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November FISD Newsletter 2021


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NEW

Detachment Leader

Merchandise

Hall of Fame

Just For Laughs

Update Your Build Threads

Around the Detachment

Competition

 

INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS

Common FISD Acronyms and TK Glossary

Pre Approval Forum

3D Section

Field Exercise Award

Imperial Attaché Program

Fire Teams

EIB & Centurion: What do these terms mean?

Advanced Tactics Awards

Public Relations

Staff List 2020
Follow FISD

 

 

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Greetings Troopers, we have another info packed newsletter for you again this month, I hope you find something interesting or new.

I'd like to start by thanking gmrhodes13 (Glen) for the effort he continually puts into updating the content and keeping our newsletters fresh, packed with detachment info, and a good read for everyone.

 

Let's get down to business.

Yep it's November and we have a lot of exciting stuff to get through as holiday season approaches.

It's been a busy year thus far and it's not about to stop with several plans we need to drive into action to have time up our sleeves before Chinese new year, Feb elections and Celebration in May.

 

justjoseph63 (Joseph) has launched a design competition for the official FISD Celebration 2022 patch.

If you are feeling creative, please post your designs in the thread as soon as possible. Full details further on in this edition.

The Legion merch team have also announced they will start approving celebration merch as of 1st Dec so the quicker we can get something together the sooner we can seek approval and get the run going.

We always offer up free merch to the winner and of course kudos, and some great bragging rights.

 

We want more merch I hear you say!!

The FISD detachment shirt run will kick off things going to plan in early January.

If we want shirts in troopers hands before May we need to strike, but before we can get there, a couple of things need to fall in place.

1. Design. Due to time restraints we have a small window to decide on our standard design as per the last run, or a design that includes something about our 15th anniversary.

2. We need a volunteer to helm the run.

If we can hit those marks early, we can get the shirt approved before December is out, and indeed get the shirt run underway on time in early Jan.

Are you ready to step up to the plate and help your fellow troopers?

 

Other projects.

Tri fold brochures are on the agenda, and the timing is right.

We are bringing the famous FISD Tri fold back with a thread currently open in the forums and designs being discussed and samples posted.

The originals were done back in 2012 so an update is certainly due, specially with more and more troops and conventions firing up, these brochures are an awesome tool for recruiting and bringing new people onto the forums and into our garrisons.

If you would like to join the conversation, you can find it Here in the 501st members section here

 

FISD special anniversary project.

Not the official announcement quite yet, but we are moving closer to the reveal. There are still a couple of hops to jump through, but I really hope to have something for you all very soon. 

In the mean time we thank you for your patience.

 

Sly11

With Unquestioned Loyalty

Andrew Franke

TK11469 "Sly11"

Detachment Lead

 

 

 

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Expert Infantry Coin (15th Anniversary Version) OPEN

(Only a few coins Remaining)

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The time has come for the new run of EIB gold challenge coins!  The 15th Anniversary gold EIB coins are available now.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be an Expert Infantry member to purchase one of these coins.
If you've ever purchased an Expert Infantry gold coin before, from any run, you cannot purchase another one.  These are once per EI!

 

You can find the sales thread here

 

 

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Happy Halloween Troopers!

Being my favourite time of year I always enjoy trying to find the best Halloween themed photo for this month to induct into the Stormtrooper Hall of Fame.

This year please welcome this fine gem of a photo that I’ve captioned “Nice Kitty”

Congratulations TK - 17032 Gary and welcome!
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https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/47593-10-tk-17032s-troop-log/?do=findComment&comment=728884

 

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With Unquestioned Loyalty

Aaron Gibson

TK-99725 "Pyrates"

Curator Hall of Fame

 

 

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"FISD Memes"

 

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Thank you to Luca "Morgi" TK66744 for starting a FISD specific meme thread, hope to see more of these in the future not only by you but by others as well.

You can find the thread here

 

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WE NEED YOU TO UPDATE YOUR BUILD THREADS

 

As most would be aware we are diligently working through the forums updating watermarked images, missing images and broken links, this has taken over a year so far and has been a monumental task but there is still a lot of work ahead of us. 

 

Members build threads are one of the biggest areas of watermarked/missing images and we are asking you the membership to help and update your build threads yourselves as this is just too big a task for staff. 

 

Build threads requiring updates are being moved over to this area https://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/241-build-threads-requireing-maintenance/

 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

 

 

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Hasbro Black Series TLJ Comparison 

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For anyone looking at the TLJ Black Series helmets as an option Chris themaninthesuitcase TK10911 has spent some time comparing one to a screen used helmet, yu can find the thread here

 

Also if you would like to upgrade/convert your Black Series for approval here is a great thread from Eric  Ericnathan811 TK64001 

 

 

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OK Troopers, it's time for our annual patch design contest for Celebration!  

 

For those of you who have a creative mind and mad design skills, it's time to step up to the plate and possibly have your original artwork used as the official logo by the FISD to commemorate the biggest SW convention in the world in Anaheim, CA. next year!

 

                     We are starting this contest early (in case there are delays in shipping) as we want to get these in your hands in time for the big weekend next May!

 

The winning entry will be made into a patch, which will be worn and traded by hundreds (and seen by thousands) at this event.  So how do you enter?  Glad you asked!  Here is the low-down:

 

How to enter and more information here 

 

Competition Closes November 30th

 

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INFORMATION & AWARD PROGRAMS

For a full list of FISD awards head here

 

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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

 

 

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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

 

 

 

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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 DGx4MwQ.png  DjQ8bJi.png 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.

 


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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?

 

Award Recipients October - November

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troopaward25.png TK37423 "GoofTrooper" Eric -

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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. For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here

Some of the benefits:  Access to exclusive Attaché merch., including patches, IA patch 6PLrnxJ.png,       IA Rocker  dPN7mwd.png

For a complete list of Imperial Attaches, go here

 

You may also be in the running for an Imperial Attaché Award   7UlPmRQ.png  Imperial Attaché 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 


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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 

 

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So what exactly are kKf6hGu.png and QrRRhuF.png 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

 

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This area lists all those who have gone above and beyond basic approval toward screen accuracy and obtained EIB or Centurion or both.  FOR October - November the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment would like to congratulate the following.

 

Also a special congratulations to our first duel digit EIB and Centurion award recipient Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421, who has just  reached 10 awards, outstanding effort trooper :salute:

 


Expert Infantry Badge Award:

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Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421  EIB  DTH - 10th Award 

Sam  "TK51085"  TK51085  EIB 1033

Dan  "KaiserintheHood TK80419  EIB 1034

 

GREAT job on your approval, now on to Level 3!  :salute:

Request your free EIB certificate here

You can find a list of multiple award recipients here

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Centurion Badge Award:

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Glen "gmrhodes13" TK85421  Centurion  DTH - 10th Award 

 

Outstanding job on reaching Centurion, Troopers!  :salute:

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!

 

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Newsletter

 

If you have any interesting stories or photos or something you think newsworthy please send them to me via pm.

For anyone interested in having a look through any of the older newsletter they have now been moved to a new archive sub forum which you can find Here 

 

 

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With Unquestioned Loyalty

Glen "Q" Rhodes

TK-85421 "gmrhodes13"

PRO Newsletter

 

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Staff List 2021

 

Detachment Leader (DL): Andrew Franke (Sly11) TK11469

Executive Officer (DXO): Tim Waychoff (Dark CMF)

Chief Deployment Officer (DCA): Joseph Pedigo (justjoseph63) TK-10963

Deployment Officer: (DCA): Mario E RT (TKSpartan) TK-48117

Deployment Officer: (DCA): Jose Maria Sanchez (Chemi) TK-30173

Lead Provost Marshal (DCOG): Steven Sheades (starsaber25) TK-10466

Provost Marshal (DCOG): Chris Pearson (themaninthesuitcase) TK-10911

Provost Marshal (DCOG): Dan Branton (CableGuy) TK-42911

Personnel Officer (PER): AC (Novatie) TK-5597

Fire Team Relations (PRO): Mark Ryner (Captsafe66) TK-4584

Content Editor At Large (PRO): Christoph (Danny) Lauber (Ripper_L) TK-55550

Content Editor Support (PRO): Tony Jobe (ukswrath) TK-10116

Content Editor Awards (PRO):  This will be handled by the XO

Newsletter Publisher (PRO): Glen Rhodes (gmrhodes13) TK-85421

HOF Director (PRO): Aaron (Bronx) Gibson (Pyrates) TK-99725

Attaché Ambassador (PRO) Frank Peranteau (Frank75139) TK-75139 

Social Media Relations (PRO): Teresa Nuthall (Soulart) TK-41307

Social Media Relations (PRO): Jim Ferrell (Rat) TK-95970 

Systems Administrator (DWM): Eric Brager (Darth Aloha) TK-9674

Systems Administrator (DWM): Mathias (Locitus) TK-2959

Detachment Founder (DF): Paul (Daetrin) TK-8020

Trading Cards Content Support (IPM): Eric Ho (Hoda) TK 77520

Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Brien Edick (Harbinger) TK 92802

Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Jeff Salt (wingnut) TK 50297

Imperial Propaganda Machine (IPM): Richard Tibbitts (CallMeMrTibbles) TK 46116

 

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On behalf of the 1st Imperial Stormtrooper Detachment Command Staff and the Imperial Propaganda Department

 

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