On Sunday, March 17th, members of the 501st Legion – New England Garrison, the Rebel Legion – Alderaan Base, and the Mandalorian Mercs – Firaxan Clan marched on the streets of Boston in the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Over 40 troopers from all three groups joined forces for one of our largest troops ever! We had a dueling Anakin and Obi-Wan, A squad of X-Wing pilots, Darth Vader flanked by a small battalion of Imperial troopers, and Delta Squad from the Republic Commando video game present for this parade. Photo taken by Christa Newman of ‘Christa J….
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Futures At Fenway – Boston, MA – 08/18/12
Mission Reports September 27, 2012
This was a glorious day for the Empire and one that will be long remembered! The NEG was invited to attend a double-header at historic Fenway Park for the Red Sox annual “Futures At Fenway”, which was played by minor league teams the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Lowell Spinners. The whole thing started out with Darth Vader throwing out the 1st pitch, from atop the Green Monster! Troopers also participated in other activities during the game and posed for pictures with attendees during both games.
Walk Now for Autism – Boston, MA
Mission Reports October 11, 2011
On Sunday, October 2nd members of the 501st Legion – New England Garrison and Rebel Legion – Alderaan Base arrived at the Suffolk Downs Racetrack to support Autism Speaks at their Greater Boston ‘Walk Now for Autism’ charity fundraiser event. An Imperial Officer, TIE Pilot, Imperial Crewman, Clone Trooper and two X-Wing pilots posed for pictures with the many teams that came out for the walk. Teams made up of families affected by Autism as well as businesses that assemble their own company teams raise money year-round and turn that money in at this event. Everyone had a great time…
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9/11 – Red Cross blood drive @ Fenway Park
Mission Reports, Special Events September 20, 2011
On Sunday, September 11th, the New England Garrison of the 501st Legion, and Alderaan Base of the Rebel Legion were invited to join the American Red Cross for a blood drive. This was no ordinary blood drive; this blood drive took place at historic Fenway Park in Boston, MA; the home of the Boston Red Sox. Darth Vader, with one of his most trusted Stormtroopers was joined by a pair of X-wing pilots to roam around the park. Inside the stadium, there were 4 different donation stations set up. The troops from both legions wandered around the park, visiting all…
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The NEG Storms South Boston
Mission Reports March 23, 2011
On March 20th, 2011, The New England once again took part in the annual Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, for the first time since 2009. Last year, the garrison cancelled their appearance after strong rain and flooding made it difficult for troopers to march, and the garrison was excited to see that the weather held out, with brilliant blue skies and cool temperatures. Joined by our sister group, the Rebel Legion’s Alderaan Base, the entire group numbered almost 60, with contingents of clone troopers, rebel pilots, storm troopers and Jedi, as well as the iconic Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine and…
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