IMPERIAL STORMTROOPER TK/TD 124
Sergeant at Arms "Old Sarge Oberon"
"The Old Man of the Outfit - First Through the Door"
Old Sarge as rendered by www.joecorroney.com and Matt McKendrik of www.freakshowproductions.com
ASSIGNED TO THE 501ST "VADER'S FIST" LEGION
AND THE MOSS EISLEY POLICE DEPT. "MEPD"
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ON DUTY WITH GARRISON CARIDA
(Formally The Eastern Squad of the Empire City Garrison)
"First to Advance - Last to Retreat"
aka George Metz - 13 Post Run - Newtown Square PA - 19073-3014
e-mail - Trooper TD124 - 610-353-4982
Updated October 20, 2014
On Duty Dog Tags At Ease
Desert Trooper, Class TD, wear backpacks that contain equipment that permits them to operate and survive in the harsh desert environment of Planet Tatooine.
Trooper "Oberon" TD124 (left) and TK823 (Frank Usamanont) of the 501st Legion Empire City Garrison, display their desert cannons. With such awesome weapons, the "Rebels" on Planet Tatooine had little chance.
TK124 Trading Card Proof - March 2004
Original TD124 Trading Card Proof - December 2003
Revised TD124 Trading Card Proof - April 2004
501st Legion Trading Card Proofs by Scott Will TS408 of the Florida Garrison.
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The Old Sarge on Duty at the Imperial Palace Move Along... Move Along!!
"Old Sarge Oberon" TD-0124 is thought to be the oldest active trooper in the 501st Legion, being cloned in 1941, in Batch 12, Chamber 4, hence "0124". He was nurtured and given basic orientation at the Great Kaminoan Cloning Facility, in Tipoca City, the Kaminoan Capitol, stilt-mounted above the churning seas of the storm swept watery world, Planet "Kamino". He was a member of the initial order for the Clone Army commissioned by Jedi Master Sifo Dyas (later Darth Sidius) of the Republic. He completed advanced training at the Imperial Trooper Training Center on Planet Carida and went into service as Clone Trooper "Oberon" with the operating number of TC-0124 and served with valor during the "Clone" Wars. The Clone Trooper's basic characteristics were derived from the genetic material of the Bounty Hunter, Jango Fett, to develop a fighting force more independent and more intelligent than the Battle Droids than in use. Color coding on the helmet and shoulder pauldrens denoted the rank of a Clonetrooper; with green denoting Sergeants, blue representing Lieutenants, red for Captains and yellow being Commanders. The Clones designated for "command" duty were specifically trained for such service. Some "regular duty" clonetroopers, including Trooper Oberon, were later selected, trained and promoted for Command duty service.
For service during the Rebel Uprising following the Clone Wars, Oberon was reclassified as Stormtrooper TK-0124 and was among the troopers who were "First through the Door" when Princess Leia's Rebel Blockade Runner "Tantive IV" was captured by the forces of Lord Darth Vader aboard the Imperial Star Destroyer "Devastator". Soon thereafter, he was redesignated as Sandtrooper TD-0124 for duty on the desert planet Tatooine, serving with the Mos Eisley detachment. Oberon is one of only a few "named" troopers still in service with the 501st Legion, as the assigning of "names" to troopers was suspended early during the creation of the first Trooper Clones Legion, prior to the so-called Clone Wars. He originally served with the Empire City Garrison and is now assigned to Garrison Carida; where he has received commendations for loyal service and attained the position of "Sergeant at Arms" and has become popularly known as the "Old Sarge". Oberon has now been deployed to the new and elite Mos Eisley Police Department (MEPD) Unit, formed in 2004. (See Clone Trooper Oberon in his Clone Armor.
Scroll down past the Sarge's Campaign List for a Gallery of more photos of him and other troopers on and off duty. Also see him during Mardi Gras on his Mardi Gras Page
At his age (67 and counting in 2009) the "Sarge" has to get hugs and kisses wherever he can !! Here he shows-off the lip-stick evidence of one of the many kisses and hugs he received during the Krewe of Tucks Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans on Feb-21, 2009. 006,007 300h
Trooper "Oberon" TD124 has served in the following Units and Tours of Duty
All Events done in Armor, unless otherwise noted.
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept.
* ES = ECG Eastern Squad * GC = Garrison Carida - former Eastern Squad - ECG * Clone= Appeared as Clonetrooper TC124
Halloween Bar Hop with Friends, October 31, 1997 (New Geraldo Fallano Armor - Standing up in back of a pickup truck as He could not get inside cab or sit down! - One of his greatest Trooping experiences!).
Mardi Gras 1998, New Orleans, Canal Street Feb 13 - 16, 1998 (First real "Trooping - Shake-Down" with modified Geraldo Fallano Armor Set - with some problems)
Halloween Bar Hop with Friends, October 31, 1998
Christmas Eve StormTrooper Santa with toys and gifts for neighborhood kids, Dec 24, 1998
Mardi Gras 1999, New Orleans, Canal Street and St. Charles Street
Christmas Eve StormTrooper Santa with toys and gifts for neighborhood kids, Dec 24, 1999
Mardi Gras 2000, New Orleans, Mar 04 > 07, 2000
Halloween Parade-2000, New York City, October 31, 2000 - ECG
McDonalds House Christmas Kid's Party, Vorhees, NJ December - 2000 - ECG / ES
Christmas Eve StormTrooper Santa with toys and gifts for neighborhood kids, Dec 24, 2000
*** 2 0 0 1 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Slanted Fedora Con, Meadowlands Hilton, NJ, January - 2001 - ECG
Family Life Day, Scottish Rite Masons, Phila with TK076, February - 2001
Shriners Hospital, Phila., February - 2001 - ECG / ES
Mardi Gras-2001, New Orleans, February 24 >27, 2001
Advance Photo Shoot for BOLI Awards Dinner Event, April 8, 2001 - ECG
BOLI "Best on Long Island" Awards Dinner, May 15, 2001 - ECG
New York City "Aids Walk", thru Central Park and West-Side 6.4 miles in Armor, May 20 - ECG
Childrens Hospital Visit, Pittsburgh, June 23, 2001 - ES
Dragon Con 2001, Atlanta, GA, Aug 30 > Sept 4, 2001 - 501
Halloween Parade-2001, New York City, Oct 31, 2001 - ECG
Friend's Son's 10th Birthday Party, November 10, 2001
Oberon, Bobba Fett and Kids at Devon Horse Show *** Oberon's Gonk Droid at the 501st Table.
*** 2 0 0 2 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Far Point SciFi Con, Baltimore, MD, February 16 - GC / ECG
Shriner's / Temple Hospital, Phila, March 30 - GC / ECG
Magic of the Myth Exhibition Publicity Event, Brooklyn Museum of Art, April 4 - ECG
Star Wars Night, Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church, Bear, DE, April 20 - GC
SW Episode-II Toy Release Midnight Sale, FAO Schwartz Store, King of Prussia Mall, PA, April 22 - GC
Children's Hospital Visit and Public Relations Tour, Indianapolis, IN, May 2 - 501
WOTC, Star Wars Celebration II, Badge Check Duty, Indianapolis, IN, May 3,4,5 - 501st / GC
Children's Hospital Visit, Philadelphia, May 10 - GC
Wizard World East Con, Philadelphia Convention Center, May 11 - GC
12:01AM Screening of Episode-II "AOTC", AMC-10 Theater, Marple-Springfield, PA, May 16, 2002
Childrens Hospital Visit, Pittsburgh, June 22, 2002 - GC
Midnight "Dark Side" Charity Party, Club Shampoo, Philadelphia, June 22 - GC / ECG
Independence Day Parade, Bellmawr, NJ July 4 - GC - TD
Sandtrooper Duty, Wedding Reception, Greet Arriving Guests, Malvern, PA, October 12 - TD
Lupus Charity Walk, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, October 27 - GC - TD
*** 2 0 0 3 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Mummer's Parade, Goodtimers Comic Club-NYA, Philadelphia, January 4 - GC
Children's Hospital Visit, Philadelphia, January 18 - GC / ECG
"Revelations" movie shoot, Nat.Mus.Women in the Arts, Wash-DC, January 24 - GC / ECG
New York City "Aids Walk" thru Central Park and West-Side 6.4 miles in Armor, May 18 - ECG
Wizard World East Con, Philadelphia Convention Center, June 1 - GC
Dragon Con 2003 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA, Aug 29 > Sept 1 - 501
Devon Horse Show "Kids Korral" Duty, Devon, PA - Sept 26 - GC
A.I.Dupont Children's Hospital Visit, Wilmington, DE - Oct 25 - GC
Special Olympics, Villanova University, PA - Nov 9 - GC
Marine Corps "Toys for Tots" Collection, Toys R Us Store, Dover, DE - Nov-22 - GC Clone TC124
The Troopers of Carida have Star War's Orli Shoshan (Jedi Shakk Ti Ep-II) in the "Carry Position" during Pittsburgh ComiCon 2004, at the Monroeville Expo Center, May 1, 2004.
*** 2 0 0 4 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * * GC = Garrison Carida * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept. * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * Clone= Appeared as Clonetrooper TC124 * CY = Cylon
A.I.Dupont Children's Hospital Visit, Wilmington, DE - February 14 - GC - Clone
Far Point SciFi Con, Hunt Valley, Baltimore, MD - February 14 - GC - Clone
Cartoon Network Season Promo Event, Pier 60, Manhattan - February 25 - LFL - ECG
WVU Children's Hospital & Morgantown Mall, Morgantown, WV, April 3 - GC
ComiCon 2004, Pittsburgh-Monroeville, May 1-2 - GC - TC,CY
Lucas Film Ltd Promo Cocktail Party, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, June 8 - LFL, 501 / GC / ECG
Immaculate Mary Home, Troop for elderly residents and families, June 19 - GC
Dragon Con 2004 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA, September 3, 4 - 501 / MEPD,TD,CY
Dragon Con 2004 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA, Sept 5 - Masquerade Sweeper ( 1 sweep) - TK
The Old Sarge TD124, Rebel Pilot Joe Shonberger and Commander Jeff Romanoff TK0076, pose with the Best Buys managers and associates prior to the opening of the store for the Original Trilogy DVD Release on Tuesday, September 21. The store did $20,000 in Trilogy DVD sales during the five hours Garrison Carida was there!
Trilogy DVD Release Event, Best Buys Store, King of Prussia, PA, Sept. 21 - GC
Berkeley County Planetarium Open House, Hedgesville H.S., WV, Sept. 25 - GC
Merion Fire Company Benefit, Mapes Toy Store, Ardmore, PA, October 9 - GC
Sean Kelly TB, Jason Romanoff TS9141, Jeff Romanoff TK0076 & George Metz TD124 cavort around Pumper-25 and gather with the Chief, volunteers and kids during the Merion Fire Dept Benefit Day, Ardmore, PA, October 9, 2004. Some $1090 was raised for the Fire Company through toy sales at the nearby Mapes Toy Store during the four hours Carida was on the job!
Lucus Film Ltd and Pepsico Episode-III Promo, Rye Brook, NY, November 4 - LFL - ECG
St. Christopher Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, November 6 - GC
Special Olympics Event, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, November 13 - GC
Hospital Toy Collection, Toy Cave Store, Carlisle, PA, with PSWCS, Dec 11 - GC Clone
Willow Grove PA AF-Reserve, Lynch Home Resident's Christmas Party, Dec 12 - GC
Four 501st Garrisons (Carida, Empire City, Old Line, Northeast) along with Philly Fanforce and Rebel Legion were a prime attraction at the Villanova Special Olympics. At Right - "Old Sarge" Oberon TD124 cavorts with the Phillies Baseball "Phanatic".
*** 2 0 0 5 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 *
M&M & LFL Promo & Taping Event, Times Square, NY, March 29 - LFL - ECG / TK
Episode-3 Toy Release, KB Toys, South Mall, Allentown, PA, April 2 - GC / TC
"Revelations" Premier, Panic Struck Prod., Senator Theater, Baltimore, April 16 - OL / TD
Celebration-III, Indianapolis, IN, 16 Hour Volunteer, April 21 > 24 - 501 - GC / TC, TD, MEPD
Celebration-III, Stormtrooper Armor Panel, April 24 - 501 / MEPD, TC, TD
Sunshine Kids Dream Lift "Send-Off" to Disney World, Trenton, NJ, May 3 - ECG - NER
Pepsi/Lego Episode-III Movie Event, "Bridge" Cini-Plex, Phila, May 25 - GC / TK
"May the Fourth Be With You" Meet and Greet, Phila Constitution Center, July 3 - GC / TD
Special Olympics Event, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Nov-12 - GC / TD
Meet, Greet & Read to Kids, Library, Mountville, PA, Nov-14 - GC / TC
Christmas Meet & Greet, Chester, PA Post Office, Dec-22 - GC / TK
*** 2 0 0 6 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison *
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard *
Pittsburgh Toy Show, Monroeville, PA, March 11-12 - GC / CB, CY
ARC Relay Walk - Meet & Greet, Pottsgrove HS, Pottstown PA, May 20 - GC / TK
Steel City Con Toy Show, Monroeville Expo Mart, Pittsburgh, PA, July 29-30 - GC / CB, TD
Dragon Con 2006 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA, Sept 1, 2 - 501 / CB, MEPD, CY, SG
Dragon Con 2006 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA, Sept 3 - Masquerade Sweeper ( 3 sweeps) - TK
Walk Now for Autism Charity Walk, Citizens Bank Park (Phillies) Phila, Sept 30 - GC - TK
*** 2 0 0 7 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaf'fa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard *
New Years Day Mummer's Parade with Landi Comic Club, Philadelphia - Jan-6 - GC - TD "Vader-Rocky" Skit, won 4th place - 6 mile total troop
Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans - Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison - Feb-17 - TD 5-mile troop
Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe of Napoleon, Metairie ( New Orleans) - Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison - Feb-18 - TC 6-mile troop in armor
Mardi Gras Troop with Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison, Metairie ( New Orleans) - Feb-19 - TD Krewe-Zeus 6-mile total troop in armor
Mardi Gras Troop with Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison, Metairie ( New Orleans) - Feb-20 - TD Krewe-Argus 2-mile mini-troop in armor
1st Annual Philadelphia Book Fair, Free Library of Phila. Meet and Greet - April 22 - GC / TD
"Make-A-Wish" Dinner & Presentation, Wilson High School, West Lawn (Reading) PA April 28 - GC - LFL / TK
Steel-City -Con Toy Show, Monroeville ExpoMart, Pittsburgh - July 28,29 - GC / TD
Lynwood Concert, Keswick Theater, Glenside, PA - Aug 15 - GC, LFL / TD
Charity Toy Drive, Toy Cave, Carlisle, PA - Aug-19 - GC / TK
Charity Toy Drive, Comic Store-West, York, PA - Aug-25 / TK
Dragon Con 2007 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Aug 31 - 501 / CB
Dragon Con 2007 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Aug 31, Star-Gate SG-1 Birthday Party for Apophos - SG
Dragon Con 2007 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 1, 2 - 501 / TD, CB, CY
Dragon Con 2007 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 2, Masquerade Sweeper ( 2 sweeps) - TK
Walk Now for Autism Charity Walk, Citizens Bank Park (Phillies) Phila, Sept 15 - GC - TK
*** 2 0 0 8 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaf'fa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR -= Chronicle of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard *
New Years Day Mummer's Parade with Landi Comic Club, Philadelphia - Jan-1 - GC - TD "Revenge of the Sith" Skit, 4 mile total troop in armor
Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans - Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison - Feb-2 - TD 5-mile troop
Mardi Gras Troop with Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison, Metairie ( New Orleans) - Feb-4 - TD Krewe-Zeus 6-mile troop in armor
Mardi Gras Troop with Bast Alpha Squad, Star Garrison, Metairie ( New Orleans) - Feb-5 - TD Krewe-Argus 2-mile mini-troop in armor
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Public Opening - Feb-9 - GC - TK 120+ 501st & Rebel Legion participants
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - Feb-10 - GC - TD
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - Feb-17 - GC - TD Very Large Crowds
Cub Scout Gold Awards Meet and Greet, Queen of Peace Church, Glenside PA 12N - 1PM Mar-02 - GC - TD
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - Mar-02 - GC - TD
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - Mar-16 - GC - TD
Walk for Autism, Allentown, 4-mile walk in Armor April 11 GC - TD
Carida at Citizens Bank Park, Phila. Meet and Greet, Phanatic vs Vader, YMCA Dance, Phillies-7 Chi-Cubs-1 45,000 sell-out attendance
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - Apr-12 - GC - TD
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit Closing Weekend, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - May-03 - GC - TD
Star Wars "Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit Closing Weekend, Franklin Institute, Phila, Meet & Greet Walk-About - May-04 - GC - TD
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Ridley Creek State Park - Meet and Greet - did 5 mile walk in armor - May 17 - GC - TD
2nd Annual Philadelphia Book Fair, Free Library of Phila. Meet and Greet - May 18 - GC / TD
Pittsburgh Toy Show, Monroeville Expo Mart - July 27 - GC / CY
Dragon Con 2008 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 5, 6, 7 - 501 / TD, MEPD, CB, CY, CR, SG
Dragon Con 2008 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 7, Masquerade Sweeper ( 1 sweep) - TD
*** 2 0 0 9 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard *
He may be the "Old Man of the 501st", but Sarge Oberon can still "Get the Women"! Here he poses with his harem prior to his "troop" with the Bast-Alpha Garrison in the "Krewe of Tucks" Mardi Gras Parade on Feb 21, 2009 in New Orleans.
New Years Day Mummer's Parade with Landi Comic Club, Philadelphia - Jan-1 - GC - TD "Rocky vs Vader" Skit, 3 mile total troop with 30+ participants - 28 degrees and breezy, a cold and uncomfortable "Troop"!
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Feb-21 - TD Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans 5-mile troop
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Feb-23 - TD Krewe-Zeus, Metairie ( New Orleans) 6-mile troop
At his age (67 and counting in 2009) the "Sarge" has to get his hugs and kisses wherever he can get them !! Here he shows-off the lip-stick evidence of one of the many kisses and hugs he received during the Krewe of Tucks Parade in New Orleans on Feb-21, 2009. 006,007 300h
Comic Book Sale Wilmington, DE Meet & Greet, Collect Toys for Hospital Visits - March 14 - GC - TD
"Walk for Michael" Meet & Greet and Charity Walk, FDR Park, Phila - April 3 - GC - TD Lead the way for the 2 mile walk
Lower Merion Township Police Day, Ardmore PA - May 9 - GC - MEPD
"Make A Wish" Truck Parade Kick-Off, Lancaster PA - May 10 - GC - MEPD
"Feed the Hungry" Food Drive, Stauffers Super Market, Lancaster PA - June 6 - GC - TK $1200+ worth of food for Charity
"Walk for Autism" Mt. Laural, NJ - Meet and Greet and 3 Mile Walk, with "Sarge" leading the way - June 13 - NER - TD
Dragon Con 2009 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 4, 5, 6 - 501 / TD, MEPD, CY, CR, SG
Dragon Con 2009 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 6, Masquerade Sweeper ( 0 sweeps) - TD
Deborah Hospital Costume Event, Meet and Greet, Browns Mills, NJ - Sept 13 - NER - CY
"Walk for Autism" Meet and Greet, Citizens Bank Park "Phillies" Stadium, Phila - Sept 26 - GC - TD Sarge lead the way!
Special Olympics, Meet and Greet, Villanova University, Villanova, PA - Nov 7, 8 - GC - TD
Star Wars in Concert, Meet and Greet, Wachovia Center, Phila - Nov 15 - GC - MEPD
Star Wars in Concert, Meet and Greet, Wachovia Center, Wilkes Barre, PA - Nov 17 - GC - TD
"Steel City" Con Toy Show, Monroeville Expo Center, Monroeville (Pittsburgh), PA - Dec 6 - GC - TD
"Toys for Kids" Collection at the "Toy Cave" Toy Store, Carlisle, PA - Dec 12 - GC - TD
*** 2 0 1 0 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard *
LEFT - Old Sarge "Oberon" TD-124 on "Segway" Patrol Duty during the "Steel City" Con and Toy Show (SCC) at the Monroeville Expo Center, on February 28, 2010 ** RIGHT - The 6 - foot tall "Sarge" is dwarfed standing next to the 7 - foot+ tall "Chewbacca", masterfully recreated by Carida Member Marty Miller CT-1524. A young Clone recruit and a "Biker" keeps "Chewie" and the "Sarge" company near the entrance of the SCC . carida-037,033 400h
New Years Day Mummer's Parade with Landi Comic Club, Philadelphia Skit with Old Sarge - "First thru the Door!" - Jan-1 - GC - TD Carida 2nd in Line of March
Young Readers Meet & Greet, Newtown Square Library, Newtown Square PA - Feb 20 - GC - TD
Steel City Con Toy Show, Monroeville-Pittsburgh - Feb 28-30 - GC - TD
Nat. Horror & Haunted House Conv. Valley Forge Conv. Ctr. King of Prussia PA May 1 - GC - TD
Friendship Walk at the Zoo, Phila PA - May 2 - GC - TD
Celebration-V, Orlando FL - Volunteer Crew - Aug 12-15 - 501 - TD
Revenge of the Assault on Cancer - Meet & Greet, Media PA - Aug 18 - GC - TD
York "Revolution" Team Baseball Game - Meet and Greet, York PA - Aug-21 - GC - TD
*** 2 0 1 1 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard * WL=WarLord Leather Battle Armor
New Years Day Mummer's Parade with Landi Comic Club, Philadelphia - Jan-1 - GC - TD No Skit
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Mar 5 - TD Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans 5-mile troop
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Mar 6 - TD Krewe-Napolian, Metairie ( New Orleans) 6-mile troop
Mardi Gras Parade thru Childrens Hospital, New Orleans and patient visits with Bast Alpha Garrison - Mar-7 - TD
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Mar 7 - TD Krewe-Zeus, Metairie ( New Orleans) 6-mile troop
Wilmington "Blue Rocks" Baseball Game, Wilmington, DE Meet and Greet, 4th Inning Race (Sarge Won - in Armor!) - April 29 - GC - TD
"May the Fourth Be With You" Please Touch Museum, Phila Meet and Greet - May 4 - GC - TD
Harrisburg Baseball Game Meet and Greet, Harrisburg, PA - June 10 - GC / TD
July 4th Parade (color guard) Phila July 4 - GC / TD
"Bastille Day - Let Them Eat TastyKake" Eastern State Penitentiary, Phila Meet and Greet - July 28 - GC / TD
Dragon Con 2011 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 1, 2, 3 - 501 / TD, CY, CR, SG,WL
Dragon Con 2011 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 4, Masquerade Sweeper ( 0 sweeps) - TD
Walk for Autism, Meet & Greet also did Walk, Villanova University, Villanova PA - Oct 2 - GC / TD
Special Olympics, Meet & Greet Villanova University, Villanova PA - Nov 6 - GC / TD
Shriners Hospital Meet & Greet Phila PA - Nov 9 - GC / TD
Great Allentown Conic-Con, Merchants Mall, Allentown - Nov 19 - GC / TD
Steel City Con, Monroeville Convention Center, Pittsburgh - Dec 2,3,4 - GC / TD
*** 2 0 1 2 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard * WL=WarLord Leather Battle Armor
New Years Day Mummer's Parade Individual Troop along side-lines, Pose for Photos with parade watchers - Jan-1 / TD A pleasant 45 degree day troop.
Mardi Gras Walking Krewe of "Chewbackus" and following "Chewbackus" Party at Howling Wolf, New Orleans - Feb-18 Bast Alpha / TD
Mardi Gras Parade thru Childrens Hospital, New Orleans and patient visits with Bast Alpha Garrison - Feb-19 - TD
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Feb-19 - TD Krewe of Napolian, Metairie ( New Orleans) 6-mile troop
Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - Feb-20 - TD Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans 5-mile troop (postponed from Sat to Mon. due to rain)
Meet & Greet and Toy Drive, Comix Connection Store, Manchester Mall, York PA - Feb-25 - GC / TD
Carida at Reading Event, Newtown Square PA Library - Mar 10 - GC - TD
Carida at School Reading Event, Lebanon, PA - April 13 - GC - TD
Carida at Reading Symphony, Rajah Theater, Reading PA - April 28 - GC - TD
Wizard World Sci-Fi Con, Phila. Conv. Center - June 1, 2 3 - GC - TD
Honeybrook Library Meet and Greet, Honeybrook PA - July 15 - GC - TD
Celebration-VI, Orlando Expo Center - Rosen Center - Aug 22 - 26, 501/GC - TD, TC
Dragon Con 2012 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Aug 31 - 501 / TD, CY, CR, SG,WL
Dragon Con 2012 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 1, 2, 3 - 501 / TD, CY, CR, SG,WL
Dragon Con 2012 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Sept 2 Masquerade Sweeper ( 0 sweeps) - TD
Carida Academy Bash, Shartelsville, PA I-78 - Sept 22 - GC
*** 2 0 1 3 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard * WL=WarLord Leather Battle Armor
Carida at Reading Event - Meet & Greet - Newtown Square PA Library - Feb 17 - GC - TD
Steel City Con, Monroeville Expo Center, Monroeville, PA - April 5,6,7 - GC - TD
Autism Walk, York PA - 2.5 miles around School Gym Track - April 13 - GC - TD
"Sci-Fi - Feel the Force" Harrisburg Symphony, Harrisburg Forum - April 27,28 - GC - TD
Middletown Township Library Reading Meet & Greet Photo Ops - May 18 - GC - TD
Aug 29-31 Dragon Con 2013 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - 501 / TD, CR, SG,WL
Sept 1-2 Dragon Con 2013 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - 501 / TD, CY, CR, SG,WL
Sept 2 Dragon Con 2013 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Masquerade Sweeper ( 1 sweep) - TD
Oct 6 Buddy Walk - Meet & Greet - Villanova University - GC - TD - Walk 2.5 miles on field track
Nov 2 Auitism Walk - Meet & Greet - Veterans Stadium - Phila, PA - GC - TD
Nov 3 Special Olympics - Meet & Greet - Villanova University - GC - TD
Nov 29 Media at Night - Meet & Greet - Santa Arrival, Media, PA - GC - TD
*** 2 0 1 4 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * BA = Bast-Alpha Garrison * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard * WL=WarLord Leather Battle Armor
March-1 Mardi Gras Parade Troop with Bast Alpha Garrison - TD Krewe of Tucks, New Orleans 5-mile troop in armor - BA Saturday
March-2 Mardi Gras Troop on Bourbon Street in French Quarter, New Orleans - with 1 Predator & 2 Alien characters of Bast Alpha Garrison - TD
March-3 Mardi Gras Parade thru Childrens Hospital, New Orleans and patient visits with Bast Alpha Garrison - TD Monday
April 4 Philly Pops Star Wars Concert - Verizon Hall, Phila Meet and Greet, Participate in Program - GC - TD Friday Evening
April 5 Philly Pops Star Wars Concert - Verizon Hall, Phila Meet and Greet, Participate in Program - GC - TD Saturday Matinee
April 6 Philly Pops Star Wars Concert - Verizon Hall, Phila Meet and Greet, Participate in Program - GC - TD Sunday Matinee
May 24 Star Wars Night at Scranton "Rail-Riders" Baseball - GC - TD
Aug 29 Dragon Con 2014 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - 501 / CR, TD, WL
Aug 30 Dragon Con 2014 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Parade SG-Anubis, TD, CR
Aug 31 Dragon Con 2014 Costume Convention, Atlanta, GA - Masquerade Sweeper ( 0 sweep) - TD
Sept 1 DragonCon 2014 Costume Convention, TD
Sept 12 Star Wars Night at Lancaster "Barnstormers" Baseball - GC - TD Friday
Oct 5 Buddy Walk - Meet & Greet Villanova University - GC - TD Sunday 10AM - 1PM
Nov 9 Special Olympics - Villanova, PA - GC - TD
Nov 22-23 Star Wars Concert - Harrisburg Symphony - Harrisburg, PA Sat-Evening & Sunday Matinee - GC - TD
Nov 28 Festival of Lights - Santa Claus arrival - Media, PA - GC - TD 6PM - 9PM
Dec 5 Christmas Parade - West Chester, PA 1 mile in cold rain - GC - TD Friday Parade Step-off 7PM Carida step-off 8:20
*** 2 0 1 5 TOURS OF DUTY ***
Unit Served With Codes: 501 = 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion * ECG = Empire City Garrison * GC = Garrison Carida * OL = Old Line Garrison * NER = Northeast Remnant * BA = Bast-Alpha Garrison * LFL = Event in cooperation with Lucus Film Ltd * CY = Cylon * SG = Star gate Jaffa
Appeared as Codes: TK = Trooper TK124 * TD = SandTrooper TD124 (HWT=Heavy Weapons Trooper) * TC = Clonetrooper TC124 * CB = Cmndr Bacara Clone * MEPD = Mos Eisley Police Dept TD124 * CY = Cylon * CR = Chronicles of Riddick Mecromonger Lord Marshal * SG = Star Gate Jaf'fa Serpent Guard * WL=WarLord Leather Battle Armor
Feb 14-17 Mardi Gras - New Orleans - Troop 2 Parades on foot - 12 Miles - Hospital Visit - Observe in Armor BA - TD - SA,SU,MO,TU
April 11 Charity Walk and Meet & Greet - York High School, York, PA - GC - TD Saturday
May 8 Star Wars at the Ball Game - Meet & Greet - Iron-Pigs (Phillies-AAA) Allentown, Pa - GC - TD Friday
June 23 Star Wars at the Ball Game - Meet & Greet - Rail-Riders (Yankees-AAA) Scranton-Montage, Pa - GC - TD Saturday
June 30 Star Wars Day at the Franklin Institute, Phila - GC - TD Saturday
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Lord Vader (Darth Zippy - Kevin Zabawa - ECG) and a Royal Guard stand before the digitally multiplied Empire City Garrison for the BOLI "Best On Long Island" Award Presentation Event on May 15, 2001, hosted by the Long Island Advertising Club. Actually, only the first two rows are real. The remainder were recruited via digital enhancement by the Image Nation Studios of Bohemia NY and this view was taken from the Event Program Book. The theme of the event was "Sci-Fi" and the troopers of "Vader's Fist" provided atmosphere and assisted in handing out the 110 awards presented for outstanding achievement in print, TV and radio advertising.
REVEALED !! - Now We Know ? - Why Darth Vader breaths so hard and heavy ? !! Here we see the "Dark Lord" (Roger Olson, ECG) indulging in that "accursed weed" that pervades all Galaxies, Nearby and Far Far Away! Imperial Officer Kevin "Zippy" Zabawa (ECG), assists by holding Lord Vader's helmet, during a nicotine break in the New York City "Aids Walk", May 18, 2003.
The 501st "Vader's Fist" on the march to Planet Hollywood during Dragon Con 2001 in Atlanta, GA.
"This is your Flight Leader, Keith Arbeeny TK444 (at right) speaking. On behalf of Sith Lord Vader, we wish to thank you for traveling Corellian Imperial Space Lines. Please remain seated until we have firmly engaged the docking bay. Thank You. Your co-pilot on this flight has been Hector De La Rosa TK474 (at left)." ***** "Attention Please, This is your Flight Leader again. We are sorry; but our "docking" will be delayed due to some Rebel Scum activity occurring in the docking bay corridor, which for your safety, is now being attended to by Imperial Trooper personnel. We apologize for this unexpected delay". Photos by Frank Usamanont TK823 and Richard Kopacz TB1174.
Old Sarge TD124 with "Biker Vader" and with the Dark Lord and a "Special Olympian" during the Special Olympics Event at Villanova University, Nov. 13, 2004.
ARMOR MODIFICATIONS - COOLING FANS - RADIO - VOICE SPEAKER
Trooper "Oberon" TK/TD124 and ECG Friends Trooper "Oberon" with miniature compatriot
LEFT - Trooper Oberon waits patiently in the ticket line for the mid-night debut of Episode-II "Attack of the Clones", at the Marple-10 Theater, in Springfield PA, May 16, 2002. The ticket reads Wednesday, May 15; but the midnight showing was 12:01 AM Thursday. Blame the error on Rebel sabotage? RIGHT - Oberon assists with security at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, for the Publicity and "Member's Only" showing of the "Magic of the Myth" Star Wars Exhibition, on April 4, 2002. This was the last staging of the "MOM" exhibition in the U.S. prior to its tour of Europe.
Take This Rebel Scum! - and Prepare to Die! - Garrison Carida Commander Jeff Romanoff TK0076 gives direction, "Ready", "Aim" as Old Sarge Oberon TD124 prepares to fire the 155mm howitzer at the PA Air Force Reserve Station in Willow Grove PA, December 12, 2004. Photo by Joe Schonberger
Pool Shark TD124 "Runs the Table" at the 501st Legion "Mixer" during DragonCon 2003. Only at DragonCon could you see soldiers from different wars and separate galaxies standing side by side.
Even a stormtrooper has to eat and drink. Oberon partakes of sustenance during DragonCon-2003.
LEFT - Sarge-Oberon poses with Jeremy Bulloch (Bobba Fett) and Felix Silla (Twiki of Buck Rogers). Both were very gracious hosts and a pleasure to be with during the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh on July 28-29, 2007. *** RIGHT - After a "Hard Days Troop" at the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh, the "Sarge" is looking forward to "Miller-Time"! carida-002,003 400h
Here the Commander, as Imperial Stormtrooper "Oberon" TK124 / TD124, of the Fighting 501st "Vader's Fist" Legion of the Galactic Empire from a Galaxy Far Far Away; has "warped" to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans, in the Year 2000 and finds himself in the company of the local gendarmes.
Below, Trooper TD124 is surrounded by admiring Mardi Gras revelers.
DON POST STORMTROOPER REPLICA SOLD
The "Sarge" poses with "Bucket Off" 501st Legion Staff Plaque
Trooper Oberon at the Trilogy DVD Release display in the Best Buys Store, Sept 21, 2004.
Oberon searches for that Galaxy Far Far Away, and makes a political statement in support of the Imperial Party! At Right is The Sarge's GNK "Gonk" Droid Buddy supporting his MEPD helmet and gloves. See DROID for more droid photos.
Do you think your FX helmet looks too big? - Or an ANH helmet would look better? A lot depends on your overall body size and head size. Here, the larger FX helmet looks OK on the larger trooper, while the smaller ANH bucket seems more in scale with the smaller trooper's body size. Bobba Fett always looks good, no matter what!
LEFT - Now! - Here is a Really Short Stormtrooper ? aka 22 month old, Abigail (TK2066 & 1/4), during Pittsburgh ComiCon, aka "CaridaCon", May 1, 2004 *** RIGHT - Old Sarge TD-124 stands with another very short trooper recruit, 5 year-old Matt CTK-0003. Go to "Oldest and the Newest" for more details and much larger views of this dramatic and charming comparison of sizes and ages. carida-008,009 250 h
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PHOTO GALLERY with detailed captions
Helmets of Oberon TD-124 at Mardi Gras
Desert Sandtrooper Halloween 2000 Trooper Recruit
Imperial Allies Rebel in Forced Labor Staying in Shape
Midnight Madness Sale Living Action Figure NYC Aids Walk
Celebration-II & III Wizard World East - Phila Dragon Con - Atlanta
Stormtrooper Iwo Jima Fett & Giants Trooper Helmet for Rome Orig Armor & TD124
Fearless Trooper Christmas and Santa - Stormtroopers and Kids
Gallery of Droids 501st Legion Posters Imperial Targets Event Badges
RADIO - VOICE SPEAKER - COOLING FANS - ARMOR MODIFICATIONS
CLONE TROOPER PAGE MEPD TROOPER PAGE
LEGION XXIV SITE INDEX LEGION XXIV HOME PAGE
Take Me to Your Leader! Clone Oberon MEPD Oberon SG-1 Jaffa Oberon RoboCop Oberon
Necromonger Oberon Roman Legion XXIV TD124 during Mardi Gras
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Trooper "Oberon" TC/TK/TD124 thanks you for being the
to visit with him in a Galaxy, Far, Far Away