Welcome to the new home of SithTrooper.com.
As a member of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers, I have spent the past 7 years bringing joy to kids of all ages by living my dream - to be a stormtrooper. In 1977, at the age of 5, I saw Star Wars for the first time. Like many, I fell in love with the whole saga. I've continued that passion ever since. The 501st is the premier Star Wars costuming club, focused on costumes related to the Empire (as opposed to Rebels), and I have particularly focused on 3 costumes, with additional hopefully coming soon.
The military soldiers unswervingly loyal to the Emperor, stormtroopers represented the most visible extension of Imperial might. A select few of the best were hand picked by Lord Vader to carry out special missions. Many of these were not on the Death Star when it exploded, and can be seen today on various planets...
First Trooper Detachment
From the wreckage of the Old Republic, the Emperor gave birth to the Galactic Empire. Controlled by the Sith, it was governed by the Imperial Officers from all military branches. Most notable was Grand Moff Tarkin. While an honor to serve Lord Vader as an officer, frequent 'field promotions' made the position stressful...
Imperial Officer Corps
An ancient order of Force-practitioners devoted to the dark side and determined to destroy the Jedi, the Sith were a menace long thought extinct. It was Darth Bane who survived the Jedi slaughter and restructured the cult, so that there could only be two -- no more, no less -- a master, and an apprentice...
Sith Lord Detachment
'Trooping' is a term that means "participating in a 501st event." The 501st is involved in many different types of events, from local birthday parties to national concert tours. Each member is expected to participate in no less than 1 event a year.