Sunday 26-Sep-2010, 11:35 AM
(This post was last modified: Sunday 26-Sep-2010, 01:05 PM by cobra.)
Date: 25th September 2010
Venue: Kedron-Wavell Services Club
Time: 9pm, when the Jawas go to bed and the troops of the Empire comes out to play.
Mission: Go and be AWESOME at the 70's theme night!
Trooper Attendance:
TK TheWolf
TK Moxxxie
TK Tachyon
TK Cutter
ID Keiran
TK Deltorn
Guest Trooper Attendance:
Austin Powers (Seriously.....)
Support Crew:
Beanie
Hopfot
Cobra
Bossy
The Sniper
Tirilia
Kitiara
Knophler
SuperAzza
Detail: Ok, so I'm not the kind of guy who normally associates himself with the word "quick".....but this was the fastest organised troop in my short history in the 501st. Well, "organised" is a strong word - this troop sort of curdled itself into being.
Let me set the scene: Kevcon was a raging success (thank you my Lord), so a few of us decided to celebrate with a relaxed meal at the Services Club in Chermside. Somewhere after main course, but before I could order a giant hot fudge sundae for dessert, an announcement for the "70's theme night costume competition" came over the loudspeaker. What's more 70's than a deployment of Stormtroopers? Exactly, nothing! Our call to be awesome was upon us.
Instantly, the crack troops of Vader's fist flew into action - Security and Club Management were notified of the invasion force that was to be deployed. 15 minutes of standing around while a tiny lady with an afro and rose coloured glasses called up the command chain, we were eventually given landing clearance.
Once the troops arrived, it became apparent that the crowd was in no way hostile and with 5 minutes to spare before the competition, we hit the dancefloor.
I think I saw the shopping trolley, the sprinkler, the snorkler and what may, or may not have been the "bat-dance" during a rousing rendition of "Dancing Queen".
A few photos, some hands on crowd participation (literally) and a quick "imperial riff" from the band guitarist later - we were entered into the costume competition by default of awesomeness.
The other hippies who thought they could compete (and yes, they actually WERE hippies) were blown away when time and time again, the crowd cheered for our Redback troopers. Austin Powers had no choice but to crown us the winners! YEAH BABY! YEAH!
We walked away with first place (never a doubt) and our Imperial Negotiator Moxxxie managed to have our prize exchanged for a donation to the Starlight foundation. A far greater tribute for our efforts, and one of the Club's main charities of choice.
All in all, a poorly organised, hastily executed troop, with more wranglers than troopers that was an INCREDIBLE SUCCESS. Well done to the whole team involved, your dedication after such a huge day was greatly appreciated.
Injuries: Deltorn's "muffins" apparently....the old girls get handsy after a shandy.
Malfunctions: None reported.
Public Incidents: Not so much an incident, but one guy with a "I had friends on the death star" t-shirt kept coming back for photo after photo after photo....
Mission Status: Epic success. One for the holo-archives. No terrorists would dare try to stop the Empire with a performance like that.
Photos: http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f69/50...%20Dinner/
Venue: Kedron-Wavell Services Club
Time: 9pm, when the Jawas go to bed and the troops of the Empire comes out to play.
Mission: Go and be AWESOME at the 70's theme night!
Trooper Attendance:
TK TheWolf
TK Moxxxie
TK Tachyon
TK Cutter
ID Keiran
TK Deltorn
Guest Trooper Attendance:
Austin Powers (Seriously.....)
Support Crew:
Beanie
Hopfot
Cobra
Bossy
The Sniper
Tirilia
Kitiara
Knophler
SuperAzza
Detail: Ok, so I'm not the kind of guy who normally associates himself with the word "quick".....but this was the fastest organised troop in my short history in the 501st. Well, "organised" is a strong word - this troop sort of curdled itself into being.
Let me set the scene: Kevcon was a raging success (thank you my Lord), so a few of us decided to celebrate with a relaxed meal at the Services Club in Chermside. Somewhere after main course, but before I could order a giant hot fudge sundae for dessert, an announcement for the "70's theme night costume competition" came over the loudspeaker. What's more 70's than a deployment of Stormtroopers? Exactly, nothing! Our call to be awesome was upon us.
Instantly, the crack troops of Vader's fist flew into action - Security and Club Management were notified of the invasion force that was to be deployed. 15 minutes of standing around while a tiny lady with an afro and rose coloured glasses called up the command chain, we were eventually given landing clearance.
Once the troops arrived, it became apparent that the crowd was in no way hostile and with 5 minutes to spare before the competition, we hit the dancefloor.
I think I saw the shopping trolley, the sprinkler, the snorkler and what may, or may not have been the "bat-dance" during a rousing rendition of "Dancing Queen".
A few photos, some hands on crowd participation (literally) and a quick "imperial riff" from the band guitarist later - we were entered into the costume competition by default of awesomeness.
The other hippies who thought they could compete (and yes, they actually WERE hippies) were blown away when time and time again, the crowd cheered for our Redback troopers. Austin Powers had no choice but to crown us the winners! YEAH BABY! YEAH!
We walked away with first place (never a doubt) and our Imperial Negotiator Moxxxie managed to have our prize exchanged for a donation to the Starlight foundation. A far greater tribute for our efforts, and one of the Club's main charities of choice.
All in all, a poorly organised, hastily executed troop, with more wranglers than troopers that was an INCREDIBLE SUCCESS. Well done to the whole team involved, your dedication after such a huge day was greatly appreciated.
Injuries: Deltorn's "muffins" apparently....the old girls get handsy after a shandy.
Malfunctions: None reported.
Public Incidents: Not so much an incident, but one guy with a "I had friends on the death star" t-shirt kept coming back for photo after photo after photo....
Mission Status: Epic success. One for the holo-archives. No terrorists would dare try to stop the Empire with a performance like that.
Photos: http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f69/50...%20Dinner/