Thursday 9-Feb-2012, 08:52 AM
(This post was last modified: Thursday 9-Feb-2012, 07:58 PM by Phantom.)
Date: 8th/9th February 2012
Venue: Events Cinema Indooropilly
Time: 11pm to 12am
Mission: The Phantom Menace 3D - Midnight Showing
Trooper Attendance: Deltorn, Phantom, Hopfot & Sithprincess
Guest Trooper Attendance: Appearance of Cadet Andrew Knight
Support Crew: Philip
Detail:
Arrived at destination approx. 22:00 hours to find trooper Deltorn had met with our contact secured the change room. After a brief exchange of pleasantries Deltorn showed me to the change room to store my equipment. Small would not really adequately describe it.
We moved to the lobby to await other troopers. At about 22:15 trooper Hopfot arrived and was shown to our small but workable change room.
We all chatted until the arrival of Sithprincess who had Philip in tow. After a few minutes of catching up and sharing stories of the day we adjourned to the change room to suit up.
It wasn't till then we realised that trooper Hopfot was donning jedi robes he assured us that he was no double agent and was only doing it because of problems with his other armour. Although sceptical we kept an eye on him closely.
After suiting up, TK, TB, IC and Jedi up we moved out to the cavernous lobby. Still with about 1 hour to go before midnight not too many locals had appeared.
So we wandered around harassing some local inhabitants who failed to make eye contact with some of Vaders finest a sure sign of rebel insurgents.
We then moved to higher ground to asses the layout of the complex. More locals started to arrive and where shocked to see us. It was here we met a young lad who was doing his best impersonation of our lord Vader, very impressive.
Trooper Deltorn known to smell a beer from a mile away spotted a bar so we moved in for a closer look after hearing some strange music coming from the cantina. We stopped in had look at the drinks menu but decided it would be best to wait until we are off the clock to enjoy a local beverage.
We met new cadet, Andrew, who pumped us for information and fired off lots of questions. The locals must have heard of our presence and started to move into the area. We did spot a few other jedi carrying light sabres, but also a few imperials, Vader and Maul as well so it sort of evened out. Our suspicions of trooper Hopfot proved to be correct he was in fact a rebel but it was too late.
A lot of photos were taken and everyone was basking our awesomeness. We had a look at the time and 24:00 was approaching fast. We made one last sweep of the premises and moved along any stragglers. Moved back to the change rooms to de-armour. Troopers Deltorn, Hopfot, Sithprincess and Philip decided to stay and watch a local movie The Phantom Menace 3D, trooper Phantom declined as he had a 6am start at his other job.
We have been requested to come back on Saturday as there is a younglings club who would love to meet and get up close with Vaders finest.
We bid farewell.
Charity Funds Raised: $250 to Starlight
Injuries: Nil
Malfunctions: Nil
Public Incidents: Nil
Mission Status: Success...as always. Big thanks to Philip who took photos and handed out some cards...and helped me to find the button to the elevator.
Photos: Photobucket Photos
Venue: Events Cinema Indooropilly
Time: 11pm to 12am
Mission: The Phantom Menace 3D - Midnight Showing
Trooper Attendance: Deltorn, Phantom, Hopfot & Sithprincess
Guest Trooper Attendance: Appearance of Cadet Andrew Knight
Support Crew: Philip
Detail:
Arrived at destination approx. 22:00 hours to find trooper Deltorn had met with our contact secured the change room. After a brief exchange of pleasantries Deltorn showed me to the change room to store my equipment. Small would not really adequately describe it.
We moved to the lobby to await other troopers. At about 22:15 trooper Hopfot arrived and was shown to our small but workable change room.
We all chatted until the arrival of Sithprincess who had Philip in tow. After a few minutes of catching up and sharing stories of the day we adjourned to the change room to suit up.
It wasn't till then we realised that trooper Hopfot was donning jedi robes he assured us that he was no double agent and was only doing it because of problems with his other armour. Although sceptical we kept an eye on him closely.
After suiting up, TK, TB, IC and Jedi up we moved out to the cavernous lobby. Still with about 1 hour to go before midnight not too many locals had appeared.
So we wandered around harassing some local inhabitants who failed to make eye contact with some of Vaders finest a sure sign of rebel insurgents.
We then moved to higher ground to asses the layout of the complex. More locals started to arrive and where shocked to see us. It was here we met a young lad who was doing his best impersonation of our lord Vader, very impressive.
Trooper Deltorn known to smell a beer from a mile away spotted a bar so we moved in for a closer look after hearing some strange music coming from the cantina. We stopped in had look at the drinks menu but decided it would be best to wait until we are off the clock to enjoy a local beverage.
We met new cadet, Andrew, who pumped us for information and fired off lots of questions. The locals must have heard of our presence and started to move into the area. We did spot a few other jedi carrying light sabres, but also a few imperials, Vader and Maul as well so it sort of evened out. Our suspicions of trooper Hopfot proved to be correct he was in fact a rebel but it was too late.
A lot of photos were taken and everyone was basking our awesomeness. We had a look at the time and 24:00 was approaching fast. We made one last sweep of the premises and moved along any stragglers. Moved back to the change rooms to de-armour. Troopers Deltorn, Hopfot, Sithprincess and Philip decided to stay and watch a local movie The Phantom Menace 3D, trooper Phantom declined as he had a 6am start at his other job.
We have been requested to come back on Saturday as there is a younglings club who would love to meet and get up close with Vaders finest.
We bid farewell.
Charity Funds Raised: $250 to Starlight
Injuries: Nil
Malfunctions: Nil
Public Incidents: Nil
Mission Status: Success...as always. Big thanks to Philip who took photos and handed out some cards...and helped me to find the button to the elevator.
Photos: Photobucket Photos
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