Recording Date: Jul 19, 2026 Release Date: Aug 5, 2026 Welcome to the 501stCast—the official podcast of the 501st Legion, Vader’s Fist. The orders are in, the shuttle is fueled, and your deployment begins now. My name is Anthony Pizzuto, SL-22381 of the Northeast Remnant Garrison, and today I’m joined by… Mike Hinton, TK-5351 from Garrison Carida Mikey Bouchereau, TB-60614 of the Bluegrass Garrison And I’m Matt Schraeder, TB-99920 from Starkiller Garrison. Tossing it back to you AP for our Legion by the Numbers segment Legion by the Numbers www.501st.com/holocron for active troopers Legacy MemberDB for costume/totals Now for your latest Imperial personnel report. This month, the ranks continued to grow, though at a slightly more relaxed summer pace. We added 49 active troopers, a 370-basis-point increase, bringing fresh reinforcements into the Legion. On the wardrobe front, we added 95 new costumes, bringing the grand total to 35,020 approved costumes across the galaxy. That marks a 270-basis-point month-over-month increase. Now, this is by far the lowest increase in both active troopers and approved costumes since we began tracking back in March. But we’ll chalk that up to the sunny summer months. Even the Empire apparently takes a little shore leave.[MS - Shore leave or planet leave? I’m not sure about the official terminology] As for this month’s tactical highlights, TIE Fighter Pilots saw the biggest movement with 12 new pilots joining the ranks. So once again, the skies remain secure. Right behind them were 12 new Imperial Officers, which means the chain of command is stronger, sharper, and somehow still requesting the proper forms in triplicate. And tied for third, with 9 new additions each, are the Stormtroopers, Imperial Crewmen, and Bounty Hunters. More news after this. Newest CRLs - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=91327&hilit=crl&start=410 TotM/CotQ - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=206 TOTM HM/FoTL - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=67 Honorary Member Induction - Nelson Lee Honorary Member Induction - Jimmy Smits Mission Reports - https://www.501st.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=30 Our question last month was: What is the one word or phrase that describes the 501st for you? So before we give our thoughts we did get an email: Next Episode/Contact Reminders & Final Wrap-up We want to hear from you! Send us ideas for topics that you want to hear about, interview suggestions, or even just your well wishes. For now, help us kick off our next episode. Email, call or message us answering the following question. What is the best “after-troop meal tradition" in your area? Write to us at podcast@501stcast.com Use country code +1 to leave us a voicemail at 1-551-501-TALK (8255) Message us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/the501stCast All of these can be found at our home on the web 501stcast.com Email the hosts at: Mike Hinton TK5351@501stcast.com Chris Nitro nitro@501stcast.com Mikey Bouchereau mikey@501stcast.com Matt Schraeder TB99920@501stcast.com Anthony Pizzuto ap@501stcast.com And I’m Anthony Pizzuto, SL-22381 from the Northeast Remnant Garrison Until next time, keep your armor clean, your blasters charged, and remember: We’re the Bad Guys Doing Good. Thanks for tuning in! Disclaimer: The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd. it follows generally accepted ground rules for Star wars fan groups. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. Copyright & Trademark Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
