Inside the 501st

The article "Inside the 501st" can be found in issue 96 of Star Wars Insider. This piece, penned by Kevin Christley with photographs by Bill Blackburn (uncredited), serves as a continuation of the Star Wars Insider 58 article titled "The Fighting 501st - A Legion of Fans."

This article provides comprehensive information about becoming a member of the 501st Legion, addressing all the questions you might have about joining this Imperial costuming group. It includes a concise overview of the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers, a fan-operated Imperial costuming organization; the motivations behind fans joining the Legion; the prerequisites for membership; instructions on creating an Imperial costume; their relationship with Lucasfilm Ltd.; and the various charitable activities Legion members undertake for children.