How to Join:

How to join the 501st's Garrison Excelsior:

If you have any Imperial costume such as Stormtrooper armour, a TIE Pilot's uniform or an Imperial Officer's uniform and you live in Western New York, we would like to hear from you. Membership is free and open to anyone with an Imperial costume. Minimum age of recruits is 18 years, and your costume must be a professional quality Star Wars costume. Costume can be Imperial, Bounty Hunters, Denizens of the Empire or other "bad guy" costume.

The full 501st club charter can be viewed here.
When you are ready to transmit your application, follow these instructions.
They cover all the details for how to join and provide an online application form.

If you have any problems or questions with the application,
please contact our Garrison Membership Liaison TBD.

Rebel costumers should join the Rebel Legion, our sister organization.

If you do not live in Western New York, but want to join an organisation like ours, we suggest you visit the 501st Legion website and locate an Outpost or Garrison near you.

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