Troop Reports

LOCATION: IMAX Melbourne

DATE/TIME: 18 December 2019, 6pm

EVENT TYPE: Movie premiere

LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoor/Outdoor

TROOPERS:

ID-72822 dragon_a (Tony)
ID-8097 Walker (Ashley)
SL-32935 brad71 (Brad)
DZ-9697 Darth Craw (Michael)
TK-10792 BrenTK (Brent)
SL-14780 wldcrd (Glenn)
DZ-51000 TK-51000 (Justin)
TK-7685 Dark And Stormy (Bobby)
DZ-86236 joymaslog28 (Joy)
SL-24889 andycam (Andrew)
TK-76716 MartyMartin (Martin)
TI-27120 Gascan (Andy)
TK-3198 Trigger happy (Jarrod)
DZ-8503 Duncs (Duncan)
TK-31892 Extra_Small_Sam (Sam)
TR-3977 Marcus (Mark)
TI-27481 Murderink (Corie)
TK-5686 PhilsyB (Philsy)
TB-9735 Disneygirl (Merrilea)
SL-14480 Neckron666 (Shay)
TB-33233 Daniel (Thundercat)
TK-18969 DarthStevious (Steve)
TK-15475 Blackwolf (Mat)
CT-71857 CT Mac (Greg)

Wrangler: TK-88118 HansDC (Hans)

REPORT:

“Intercepted transmissions revealed the planned demonstration of historical records of galactic history circa 35 ABY.”

For the final instalment of the Skywalker saga, IMAX Melbourne was hosting an early evening premiere screening before the big midnight release. Disney kindly called on the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion and Mandalorian Mercs to help celebrate the event.

Two First Order troopers and Kylo Ren were deployed to help entertain cinema patrons among the nice decorations in the IMAX lobby. A larger contingent of troopers milled about the lobby and braved the heat outdoors to accompany the giant First Order TIE Fighter parked outside the entrance. Combining our efforts with the Rebel Legion and Mando Mercs resulted in a great group of costumed characters and the crowds certainly appreciated our presence.

After about an hour of entertaining the crowds we took our leave to de-kit and watch the movie.

INJURIES: None to report.

ARMOUR REPAIRS: None reported.

MISSION STATUS: Complete

REPORT BY: CT-71857

Statistics: Posted by CT Mac — Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:56 pm — Replies 0 — Views 5

ROSTER
ID10375 Timtheendorscout (Timoth)
TA19819 Trooper666 (Luke)
TI94911 Lockey (Lockey)
TI24689 Darkwar (Andre))

Report:
Troopers met at the nearby Servo for distribution of passes, then we all rolled in to the Show in force. Both Imperials AND rebels all parked together, and with an Audience of a few Farm animals (yes, go crazy people!!!) we proceeded to start one of the WETTEST car park changes I have ever done… car mats were used as dry spots to stand on, and I actually put on as much gear as I could while Still in the drivers seat…

Once everyone was ready, we then proceeded to enter the Show.

It was Quiet…. REAL QUIET… lol

The wet weather made for a slow Start to the event, but as the day ground on, and costumes became heavier as more rain soaked into them, the public slowly began to trickle in. we found a few fun ways to entertain ourselves when the rain got too heavy, A highlite was spending time in the Portable Library bus/truck. I can now add Scanning crew to my Job skills…

As the Day wore on, the weather didn’t oblige and get any better. at around 1pm, all troopers agreed that we weren’t seeing anyone new, and most people were hiding in the limited shelter. with an hour still to go, we called it quits, and began the arduous task of getting changed out of wet costumes, and into semi dry civvies…

Injuries – Nil to report.

Armour Repairs: – I think Something may have Happened to the Directors Costume… Timoth, can provide more details??.

Mission Status – Complete.A donation was collected from the Show Organising Committee, I think it was $200 to the Isabella and Marcus Foundation… Andy V, can you confirrm this??

Report by: TA19819

Photos:

Statistics: Posted by trooper666 — Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:35 pm — Replies 0 — Views 6

Troopers:
•Friday 20/12:
oTK27120 – Gascan – Andy (PT)
oTB9735 – DisneyGirl – Merrilea
oTK18969 – DarthStevius – Steve
oID27777 – Tarok – Rudi
oTK7685 – Dark and Stormy – Bobby
oTX10346 – RageQuit – Geoff
oDS14780 – WldCrd – Glenn
•Saturday 21/12:
oTX10346 – RageQuit – Geoff
oTK18969 – DarthStevius – Steve (PT)
oTB12590 – AJ1990 – Andrew
oID11684 – Kellee – Kellee
oTB72822 – Dragon_a – Tony
oTI74377 – SithSpit – Piers
oTR81293 – Brad93 – Brad
oSL50586 – Grunta – Grant
oTK7685 – Dark and Stormy – Bobby
oTI50972 – Deathstarbaby – Charlotte
•Sunday 22/12
oTK27777 – Tarok – Rudi (PT)
oDS14780 – WldCrd – Glenn
oDZ51000 – DZ5100 – Justin
oDZ86236 – Joy

Report:
Village Cinemas requested an Imperial presence to maintain law and order for a 3 day period during the launch week of Star Wars: The Rise of Starwalker, the final installment in a fantasy holo trilogy set in a post-modern galaxy after the unlikely fall of our glorious Galactic Empire.
Troopers assembled at the Deployment Zone (DZ) at agreed times for operational briefings. Security was heightened and local guides required to navigate the maze that is VC Southland back office. Change facilities were excellent and provided an excellent location for pre- and post-troop high jinx – but most importantly it made a nice change from seeing spandexed individuals in carparks.
With Tatooine like weather conditions outside, troopers hoping for a cool respite were treated to relatively better conditions within the operational area. Helmet cooling system failures for TK27120 and TK27777 gave the troopers the opportunity to condition for future deployments to the Naboo swamps.
Whilst Friday night was relatively busy, trooper chatter indicates that Saturday and Sunday were less so. Amongst the high-fives and propaganda opportunities, troopers handed out chocolate, a local sweet delicacy. This proved particularly popular amongst the younger citizens – perhaps only until they tasted it, and found it bitter, not sweet.
All in all, an enjoyable troop which closed with TK27777 officially “patching” DZ51000 and DZ86236 into the Garrison.

Casualties: Nil
Equipment malfunction: TK27120’s helmet fans (Friday 20/12); TK27777’s helmet fans (Sunday 22/12);
Injuries: ID27777’s feelings – thanks TK27120
Happy People: Many – especially those little kids instructed by the kindly Imperial troops to consume the free chocolate right before bedtime.
Mission Status: Complete

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Statistics: Posted by Tarok — Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:43 pm — Replies 0 — Views 12

Date / Time – 24th of November 2019– 8:30am to 11am

Weather: Cool and sunny

Troopers:
TI27120 Gascan (Andy) plus wrangler (Veronca) and 1 GA (Abbie)
TI10689 Luckycharm (Kim)
TK16119 Nevafear (Shane)
TX10322 Nanotek (Mark) plus wrangler (Natalie)
Report:
Troopers arrived at Albert Park Lake at 8am, the sun was beaming and there were purple shirts everywhere. After a quick carpark change, troopers walked across the lawn to the event village where there was already hundreds of participants mingling around.
Troopers wandered and weaved through the crowd taking photos with the public and giving lots of high fives. at around 10am the participants gathered around the start line for their 5km walk around Albert Park, more high fives were given out and some last minute photos were also taken.
All in all a fun troop and always happy to support a great charity for Brain Cancer Research.

Casualties – None
Injuries – None
Happy People – Lots
Mission Status – Complete

Statistics: Posted by Gascan — Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:06 am — Replies 0 — Views 24

ROSTER
AJ.1990 TI12590 (Andrew)
Trooper666 TA19819 (Luke)
Kellee ID11684 (Kellee)
Nevafear TK16119 (Shane)
Luckycharm TI10689 (Kim)
Mishkak DZ18403 (Michelle)
MJ DZ3016 (Kelly)

Report:
Troopers arrived at the nominated Imperial Marshalling point, and once paperwork was sorted, we were ushered in to our “spacious” change room (much better than last years!!!) once troopers were geared up and ready for deployment, we headed out to the main entrance, to the excitement and cheers from many in the crowd. as we patrolled the line, many younglings asked for photo’s. a few of the special needs children were a little overwhelmed initially, but by the end of the day, almost all of them had come back and had a photo too…

Once the event was in full swing several patrols were conducted of the grounds. troopers thought about attempting some of the rides (the dodgem Cars was the going to be the most Likely) but we decided not too. After a short lunch break, a final sweep of the venue was conducted with a few more intimate moments shared with very Special Kids. In Particular, a Vision impaired young man got to get up close and personal with the troopers in Armour, so he he could “feel” what they looked like. Congratulations and a Special mention to the troopers who were involved with creating that special moment for the young lad. As the day progressed, we continued to patrol the venue, most people still smiled, but KFG job was done. At approx 1:30pm, Imperial Forces departed the event.

Injuries – Nil to report.

Armour Repairs: – Nil to report.

Mission Status – Complete.

Report by: TA19819

Photos:

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ROSTER
TA19819 – trooper666 – Luke – wwcc 0742386A-01
TK16119 – NevaFear – Shane –
TI10689 – LuckyCharm – Kim –
TI12590 – AJ1990 – Andrew –
TI13478 – Jailbreak – Allen –
TI22388 – Belsprout – Belinda –
TC71857 – CTMac – Greg – WWCC 0905232A-01

Report:
Troopers arrived to entertain crowds in the pre walk madness, with plenty of photo’s taken. With one of our own Troopers Being a T1D (Type 1 Diabetic) and sporting a non regulation addition to his imperial uniform, plenty of young imperial citizens wanted a pic and asked lots of questions of the trooper. After a short break, the walk commenced, and ALL the KFG troopers who were in attendance took part in the walk, a casual 5 Km stroll along the banks of the yarra. Many younglings wanted to walk with us for a while, But imperial Army forces set a cracking pace which they could not maintain for the duration of the operation…

At the completion of the walk, a few more pics were grabbed, then it was time for troopers to re-deploy to missions else where.

Should also be noted that the Knightfall Team (we had to register to take part in the walk, although it was free) managed to raise $207. Way to go team!!!

Injuries – Nil to report.

Armour Repairs: – Nil to report.

Mission Status – Complete.

Report by: TA19819

Photos:

Statistics: Posted by trooper666 — Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:30 am — Replies 0 — Views 10

Troopers:
TK29175 Haso
TX10322 Nanotek
TI13478 Jailbreak
TK27120 Gascan
DZ9697 Darth Craw
ID29697 Lady Womp Rat
ID6673 Hamish
CB2997 Fish
DZ67302 KLG (went in as wrangler but was approved the same weekend).

Galactic Academy:
Darth Vader – Ash (Haso)
Jedi – Ella (Haso)
Poe – Lachlan (Jailbreak)
Jedi – Cal (Jailbreak)
Jedi – Ainsleigh (Jailbreak)

Report:
A different format for the parade this year with the parade route now going through the gardens instead of the city centre, and a slightly smaller length. It seemed that crowds were down on previous years and the walk did not take as long.
There was a christmas theme this year and therefore we were adorned with lights and hats etc. Overall a shorter troop than previous years, however the Empire did show up and impressed as usual.

Statistics: Posted by Haso — Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:15 pm — Replies 0 — Views 6

Troopers:
TK29175 Haso
ID29697 Lady Womp Rat
TK9697 Darth Craw
TI13478 Jailbreak
DS39697 Aki no Neko
BH8927 Ausar26

Galactic Academy:
Darth Vader – Ash (Haso)
Poe – Lachlan (Jailbreak)
Jedi – Cal (Jailbreak)

Report:
We were requested once again to support a Tour De Cure fundraising screening of Episode IX. With most of us coming off the midnight screening troops we were still primed and ready to suit up again for photo ops within the cinema. Once kitted up in our cosy green room space, we made our way into Cinema 6 where the patrons were already taking their seats, and took up formation in front of the screen, allowing people to come up and pose for photos. A quick raffle was then held, and after about 20-30 min (it was a short troop), we were released to de-kit and come back to watch the movie again if we pleased.
Overall this was a short and sweet troop, a friendly enthusiastic crowd who you could see were surprised and happy to see us, with a good mix of characters. Byron, the organiser was very appreciative of our turnout and gave his thanks in his crowd address, and to me to pass on as I left the cinema after the movie. Great job troopers!

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LOCATION: *******

DATE/TIME: 12-13 December 2019

EVENT TYPE: Lucasfilm event

LANDSCAPE/WEATHER: Indoor

TROOPERS:

TK-27120 Gascan (Andy)
TK-26262 Dwarfy (Cameron)
TK-3198 Trigger happy (Jarrod)
TK-76716 MartyMartin (Martin)
TK-10792 BrenTK (Brent)
TK-9697 Darth Craw (Michael)
TK-14480 Neckron666 (Shay)
TK-7685 Dark And Stormy (Bobby)
TK-31892 Extra_Small_Sam (Sam)
TK-8503 Duncs (Duncan)

Wranglers: CT-71857 CT Mac (Greg), TK-10792 BrenTK (Brent)

REPORT:

“Imperial intelligence received word of an imminent covert operation requiring ten highly-trained and battle-ready troopers.”

We received word from Lucasfilm for a special ******* for the *******, asking for classic Imperial Stormtroopers to be present as *******. A selection was made and ten of us were given the opportunity to represent the 501st Legion at this special event.

******* features ******* ******* ******* ******* ******* ******* ******* and ******* for a ******* ******* *******.

We arrived at ******* early in the morning and made contact with the organisers. Once parking arrangements were sorted and all troopers accounted for, we settled in for the briefing and geared up for *******. We met the ******* we’d be working with throughout the day and set up formation outside *******. After entertaining ******* with some quick pics, the ******* *******.

We entered ******* and worked with the ******* for some *******. After some time going through *******, we returned outside and *******. Once ready, our troopers stood in formation for ******* and were *******. The troopers took up position ******* *******.

Once the *******, our troopers took up formation, either ******* or *******.

The rest of the day involved our troopers ******* and was quite challenging for the *******. But we knuckled down and got the job done and were grateful for a generously-provided lunch.

The ******* brought us back in for a second *******. Armed with intelligence and experience gathered on the first day, the flow of the day was much easier for the troops. With the mission complete, we thanked the organisers for the opportunity to work with them and are looking forward to *******.

Pics taken at the event and the full un-redacted details can only be revealed later in 2020.

INJURIES: None to report.

ARMOUR REPAIRS: One trooper lost the front sights of his E-11 and another trooper’s thigh armour detached but was quickly repaired.

MISSION STATUS: Complete

REPORT BY: CT-71857

Statistics: Posted by CT Mac — Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:02 pm — Replies 7 — Views 112

DATE:Wednesday 4th of December
Time: 6.45 to 7.45
Weather: Lovely
Kids: Plenty

Report:
All troopers arriving at 6pm making their way to the usual storeroom / change room.
At 6:45pm heading out letting Mary Poppins go first
We went around the tables giving hi fives to all the kids and parents, scoring some photos with families and the lovely ladies that volunteer. We also gave away socks and pulled some Christmas poppers to which we all happily lost.

Troopers:
TK27120 Gascan
TX10322 Mark
TK-10792 Brent
TB-3016 Kelly
Wrangler
Natalie
Casualties – None
Injuries – None
Happy People – Lots
Mission Status – Complete

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