! In order to buy one, you must have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open Pin Run The pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché will begin soon, we are still researching vendors, but we hope to have one selected and get the run open. You can find more information here. CURRENT BUSINESS 20th Anniversary Coin Run The coin run closed on 9 Feb 2026. Unfortunately for us, the Chinese New Year began on 10 Feb 2026. So we are in a holding pattern until 24 Feb 2026. The order has been placed and the models were already made, so we have some sample photos. I suspect that it will still take 2-4 weeks to make the 1800 coins, and a few weeks for shipping. So I expect to see these in the hands of troopers by early April. I will post more updates as I get them on the run thread, that can be found here. NEW BUSINESS We have some exciting plans for this term, including a 20th Anniversary Racing Shirt, a 20th Anniversary Patch, the FISD War Banner from last terms Contest, and a few other special surprises just waiting to be unwrapped. So get ready to "step out the door"! Be sure to keep an eye on the Merch Forum, the Newsletter and the FISD Social Media Pages Facebook, Instagram, and Discord for updates. As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out! With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer The eyes and ears of the Emperor! Please welcome TK-77751 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, January 2026! @bpieroni Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated image added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Droid Hunt From LPRO: "We’re pleased to announce that the Droid Hunt Badge is now officially available in the PR Toolkit for Legion-wide use. Our thanks go to Kimberly Anderson, GCO of Bast Alpha Garrison, and artist Erik Sanders for creating this new format and sharing it with the Legion." Download PDF here Download logo images here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives Stormtrooper Trooping Hacks and Ideas A great thread full of items/ideas which may make your trooping experience a little easier. By Justin - TK9921 @evnltr Thread can be found here 2026-2027 Legion elections have now concluded. Congratulations to our continuing Legion Commanding Officer Justin Sonfield TKID74711 "Sonfield" - - - - - - - - And once again Congratulations Chris continuing as FISD Detachment Leader for 2026-2027 Chris Pearson TK-10911 "themaninthesuitcase" Night Trooper We welcome the Night Trooper to the FISD roster. https://crls.501st.com/fisd/night-trooper Model: TK-99665, Photo by Dannielle Blomqvist INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients January - February TK-42542 "andylah" Andy - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: Fellow Troopers and Attachés! Our forces has been strengthened and we now have an Attaché in Greece! Please welcome: GREECE, Hellenic Outpost Dimitris @Tzag, Athens For a complete list of all Attachés and the available positions, please visit the Attaché List below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR January - February the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Angie "Stardust665" TK87665 EIB 2nd Approved Daniel "WRU2000" TK14062 EIB 1093 Larry "Larryebaum" TK15401 EIB 1094 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Daniel "WRU2000" TK14062 Centurion 545 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! Well with Chris continuing as Detachment Leader you are stuck with me once again. Here's to a productive 2026-2027 and also the celebration of FISD's 20th Anniversary. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

The Tub Lid Mirror This is probably the most popular idea I've had at troops. So many times, we have to use car reflections or random things to try and see if our costumes look ok during events. There isn't always a mirror. Amazon carries plastic mirrors that I velcroed a couple to the bottom of my tub lid. When you lean your tub lid up against a wall, you can angle it to see how you look! I use this so much. And I'll find many of my fellow trooper's hover over my way to do a review of their kit as well. I also don't have to worry about heavier real mirrors that might crack, shatter, or add weight to your lid. Especially if you use your lid as a shelf like I do too! Amazon.com: JUNEBRUSHS 4 Pack Self Adhesive Acrylic Mirrors, 12x 16 Inch Mirrors Tiles,Flexible Plastic Sheets Wall Stickers,2MM Thick Mirror,Frameless Small Mirror : Home & Kitchen

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Executive Officer Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2025 Follow FISD 30/06/2025 “Star Wars” Actor Kenneth Colley Dies at 87 After Contracting COVID and Pneumonia. Kenneth Colley portrayed Admiral Piett in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy and Jesus in Monty Python's 1979 comedy 'Life of Brian'. After taking a turn for the worse in hospital, Colley’s long term agent Julian Owen released a statement saying the actor had died peacefully on Monday in Ashford, Kent in the UK. “He had been admitted after a fall with an injured arm, however he quickly contracted Covid which developed into pneumonia, the statement published in The Sun said “He passed away peacefully with friends at his bedside.” Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings troopers, I hope you've all been enjoying trooping and getting out and representing the detachment this month. This month sees the launch of an updated version of a long running program. This has seen a lot of work over the last couple of months and we hope you like the new changes. Check out @Sly11update for more details. We also have some merch news with an interest thread for you to check out: And we also welcome back a former staff member after a long period of absence, welcome home @justjoseph63 it's great to see you back on the forums. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings fellow Troopers During a recent post by members, on our Facebook platform, a discussion sparked about our current Field Training Exercise program, This in turn spurred on an in depth conversation amongst all Detachment staff. Looking at the 6 year now running forum, we took some of the comments from that Facebook group discussion onboard and have decided to re lunch this program under a new name. Not only is it a name change, but along with it comes a refresh. It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to this improved program Trooper Missions and Deployment or TMD for short. This name change felt fitting for our Detachment as we are the troops, infantry or army of the empire if you will. When out trooping you are indeed deployed and on a mission to capture smiles, raise charity funds and awareness or simply make someone’s day. The new Forum sections are now live, and all the existing posts from the last 6 years have been transferred over, nothing changes with applications, but we have introduced a new and improved Side bar badge which I am sure everyone will agree looks much better than our current shield with number. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/276-trooper-missions-and-deployment/ All new applications will automatically get the new badge, and all existing milestone achievers converted over to the new badges. This is a win for everyone who has or will participate in the program But wait, there is more......... We are also introducing a “Letter of Commendation” awarded to all passing the Trooper mission milestones. For those already with awards, you simply need to request your Letter of Commendation via the request thread in the revitalised section. Please only request your most current deployment achievement. This may take us some time to facilitate the many troopers with achievements, but there are plans to try and automate this in the near future. We expect many will want to receive their letter, so your patience will be greatly appreciated. That’s it from me this edition, see you on the forums With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Executive Officer Greetings Troopers! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" EI coins are still available, but I'm down to single digits. If you are eligible, please look into it. In order to buy one, you have to have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is open "FISD Stepping Out Challenge Coin" These coins have all be shipped. If you haven't received your coins, please let me know so I can look in to the issue. Additional information about this run can be found here. Merch Poll for 2025 will be closing this month. Please go vote or comment on your ideas. You can find the poll thread here. I'm told this coin will ship the week of July 13th. So hopefully we can start getting them in the hands of all the troopers, clean or dirty. You can learn more about the run here New Business Pin Run We are looking to do a pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché. The interest thread has been posted, more information here - - - - - - - - Flag Run We are looking to do a Flag and possibly a banner run. Please check the link here and provide your input. As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Not all heroes wear capes! Please welcome, TK-23072 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, June 2025! @budu1 Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase Or our XO Andrew @Sly11 you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Award Recipients June - July TK-92576 "Omaha Joe" Joe - - - - - - - TK-23454 "Coolajxl" Eric - - - - - - - TK-76253 "TKSnake" Erik - - - - - - - TK-87665 "Stardust665" Angie - - - - - - - Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: Fellow troopers! We now have an Attaché in Oklahoma, thanks to Rachel @Spadille who showed interest in helping her local troopers, and to be a part of the world wide Stormtrooper machine that is the FISD! OKLAHOMA, Oklahoma Garrison Rachel @Spadille, Central Oklahoma With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR June - July the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Rachel "Spadille" TK18199 EIB 1091 Justin "TheRascalKing" TK61490 EIB TLJ 7th Award GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Rachel "Spadille" TK18199 542 Luis "TK-8687" TK8687 543 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! As always if you have any interesting stories or photos please send me a PM. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Greetings troopers, It's that time of year where we need to pay our bills. Last year we covered 14 months to get us a little way into the term so there was no sudden rush just after the elections. Well that 14 months is almost up so we now need your help to cover the detachments costs. The breakdown of costs are as follows: Hosting in backups - $34.56 monthly after taxes Email - Send Grid - $19.95 monthly after taxes Invision v5 Licence - $199 Members owed from previous term - $75 This brings our fundraising goal to $928.12 for 12 months. We'd like to ask for a $5 donation from members, but any value no matter how small will be appreciated. Please send your donation via PayPal friends and family to [email protected]. Please make sure you mention your forum name so we can update your profile. All members who donate will also have the 2026 supporter banner added to their profile, as with the earlier email costs fundraiser.

Well its been almost 6 years since the initial TK build and Ive explored pretty much all I wanted to with that. Im very proud of it but I need new challenges and things to work towards to avoid stagnating. I recently set a goal to have all the R1 kits designed and hopefully in kit form by next year for the 10th Anniversary. I have had some bits and pieces made for other kits so Im slowly going back and redoing stuff to build up the parts catalogue for the TK. A little about the timeline of what to expect: To start off with Ill show off the renders as well as WIP to ensure that the design is PERFECT. I want feedback from anyone and everyone. The OTTK kits are sort of locked in to how theyre produced as accuracy to form comes above all else but with this we can add some QOL things that will make building and trooping easier! Not having made new era costumes before I want to know pain points and what you feel is missing or is needed in a new kit! I am planning to do the kit as mixed media in terms of material. All simple forms will be vac formed however the intricate detail and things that require sharp edges will be done in flexible urethane. I would like to eventually mould the Vac bucks and do Polyurea casts in silicone moulds however I need to do more research as Im not sure if people would be willing to pay 2+ thousand just for a kit if thats what the cost will be. But its on the table. I need to ensure that there is no V2, and it gets done right the first time! The armour will be done first and then the helmet as I expect the helmet to take a very long time. Ive recently completed a Patrol helmet that I have stacked up against Sams original renders and the proportions are bang on so its a great starting point to mod the files back to a TK. Im aiming to start printing moulds by end of year as thats when the weather is good for resin printing. and I will have less on that will distract me! Looking forward to bringing my expertise and experience to this kit. I know I had to be ready rather than just pump and dump another kit and the time is now!

Chest plate & Back plate Made in Blender The thing I like and find aesthetically pleasing about the R1TK is the nice bulbous protrusion of the front of the chest plate. Back plate The back greeblies. This is the hardest part of the plate that took me along time to reference since i couldn't find any reference images showing this angle. This is how it looked like according to the sideshow figure. * update * There is a small dimple in the bottom left of the left greeblie I forgot to add. Here it is.

Last week I was lucky enough to be in Manchester (UK) to pick up a fresh set of RS armor, then head to Edinburgh to troop with the ISG (Imperial Scottish Garrison). Both were amazing experiences that I shall cherish forever, but wouldn't have happened without the incomparable Ryan Barlow - TD/SL 19809 - from the Imperial North Western Squad (UKG), to whom I'm eternally grateful. RS Visit While there, I was introduced to another Paul, who appeared in A New Home as a stormtrooper and has been spotted on film. In his hand is an original screen used helmet. If you ever get a chance to meet him, please do. Humble, friendly, and overall great fellow. Meeting Rob of RS is always a highlight. Also pictured are Ryan & Rob (Catfood) & Rob (RS)

With only one nominee for FISD Detachment Leader congratulations to Chris Pearson "themaninthesuitcase" TK-10911 continuing in the role for the 2026-2027 term

Thanks for sharing your ideas! I like the mirror for checking dressing issues, gotta look our best for the Emperor I use a lightweight folding camping table attached with velcro to my kit box. it's ideal for all those parts you can't reach once you have the torso armour on.

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Legion Census 2024-2025 Detachment Affiliation CRL Updates INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2025 Follow FISD Andrew Ledford , TK 22308 and a dear member of the Georgia Garrison, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones on Sept. 10, 2025. Andrew joined the 501st in Nov. 2015 and was an active Stormtrooper and Tie Pilot for many years while serving his community as a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. Andrew's work as a Special Agent focused on the agency's Firearm training and he often helped provide us with real world handling suggestions in proper blaster etiquette. Andrew served as COG (Captain of the Guard) for several command staffs over the years and he often could be found visiting children's hospitals and marching in parades. His calm and reassuring presence helped bring comfort to children and smiles to their faces in times that they had little to smile about. We will all miss Andrew's words of wisdom, but also his one liners at group lunches and after troop get togethers. We would be hard pressed to find a better brother to follow in how to fully live our daily lives. Condolences to his family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings troopers! This month saw the launch of the new CRL system replacing the aging wiki we've been using for years. This has been a huge amount of work for everyone involved across the legion teams. 100s of hours have gone into this to get it up and running and then migrate all of the CRLs to the new system. We only have 22 CRLs that needed to be moving but IOC have a huge 60 and the Clones a staggering 193 which took a number of people working to get moved over. Check it out here if you've not seen it yet: https://crls.501st.com Now that this completed the freeze on new CRLs should relax and the LMO can begin to work through the backlog of new to the Legion CRLs including Enoch. There's no time lines on this but I look forward to hearing on progress, be that positive news or not. It's also Census season. This is a small but important admin job all of us need to complete each year. It should only take you 5 minutes and will save your GML a lot of hassle chasing you, or if less charitable marking you as reserve for failing to complete on time. Make sure you look up our guide here: With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings and Salutations Troopers! Welcome to the "ber" months For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to start seeing some cooler temps. I for one am looking forward to wearing my FISD hoodies again. On to the merch stuff! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I am down to the last 2 EI coins for this style. The next EI coin will more than likely be whatever design we do for our 20th Anniversary, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you don't want to wait until 2026, or you prefer not to have an Anniversary coin, please look into it. In order to buy one, you have to have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open This run is closed. If you haven't received yours, it is more than likely because you haven't paid for the shipping. Please DM me for more information. You can learn more about the run here Pin Run The interest thread for the pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché is still up. You can find more information here. Flag and Banner Run We are still working on the standard flag run, and hope to run it with the Member Designed "War Banner". Which leads me to the Member Design Contest. We are still asking for "War Banner" designs for this item. Members that are interested in submitting a design will post their work in The "FISD "War Banner" Design Contest" thread in the Detachment Merch section of the forum. This contest will run until the end of September, at which time the Command Staff will pick a winner. As with our other design contests, the winner will receive bragging rights, this MBO's gratitude, and flag of their design, courtesy of the FISD Command staff. Details of the contest can be found here. NEW BUSINESS Helmet Bag Interest Thread We've been kicking this idea around for a few months, and we finally found a vendor that was willing to try and help us. We gave specs, and graphics, and they produced a sample product that was sent to me for evaluation. The proof of concept is missing some things, but I was giving swatches of the real materials that would be used. There is a list of corrections, including changes in the size to make sure it was tall enough to fit a FOTK, covering the zipper so not to scratch the finish on the helmets, more padding, nylon strapping for the handle, etc. But we wanted to get folks thoughts before we proceeded any further. Interest thread here As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Keeping a watchful eye over the Imperial officers who might betray the Emperor's cause! Please welcome TK-26476 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, September 2025! @TK 26476 - Marz Elson Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Forum Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated image added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN: CENSUS 1st October - 31st October 501st Legion 2024/2025 Census, recording troop attendance from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 Hello fellow 501st members, it is census time again, access to the census is available from 1st October 12:01AM GMT and closes 31st October 11.59PM GMT. It is the responsibility of all 501st approved members to fill out the census each year which you can find here (to enter use your legion forum login and password) You must be registered on the main forums to participate in the census:here Here's what the charter says about activity definitions: Operations Protocol/Membership An Active Member is defined as a member in good standing who meets the following requirements: Meets all 501st Membership Requirements (i.e. ownership of an approved costume, is over 18 years of age, etc). Has an approved membership record in the 501st Legion Membership Database Maintains active contact with their CO or GML. Active contact and participation will be confirmed during the annual Legion Census held each year during the month of October. Maintains contact information/membership record in the 501st Legion database either through their CO or GML. Participates in at least one Garrison or Legion activity per year while wearing an approved 501st costume owned by said member as recorded in the Legion Census. One year is defined as the period from Legion Census to Legion Census. Examples of an activity include, but are not limited to conventions, charity events, or any activity designated as an official event by a coordinating administrative unit of the Legion. Members who serve in military branches are exempt from activity level requirements if their service renders them unable to meet these requirements. These Minimum Activity Level Requirements should be administered as justly and with as much common sense as possible. A member may retain active status, even if they do not meet all of the requirements listed above at the discretion of their unit Commanding Officer or Legion Command. Filling out the census only takes a few minutes and you also have the opportunity to update your contact information ie: address, email, phone and so on. Any questions you have in regards to the census please contact either your GCO (garrison commanding officer) or your GML (garrison membership liaison) Census form layout With the last forum update the viewable area of the census may not be full page, as such change your page magnification to 75% and you should be able to see the whole page. Note: make sure you tick the box "Is the above information correct?" please tick YES Census guide in PDF https://www.501st.com/members/501st-Census-FAQ.pdf How to log in legion forum: https://www.501st.com/forum/download/file.php?id=18773 Any problems with the logging in please contact the LWM team here: [email protected] What is detachment affiliation https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/43940-what-is-detachment-affiliation-and-why-is-my-info-not-correct/ So stand up and be counted troopers, you have until 31st October OK so you look at your Legion profile and it shows that your detachment affiliation to FISD is pending, or otherwise incorrect. Why does this happen, and what is detachment affiliation anyway, and what will FISD do about it? The answer is that detachment affiliation is only ever used once a year, and for one purpose. The only time the Legion ever uses it for anything is to determine who can run for DL and who can vote in detachment elections. That's it. Otherwise it is pretty much ignored and not used for anything. The process of validating detachment membership is cumbersome and time consuming because people use different email information between their Legion and detachment logins, and that there is no way to bulk update the rosters. For a small detachment it is not a big deal to do this manually, but for a detachment the size of FISD with hundreds and soon thousands of 501st members, it's impossible. Fortunately we have technical folk both on FISD and in the Legion web team. Once a year they take a feed from FISD's database and do a bulk update on the Legion database. This occurs right before the election cycle starts and is done once per year. Pro tips: 1) Ensure the email address you use on the Legion & FISD boards are the exact same. 2) Ensure that your FISD profile has the correct TKID. 3) IMPORTANT! You MUST be in the right security group. It should be "501st Stormtrooper" in order for the automated system to pull you over. This thread is where you get your detachment access updated. 4) If after the bulk update is complete and your profile is still not updated, and you are 100% sure your info is in sync between the two boards, then ask for to the Legion web team. They should get feedback on why this isn't working. 5) If all else fails, ping the FISD staff. Which basically means that we'll simply tell the 501st web team to bulk approve everyone 6) If still you have no luck you can contact the legion web team directly via email: [email protected] To check detachment affiliation go to the 501st holocron here, login using your 501st forum username and password, click on YOUR PROFILE DATA, then look down the lower part of the page for YOUR UNIT AFFILIATION, then under DETACHMENT AFFILIATION. If you do not see FISD listed reach out to your GML (garrison membership liaison) as they can add it if you are an approved Stormtrooper. If FISD shows as PENDING it will usually become approved before legion elections begin each year as this is an automated process, if you find it has still not change before legion elections please contact our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase he may be able to do a manual update. Legion Updated CRL Database is Live Hello 501st. For many years our CRLs were hosted on Wiki. Late last year this became unsuitable with many issues popping up. Today I'm pleased to announce our new CRL domain for CRLs. https://crls.501st.com/ I would personally like to thank the web team, Detachment staff, LMOs and all those that have assisted in what was a monumental task. Any issues: Legion Membership Team [email protected] Legion Web Team [email protected] Kris Kobus Legion Membership Officer Lead Bring on the new CRL's INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients September - October TK-18199 "Spadille" Rachel - - - - - - - TK-33151 "kevin_kevin" Kevin - - - - - - - TK-5632 "Burn" Peter - - - - - - - TK-11454 "dblcross" Terry - - - - - - - TK-23216 "kenobius" Dan - - - - - - - TK-14631 "IcyTrooper" Ryan - - - - - - - TK-41469 "Hesikaya" Scott - - - - - - - TK-23011 "TookBreaker" Tarkan - - - - - - - TK-20177 "Cybergrunt" Bill - - - - - - - TK-18910 "Tee-Kay Fisto" Brian - - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR September - October the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: None this month - - - - Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: None this month - - - - Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! As always if you have any interesting stories or photos please send me a PM. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Executive Officer Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2025 Follow FISD Ryo Nishijima TK-5786 GMBO Executive Commander 2021-2025 Ryo Nishijima (TK-5786) was a shining star and a long time member of the Japanese Garrison. He joined the Legion in 2012 and was our king of the north. Ryo was more than a friend. He was a loving husband and father of 2 and cared for his friends like close family members. Ryo treated everyone with the utmost respect and care. A true gentleman in every sense and highly respected by all. Always honest and humble, he brought peace and kindness to every situation. He was one of the calmest, coolest and collected people you will ever meet. He had a unique sense of humor and a charming smile. Ryo’s contributions and passion to help was always in full gear. He often went to great lengths to see problems through and dedicated whatever time he had to help out whoever was in need. He had the pulse of the membership and could always give the best advice or find the right solution. For anyone visiting Hokkaido his hospitality was unmatched, spending all his time guiding people to all his favorite spots, introducing local foods and sharing stories of life in the region. He was a true outdoorsman, always out in the snow and venturing on his bike no matter what the weather was. He was a great ambassador of Japanese culture with his wonderful posts on Facebook explaining local holidays, traditions and cultures. He knew how to celebrate the simple things in life and help others appreciate the beauty they held. He was a model trooper to the highest standards, Ryo embodied the 501st spirit every time he was in armor and out of armor. He lived the Troopers helping Troopers motto. He was a force for doing good and spreading the joy of Star Wars and charity with everyone he met. From Blast A Trooper events to local community cleanup events, he rallied the members around him and set the best example for us all to follow. Ryo’s loss is a hole in our unit we will never fill. He will be missed forever and was special to us all. But the fabric of his legacy and his unwavering goodwill will forever guide us. We all learned so much from him and became better troopers with his infectious kindness & generosity. We are honored to have been his friend and cherish all the memories we have of him and forged with him. Thank you Ryo san. Rest in peace brother. You will forever be remembered and eternally in our hearts. From the GXO In Memory of Ryo Nishijima TK-5786 TK-5786 was not just a trooper of the Empire—he was an ideal friend, a devoted husband, and a loving father of two. As Executive Officer and GMBO, he contributed greatly to the Japanese Garrison. As the leader of the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido, he remained a role model through both good times and challenges. Whenever Legion members visited his region, he welcomed them with open arms, ensuring they had a truly special experience. His character was always a guiding light for all members—kind, respectful, and embodying the motto "Trooper helps Troopers." He was loved by everyone. Ryo will be deeply missed by all. His legacy will live on forever, carried in our hearts and memories. Thank you, Ryo. Rest in peace. May the Force be with you. Some You Tube Videos featuring Ryo in TK: Star Tours Video Nissan TV Car CM Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings troopers, This month we've been working on a few things but nothing quite ready to announce just yet. Some I am sure will be exciting, some, is a bit more dull! Unfortunately we also have an issue with the stepping out coin, a number of which were shipped out and should not have been due to a manufacturing error. We are working hard to resolve this as quickly as we can but we will also need your assistance to rectify this. If you have ordered, and more importantly if you have received coins please can you work with us on this issue so that can be addressed as quickly as possible. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings fellow Troopers We are working on a few updates for the forums, which includes something a little more for the members. There may be some times when things disappear over the next few weeks, but fear not, it is just the behind the scenes stuff we need to switch on and off for these updates and changes It will all make sense in due course, so watch this space! With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Executive Officer Greetings Troopers! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" EI coins are still available, but I'm down to single digits. If you are eligible, please look into it. In order to buy one, you have to have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is open "FISD Stepping Out Challenge Coin" The issues continue with this coin. The Standard version was produced with out the required (c)LFL engraved on the rim, and should never have been shipped out like that. I am waiting for word from LMBO on the next steps. Hopefully by the time this newsletter goes out, it will have been resolved. Additional information about this run can be found here. Merch Poll for 2025 is still up. You can find the poll thread here. Order has been placed, still waiting for the proof. I will post updates once I have them. You can learn more about the run here New Business Staff is currently discussing the next merch run. We are currently focused on with dealing with issues on the previous runs, and other detachment business. New merch will hopefully be announced in July. As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Good Stormtroopers are at their posts! Please welcome, TK-99665 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, May 2025! @TheSwede Troop log can be found here. Brilliant pic! Great work Daniel (and @Coil), you both look amazing! With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your adventures The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Field Exercise Awards -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients May - June TK-22118 "TK 22118" Jan-Philipp - - - - - - TK-54319 "ABK" Alistair - - - - - - TK-42085 "mamaking" Hellen - - - - - - Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR May - June the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Luis "TK-8687" TK8687 EIB 1090 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Torben "Tall_Trooper" TK19525 EIB 541 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! We want your pictures this Pride Month! If you've got any cool pictures of yourself or your fellow troopers celebrating Pride in armor, please take a look over here and send us your pictures! We're looking forward to celebrating a colorful Pride Month with you all! With Unquestioned Loyalty Luca Hahn TK-66744 "Morgi" Social Media Relations With Unquestioned Loyalty Adam Wolf TK-89400 "Revlimiter" Content Editor Support With Unquestioned Loyalty Vicky Mandlmaier TK-50893 "Vicky_Velocipanda" Content Editor Support As always if you have any interesting stories or photos please send me a PM. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Hello fellow troopers! I'm thrilled to share that I've just received my approval for an ANH Stunt build, featuring an MFX armor set and an RS Prop Masters helmet, a combination I'm genuinely proud of. The armor itself came to me secondhand and in rather rough shape, so the entire build was essentially a full restoration from the ground up, including a complete re-strapping. It's been a rewarding challenge. The blaster is a 3D-printed replica, and the boots are dyed Chelsea boots that turned out surprisingly well. This is actually my third costume overall, but my first armor build -and I have to say, the experience of trooping as a Stormtrooper is something else entirely compared to my previous outings as an Imperial Staff Officer. There's a very different energy to it. Before the final approval, I took the armor out for a full test-wear to make sure I could realistically handle 5–6 hours in it. Let's just say - you all know exactly what I mean when I say it's demanding. But the moment you're in full kit and catch your reflection, every bit of discomfort becomes an afterthought. The joy of wearing it simply outweighs everything else.Looking forward to trooping with my Garrison members soon. May the Empire stand! That was the starting point and how it turned out 1/2 year later First time test fit all parts holding together with white duct tape the worst moment, I glued one coverstrip The wrong way around with super glue and tried to get it off again... Pre Approved "test troop" as non registered trooper... You can find pre approval pictures an details here:

Hydration, Heat Illness, Blisters & Injury Prevention After more than 23 years as a firefighter/paramedic, I've seen firsthand how quickly heat exposure can turn from discomfort into a medical emergency. I've managed dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke in real-world operational environments, and the pattern is always the same: it builds quietly, then escalates fast if it's not recognized early. This guide is strongly aligned with current emergency medicine, sports medicine, and occupational heat illness guidance, while being adapted for practical field use. I have not yet trooped in armor, as I do not currently own a suit, but I am actively working toward building one. I felt it was important to share my background in emergency medicine and field experience with heat stress in similar environments to help keep this community safe during summer troops and long convention days. While the gear is different, I can strongly relate from years of operating in full bunker gear with an SCBA during structure fires and extended wildland operations—often with limited rest, high exertion, and continuous heat exposure. The physiology is very similar: trapped heat, heavy exertion, and fluid loss can overwhelm the body faster than expected. UNDERSTANDING HEAT IN ARMOR Heat retention is how well your body holds onto heat versus how efficiently it can release it. Your body is constantly producing heat—even at rest. Normally, it cools itself through: Sweat evaporation Airflow over the skin (convection) Heat radiating away from the body Contact with cooler surfaces Armor and undersuits interfere with those cooling mechanisms. HOW ARMOR INCREASES HEAT STRESS Armor does not increase heat production—it reduces the body's ability to release heat. Sweat cannot evaporate efficiently (primary cooling failure point) Heat becomes trapped between skin, undersuit, and armor layers Airflow is restricted, reducing cooling Sunlight heats armor surfaces, which radiate heat inward The body becomes less efficient at dumping heat into the environment KEY POINT Heat illness in armor is not about producing excessive heat—it is about the body losing its ability to release heat effectively. HUMIDITY (THE HIDDEN HEAT RISK) Humidity is one of the most overlooked factors in heat illness. Even when temperatures are moderate, high humidity can dramatically increase risk because sweat cannot evaporate efficiently. This means: The body loses its primary cooling mechanism Heat stress builds faster than expected Indoor convention spaces with poor airflow can still become dangerous FIELD REMINDER High humidity can be just as dangerous as high temperature because it blocks the body's ability to cool itself. WHY THIS MATTERS As heat retention increases: Core temperature rises faster Fatigue develops sooner Dehydration occurs more rapidly Mental focus and reaction time decrease HYDRATION & ELECTROLYTES SIMPLE HYDRATION RULE During long or hot troops, alternate water with electrolyte drinks regularly instead of relying on water alone. Good options include: Gatorade Pedialyte Liquid IV TriOral ORS PRE-HYDRATION (BEFORE THE EVENT) Drink 16–20 oz (500–600 mL) of water 1–2 hours before the troop Add another 8–12 oz (250–350 mL) 15–30 minutes before activity if tolerated Include electrolytes if significant heat or exertion is expected BOTTOM LINE You don't catch up on hydration during the troop—you start ahead of it. NORMAL BODY RESPONSE You may need to urinate more frequently after pre-hydration. This is normal. Once activity begins and sweating increases, fluid shifts toward cooling and urine output typically decreases. IMPORTANT HYDRATION SAFETY NOTE Avoid excessive water intake without electrolyte replacement during prolonged sweating, as this can dilute sodium levels and create dangerous electrolyte imbalance. WHY ELECTROLYTES MATTER When you sweat, you primarily lose sodium and chloride, along with smaller amounts of: Potassium Magnesium Calcium These minerals are essential for: Fluid balance Muscle contraction Nerve signaling Heart electrical conduction and rhythm KEY POINT Water replaces fluid. Electrolytes help your body maintain proper fluid balance and normal function under heat stress. FOOD-BASED SUPPORT (SUPPORTING YOUR HYDRATION PLAN) These foods are not replacements for fluids or electrolyte drinks—they are supplements to your hydration plan. Bananas → potassium source Pickles / pickle juice → sodium replacement Mustard → anecdotal cramp relief (limited evidence) FIELD REMINDER Use alongside water and electrolyte drinks, not instead of them. Best use cases: During breaks After heavy sweating During recovery periods ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE & SODA Alcohol increases dehydration risk and heat stress Moderate caffeine intake is generally tolerated in most people Soda is generally not ideal for hydration during heat exposure URINE COLOR GUIDE Pale straw / light yellow → well hydrated Yellow → generally normal Dark yellow → dehydrated Amber → significant dehydration MEDICAL CONDITIONS & MEDICATIONS If you have underlying medical conditions or take prescription medications, consult your primary care provider about a hydration and electrolyte plan that fits your medical needs. Examples include: Diabetes High blood pressure (hypertension) Congestive heart failure (CHF) Kidney disease Cardiac conditions Diuretic ("water pill") use Some medical conditions and medications can: Increase dehydration risk Affect electrolyte balance Reduce heat tolerance Limit safe fluid intake IMPORTANT NOTE A hydration strategy that works for one person may not be appropriate for another depending on their medical history and medications. ACCLIMATIZATION & COOLING ACCLIMATIZATION (PREPARING FOR THE HEAT) One of the most overlooked parts of heat safety is acclimatization. Your body gradually adapts to heat exposure over time by: Improving sweat efficiency Cooling more effectively Reducing cardiovascular strain Improving heat tolerance The first major hot-weather troop of the season is often the hardest because the body has not yet adapted. FIELD REMINDER Don't go from air conditioning straight into an all-day summer troop without giving your body time to adapt to the heat. COOLING GEAR (OPTIONAL BUT USEFUL) Cooling tools can significantly improve comfort and safety during troops, especially in armor. Examples include: Helmet fans to improve airflow inside the bucket Neck fans for external cooling during breaks Cooling towels for rapid temperature reduction Moisture-wicking compression layers under armor Portable cooling vests for extended outdoor events BOTTOM LINE Cooling gear helps reduce heat strain, but it does not replace hydration, breaks, or proper pacing. COOLING & REHAB AREA Firefighters use rehab and cooling areas during prolonged operations for a reason—cooling early prevents medical emergencies later. If possible during troops or conventions: Take scheduled cooldown breaks Remove helmets first to improve airflow and cooling Move into shade or air conditioning Use fans or cooling towels Change out wet undershirts or socks if needed Rehydrate before symptoms become severe SIMPLE RULE Cooling early is easier than recovering late. HEAT CRAMPS (EARLY WARNING STAGE) Heat cramps are one of the earliest clinically recognized forms of exertional heat illness and are strongly associated with heavy sweating, sodium loss, and sustained muscular exertion in hot environments. This is consistent with emergency medicine and sports medicine guidance (CDC, NWS, ACSM). COMMON SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Painful, involuntary muscle spasms Typically affects calves, thighs, arms, or abdomen Occurs during or after heavy sweating/exertion Muscles may feel tight, knotted, or "locked up" Profuse sweating is usually present Body temperature is typically normal or only mildly elevated Accompanied by thirst and early fatigue WHAT IS HAPPENING Heat cramps are primarily caused by fluid and electrolyte loss—especially sodium—leading to abnormal muscle contraction and neuromuscular irritability. WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY Stop activity Move to a cooler environment Replace fluids with electrolyte-containing drinks Gently stretch and massage affected muscle groups Rest before returning to activity FIELD REMINDER Heat cramps are an early warning sign that the body is losing its ability to maintain electrolyte balance under heat stress. They often precede heat exhaustion if ignored. HEAT EXHAUSTION (WARNING STAGE) Heat exhaustion is the body's early failure to keep up with cooling demands. COMMON SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Heavy sweating Fatigue or sudden weakness Dizziness or lightheadedness Nausea Muscle cramps Fast heart rate In many cases, fatigue, dizziness, and cramping may appear before headache develops. WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY Stop activity Remove or reduce gear if safe Move to shade or a cooler environment Actively cool with airflow, fans, cool towels, or cold packs Sip fluids slowly HYDRATION + ELECTROLYTES Prioritize electrolyte drinks + water Drink small amounts frequently FIELD REMINDER Don't wait for severe symptoms—fatigue, dizziness, and cramping are early warning signs that should be taken seriously. KNOW WHEN TO STOP Sometimes the safest decision is stepping out of the troop early. WARNING SIGNS YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE Confusion or difficulty concentrating Tunnel vision Stumbling or coordination problems Chills while overheated Persistent dizziness Feeling unable to recover even after resting Nausea that continues to worsen KEY POINT Pride should never override physiology. Stopping early and cooling down is always better than becoming a medical emergency. HEAT STROKE (MEDICAL EMERGENCY) Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency involving dangerous elevation of body temperature and central nervous system dysfunction. WARNING SIGNS Confusion Altered mental status Collapse Seizures Hot skin IMMEDIATE ACTIONS Call 911 immediately Remove armor and excess gear Begin rapid active cooling immediately Apply ice packs to the neck, armpits, and groin IMPORTANT NOTE Rapid cooling is the priority in suspected heat stroke. BLISTERS & FOOT CARE (MOST COMMON TROOP INJURY) Blisters are caused by friction, heat, and moisture. PREVENTION Proper boot fit (no heel slip or pressure points) Moisture-wicking socks (avoid cotton) Change socks during long troops if possible Treat hot spots early EARLY INTERVENTION (HOT SPOTS) Stop and adjust immediately if possible Apply moleskin, blister tape, or athletic tape Reduce friction Keep the area dry FIELD REMINDER Treating a hot spot early almost always prevents a blister. IF A BLISTER FORMS Small / intact blisters: Do not pop if possible Clean gently Cover with hydrocolloid dressing or a moleskin "donut" Large / painful blisters: Clean the area Drain only if necessary using sterile technique Leave the skin roof intact Cover and offload pressure AFTER CARE Keep clean and dry Monitor for infection: redness warmth swelling pus worsening pain MINOR INJURIES Common issues during troops include: Chafing Muscle cramps Minor cuts and scrapes Strains or minor sprains TREATMENT Chafing / cuts / scrapes: Clean with a BZK (benzalkonium chloride) antiseptic wipe as primary field cleaning Follow with soap and water when available Cover and protect the area Reduce friction Keep clean and dry Muscle cramps: Stop activity Stretch and gently massage Hydrate and replace electrolytes Rest Persistent or severe cramping may indicate worsening heat stress. Strains / sprains (acute injuries): RICE is useful in the early phase (first 24–48 hours). R – Rest I – Ice C – Compression E – Elevation FIELD REMINDER Match treatment to the injury—clean wounds with BZK, hydrate for cramps, and use RICE for acute sprains or strains. BUDDY SYSTEM & HANDLERS Handlers and wranglers play a critical safety role during troops. Always operate with a trusted buddy Check in regularly Handlers often notice early signs of heat stress before the trooper does Be willing to remove someone from activity if needed Don't let excitement override safety In high-energy environments, the experience is important—but safety comes first. SIMPLE RULE It's better to step out and cool down than become a medical emergency. FINAL THOUGHTS No troop is worth a medical emergency. Heat illness is predictable and preventable. Start hydrated Hydrate consistently Use electrolytes in heat Treat hot spots early Look out for your buddy Rest before you crash Stay safe and look out for each other. Troopers helping troopers.

Greetings Troopers, In line with some other CRL naming the Stormtrooper - Rogue One CRL has now been renamed to Stormtrooper - Non-Saga. This will bring the CRL in line with other detachments and also allow us to consolidate the uses of the armour from Rogue One, Andor and Kenobi, as well as any future uses, meaning we will not need multiple nearly identical CRLs with trivial differences. There's some wording that still references Rogue One, this will be addressed in time. https://crls.501st.com/fisd/stormtrooper-non-saga

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Executive Officer Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Trooping Opportunities Fundraising INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Social Media Newsletter Editor Staff List 2026 Follow FISD It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Steve Hird (TK-6659) of the UK Garrison. Steve was one of the UK Garrison's longest-serving members, and served many roles during his time including XO. Again and again, people have described Steve in the same way: kind, humble, patient, and a true gentleman. He gave his time freely, made others feel welcome, and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. Steve embodied the very spirit of the Legion — bringing joy to others through troop after troop, supporting charity events, and helping strengthen the community that makes the 501st such a special organisation. The tributes being shared across the Garrison say it all: Steve was one of the very best of us, and the UKG family will feel his loss deeply. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" It is with great sadness that the Timberline garrison inform us of the passing away of one of our own, Boyd Thomas TK-8210. Boyd was a founding member of the Timberline garrison and a dedicated trooper whose impact will be felt for years to come. From the early days of building Timberline Garrison, he stood proudly in white armor as a Stormtrooper, helping establish traditions that continue today. Boyd could be found bringing smiles to faces at events like Ammon Days, Idaho Falls Boo at the Zoo, Toys for Tots fundraisers, the 4th of July parade, and Free Comic Book Day to name just a few. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings Troopers, This month we are kicking of with some CRL changes. We are looking to update the CRL images on our First Order Stormtroopers to be more accurate to the screen used armour. Currently the images have "rams horns" on the Back/Yoke: We would like to update these to show more accurate armour with a full front cover. If this is something you can help us with head over here: It's also time to start to paying the bills for the year. We are currently gathering updated costs for the year and will soon be passing the virtual hat around for donations from you all to help cover the costs. Sadly modern infrastructure is quite pricey and not something we are able to cover on our own so will need your help to keep the lights on. Keep an eye out for an announcement soon. As always supporters will earn an updated supporter badge on their profile. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greeting Troopers, We have added another section to the 3D Parts and Technical forums called, "3D Fun Files". This new section is for any and all fun and gimmicky Star Wars related 3D printer files. Basically non CRL costume related stuff. This was done to keep important detachment costume related files easier to find in the "3D file depository" Both sections have basic rules to follow, and hopefully keeps the old section more manageable for members. This new forum can be found HERE See you on the forums With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Executive Officer Greeting Troopers! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I still have a few of the Stepping out Trooper EI coins for new EI members or members the have never bough ten an EI coin. The next EI coin will be a gold version of our 20th Anniversary coin, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you'd prefer not to have an Anniversary edition, grab one of these before they aren't available any longer! In order to buy one, you must have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open Pin Run The pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché will begin soon, we are still researching vendors, but we hope to have one selected and get the run open. You can find more information here. 20th Anniversary Coin Run The coin run closed on 9 Feb 2026. UPDATE TIME: Good news/Bad news. It looks like the coins are in the final stage for productions. They will soon be going through Q&A and then sorted and shipped to the distribution points. This is the good news. Now the bad news, at least for the US/South America Troopers, I'll be out of town for 3 weeks starting 22 April. I'm being sent to Seattle, WA (via Chicago, IL for a week) for work, and will not be returning home until 16 May. So the coins more than likely will be shipped and delivered to my home while I'm out of town. So while the international folks will start sending coins to their members, I will not be able to do so until late May. And with there being an insane number of troops in our area the week I return (for Mando/Grogu movie), more than likely will not have time to sort and start shipping until the last week of May/first week of June. I will have more information once the manufacturer provides me with shipping information. Updates can be found here. NEW BUSINESS I have submitted the first few new merch items for this term to LMBO. While most of this years merch will be Anniversary related, know that there are a few items that we discussed in the past that we are working on currently that will not be anniversary related. There will be at least one Anniversary patch, possibly two, The FISD war banner from last term has been submitted for approval. And we are working on designs for the 20th Anniversary Racing shirt. While I won't spoil them now, Please keep an eye on the forum and the various FISD Social Media platforms for announcements. And as always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, are welcome, and please feel free to reach out to either Adam or myself! With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Adam Wolf TK-89400 "Revlimiter" Merchandise & Branding Officer Order. Loyalty. Power. Please welcome TK-76924 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, March 2026! @astrosally Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated image added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Droid Hunt From LPRO: "We’re pleased to announce that the Droid Hunt Badge is now officially available in the PR Toolkit for Legion-wide use. Our thanks go to Kimberly Anderson, GCO of Bast Alpha Garrison, and artist Erik Sanders for creating this new format and sharing it with the Legion." Download PDF here Download logo images here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives Lucasfilm Retail Moratorium Lift May 2026 May 4th For most of the year we are under an embargo from Lucasfilm and can not attend retail locations unless prior approval has been given by them. At certain times of the year this embargo is lifted, generally around Movie releases, May 4th, Force Friday etc, the recent correspondence from LFL outlines the lift of the embargo: Lucasfilm has informed LEC that the retail moratorium is being lifted May 2-10. During this time, fan groups can appear in costume at retailers that sell Star Wars merchandise. All fans, costumed or otherwise, can participate with venues of their choice during this window of time with the restriction that costumed appearances must not be used in the advertising of the event or retail location. Although these appearances will be treated like open invitations, we leave it to the fan groups to independently organize around these events as they see fit. Lucasfilm will not need to approve or coordinate these. Please note that retail locations should not include restaurants, bars, or venues with no apparent reason to feature Star Wars characters. Costumed fans should not pose with merchandise or use the appearance to promote a specific product. In the coming weeks, we may send out a list of ‘preferred’ retailers from certain regions who would welcome fans to participate at their venues within these event windows, but you are all still welcome to make plans with appropriate retailers or venue hosts of your choice regardless of whether or not they appear on the list. The Mandalorian and Grogu In addition to the retail appearance lift, Lucasfilm is happy to allow fan groups to make appearances at their local theaters during the theatrical run of The Mandalorian and Grogu. Appearances should be limited to the theatre lobby and should not be advertised prior to appearance. Fan groups are allowed to word directly with their local theaters to schedule these appearances. Lucasfilm may send out invitations on behalf of theater chains that are interested in costumed fan appearances. Appearances are subject to whatever rules are in place at the local theater and it will need to be made clear that you are fans in costumes and not official Star Wars character appearances. *REMEMBER* Always follow your garrison/squad/outpost guidelines when it comes to organizing Disney/LFL promotional troops, only command staff should deal directly with LFL. Forum Fundraising It's that time of year where we need to pay our bills. As last year we moved away from the temporary legion hosting and on to our own systems we have an increase in costs to cover. As a stretch goal we have also included a proper backup solution into the costs. Currently this is managed manually and a proper solution would be a great addition. We would like cover the next 14 months of costs if possible. This means next years admin team are not thrown in with suddenly having to run a fundraiser. The idea will be from then onwards it will be 12 months at a time. Our goal is $???? for the 14 months. All members who donate will also have the 2026 supporter banner added to their profile, as with the earlier email costs fundraiser. If you would like to make a donation Keep an eye out for an announcement soon. INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients March - April TK-12331 "michael.trunko" Michael - - - - - - TK-15778 "Twiggles" Derek - - - - - - - TK-3896 "Trooper1972" Graeme - - - - - - - TK-87665 "Stardust665" Angie - - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR March - April the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: None this month Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Angie "Stardust665" TK87665 Centurion 546 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Trooper! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! Greetings Troopers, We are proud to present our new FISD video. The video covers the basics of FISD and TKs, as well as other interesting facts. The FISD channel is still very new. In the future, however, we plan to continue posting videos there about FISD, Stormtroopers, events and more... With Unquestioned Loyalty Luca Hahn TK-66744 "Morgi" Social Media Relations With Unquestioned Loyalty Torben Sobierey TK-19525 "Tall_Trooper" Social Media Relations As always if you have interesting story or troop please share via DM and it may get added to the next months newsletter. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Sally Smith (astrosally) TK-76924 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Well have to do a T-shirt run lol

Ahhhhh. Bernie meme.

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Legion announcement https://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=116042&sid=fb3db776d9806ff7753eccc1456e9995 The new CRL system has gone live to replace the old wiki we’ve been using up until now. This is the result of 100s of hours of work so please join me in thanking the team behind the new system. Whilst all effort has been made to ensure we have copied this over correctly, it was all done by hand so errors are probably inevitable. If you see any please let us know and we’ll get them fixed as soon as possible. Main page https://crls.501st.com FISD CRLs https://crls.501st.com/fisd

NEW Detachment Leader Executive Officer Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Newsletter Editor Staff List 2025 Follow FISD Greetings troopers, Already past the half way point in the term. The last month saw our founder heading out on adventure to the UK and having a great time. Sadly I wasn't able to make things line up and say hello in person but if you want to read up on his trooping experience head over here He also stopped by R.S Props and they filmed an interview And the final update from his trip. Many years ago there was a FISD flag run, which Paul has kindly lent to the UKG for us to take out and around. There is now a troop log for the flag and this already has 3 updates thanks to some troopers who can't not troop! As for me I am off for a couple of weeks shore leave so will leave you all in the capable hands of the staff whilst I enjoy the sights and sounds of Batuu East. With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greetings troopers, Great to see engagement continues with members updating and recording their troops in TK armour. Hopefully the update has delivered a little more of what members have been asking for in this program, with banners that are more fitting with FISD and the added recognition. Don't forget, if you have already completed a milestone, please request your Letter of Commendation using the link below. https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/57785-request-your-letter-of-commendation-here/ Keep trooping and having a blast With Unquestioned Loyalty Andrew Franke TK-11469 "Sly11" Executive Officer Greetings and Salutations Troopers! We've got some exciting news for this month's newsletter! But before we get to it, let us cover some old business. Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I am down to the last 4 EI coins for this style. The next EI coin will more than likely be whatever design we do for our 20th Anniversary, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you don't want to wait until 2026, or you prefer not to have an Anniversary coin, please look into it. In order to buy one, you have to have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open "FISD Stepping Out Challenge Coin" This run is complete. But I'm excited to announce that I have received some extras from the manufacturer due to the engraving issue that we had. Be on the look out for more information about how you might be able to acquire a few of these if you missed out or would like a few more. Additional information about this run can be found here. The 2025 Merch Poll closed at the end of July. Staff will be looking at the ideas to figure out what else we might be making this term. You can find the poll thread here. These coins have arrived and have been shipping since late July. If you haven't received yours, it is more than likely because you haven't paid for the shipping. Please DM me for more information. You can learn more about the run here Pin Run We are looking to do a pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché. The interest thread has been posted, more information here New Business Flag Run We are excited to announce that we are going to do two flag runs. The first will be a Standard Logo Item flag, so very simple logo and mottos. It will be double sided, and made to withstand everyday flying. We haven't picked the base color yet, but you can see the options at the link here. The thread is still open, so feel free to provide your input. Member Design Contest! For the 2nd Flag, we are going to have some of our talented members showcase their design skills. We are going to hold a "War Banner" design contest. Members that are interested in submitting a design will post their work in The "FISD "War Banner" Design Contest" thread in the Detachment Merch section of the forum. This contest will run until the end of September, at which time the Command Staff will pick a winner. As with our other design contests, the winner will receive bragging rights, this MBO's gratitude, and flag of their design, courtesy of the FISD Command staff. Details of the contest can be found here. As always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, please feel free to reach out With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer Rebels! Gotta catch 'em all! Please welcome for the second time, TK-23108 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, July 2025! @BAZINGA Troop log can be found here. With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here Forum Founder Visits RS Props & UKG UKG @ Mancherster Mega Con https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/57959-daetrin-troops-with-the-ukg-at-manchester-megacon-july-2025/ Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so get on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post your milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients July - August TK-11697 "Tarrif" Sebastian - - - - - - - TK-16366 "antarmen" Anthony - - - - - - - TK-15778 "antarmen" Derek - - - - - - - TK-19715 "swibowoj" Wibowo - - - - - - - TK-69826 "TikiTechie" Jim - - - - - - TK-6427 "Berbs42" Chris - - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: Fellow troopers! We now have another Attaché in Germany, thanks to Torben @Tall_Trooper who showed interest in helping his local troopers, and to be a part of the world wide Stormtrooper machine that is the FISD! You'll now find him in the updated list of Attachés! GERMANY, German Garrison Torben @Tall_Trooper, Göttingen With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR July - August the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: Zachary "stormztrooper1" TK98752 EIB 1092 GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3! Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: Hanson "CloseTheBlastDoor" TK47826 EIB 544 Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers! Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. If you see any of these Troopers around your Garrison or Squad, be sure to congratulate them! As always if you have any interesting stories or photos please send me a PM. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Vicky Mandlmaier (Vicky_Velocipanda) TK-50893 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Hey everyone, Just a quick message to introduce myself—I’m Ben Weiss from the UK. After what may be the longest build in UKG history (a solid 10-year WIP… yes, really!), I finally suited up for my first troop in Manchester this past weekend—and absolutely loved every second of it. A highlight of the day was meeting Paul Hoeffer, and I had the honour of him placing my UKG insignia on my armour—definitely a moment I won’t forget. I’m really looking forward to meeting more of you in the future. All the best until then! Ben

Out of frustration, I put the build down for about 4 years, until after I got a 3D printer and I realized I might be able to 3D print some pieces of armor. I actually bought 2 sets of files, this one from Etsy and this one from CGTrader. Edit: I think the chest is from CGTrader and the back is from the Etsy files. I wish I took better notes. :) I also decided on PETG for heat resistance. I scaled the back and chest down (I can't remember how much; I think it's at 90% scale) and did a few test prints: Two different sizes. Left is 100%, right is 90%. A partial print: A comparison of the KB back and the 3D printed back: Test prints of the back and chest: The final back: The final chest. It turns out zip kicker yellows PETG. Who knew! The fun thing about 3D printing is that you can also modify the files before printing. I don't actually know how to use any modeling software, so I did everything in the slicer. Some simple mods were: Cutting slots in the yoke, and I also shortened it so I could better fit my arms through (not shown in this pic). Lowering the neck of the chest, and slightly shortening the tips: Lengthening the 'wings' of the chest so they overlap the back more: Here's the result of that. I'll fill the extra square: I printed the yoke so that it will flex with the layer lines, but with the back being in 4 pieces, I'm worried about the flex, so I backed the seams with some extra ABS: Here's a sizing check. Some tweaks for comfort and fit, but I was much happier with the size: A comparison of the KB chest on the left and the printed chest on the right. You'll notice that the smaller chest reveals a new problem, which is that now the helmet looks too big...

Hello. I was asked to make an introduction and explain my/our background. I personally have worked in the film industry for over 35 years. From Independence Day to Pirates of the C to Transformers to Dark Knight to Iron Man to Avengers, etc. I've been a 501st member since 2003 or 2005. I created the original rubber blasters for the 501st as Sci-fire.com and then later Hyper-Firm. I gave that company over to someone else to continue so I could spend more time with my wife and son. In 2017, I created Praetorian Blasters designed to do less quantity but higher quality. In 2021, I was hired by Lucasfilm/Disney to be the Property/Droid Illustrator and oversee all prop and droid manufacturing for the series "Obi-Wan". I was then re-hired to "Mandalorian S3", "Ahsoka" and more recently in 2024 "Mando and Grogu". I've also worked on "Boba Fett" and "Skeleton Crew" to lesser degrees. Many of my blasters from Praetorian were used on these productions simply because I'd already done the work to create masters, etc. I've been making rubber blasters and armor for over 20 years (I'm old). Now that we're done with Mando for the time being, I've returned to our shop in Louisiana and we are working on several shows at once and continuing the blasters for the 501st members.

In case anyone here is curious and wants to take a look: here is a link. Enjoy!

I decided to send my new pictures over to my GML and I've been approved as TK-75311!

Thank you to all of you who have donated, for those of you confirmed on our tracking spreadsheet I have now updated your forum profile with the 2026 supporter badge. Some of you have been more than generous, but all of you have our thanks. All donations matter no matter how big or small. It's your generosity that keeps the lights on and the droids working.

NEW In Memoriam Detachment Leader Merchandise Officer Hall of Fame FISD Meme's Around the Detachment Fundraising INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS FISD Tri-Fold Brochure Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary Pre Approval Forum 3D Section Field Exercise Award Imperial Attaché Program Master Armorer Award Fire Teams EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean? Need Help Ask the Deployment Officers Advance to 1500 Advanced Tactics Awards Social Media Newsletter Editor Staff List 2026 Follow FISD It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that Trooper 12862, Henk Hoomoedt, has passed away. Henk joined the Dutch Garrison in 2013 and was an enthusiastic and warm-hearted man. He helped many troopers with building their costumes and was always there for anyone who needed him. Henk was diagnosed with cancer and even though it gave him a lot of discomfort, he stayed positive for his friends and family to the last moments of his life. He leaves behind his wife Diana and their two children, Michael and Laura. Henk will always remain in our thoughts. Condolences to his garrison, family and friends "Buckets Off" Greetings Troopers, This month has ended on a high! We have just had the May 4th weekend troops, and to really knock up a notch the premiers for The Mandalorian and Grogu. I know a few were lucky enough to attend events for this and I hope you had a great time. The film will be out before the end of the month, so not long before we will know if there are any new CRLs we can be looking forward to. With the new film coming out please remember not all of us will be able to get out right away, so try keep spoilers contained to threads tagged with spoilers. Last month we launched our annual fundraiser. Whilst we got off to a great start we've still got a good way to go. If you have found anything on this site useful please consider a small donation to help us cover the costs Details are here: With Unquestioned Loyalty Chris Pearson TK-10991 "themaninthesuitcase" Detachment Leader Greeting Troopers! Old Business "FISD EIB Coins" I still have a few of the Stepping out Trooper EI coins for new EI members or members the have never bough ten an EI coin. The next EI coin will be a gold version of our 20th Anniversary coin, so if you are eligible to order an EI coin, and you'd prefer not to have an Anniversary edition, grab one of these before they aren't available any longer! In order to buy one, you must have an approved EI costume and you can not have ever bought an EIB coin from any pervious runs. EIB coins are a once and done coin. If you have this one and would prefer one of the older versions, I may have an option for you so please dm me. EIB v11 coin run is still open Pin Run The pin run for Expert Infantry, Centurion and Attaché will begin soon, we are still researching vendors, but we hope to have one selected and get the run open. You can find more information here. 20th Anniversary Coin Run The coin run closed on 9 Feb 2026. We ran into some unforeseen issues with these coins. The actual shipping cost from the vendor to the distribution points was considerably higher than originally quoted, as well as the import taxes (at least in the US). Coins for the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand and Canada should have all shipped by the time you get your news letter. If you haven't received you coins, please let me know. US Coins will start shipping the week of May 18th. I have unfortunately been out of town for almost 3 weeks for work. By the time the newsletter is published, US/Central and South American members will have been sent an email with the cost for shipping, which will include unfortunately a bit of an extra per coin cost to offset the shipping and import fees. A longer explication can be found on the sales page, but clicking the link below. Updates can be found here. NEW BUSINESS FISD 20th Anniversary Standard Logo Patch run. The patch run opened on May 4th, and will run though June 1st (or until we run out of patches). You can learn more about the patch run here. There is a 2nd 20th Anniversary Coin and Patch that will both be going up for sale after the patch run is complete. So keep an eye on the forum for these items. Also, LFL has stopped approving our merch until after the Mando & Grogu premiere. We have one item that is awaiting approval, and once that is approved, we have a package merch run that we think folks will be excited about. So keep an out for more information on that run as well. And as always, questions, comments, thoughts, suggestions, are welcome, and please feel free to reach out to either Adam or myself! With Unquestioned Loyalty James Silvius TK-12953 "jsilvius" Merchandise & Branding Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty Adam Wolf TK-89400 "Revlimiter" Merchandise & Branding Officer "A stolen SF TIE Fighter crashed here somewhere..." Please welcome TK-64724 to the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame, April 2026! @royal.blue.retta Troop log can be found here. Congrats Retta, what an amazing photoshoot from this event! Those who are interested in seeing more awesome photos, check out the troop log! With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador You can find the full meme thread here How to paint button plates Thank you John @JBar TK91213, link here Blast-A-Trooper Finally after many years of asking the Blast A Trooper files have been shared on the legion forum, sharing here for anyone who may have been looking for them https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_W3-wBM3Gsp5EN_juDwPSCVYhLcpv_MD Updated image added 05/09/25 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUQPWZGdcPmlHIGTgGu0dsV5KyJw28bn/view https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mJdqi4fBeAp5LHPXutWkQrC9vfBmx3MM/view *NOTE* unfortunately for those of you Down Under due to our PLI (public liability insurance) restrictions we are not able to run Blast A Trooper events as the insurer do not allow the firing of projectiles at our members (I know right, foam darts, ouch ) Thread here Droid Hunt From LPRO: "We’re pleased to announce that the Droid Hunt Badge is now officially available in the PR Toolkit for Legion-wide use. Our thanks go to Kimberly Anderson, GCO of Bast Alpha Garrison, and artist Erik Sanders for creating this new format and sharing it with the Legion." Download PDF here Download logo images here Request Edited Signature Banners/Profile pics/Fire Team Logos Troopers! I want to help out the community and the people that doesn't have the time or have the necessary tools or skills to create a cool Signature banner or have the background of your Action Photo removed, or even if you have a request for a certain Profile picture! I don't know how popular this will be, or what requirements I will need, but we will learn as we go and if it turns out to be popular and it gets too much for me - I'm sure that we can find a few more that are willing to help out! Thread here With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Trading Card Archives For those with FISD detachment trading cards please consider sending two to Paul @Daetrin keeper of our detachment archives. Address and more info here With Unquestioned Loyalty Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Founder Keeper of Archives Forum Fundraising It's that time of year where we need to pay our bills. As last year we moved away from the temporary legion hosting and on to our own systems we have an increase in costs to cover. As a stretch goal we have also included a proper backup solution into the costs. Currently this is managed manually and a proper solution would be a great addition. We would like cover the next 14 months of costs if possible. This means next years admin team are not thrown in with suddenly having to run a fundraiser. The idea will be from then onwards it will be 12 months at a time. All members who donate will also have the 2026 supporter banner added to their profile, as with the earlier email costs fundraiser. If you would like to make a donation you can find the fundraiser thread here INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS For a full list of FISD awards programs head here. *Now Available in Swedish* Want to spread the word about FISD?, you can with our FISD Tri-Fold Brochure. Originally these were done in a limited run by the member who created them, but nowadays, we have moved this to a print your own service making them accessible to all countries around the globe. Files are available to all full 501st members on request by contacting our DL Chris @themaninthesuitcase you can find more info here Currently Available languages: English - Spanish - German - Swedish Are you new to the FISD and wondering what the heck all those abbreviations and strange sounding terms mean? To help you @justjoseph63 has started a list of the most commonly used ones that will give you some insight. If you have ANY questions about a particular term that is not listed or suggestions for new ones please contact Joseph. You can find the list here. Pre Approval Forum allows future Troopers the opportunity to submit photos of their completed build to be reviewed by the Staff, Imperial Attaches and others in preparation for forwarding it to their GML for approval. Any and all advice/suggestions given will be specific, constructive, helpful and respectful. Please note that this program will NOT take the place of your local GML, as Detachments are not chartered for costume approval and can not override a GMLs decision, but is instead a peer review program designed to help you look your best and offer guidance and positive feedback. For more information on this program, please visit the link here. Don't forget to visit our 3D section when next surfing the FISD forums, there is plenty of useful information to potentially help you on your next TK adventure. You might be feeling may generous and share with our community a new TK related 3D file and maybe win yourself a 3D contributors award so check out the details below and be part of the in house 3D community. Here is a link to the FISD 3D Contributor program. Don't forget to create a troop log here on FISD and get awarded for your missions and deployment. The list of accomplished troopers keeps growing, so for the official 501st event where you wore your TK! Once you've hit a milestone count, go over to the "Trooper Missons and Deployment -- Post yourget on board and register your troops today Simply start (or update!) your troop log, keep the running total in the title, and post (at least!) a date and name milestones here" thread to request your profile be updated! Simple, right? Also if you would like your troop photos shared on our social media channels please add the following to the first post of your FISD troop log: I give permission for FISD to repost my photos on social media in an appropriate fashion. Award Recipients April - May TK-20188 "mirko_in_action" Mirko - - - - - TK-9572 "Myna Sturnidae" Kimberley - - - - - TK-12045 "Melchiorek" Marek - - - - TK-47826 "CloseTheBlastDoor" Hanson - - - - - TK-54185 "Georgia Haywood" Georgia - - - - - -TK-3260 "g60racer" Brendan - - - - - - You can now also request a letter of commendation, more information available here Are you an approved TK that spends more time on the boards than the average Trooper? Do you enjoy using your knowledge to help out future and existing Troopers? If so, we would like to invite you to join the Imperial Attaché program! Members of the I.A. team are chosen to help out not only those here on the boards, but on a local level as well. Our aim is to have at least one in each and every Garrison, Squad and Outpost in the entire legion to be the eyes and ears of the FISD on a local level. If you are a 501st approved Trooper who wishes to join the ranks of the Attachés, please get in touch with me and/or visit: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/15252-fisd-attaché-program/ For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here. Some of the benefits include: Access to exclusive Attaché merch, including patches. You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award. An award for those attaché's who have gone above and beyond [minimum 1 year of service]. You can find a list of prior recipients here. Imperial Attaché Outstanding Achievement Award Is the Attaché position vacant for your Squad/Garrison/Outpost? Interested in becoming an Attaché? Contact me by PM or apply in the thread below: With Unquestioned Loyalty Jonatan Östling TK-23592 "Nairy" Attaché Ambassador Master Armorer Program FISD has many wonderful programs to help members build and submit costumes for our detachment, whether it be a classic Stormtrooper, a First Order Stormtrooper, or even one of the new Imperial Armored Commandos. While our Expect Infantry and Centurion programs get most of the attention, FISD staff wants to relaunch the Armorer Program (Currently called the Master Armorer Program). What is the Armorer Program you ask? Well, it is a program designed to recognize those troopers that go above and beyond to assist themselves and others in getting costumes built, submitted, and approved. One of the goals of all the detachments in the 501st Legion is to help members build and submit costumes that meet and hopefully exceed the minimum requirements of the Legion’s CRLs. Currently the Master Armorer program has the requirement of helping a minimum of 5 members achieve Expert Infantry status. The member must have spent at least 30min physically helping another member with cutting, gluing, sizing, etc, just because they want to help (no money exchanged). There are 3 levels of the award, FISD Armorer, FISD Senior Armorer and FISD Master Armorer. The new program will add a 4th level at the beginning called the Apprentice Armorer. The point scale will be as follows. 5 points - Apprentice Armorer 10 points - Armorer 20 points - Senior Armorer 30 points - Master Armorer If you love building armorer and love helping fellow members get their costumes built, then this is the program you’ve been searching for. We look forward to awarding more members with this award as we know how much we all love Troopers helping Troopers. More information can be found here Armorer Rocker Patches Rocker patches are now available for the Armorer Program, there is currently just the one patch, and members are eligible to receive two of them once they reach Level 2, "Armorer". More information can be found here Want to setup a "Fire Team? the Fire Team program is completely optional, and is intended to help form a common identity and spirit of camaraderie among 501st Legion Stormtroopers in the same geographic area/garrison that troop together. Fire Teams are not officially recognized by the 501st Legion nor the FISD, although they will be able to access a Fire Team sub-forum on the detachment website. You can find more information here. For those interested here is the original discussion on the creation of Fire teams here With Unquestioned Loyalty Mark Ryner TK-4584 "captsafe66" Fire Team Relations So what exactly are and levels? These programs were designed for those who choose to take their armor above and beyond the minimum requirements for basic 501st Legion approval. It gives you the chance to show a level of dedication and pride that takes your armor closer to being as "screen accurate" as possible, without as much extra work as you may realize! You can find more information on the programs here. For those unaware it is possible to achieve extra awards at Expert Infantry for each additional version costume you have approved, additional awards are not issued with another Expert Infantry number (you are only issued 1 Expert Infantry number) but you will see a star above the award on your profile and the thread title will show [APPROVED] 2nd, [APPROVED] 3rd, [APPROVED] 4th and so on. Multiple EIB award recipients and info here NOTE If you are approved with a "2nd Version" of a particular costume that you are already approved with you do not receive an additional award, there is only 1 award issued for each costume version ie: only 1 x Hero, 1 x Stunt, 1 x HWT, 1 x ESB, 1 x TFA and so on. If you have a second/additional version costume approved you will see "2nd Version" and [APPROVED] added to the thread title, no additional profile stars (more info on profile awards here) For those of you who have a particular issue (or issues) before or after submitting for Expert Infantry / Centurion level approval, in order to get you an answer faster you can now privately contact the entire Deployment Officer team at one time! Questions about fitting, repairs, CRL standards/requirements or anything pertaining to reaching Levels 2 and 3 are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Keep in mind that no question is too small, and that your queries will only be seen by the D.O. Staff. We are here to help in any way we can, so please feel free to send us a message by clicking on this link: @Deployment Officer Team and we will get back to you A.S.A.P.! More info here This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both. FOR April - May the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following. Expert Infantry Badge Award: None this month - - - - Request your free EIB certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. Multiple EIB award info here Expert Infantry Honor Gallery here --------------------------------------------------------------- Centurion Badge Award: None this month - - - - Request your free Centurion certificate here. You can find a list of multiple award recipients here. As always if you have interesting story or troop please share via DM and it may get added to the next months newsletter. With Unquestioned Loyalty Glen "Q" Rhodes TK-85421 "gmrhodes13" PRO, Newsletter Detachment Leader (DL) Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911 Detachment Executive Officer (DXO) Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK-11469 Chief Deployment Officer (DCA) Mario Reyes (TKSpartan) TK-48117 Deployment Officer (DCA) José Mª Sánchez (Chemi) TK-30173 Deployment Officer (DCA) Gerald J Gyorffy (Doggydoc) TK-96004 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Caleb Mask (MaskedVengeance) TK-73692 Provost Marshall (DCoG) Arthur Wong (giskard8) TK-39093 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Tim Waychoff (Dark PMF) TK-51878 FISD Diplomat (DPRO) Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550 Fire Team Relations (DCoG ) Mark Ryner (captsafe66) TK-4584 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) James Silvius (jsilvius) TK-12953 Merchandise and Brand Officer (DMBO) Adam Wolf (Revlimiter) TK-89400 Trading Card Specialist (DPRO) Eric Ho (Hoda) TK-77520 Newsletter Publisher (DPRO) Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Luca Hahn (Morgi) TK-66744 Social Media Relations (DPRO) Torben Sobierey (Tall_Trooper) TK-19525 Content Editor Support (DPRO) Jeff Salt (Wingnut65) TK-50297 Attaché Ambassador (DPRO) Jonatan Östling (Nairy) TK-23592 Personnel Officer (DPER) AC (NoVATie) TK-5597 Systems Administrator (DWM) Mathias Rodstedt (Locitus) TK-2959 Systems Administrator (DWM) Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674 Systems Administrator/Detachment Founder (DF) Paul Hoeffer (Daetrin) TK-8020 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Brian Long (Tilheyra) TK-47933 Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM) Sally Smith (astrosally) TK-76924 Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitearmor - - - Facebook Group: 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment (FISD) Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/FISD501st or @FISD501st - - - Instagram: www.instagram.com/fisd501st Discord: https://discord.gg/FmQZ2qW8gx - - - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fisd501st.bsky.social On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

Its that time of the month again! I found some time to work on this. Remade the torso from the ground up and a lot more happy with it. Let me know any critiques as I will be aiming to print them ASAP. Please keep in mind the back indents are not put in yet as I need to complete all forms first.

May the Fourth be with you! It’s not often I get to say that in my day-to-day life, so it feels fitting to drop it here today. Anyway… this is a bit of a little-big-ish update. I’ve officially hit a wall with this build. Shocking, I know. After chasing what feels like every “most accurate TK file” out there, I’ve reached a point where I’m just… tired of spending money on files that claim accuracy, but miss the mark on the exact pieces I need. So instead of continuing down that path, I made a decision: I’m just going to design my own. I’m building these using the gallery references (Celebration photos/R1 photos), a ton of 4K screen grabs (thanks @fernferro for the help here!), and a Sideshow Artillery Trooper as a physical reference. In their current state… I think they’re getting close. But I’ll be the first to admit—I’m very much learning as I go. My only real “formal” experience was a three-week crash course in Fusion360 when I reworked my thermal detonator. Blender? This is very much trial by fire. Is this overly ambitious? Yes. Am I probably risking my Halloween deadline? Also yes. Have I gotten much sleep leading up to this update? Absolutely not. Let’s move away from the wall of text (I’m starting to sound like Jason) and into what actually matters. The chest plate: And the back plate: These aren’t finished yet—but I think they’re getting close. Still left to tackle: back greebles (cog + “II”) shoulder slots (currently the bane of my existence) general refinement and cleanup Like others have done, the back piece will be designed as an insert to make printing more manageable. That’s really the core goal with all of this: Make it accurate—but also make it easily printable. (First attempt (of 8), you can see some inconsistencies in the diamond recess that I’ve since corrected.) I’m choosing to look at this as a minor setback for a much bigger payoff. This is probably the second biggest undertaking in this entire build (first being to start). I have zero formal experience in this space—but honestly, it’s been a blast figuring it out along the way. That said, updates may slow down a bit while I go deeper into this rabbit hole. I’m definitely chasing perfection more than I was before… and I’m not entirely sure how far that’s going to take me. As always, feedback is more than welcome (and greatly appreciated).

Alright, I've been working on a few additional mods for the past while and in light of a few makers and others taking on the task of giving us more options (possibly more accurate) for helmets and armor, I thought I'd better put these out in the universe before they become completely irrelevant. But I'm sure there will always be those who still want to 3D print their own helmets and this can still provide a fairly close option, certainly approvable, if constructed and finished properly. The first change was to create mic tips that appeared closer to the production used mic tips. After years of collecting reference and studying some up close images of production helmets, it became obvious that they weren't the same "found-part" mic tips that were used in the OT. So I modeled these as closely as I could to the reference I had, at the same time taking into account the proportion to this helmet and the current shape of the area on the chin where they attach. They do tend to look different in real life than they do in Blender. So I made at least 20 test prints before I was happy with the version I arrived at. I also added screw on base and a hole in both the base of the mic tip and the chin for easy installation with a washer and fastener and also to make it a bit easier to install the wire mesh. (I highly recommend printing these on a resin printer if possible) Here is the comparison between the original mic tip files and my new version: ___________________________________________________________________________ The next change is to the dome piece. I always felt the dome was a bit too squared off, so I finally took the time to modify the shape of the dome and made it more round above the temples on each side, and changed the sloping from the front to the back. You can see the difference in this comparison here: front view: side view ___________________________________________________________________________ The next change I made was to the right eye (your left). I added a curve to the top inner corner, so it didn't have the 90º angle as before. I also slightly exaggerated the eye bump, just to make it more apparent, as it was a bit too subtle before: ___________________________________________________________________________ Next I made a couple changes to the chin. I pulled down the pointy edges to either side of the vocoder and I also decreased the size of the outer edges of the mic tip inset area. In addition I added an angle to the area where mic tips lay, eliminating the need for the angling shims I had in the previous mod iteration. I also adjusted the ears slightly. On the previous mods to the ears, they made the helmet appear a bit too narrow, so I adjusted the angle of the caps slightly and went back to the original ear shapes, while preserving the full circle of the cap. Here you can see all the new mods in comparison to the previous mods: __________________________________________________________________________ For reference, here is a comparison of the original helmet files with the newest mod iteration: And lastly a comparison of all 3, the original files, the previous modifications and the newest iteration:

Got my old tattoo upgraded by a fellow 501st legion member. We've been working on matching our schedules for almost 2 years now. I'm so thrilled with how it turned out. Before and after pics. Sent from my SM-S938U using Tapatalk

Truly, this is LinkedIn these days. Sad!

Some little tweaks. Nothing major but I think its inching closer: It still missing some major details which make it look weird but again, just trying to finalise proportions and topology before I add certain things in as it will make adjusting later verry difficult.

Someone asked me why I stopped trooping. I didn't really. I got and help the locals out here in Louisiana with their events. I just don't get into armor anymore. I injured my back in 2009 while trooping Comic Con because a fellow 501st member thought it would be funny to tackle me. One year later, I was able to stand up straight again. I've never been able to do too much since then. It's a shame. I still have my Sandtrooper armor and a Jango in the works. I'm going to see if I can go an event or two if only even for a short time. I've been making rubber blasters for 501st since 2003 back when nobody would buy them because they thought they were soft like nerf. I had my armor in 2003 but I applied for my 501st id a few years later. Long ago, I used to have an old website called sci-fire.com where I created a blaster type called hyperfirm.