Welcome New Recruits!

The 501st Legion is the premiere organized costuming group for people who own and proudly wear the costumes of the Empire from the Star Wars movies and Expanded Universe. Our ranks are nearly 4,000 members world-wide and are found in all 50 US states and over 20 countries. The New England Garrison is the local contingent of the 501st, covering 5 of the 6 New England states and totalling around 100 active members. We participate in charity events, parades, promotions for Star Wars books, games and DVDs, and conventions across the region.

If you are a Connecticut based trooper, you'll want to head over to The ConnSquad Web Site. As of 2006, Connecticut has formed a garrison separate from the NEG. All recruits in that region should report to the ConnSquad ASAP!

Still interested in joining? Sign up for the NEGIA forums!

The first step is to join the Academy Forums. Once you register, the GML will get back to you ASAP to get your account activated. You do NOT need a completed costume to register, but you do need to be 18 years or older! Click here to get started!

Once you are activated in the Academy, post a greeting so that the other recruits know you're here, and so that our team knows what you are working on. Members of the garrison and other recruits can work with you to get your costume put together the best way possible.

Let's go recruits... get cracking on that armor and get ready for a great ride!