Shooter Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Hello Troops and Welcome to April 2011 Newsletter! The 2011 programs are in full swing and we even have an exciting announcement about a special contributor who will be joining us for the next few issues. So, grab a glass of blue milk and pull up a Dewback, it's going to be a wild ride! In this issue: From The DL Update on Centurion/EIB Programs EIB Update Update on Attache Program Swag Alert! Welcome Brian Muir - the Father of Stormtrooper Armor! Trooper of the Month Field Exercise of the Month Intelligence report From The DL Greetings Troops! Another great day to be a stormtrooper. The ANH-Stunt Centurion standards are now final and published, and with that the rest of the Centurion standards are either currently polling for approval or in final discussions. You can check them out here and the det only area for the latest on these programs. But what's really exciting is the attaché program being spearheaded by our very own tkrestonva (Brian R.). As you know while FISD is the largest detachment in the Legion and while we have more Expert Infantryman than some garrisons have members, the vast majority of Legion stormtroopers rarely visit FISD. FISD Attachés will be able to offer that one on one, local outreach to these members that a forum alone cannot achieve. It's the most important program we've ever launched, and I encourage everyone to review it and let us know what you think. There's more in store too - so snag some caf and cakes from the mess hall, kick back, and get the latest TK related news this issue. With unquestioned loyalty, Paul Hoeffer TK-8020 "Daetrin" Detachment Leader Update on Centurion/EIB Programs Please note that the Expert Infantryman requirements for ANH stormtroopers have been updated to allow a side gap of 1/2" or less as being acceptable for EI status. Yup - that may not seem like a lot but gives a little bit of flexibility and remove the need for those who are very close to having them close from having to fit a tiny shim. Centurion requirements for ANH Stunt has been approved which is paving the way for all the other TK variants. ROTJ/TKC/ICN are already polling for final status, and ANH Hero and ESB are now open for discussion. Please check out the relevant FISD threads and let your voice be heard. Also it's with great pride that FISD has finally tallied more Expert Infantryman that MEPD has deployed sandtroopers. Congratulations to TK-4326 (Juan Morales aka BananoPower22) for being the trooper that pushed us over the top. What's the next goal? 300 EI! If every active EI TK helped just one fellow trooper achieve EI status, we can easily get to 300 EI by the end of the year. It sounds high, but is very achievable. What do you get out of it? Karma points of course, but yes we're also considering how best to recognize those who are living the spirit of "Troopers Helping Troopers" and getting more folks to EI status. If you have a preference for what this recognition should look like, please give us a shout out - it's your program after all. Centurion News The Centurion program is up and running with the passing of the standards for the ANH-Stunt trooper: FISD Link: http://www.whitearmor.net/home/crl-overview/crl-anh-stunt.html Legion Link: http://www.501st.com/databank/Costuming:TK_anh_stunt There are currently THREE Centurion requirement polls currenlty open. Please head on over and make your vote count - so far there are only two votes logged. Let's not have a repeat of the last time when the Emperor had to visit personally when things got behind. ROTJ Centurion: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15181 TKC Centurion: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15182 ICN Centurion: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15183 Lastly, final Q&A for the remaining three Centurion standards are nearing the end and we'd like your feedback before the polls open over the weekend. The Det Only Q&A topics are at: ANH Hero: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15262 ESB: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15263 HWT: http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15264 EIB Update March/April have been good months for new EIB's!! 5 Troopers earned their Badge this month, and there is more to come. Congrats! TK-4668 from Singapore Garrison TK-7435 from Star Garrison TK-8493 from Central Garrison TK-4326 from Puerto Rican Garrison TK-5527 from UK Garrison TK-4326 was our magic 156th EIB recipient that pushed us over the top, beating MEPD's record of 155 deployed Police Officers. good work Juan! Great job troopers!!! I would also like to remind applicants to provide a clear action shot for your EIB profile. please be sure to follow this guide EIB profile picture guidelines. With Unquestioned Loyalty, Mason Carson TK-4603 "Dashrazor" Deployment Officer Attaché Program has Launched! Welcome to the FISD Attaché program! We have officially launched and are looking for a few good troopers! What is the FISD Attaché program, you say? Last month's newsletter provided a nice summary of what we're trying to accomplish, but here are some details: Vision: Reach out to the 1800 Legion TK's not part of FISD and get them excited about being a stormtrooper. Give them a reason to shine, and a reason for non-TK's to make their next costume a TK. Give them a reason to call the FISD "home". Mission: Encourage the TKs who are active here to do localized outreach within their individual garrisons, squads, and outposts. Each FISD Attaché will be charged with outreach within their local units in support of the FISD Attaché program’s vision. The staff will provide an initial outreach message, but each attaché will have the flexibility to tailor an outreach program that works best to the local ground conditions. The attaché will also post FISD information relevant to the local unit (newsletter announcements, etc.) and in turn relay relevant information back to staff as part of his/her duties. As a secondary duty, the attaché will serve as a mentor, helping to bring along the costumes of both old and new members, thereby raising the overall Legion TK costume quality level at the grass-roots level. For more information and to sign up, visit the official thread found here - the FISD wants you! With Unquestioned Loyalty, Brian Robinson TK-2918 “tkrestonva†Provost Marshall Swag Alert! Centurion tabs are almost ready - I'm waiting on a proof from VaderDave before placing the final order so we're hoping that these will be ready in about a month. 5th Anniversary coins are also one tweak away from placing the for sale thread, so look for that in the new few weeks as well. T-shirts, hoodies, and decals are always available on an ongoing basis. Check out the Det Merch thread for all the latest news. Terry / Pandatrooper - FISD Intelligence Officer Special Galactic Guest Editorial We have a very special guest for this months FISD newsletter. One of the most important contributors to everything that we know as "Stormtroopers". Please welcome Brian Muir, artist extraordinaire, and the sculptor of the original Stormtrooper / Sandtrooper armor, and Darth Vader himself! "Just to introduce myself, my name is Brian Muir and I'm now mainly known for sculpting the infamous Darth Vader mask, helmet and armour for the first Star Wars, A New Hope, back in 1976. But I was also responsible for scuplting the Stormtrooper armour (the helmet being sculpted by Liz Moore), Death Star Droid, CZ3 and sharpening the detailing on C3P0. I am the only accredited sculptor in the British Film Industry. When I left school in 1968, I was fortunate enough to be offered an interview by my local careers office for a sculptor's apprenticeship with Assosciated British Picture Corporation - later renamed Elstree Film Studios. After 12 previous candidates being turned down I became 'lucky number 13' and began my 5 year apprenticeship under the resident sculptor, Arthur Healey. I later left the film industry and gained experience working for an architectural company in London. Then in January 1976, I received a call from Arthur asking if I would like to start on a sci-fi film to sculpt some futuristic characters, and that film was Star Wars, A New Hope..................................... Brian Muir" Brian will be working with the FISD in creating new articles for the newsletters, and will have an opportunity to share his own personal experiences with us in our wonderful hobby! Thanks for your wonderful introduction, Brian! Trooper of the Month This month's award goes to TK-4326 "BananoPower22" for being the 156th Trooper to get their badge and push us beyond the MEPD. Congrats Juan! Field Exercise of the Month This month we're doing a general shout out to TK-8555 "Hawkeye" and the Malaysia-Brunei Outpost for a phenomenal THREE Troops in the Month of March to raise money for Tsunami/Earthquake relief in Japan. They managed to raise an astounding $3,421 for the effort! Great job Troops, you make us all proud! Intelligence report Greetings troopers! The weather is starting to get better and spring and summer is just around the corner. That means more troops and events to attend! To make sure you're in tip top shape, here's a few tips to ensure that you're looking sharp when you're on duty. Adjustable torso strapping Firebladejedi shows an us option to the screen used strapping. He uses adjustable straps to connect the chest to the ab plate, to allow some flexibility and movement, with without allowing the chest to hinge outwards. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=14980 ATA ABS helmet build With the newly released ATA ABS helmet, comes a new build. Not just any build, but the very first ATA ABS helmet pulled! This helmet now belongs to Daetrin / Paul. I used this opportunity to chronicle the build so that anyone who is building a helmet can follow along with the photos and descriptions. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=14806 How to install a lens in your helmet One of the easiest installs you can do, but also one of the easiest you can mess up. If done incorrectly - you can have an ill fitting lens. TK4510 shares his tips. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=14974 Split rivets / brads Many troopers have been trying to upgrade to the more screen accurate strapping methods. For years, people have been using a variety of pop rivets, jeans snaps, etc. They are now believed to be common "brads" that can be sourced from office supply stores. One of the most common visual and functional upgrades are the side rivets that appear on the left side of the torso (especially for those that plan to apply for Centurion status and have the highest level of detail). Here's a few threads discussing their uses. http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=15063&view=findpost&p=182753 http://forum.whitearmor.net/index.php?showtopic=14590&view=findpost&p=177111 Terry Chui TK-2886 "Pandatrooper" Intelligence Officer With Unquestioned Loyalty, That's it for this month Troops. Be sure to stay active on the Forum and remember, every Speeder that you pull over could be a Rebel. Be Safe out there, the Empire needs you! Matt MacNeil TK-4887 "Shooter" Public Relations Officer On behalf of the First Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff. End Transmission. This post has been promoted to an article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v7sg[TK] Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 this is Juan right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananoPower22[TK] Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Wow, thanks a lot! It's an honor to be even mentioned in this letter! But I couldn't have reached EI without you guys, so congrats to you too! BTW, Terry accidentally misspelled my account name, BananaPower22, and it's BananoPower22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye[501st] Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks guys for the shoutout...there is more trooping to be done to help the needy ! and congratulations Juan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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