Hello Shadow Scouts, new recruit here.

[RAPTOR7]

Hello everyone

 

I'm Michael and I am 50 yrs old, retired army, Airborne Infantry 11BPQ6. I've been interested in Star Wars since I first saw back in '79. I live in Killeen, Texas and worked in oil fields, drove trucks, and now am a contractor over-seas in afghanistan. Have been interested in 501st since stumbling upon its website 4-5 years ago. My current interests include on-line MMO's such as EQ2, Blacklight Retribution. I used to play SWG:Online but that's been discontinued /Booo-booo, /Hiss-hiss ,, I enjoy long range shooting, painting models(WH40K), reading anything involving computers, astronomy, physics and christian theology, time with my family(my dog Sheila is included as family!), camping, traveling, hiking, working out, running, swimming. SO, here I am, applying for membership, and contemplating a rather unique costume design. A Imperial scout sniper. Mr. Philip Tso has been kind enought to forward me all pertinente information in a welcome packet. Therefor my next step is to build and purchase available material with 501st's approval first of said costum design. If any of you wish to contact me with suggestions, hints or otherwise, I will be reading thorugh the forums. If you live in the central Texas region, in or near Killeen, maybe we can meet at some point. My son is also interested and we have friends who Star Wars aficionado's

[crazas[TX]]

I think I sent you a welcome message in another thread but, WELCOME !!!!

It is always good to see new troopers joining the Empire.

 

About the costume, first piece of advise : avoid EBAY, you'll pay a lot more money for, usually, less quality.

You'll get pm soon.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Hi Michael. Welcome to the Spec Ops detachment. Have you been on your Garrison board yet. If not, I highly suggestion you sign-up there as well.

 

http://www.stargarri...ateway/main.php

 

You will be able to find existing troopers in your area that can help you out. I am assuming you are looking to do a Shadow Scout?

[Chef[501st]]

Welcome aboard Michael.

 

The world is your mollusc of choice when it comes to Scout variants.

 

The Standard Scout has recently undergone a few changes and can now carry the long E11s, so there is now a definitive Imperial Scout Sniper.

Then there is the Creme de la Creme, the Storm Commando. Also known as Shadow Scouts, BlackHats or just Shadows. The best trained and most dangerous of the Imperial troops.

 

These are probably the easiest of the Scouts to complete, because information exists and all the bits are available.

 

Then you've got the more specialised Snow Scout, Swamp Trooper, Sea Scout and Forest Trooper.

All of these are currently in the sort of 'experimental' phase so I would steer a little clear of these until you've really got the costuming bug and are ready for a challenge.

 

 

But either way, you've come to the right place.

 

If you want any help, just shout up.

 

I do have a Tutorial, a detail reference guide if you will for the Scout. But it can be equally applied to the Storm Commando. I can email it to you. It's a bit of a massive file though and it has to go in two parts. (need to resize the picture files...).

[RAPTOR7]

Ok, Rob, that would be would great. Can e-mail me at Orion53T@yahoo.com

As far as garrison board, dont think I have since I have no idea where that is atm. Still learning the ropes.

Yes, I am interested in the Shadow Scout, as a sniper (Personal thing for long range shotting myself)

Thank you all and 501st ...

 

-Michael Petsch

[Chef[501st]]

email sent buddy.

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Just follow the link I posted and sign up the same way you did here. You will be able to connect with local troopers in your area that can offer some hand-on help.

[drthmrl[TX]]

Welcome aboard dude! I'll help you out anyway I can just ask!

[RAPTOR7]

Ok thank you everyone, sorry I haven't been on in last few days. Things are kinda hectic here at the moment in Kabul, with the attacks on Yemen, Libya and Egypt embassies. I'll get on when I can. Oh, once I have the full uniform(armor) and send in a photo and it gets approved, thats when I get my number?

[izzi[TX]]

Yep. We're now up to 5 digit numbers, so you'll have quite a few to choose from!

 

-iz

[Chef[501st]]

Keep your head down and your eyes peeled over there buddy.

 

 

And yes, once your costume is cleared, that's when you get your designation. You can even choose (well, any five digit one).

[Darth Emphatic[CMD-DWM]]

Ok thank you everyone, sorry I haven't been on in last few days. Things are kinda hectic here at the moment in Kabul, with the attacks on Yemen, Libya and Egypt embassies. I'll get on when I can. Oh, once I have the full uniform(armor) and send in a photo and it gets approved, thats when I get my number?

 

To clarify, when you submit your application, you will also submit up to 5 number choices from what's available.

[RAPTOR7]

Got the Star Garrison link on Facebook, requested "FRIEND" and waiting for a reply from moderator, then will introduce mysef and say heloo to all ya'll.

-Michael

[Griffin-X[501st]]

Hey Michael...I'm in the Star Garrison, NTX Squad and if I can find you on FB can add you to the group. Send me a friend request and I'll get you hooked up.